Wizard of Oz - Movie World Arkham Asylum Replacement

[Ogre]

New advertising billboard at the park!

Progress on the Wicked Witch coaster from the Superman area!

[Tricoart]

12 minutes ago, Ogre said:

New advertising billboard at the park!

Progress on the Wicked Witch coaster from the Superman area!

Where’s the location of that billboard? ‘Cause if that’s on Main St (beside Superman’s entrance & facing the fountain), they really could’ve served to make it look a bit better than that.

Edited January 23 by Tricoart

[TBoy]

Just now, Tricoart said:

Where’s the location of that billboard?

The start of the Midway area, just after you pass Scooby/Dirty Harry

[Tricoart]

9 minutes ago, TBoy said:

The start of the Midway area, just after you pass Scooby/Dirty Harry

So, just before WWF/Doomsday’s path, with the It Maze building façade in the background? If so, that’s an interesting location if Superman were to indeed be the main entrance & not the assumed ‘secondary’ one near Scooby.

Still, billboard could be better. At least painting the frame in a less bright/clashy colour.

Edited January 23 by Tricoart

[TBoy]

1 minute ago, Tricoart said:

So, near WWF/Doomsday, with the It Maze building façade in the background?

Yes, the shed in the background is the former Intencity building which got changed in September IIRC

[ShakeShack]

24 minutes ago, Tricoart said:

So, just before WWF/Doomsday’s path, with the It Maze building façade in the background? If so, that’s an interesting location if Superman were to indeed be the main entrance & not the assumed ‘secondary’ one near Scooby.

Still, billboard could be better. At least painting the frame in a less bright/clashy colour.

That billboard has been there for years. You're reading into it's placement far to much.

Edited January 23 by ShakeShack

[Tricoart]

2 minutes ago, ShakeShack said:

That billboard has been there for years. You're reading into it's placement far to much.

Maybe I’ve just looked past it, then, that does tend to happen w/ me. What used to be on it?

Edited January 23 by Tricoart

[TBoy]

Just now, Tricoart said:

Maybe I’ve just looked past it, then. What used to be on it?

I think it is mostly general advertising for rides/experiences etc. Google Maps Street View from Jan 2018 shows an ad for the former Star Tour on the billboard, so it has been there for a while

[Rivals]

the billboard has been there since the construction of the DC Villan’s unleashed area, it was first used to promote the new area coming.

[Ogre]

Yeah, it's been used as a few things: DC Rivals lift hill climb, White Christmas, Hooray for Hollywood, etc. With the Flash banner next to it, it's basically become the advertising corner haha

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

12 hours ago, TBoy said:

I think it is mostly general advertising for rides/experiences etc. Google Maps Street View from Jan 2018 shows an ad for the former Star Tour on the billboard, so it has been there for a while

First appearance on Nearmap is May 2016, but the last image prior to that was September 2015, so I think it's probably appeared prior to Christmas. Star Tour started around July 2016, so it was probably one of the first products on the board, but possibly not THE first. Given the vehicles parked so (very) closely in the first year, it's bringing a vague recollection of perhaps a Scooby and the Gang photo Op, which makes sense being opposite the ride, but the second image is the big ambulance, so likely a fright nights prop...

[rappa]

Regardless of when it was installed and what it has on it, we can all probably agree its fairly ugly. 

[New display name]

Something you would expect to see at your local community hall, not MW.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

But what time is eyes down for bingo next tuesday?

 

Edited January 24 by DaptoFunlandGuy

[Levram__]

I believe the sign originated as part of the Doomsday media call. 

[Park Addict 93]

5 hours ago, Levram__ said:

I believe the sign originated as part of the Doomsday media call. 

Correct, Doomsday was the first use of the sign and imho should have been the last. It made sense to explain the construction next door but is tacky otherwise.

For quite awhile it promoted the App.

[TBoy]

The Arkham vinyl rap has been removed from the Arkham station, and some of the concrete is being ripped up (thanks to TSPN)

[Tricoart]

3 hours ago, TBoy said:

The Arkham vinyl rap has been removed from the Arkham station, and some of the concrete is being ripped up (thanks to TSPN)

That’s nice and all, but there’s something else much closer to Superman that they should be prioritising (for the time being) over ripping up an unused pathway. Progress is progress, though, I guess.

Edited February 10 by Tricoart

[Brad2912]

[Tricoart]

Just a second faster, lol.

Pico Play is tagged in these posts, confirming their simultaneous involvement in both this and Rivertown.

Kinda interesting how both DW & MW have ended up with new themed areas based on 1 family-thrill Vekoma that’s the same colour scheme as their last major thrill coaster (of which, both were Mack, both with gimmick seats) & 1 smaller-scale supporting ride, with Pico Play collaborating in design & manufacturing of thematic elements, both set to open around the same time during holidays this year.

Edited February 11 by Tricoart

[TBoy]

I like the design, it looks really good.

One thing I am worried about though is the station with the flying monkeys. I am worried that it will be just like Leviathan where you have to watch the pre-show before the train leaves the station, lowering capacity. I am hoping they have modified it so it plays while you are entering the train.

[Tricoart]

Alongside the concept art, a video was released with some construction footage & a rough 3D model of the site, as well as confirming the coaster’s names as ‘Kansas Twister’ and ‘Flight of the Wicked Witch’ from the trademarks. (Credit: Movie World’s IG)

 

Edited February 11 by Tricoart

[red dragin]

Good to see both parks building anticipation of their upcoming new lands. Looking to be a competitive summer season this year. 

[Vidgamer]

There isn’t a lot of reference to end of 2024 which worries me and it seems like the progress on the area hasn’t been all that speedy…. It looks great but I’m not confident this will make the end of 2024 opening date. 

[Tricoart]

2 minutes ago, Vidgamer said:

There isn’t a lot of reference to end of 2024 which worries me and it seems like the progress on the area hasn’t been all that speedy…. It looks great but I’m not confident this will make the end of 2024 opening date. 

“Set to open later this year” is in the video, they still seem confident they can meet that date.

Edited February 11 by Tricoart