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[jcgoldcoast]

With all this excitement brewing with Superman coming up in the next few months, I think it would be worthwhile MovieWorld auctioning off the first public rides on Superman, like Cedar Point has done for their last few major rides that they have installed. All the procedes from this auction go to the Red Cross at CP, so all the procedes could go to a similar organization here. The winning bidders, of course would get a "free" days entry into the park, and how about some food as well?? Comments anyone?

[scott]

Good idea that CP had, hope they have it.

[jcgoldcoast]

Good idea that CP had, hope they have it.

Should I send an email to MW, and suggest this to them, or do you think that they will see it on here and adopt the idea??

[T-bone]

Send them an e-mail JC. Not like it can hurt anyone.

[jcgoldcoast]

The email is sent, now....to wait for a reply *sets himself up for the night, and rest of tomorrow as well*

[scott]

Doubt they will do that but it is a good idea.

[jcgoldcoast]

You neva neva know!

[Nebuchanezzar]

Eh, I guess it'd be good for public relations and public image and such if they did do such a thing.

[jcgoldcoast]

thats the whole point of the exercise, lol

[Drewboy]

Yeah that sounds like a really good idea jcgoldcoast. Anything to help charities is fantastic! Just out of curiosity, if the bidding got around to the $600 mark, would you be bidding yourself for a 'first ride', or is this suggestion just to benefit a charity and to make Movieworld look socially responsible?

[T-bone]

Charaties ofcourse. Someone like the Starlight Foundation would be very greatfull.

[Richard]

It's certainly an interesting idea. I know that our parks do a lot already for local charities, and something along the lines of a charity auction would be a very novel way of raising money for worthy causes. I'm not sure if it'd work well with a "mainstream" audience, but I'm sure there would be enough generous/eager people in our community here alone to get half a train or so filled, right?

[Daniel]

I reckon it's a ripper of an idea old son! I wish I had thought of it! Let us know the outcome of your e-mail (if there is an outcome that is..)

[Skipper]

I think R-C.com members should be offered test phase rides anyway

[Ian]

^can you give me a serious answer to as why you think you should get test phase rides.

[scott]

I doubt that

[bluman]

Though I think the auction is a good idea, MW has offered test phase rides to park patrons if you have been lucky to be there on the day. I rode Scooby Doo a number of times during its test phase and it was great.

[T-bone]

Insted of hiring Test Dummies, people like schwarzy (we all remember him) and other people to be the Test Dummies.

[dr_teeth]

Test phase rides huh.... isnt that what they have the water people for? Besides i dont think id wanna go on a ride that hasnt been tested a fair bit already. I value my life too much for that

[Skipper]

^can you give me a serious answer to as why you think you should get test phase rides.

Well if they are going to offer test phase rides to randomly picked out park patrons lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, why not offer it in a not so random manner to the people who support and talk up the parks here and who would truly appreciate the experience - not unlike AP previews at Disney-speaking of which does Movieworld offer ride previews/special events to annual pass holders?

[Drewboy]

Who here would bid for a ride and what would be the maximum amount you would be willing to bid?

[scott]

About 5 bucks for a dreamworld ride

[jcgoldcoast]

About 5 bucks for a dreamworld ride

Am I lost, or is this about Movieworld?

[willsy]

Not me, Its still the same ride if you're first on it or the 100th person.

[scott]

Well it's sort of good being able to say that you were on the very first cycle of Australia's very first decent coaster