HussRainbow

Ahh indeed, Wittingslow operated their very retro Zipper at both Sydney and Melbourne's Luna Parks. Very popular I hear too, but then Wittingslow decided to get it back on the road. Also having a rainbow would be good, but LP would have to get a new one off HUSS.

lol it wouldnt be hard to put rainbow in a spot that wouldn't annoy the residents. If it was in the area where Ranger is (back to back style, like ranger and rainbow used to be down at rye) it would be fine. But our Rainbow won't go to a park, I hear it may be going to an existing travelling family, but no 100% certain news yet.

all I hope that something spectacular is installed, yeah Claw is doing the park justice, but on the freeway, seeing a hugee new and exciting coaster would be fantastic.

well thats highly unlikely (and thanks rich for getting rid of my sig, you're soo borring)

Well its not like they have huge space for a big big ride

hope its a thriller

i wont say anything, i have to obey shaun

hmm dunno, Oneills just dont feel like it i guess

1. Great to hear you had a good time at the show, and yeah I know what you mean by the prices. Ill be going on Monday night, and lucky ill have enough to ride what I want. In Sydney it was much better, and Mega Drop was only like $7. Anyways, I can't wait to ride Hard Rock, and I also hear that the HANGOVER was down yesterday, but everything should be fine today. 2. Go Lions, they put in a fantastic effort, taking it to number 4 baby!

Today the Hard Rock was down due to technical difficulties, so hopefully it will be up and running for monday when I go, but they should work it all out by then.........I hope and SGA how do you find out all this stuff, do you know why O'Neills won't bring Rainbow to melbourne?

When I go to the show I don't really eat anything from the food vans, I get KFC, so thats all cool, and I dont eat alot, cos i wanna get back to riding things p.s sga, do you have msn?

damn, missed it, cos Im on skool hols, i slept in

Fk man, sorry if i wanted to post something about rides, jeez am I even allowed to do that? or will you come and mess up the thread ive done? cos I won't bother posting my review and photos of my visit on monday night, cos it's not worth it.... :mad:

thanks for wrecking the thread

Wow SGA, how did you know all that, and yeah adelaide has a mad mouse too. Also it is a shame bout Kamikaze, why are watkins soo lazy not to put them back on

I don't know what you just posted wonderbus, but the gates were open, because all trucks and stuff were coming through. I just asked the security guard and he was fine with it, and just told me to be careful and not get in the way of anything p.s I don't have a sister

