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But what proof is needed? We know exactly what the ride is. How many surprises can there be? It's not like they're building a new dark ride (I wish!!!) and none of its details have been revealed. It's a mini driving school for kids. Bad choice in my opinion, as many others on here agree. I don't need to see the completed ride to come to that conclusion.

I would have much preferred it if Movie World had made this ride more like Movie Park's 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles License to Drive' attraction: http://www.taaindustries.com/en/proyecto59.html Two things I like about Movie Park's version: it is outdoors, and it's themed to an appropriate IP. I just don't understand the decision to go with a generic 'mini Movie World' theme. And I particularly dislike the fact that they have wasted a massive dark ride show building for it.

Have they given up on painting the concrete blue? I liked the way the concept art made it look like it was over water

It was more the script/voiceover: "We now have the technology, not possible even 3 weeks ago, that takes you INTO the ride... a totally immersive, interactive, mega million-dollar experience - there has never been a ride like this before. Be IN the ride"

^ Talk about setting people up for disappointment!

Sounds far superior to Movie World's version with vehicles capable of independent motion simulation (as I recently suggested was needed for Justice League at MW) and fully surrounding screens at the end of the rides. The fact that Six Flags will also be extending one of the existing ride buildings shows they are prepared to invest to make this work. MW didn't want to touch their building, and the ride is limited by its size as a result

It seems like all the GC parks these days are going out of their way to build within existing pre-built boundaries rather than expanding and making the individual parks essentially larger or creating new lands. It's a shame really. All of the parks could do with it, especially WhiteWater World which is so small. We know the plans were there but they have been ditched in favour of cheaper in-filling. I should say Sea World may be an exception when they utlilise the reclaimed lake.

1. Yes. I don't understand what this question is about. 2. I made it clear that my opinion was based on all of the online feedback I have read about the ride. And the POV videos I have watched countless times.

Ridiculous that it is listed under 'thrill rides' on their website. Way to set people up for disappointment. Yeah AlexB I haven't been on it yet, but the public consensus isn't good! I definitely think they needed ride vehicles that at least rotate, similar to Sally's Challenge of Tutankhamon. It would really have helped to deliver some sense of action. Imagine if the vehicles spun during the finale explosion scene! Add a proper blast of wind/smoke directed at the vehicle, similar to the old Wild West Falls finale before it was destroyed, and it would be far more effective. I also think there is a major issue with the animatronics, apart from Cyborg. The corporate dummies just before you enter the main city scene are terrible. The rest of the figures aren't much better. I would have had far more animatronics placed in broken windows popping up randomly so you don't see their whole poorly-animated bodies. I'd also have made the main city scene way more chaotic with lots of noises (where are the sirens??) and damage everywhere (as in the artwork for the ride). You could have a Police car smashed into a street pole with the possessed cop inside the car (again hiding the full body) and smoke coming out of the crumpled bonnet. Aaah, the possibilities

Let me preface this post by saying that I am a huge dark ride fan and I'd like nothing more than to see more dark rides at Movie World, but I truly think from everything I have seen and heard this ride has been a massive failure. It just missed the mark completely. Believe me, it upsets me to say that; I was looking forward to this ride so much and had such high hopes. I have never seen an attraction receive so many criticisms via reviews and comments on the net/social media. Here is a recent comment on the MW page that sums it up nicely: "This on-rails ride was underwhelming to say the least. Some of the 3D screens/projections were reversed for whatever reason (the background depth became foreground) and many of the animated mannequins were so robotic as if they were from a 70's ride (with the exception of Cyborg).With so many similar rides around the world that push the bar including Star Tours, Transformers Ride 3D and King Kong 3D it's disappointing we get such a subpar ride. I wish the original Batman: The Ride was still there - that was a thrilling and family-friendly ride". This post is already too long so I won't go into much more detail or else no one will read it. I'll just say that I think one of the biggest problems was the fact that they tried to fit it into an existing building which was too small. They definitely needed to go for the larger vehicles with actual independent movement to give the ride some much-needed excitement and less of an old ghost train feel.

^ That may just be the worst press release I've ever read. Put together by a first year public relations student who would be lucky to get a pass

But worse because it's actually marone, yellow and mustard. Worst colours ever. Anyone else also notice that they've given up on the park's 'Aussie' theme with this new slide?

I'm not seeing much rust or corrosion in those photos - especially considering its age and location. When the paint peels off the Sydney Harbour Bridge all you see is rust through and through, and yet Sea Viper is apparently being pulled down 'cause it's in bad shape (slight age difference, I know)

I completely agree with Richard's other point about the level of theming for attractions such as Dreamworks and Pandamonium - entirely appropriate and acceptable for Dreamworld. They were both really neatly done. And judging by the artist's impression of Tailspin, this will be much the same. If Dreamworld sticks to this standard, I would be more than happy. It's a big step up from Six Flags, while obviously not being anywhere near the level of parks known for their fully immersive theming. As long as they don't revert back to the type of theming job we saw on Motocoaster! But I do think going forward Dreamworld really needs to look at actually expanding the park area, and not focusing only on Ocean Parade. A similar thing could be said of Movie World.

A kids ride! It's quite clearly a kids area. Shouldn't be the home of a 'top 9' thrill ride!

I was recently thinking this exact same thing. In my mind, Pandamonium was almost a waste. As Richard mentioned , The Claw had a huge impact when it first opened. Certainly not matched by Panda. Very weird choice plonking it in a kids' area. Whereas Tailspin is totally appropriate for its location, and I really like the concept theming. BUT going forward DW needs to step away from Ocean Parade and flat/spin 'n spew rides. They're done

And they'd be 100% right! Not very often I agree with comments on facebook, especially theme park pages

I totally agree with you joz. I can't believe this new area only has one new ride. I thought they'd at least have a couple of smaller attractions similar to the Wizarding World, like a minor roller coaster etc. Top marks for incredible and immersive theming. Marks taken off for a serious lack of rides!

Only half the building? Still SUCH a waste of a great dark ride building. What a waste of all that space and especially the extra high ceiling (perfect for a major dark ride). Why couldn't they build this stupid ride outside???

It just doesn't make any sense! A mini Movie World driving ride. What does that even mean? Couldn't they have at least come up with a decent theme? How about tying it into an actual movie with an appropriate license - it's MOVIE world for god's sake! I reckon this attraction is going to seem so out of place - kinda like when The Big Banana at Coffs Harbour added a monorail that went through a space station. Just random

Yeah, that's one of the many areas that really needs fixing before next season. Some nice lush tropical greenery wouldn't go astray. I'd even settle for a few random plants there and there. The park needs some friggin atmosphere!

^^ YES TO THIS - all of it!! Great post joz and probably sums up, perfectly, what we are all thinking, and have been thinking for a very long time

I've been meaning to comment on this ^. I think it is a spectacular idea and would be a brilliant use of the show building. It could essentially be marketed as a whole new (indoor) kids/family precinct at Movie World. If they were to put in plenty of theming and atmosphere (as in the above pic) I think it'd be an absolute hit with families. If only...

^ This is the best and most accurate categorisation of the ride type. It is not a traditional dark ride. Much like Superman Escape and Storm Coaster, it is a roller coaster (although in this case indoor roller coaster) with dark ride elements. And yes it is also a family ride (although a fairly thrilling one).

I couldn't agree more! Dark water rides have so much atmosphere and really made these parks true theme parks. If Disney can hold onto some of its 50-or-so-year-old dark rides, I don't see why Village had to dump its 20-year-old attractions.