TNT/Project Zero - Reviews & Reactions

[TBoy]

Today is the day Victorian theme parks change forever. TNT and Project Zero officially open. This is the place to share your thoughts, comments, feedback and photos of the new coasters at Gumbuya World.

[Noll_57]

*Pic heavy post incoming!*

I’ve made it down to Melbourne for opening day and am currently at the park. The rides haven’t opened yet, but I’ve been able to check out the surrounding area. It looks fantastic! 

They’ve really gone all out with the theming with lots of little details added throughout the area. Love the company truck parked out the front and the in-universe signage scattered throughout the attractions.

 

A full review to come….

Edited December 23, 2022 by Noll_57

[Noll_57]

Update, queue has opened! 

[ShakeShack]

This looks fantastic. The fact this is in a "regional" park, is amazing. Really giving the big boys a run for their money.

Pico and Gumbya World have both done a bloody good job with it all. Can't wait to get down and check it out.

[Gazza]

Hey @Noll_57 some great detailed photos.

How was Project Zero running post move from DW, and how did you rate TNT as a coaster?

[Noll_57]

Well, after having had many rides on both TNT and Project Zero throughout the day, all I can say is wow! What perfect additions to the park. Gumbya have really taken things to the next level with these additions. Starting with TNT, it’s a lot more intense than I was expecting and is actually quite forceful (the back row is the most intense). Though it’s just the right balance so that families with children can easily ride and enjoy the attraction too. The first drop is really spectacular, plunging you straight down into a tunnel (complete with an explosion sound effect as you pass through) follow by a fantastic near miss element with the giant target. There are actually a lot of great near-miss elements throughout the attraction such as the factory fly-through and the “brick wall” in the second trough (which has a great sight gag where it looks like someone has previously run into the wall and left an outline). The ride has a fantastic sense of humour throughout. The basic storyline is that a group of brothers named Tony and Terry (“TNT”, get it?) own and operate a very dodgy demolition company known as “Thunder Demolition Bros” and you’re taking a tour of the factory. The history of the company is proudly displayed in the office (or queue line).

(If this is too blurry to read, I can re-type what it’s saying.)
 

A lot of other signage in the building gives you a good idea of the kind of company Thunder Demolition is.

As you can see, these guys really like rock and roll. Here’s the “head office”:

Lots of other audio gear is scattered throughout the factory:

The ride itself!
 

All in all, a fantastic new addition to the park with great theming and a well thought out and executed story to boot! 
 

Now on to Project Zero…

The storyline for this attraction is that the “A.S.T.R.O” space facility is having an open day and are allowing visitors to take part in testing their innovations.

The queue as once again very heavily themed to sell the idea of it being a research/testing facility.

As for the ride experience, well…. It’s Buzzsaw, just as intense and rough as you remember (though to be fair, it did feel slightly smoother today than it did last time I rode it at Dreamworld). Still, another fantastic addition to the park with some spectacular views over the countryside as well. 
 

Gumbya World have really knocked it out of the park with these two coasters and I’m now confident in saying that this is by far the best regional theme park in Australia now, beating out Adventure World by quite a margin. 

 

Edited December 23, 2022 by Noll_57
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[TBoy]

From the looks of it, I LOVE how Gumbuya World are making the look of the coasters better than the others in Victoria, IMO it is Gold Coast standard. It may not be as good as Leviathan but they are definitely the best themed coasters in Victoria by a big margain. I could even say TNT has better theming than DC Rivals (DCR is just a white shed).

I am very glad Gumbuya got Buzzsaw and can see it lasting for many years, as none of the other Maurer Skyloop XT 150's have closed yet. It is the second scariest coaster in the country, as it is the second fastest and tallest coaster in the country (105 km/h and 46m, only beaten by DCR) and the only coaster to reach 5G. TNT will most likely be more popular (lots will be too scared to go on PZ) so I will most likely get Express Q and use it for both coasters.

[seatfiller]

I reckon Project Zero isn't as rough as it was. It was by no means as smooth as TNT but that's expected as it's not new. I think the final brake is significantly better than it was though, not as loud or jolty. Very excited Victorian to have these coasters in our backyard!

[Rivals]

12 minutes ago, seatfiller said:

I reckon Project Zero isn't as rough as it was. It was by no means as smooth as TNT but that's expected as it's not new. I think the final brake is significantly better than it was though, not as loud or jolty. Very excited Victorian to have these coasters in our backyard!

i was going to say from the videos i’ve seen the ride does sound a bit smoother and less clanky.

i never rode Buzzsaw (the GP side of me was terrified of it) but it does look like it’ll be a great fit at Gumbuya World, it’s gone from a filler to a headliner.