1. The show opens thursday 2. Rainbow isn't there 3. Mega Drop wasnt complete 4. Hard Rock wasnt complete

Finally the 2004 Royal Melbourne Show has arrived, and it certainly is a vast improvement of the 2003 lineup. Arriving at the showgrounds this morning was very exciting, and I could see Taipan from the tram. The carnival is very nice and cramped, and it looks as if they have made good decisions as where to place the rides. Layout: Rough layout of where the rides are: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/189/Layout4.jpg ALI BABA: http://img24.exs.cx/img24/4065/AliBaba1.jpg http://img22.exs.cx/img22/7688/AliBaba2.jpg The Ali Baba is located infront of the Horseland shop, and was still packed up when I arrived this morning, after getting a few shots of the ride, the Backdrop was erected and the footing was also placed. The ride is looking a bit dirty, but Verfurth will probably give it a good hosing for Thursday. Also the new backdrop artwork featuring Aladdin is outstanding! CHAOS: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/1219/Chaos1.jpg The first time i've ever seen Chaos in this state. During this period the cars were beginning to be connected to the main hub. Looking pretty clean as usual, no differences to the ride CLAW: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/4658/Claw1.jpg Almost complete, all that had to be done was constructing the Backdrop and adding the control booth, which I didnt see around CLIFFHANGER: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/1142/Cliffhanger1.jpg In a nice spot in the carnival, the Cliffhanger was complete when I arrived, and is lookin nice and clean since it's major show debut in Sydney CRAZY MOUSE: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/8553/Crazy1.jpg http://img22.exs.cx/img22/2159/Crazy2.jpg http://img22.exs.cx/img22/8243/Crazy3.jpg http://img22.exs.cx/img22/814/Crazy4.jpg It was very exciting to see Crazy Mouse during the constructing period. The crew was working non stop the whole time assembling the top part of the track, and then added the sign. A strange thing that I noticed was the sign is now different. In Sydney I saw it as CRAZY MOUSE, but now TPA have CRAZY COASTER. Im not to sure why this happened. ROLLERGHOSTER: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/582/Ghoster1.jpg Facing towards the large milk carton again, the RollerGhoster was almost complete, and it was looking quite nice and clean. HANGOVER: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/877/Hang1.jpg Complete with its new paint job that debuted at EKKA, the Hangover is looking better than ever. Nice and clean, and I love the new tarps: FEAR IS ONLY SOMETHING THATS IN THE MIND HARD ROCK: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/646/Hard1.jpg http://img22.exs.cx/img22/484/Hard2.jpg http://img22.exs.cx/img22/3138/Hard3.jpg Probably NO.1 on my most anticipated ride list this year, the Hard Rock, manufactured by Technical Park is AWESOME. I got to see the ride in the first stages of construction, and it was great watching the crew assemble various parts of the ride. The paint job is awesome, but I don't think it has a backdrop. Anyways, can't wait to ride this one! KAMIKAZE: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/4764/Kamikaze1.jpg Looking nice as usual, the ride has seen to lose its lights on the upper arms, I wonder why Watkins have done this. Anyway the ride is looking nice and clean. It's also in a nice spot too MEGA DROP: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/7462/Mega1.jpg http://img22.exs.cx/img22/417/Mega2.jpg http://img22.exs.cx/img22/5817/Mega3.jpg After seeing the Mega Drop in Sydney, I already knew it was amazing, but today seeing the crew assemble the tower was very interesting. The middle and lower tower is joined, and the top of the tower is then joined, as seen in the photos. I was glad I got to see it in this view, a little dirty, but remember, it did operate in Shanghai for a while prior to coming to Australia MEGA MIX: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/373/MegaMix1.jpg This is Mega Mix's first time to the Royal Melbourne Show, and it looked just like it did in Sydney. Hopefully the technical difficulties have been sorted out, and it won't have any down time SUPA SIZZLER: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/553/Sizzler1.jpg Located where Wittingslow's Breakdance was last year, the Sizzler was looking nice, when I arrived I got to see the guys unfolding the arms. Looking nice and clean as usual TAIPAN: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/3160/Taipan1.jpg Located where Wittingslow's WILD MOUSE was last year, the ride was looking great, and the crew was just inspecting parts of the track. I wonder if the break system is working properly, because in Sydney they were having some trouble. None the less, awesome to see the ride here. First time too TECHNO JUMP: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/743/Techno1.jpg Didn't get to see much of the Techno Jump, as the crew was placing the footing, the land has been escavated so that the ride is steady. It's right next to Sizzler and Hard Rock. From what I saw the platforms were nice and clean. WAVE SWINGER |O'NEILL SHOWS|: http://img22.exs.cx/img22/5871/Wave1.jpg O'Neills are back with their Wave Swinger. It was interesting to see the ride without the panelling added for the control booth. Looking a little bit dirty, but otherwise, in good condition. Some of the seats were tangled, but thats no big deal. Also the ride isn't apart of the kiddy section this year. OTHER RIDES: Hurricane was lowered, couldn't get a shot because the area was blocked off Breakdance, was all packed up and the crew was beginning to add lights and unfold the backdrop, also couldn't get a photo because of the area also blocked Starship 2000, Scorpion and Circus Circus were also up, but the slide for Circus Circus was racked, it's massive! Anyway that is my 2004 Royal Melbourne Show preview for all you ride fanatics, my second part, show review with photos and video will be up sometime during the period of the show. Thanks, Chris

Dont worry, the page will be up by 8

Part 1: Pre Show Review (Coming September 14 - After 5pm)

the demo has not been released yet, but this could be cos its only early in germany at the moment, but otherwise we will definetly see it on the 20th

OMG! Thanks sooo much Rich. That video was fantastic, and I lovvve the sound that the ride makes. Also the swing is very fast, definetly will turn some riders away, but will be soo popular on the other hand! its going to do soo well!

Fantastic pictures Rich, the claws look amazing, and I love how its gone right through the car. Has a sign been put on the top? and I also really like the artwork on the main arm!

ok no big deal really

dude, its just a promo picture, not a screen, and the unedited picture does show the guests in the cars