Loonytunes Construction/Demolition

[T-bone]

That carousel is nasty. Even wonderland's carousel, which wasn't one of the classic types of carousel looked much better than the one on offer at Movie World.

Edited September 22, 2007 by T-bone

[Gazza]

While I think they have done a great job with the looney tunes characters on there, they should do a bit more to hide the inner workings of the carousel, at the top of course It would be nice if they had done a roof with light globes on it, and in the middle some extra panelling to hide the middle stand.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Good to see that area getting some much needed attention and TLC. The thing about a carousel is this - its either a steam powered classic, which requires specially skilled people to operate it, or its a brand new galvanised checkerplated modern one, that anyone can operate, that also comes with a warranty, and a lower likelyhood of breakdown or heavy maintenance. It's better than nothing, and to be honest, I don't think little kids are going to be looking at the framework on the ground beneath it, or on the roof above. They're moreso going to be waving at mum and dad, and enjoying riding on a fibreglass mould of their favourite cartoon character. One thing interests me though.... did anyone spot this on those pictures?

[myk]

Does anyone know whether the dodgems are extra charge yet?

[saberon]

I still think the carousel is far below par. Doesn't like much more than a cheap carnival ride. Aesthetically it's pretty poor. All of the frame should be hidden from sight including the framing in the ceiling. the cavas looks flimsy and cheap and has spines poking through it. It should also have the more traditional cam mechanism that allows the 'horses' to go up and down. It also is missing lighting components that give it just that extra extravagance the ride lacks. This current installation is suitable for a carnival, not a themepark.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Considering the park operates 99% of the time in daylight only, the lights would be a bit of a waste, however, if you look at the wide picture of the whole structure (which you would have to see the canvas and the spines) you would notice that there are lightbulbs studded all over the facade.

[ShadowXL]

Does anyone know whether the dodgems are extra charge yet?

Yes, i asked the retail manager, the dogems will be an extra charge.

[smash210]

Yes, i asked the retail manager, the dogems will be an extra charge.

Won't be going on them then

[JDB]

I went to Movieworld today as well. I don't think the new additions look too bad. They fit in with the kids section nicely.

[joz]

Just as a quick add-on to AlexB's post about the ride sign: Check out the bit where it asks riders to check their suitability to low height and low speeds. Seriously, the OH&S person who insisted on that sign is smoking crack, its a carousel for crying out loud. As for the ride itself, woefully under done. It looks like a very similar model to DW's and SW's, but just has a horrible "unfinished" look to it. I think its the sort of ride that Village needed, but its not even well presented.

Edited September 22, 2007 by joz

[superman7444]

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Edited November 20, 2007 by superman7444

[rosscoe]

What does that even say?

[superman7444]

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Edited November 20, 2007 by superman7444

[roxon101]

Yay newly rebuilt LW trains! No more taking painkillers to MW! (hopefully)

[Swanny]

Yes, i asked the retail manager, the dogems will be an extra charge.

I thought that there might be a small chance that MW wouldn't screw up these dodgems. Oh well, they'll find out out they've stuffed it soon empugh. Well, hiopefully. Hopefully people won't be that absent-minded to pay extra for something that shoul come included in admission.

[T-bone]

Yay newly rebuilt LW trains! No more taking painkillers to MW! (hopefully)

Don't hold your breath roxon101.

[ShadowXL]

isnt that first photo you uploaded scooby doo?

[superman7444]

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Edited November 20, 2007 by superman7444

[smash210]

The carousel isn't finished yet, it will look good when it is...with lights too. dont bag it till you see the finished product. It was either spend $10 million on a single ride or $10 million on the village upgrade. Makes perfect sense to me to keep the little ones happy.

Are you trying to tell us that the upgrade of loony toon town cost 10 mill for a couple of small rides and a paint job?

[superman7444]

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Edited November 20, 2007 by superman7444

[BNErider]

This picture is about a week old, but the Kids' Drop Tower looks very cheap.

Edited September 27, 2007 by ash.1111

[MickeyD]

I dunno, it serves it's purpose and I'm sure the intended Audience doesn't see it that way. Besides, it's the same style of manufacture as so many others out there like it. Certainly not one for Adults but I bet that won't stop some of them riding!

Edited September 27, 2007 by MickeyD

[BNErider]

I don't like the metal supports at the back. It's a shame they didn't fine a way to hide them.

[MickeyD]

But does it still look that bad now it's finished? It's still being erected in that photo so

[BNErider]

Those supports seem like they won't move. They seem to be holding up that tree bit on the top which isn't connected to the main tower. I haven't seen it since then so I couldn't say if it's still there. But I would think it would be.