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The ride needs millions invested in it to bring it back up to the gem it could be. Doesn’t seem like that’s on the cards at present.

Maybe they’ll go with Velocity Magnets… worked so well for Dollywood 😂😂

So its almost 100% for evac in a blackout then. Scooby has the same.

Are you sure its not a compressor? To the lay person they look very similar and it’s more likely there is a problem with the ride’s air compressor so they have a temporary one in place…

Thing is, we call if surfrider, but all they need to do is replace the board and it could be themed to a whole bunch of other things... so maybe it will go to another park here... Hoverboard ride anyone? 😛

Also worth mentioning there is not a restaurant reservation availably any time on any day I’m there in over a months time. its crazy right now

The parks do not mess around with that stuff, its very serious and a foolish thing to do for a few likes.

To give an idea, I just bought a 2 day ticket to Disneyland and it cost me over $600 Australian. No one in Australia is going to pay that much to visit a park and costs would be even higher with Australian wages. *ok not no one, but not enough people to make the park viable

What exactly is your point here? Or is it just to come and post needless negativity about something that hasn't even happened yet and likely won't? You'd complain if it was a white colourbond fence, you complain if they make a themed rock wall, like just why even bother, these posts just needlessly bring the conversation down.

The good thing to come from Australia’s insane fire rules is all that rock work has to be, well rock. So you won’t see the problems typical with fibreglass and hardcoat theming getting broken away and this should stay nice for a long time.

“Complete failure” ok calm down captain

Is that the ride’s lighting we can see of have they added temporary lighting for spooky nights?

It has nothing to do with this thread so please start another to discuss or this mega thread will get closed.

Done

Its very subjective. Before its major retracting (years ago now) people were slamming Ghostrider as a rough POS. I thought it was properly mental in a good way. The retracking made it more palatable for many whilst still having some ‘jesus christ!’ value left in it. I recon this might end up being my favourite Gold Coast coaster. But again that’s very subjective (fyi my fav at present is Superman).

Im not into a back reconstruction (hello Bush Beast) but personally a bit less than silky smooth makes a wooden coaster even more exciting for me. The RMC stuff is amazing, and its super smooth, but you don’t feel like you might die, which I enjoy. I have a feeling we might just actually have a sneaky kick ass surprise of a real winner coaster here that is miles from the mild family attraction we were/are expecting. Ive heard some rumors that some international industry peeps expect this to get real attention.

FWIW I wasnt saying someone’s opinion of wanting the concept art and not what’s delivered is invalid. I was merely saying you have to go all in. So you can’t say I want the picture and am unhappy they didn’t build exactly that. But then also want the themed ride experience and kiss ass coaster layout, because the concept art shows un unthemed coaster with a lackluster layout. Thats all.

So maybe everyone could calm down for 2 seconds. This is all subjective. And I’ll spell out what Joz was trying to say. The concept art looks pretty. But actually look at the coaster. Look at the station. Both are shit! We may not get a joke of waterfall however it looks like the station will be a fully immersive themed experience. And the coaster layout is kick ass (no way is this a family coaster). So would you sooner have nice gardens, a waterfall and a completely un-themed dull coaster? Or modest landscaping and a kick ass coaster with themed station? That’s the question. And nobody called anyone here a moron FYI so we can leave the “Im so offended” style nonsense at the door.

I feel like this thread is going to go to places that are not good.

There is a video of the incident. Its horrible and clear this is not an operator fault. And even a fence you can climb if it’s head height like this then stuff that, its not negligent. Something isnt right about this, it almost looked intentional to be honest. Sad for everyone involved.

I mean they were stupid. But they might actually die so maybe we could just cool it a tad.

There’s a lot more to getting open than just the rides. Likely a lot of general construction (ie boring) stuff still happening. Then all the joys of building certification and government fun no doubt.

I completely agree and I hope my prediction doesn’t come true.

Not understanding (or interested in) animals doesn’t automatically equate to shambles… But it’s no industry secret that the current CEO has no interest in animal based attractions, never really has. So this departure doesn’t really surprise me. I’d say the days of Tiger Island are numbered and wouldn’t be surprised if this time next year Dreamworld’s tigers are sharing a home with Bindi and Bob.

Very wet so clearly they are committed to trying to get it done.