[REGIE]

I really like the theming! I just love good original themes! IP’s do nothing for me but original ideas or just cool looking themes make me happy. I really wish movieworld at least bothered to have a 3D sign for DCR. For Australia’s “best” it’s only got its stats going for it. No theming/cool signage. We got a small clip running on a TV in a shed though..  btw how far away in gumbuya from LPM.   The rides look awesome.

[Noll_57]

2 hours ago, TBoy said:

From the looks of it, I LOVE how Gumbuya World are making the look of the coasters better than the others in Victoria, IMO it is Gold Coast standard. It may not be as good as Leviathan but they are definitely the best themed coasters in Victoria by a big margain. I could even say TNT has better theming than DC Rivals (DCR is just a white shed).

I definitely agree, it is Gold Coast standard and miles ahead of what we got for DC Rivals. I forgot to mention in my previous post just how smooth TNT is. It’s smooth as butter and the lack of over the shoulder restraints allows for a very free and pleasant ride experience. I also need to give massive kudos to the park staff today. Everyone was incredibly friendly, helpful and professional. While we were waiting in the hot sun for the ride to open, one staff member handed out complimentary bottles of water to everyone in the queue, a very nice gesture from the park that was very much appreciated. Great job Gumbya! 

7 minutes ago, REGIE said:

btw how far away in gumbuya from LPM.   The rides look awesome.

About 50 mins (depending on traffic).  

[REGIE]

Gets me excited for movie worlds one.  I hope I can get to gumbuya soon! Where’s the best place to sit on PZ?

[Noll_57]

Definitely the front row. 

[TBoy]

19 minutes ago, REGIE said:

Where’s the best place to sit on PZ?

By the looks of it if you sit in the front row you go upside down (on the second lift where there is a rollback) but if you sit in the other rows you stay vertical. So I would be in the front row.

[seatfiller]

Front row gets the view, the wind in your face and the slight curve when you go back up the tower. Back seems fun though as you'd go further up on the backwards part

[Rivals]

on Gumbuya’s Instagram they’ve posted a video of Project Zero’s cycle, it looks like the breaking isn’t as bad as it does another cycle before breaking, meaning it doesn’t have as much speed entering the breaks.

 

[TBoy]

1 hour ago, Rivals said:

on Gumbuya’s Instagram they’ve posted a video of Project Zero’s cycle, it looks like the breaking isn’t as bad as it does another cycle before breaking, meaning it doesn’t have as much speed entering the breaks.

That is very good compared to the other Maurer Skyloop XT 150s, as it seems Gumbuya have two backward cycles, not one like Buzzsaw etc. Basically it seems like PZ runs like Buzzsaw until where it braked, instead it does another backward drop and forward drop to the brakes. Makes it look more intense than Buzzsaw.

[REGIE]

This looks awesome!!
 

I think the next thrill addition gumbuya might go for in the next 3-6 years would be a next gen vekoma like fonix or Lech

[Natti_amusements]

Does anyone know if there’s a single rider queue on either TNT or PZ?

[TBoy]

3 minutes ago, Natti_amusements said:

Does anyone know if there’s a single rider queue on either TNT or PZ?

Yes there is on both, in the photos you can see a single rider line. 

Edited December 24, 2022 by TBoy

[REGIE]

That’s great. I really wish more rides on the Gold Coast had that. Storm, SE and GL could really use one.

[TBoy]

14 minutes ago, REGIE said:

That’s great. I really wish more rides on the Gold Coast had that. Storm, SE and GL could really use one.

I think in Australia, the only coasters with a single rider queue are DC Rivals, Steel Taipan and now TNT and Project Zero IIRC. So basically only 4 coasters have it surprisingly. 

[themagician]

Leviathan also definitely has single rider. So does WWF. I believe MDMC might also have it.

[Rivals]

10 hours ago, Rivals said:

on Gumbuya’s Instagram they’ve posted a video of Project Zero’s cycle, it looks like the breaking isn’t as bad as it does another cycle before breaking, meaning it doesn’t have as much speed entering the breaks.

 

i’ve seen another video where the ride is just like Buzzsaw and does actually stops when it goes back up the tower, im guessing there was an issue which caused it to do that in that video?

 

[TBoy]

30 minutes ago, Rivals said:

i’ve seen another video where the ride is just like Buzzsaw and does actually stops when it goes back up the tower, im guessing there was an issue which caused it to do that in that video?

Or maybe that could be the normal cycle? @Noll_57 did Project Zero have two backward drops or was it just like Buzzsaw?