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Yes so what you see there is an LED chip (the rectangle part) and then a lens in front (the dome portion). The Joker head is a bit more simplistic than GL because they are higher powered, spaced apart chips, theoretically can be changed out, but tricky and specialized. GL is more like a traditional LED wall, made up individual cabinets, with smaller bare chips located within ‘shaders’ that keep the sun off and make them brighter in the daylight. - fun fact, the GL logo would be capable of displaying full video content (albeit only green) but at the time of it’s install it was not desired to implement that capability.
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rappa started following Warner Bros. Movie World Park Update , Movie World Maintenance Schedule 2025 , Sky Voyager Africa and 4 others
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That Joker head is not made of ‘bulbs’, just the same as Green Lantern. It’s essentially a big custom shaped LED Screen (think concerts or stadiums) made of millions of tiny high powered LEDs which are prone to failure over time. You can’t just replace a few on something like this. FWIW I drove past last night and it looked totally fine at night which is it’s intention at the end of the day. Of all the low hanging fruit I’ll leave this one on the tree.
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Wizard of Oz - Movie World Arkham Asylum Replacement
rappa replied to Park Addict 93's topic in Theme Park Discussion
All projections were working on Monday They are pretty high end DLP laser projectors and most are in environmentally controlled housings FWIW -
We all found Africa beyond underwhelming. The resolution is awful, the soundtrack lacks impact or ‘heart/feels’ and the jump scares are forced. Sorry but it was a meh for me
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The restaurant is awesome. HELLO ALL PARKS have a good full service restaurant that offers proper food. The only problem with the restaurant is the sight lines to it are awful, you’d never even know it’s there.
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The audio in that room is solid. My nit pick is the transitions between tracks are jarring… should flow better. But that could be playback system limitations, programming or audio composition (hey hire a good TD ) But otherwise audio is good
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Don’t get me wrong, I stand by previous criticisms, they were deserved. But this addition is top notch. It’s never going to be 10/10, but it also didn’t cost 500 million dollars so a 9 is more than 👍 for me.
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Ok well I was waiting to have a minute to post but I will chime in here. I finally got to visit Rivertown last week… To say I was impressed would be an understatement. Easily best thing, or certainly most complete thing any park has built in a very long time. The entire area is immersive and detailed and just so on point. The detail in the theming and hidden touches just top it all off. Retheme of Vintage cars - amazing! Jungle Rush Coaster - what a perfect choice for the family demographic, and genius use of a relatively small footprint. Fun and thrills for all ages. As for the comments above, so off the mark. Yes I definitely feel the money must have run out in the turntable chamber, and it’s what turns this possible 10 into a 9. But is 10 year old me gonna notice? No As for the interior queue, it’s almost Disney level, there is nothing that anyone visiting a regional park in Australia should be complaining about in here. …and this is from the most critical old bastard that has never been backward about criticizing Dreamworld. Oh and for bonus points, all the staff were smiling!
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King Claw - Larger Replacement Intamin Gyro Swing for Dreamworld
rappa replied to Tricoart's topic in Theme Park Discussion
Its pretty common for specialist equipment (like that involved in attractions and theming) to have to be paid for 100% upfront. Suppliers don’t want to be left holding the bag when the builder you hired goes bust all of a sudden (and that is usually who is buying). For the ride itself you’re likely looking at a portion when ordered, a portion when it arrives onsite and the rest when handed over. -
All looks pretty good, very lush! I like all the kinetic energy
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Sadly I think you’re right and it’s one of the unfortunate limitations we face in terms of immersive theming in Queensland. There is so much government regulation and insurance company hoop jumping that you’ll even see generic handrails inside a themed railing just to satisfy these requirements. It’s a shame but one we just have to live with.
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Wizard of Oz - Movie World Arkham Asylum Replacement
rappa replied to Park Addict 93's topic in Theme Park Discussion
Nowhere in that video does it show anyone using a side door to skip anything. Nobody is skipping the theming and being spat out in the land after. -
I was today years old when I learned the Superman shop is no longer a thing.
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I feel like WWW doesn’t get the airtime is deserves. It’s a pretty damn solid little park.
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They definitely did some form of refurb and Sally were involved… All of the projectors were replaced and the whole gaming system was upgraded. Not sure of the impact on day to day operations thought, I haven’t ridden it in quite some time and this is just forth hand knowledge.