The Off Topic Topic

[Brad2912]

VIP passes always expire in June. I think around march/April they sell passes through to the following June.

[westical]

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No single rider queues here.

[Reanimated35]

Aww you beat me to posting it.

[BigKev]

Wow.

[iwerks]

^Yeah, I read a trip report on TPR one time, where they visited a park where they didn't allow adults without children.

[XxMrYoshixX]

That's a ridiculous rule.

[Reanimated35]

Well when you look into it, the park caters mostly to 0-9 year olds. They do have certain days where adults and everyone else are welcome to see the bird displays. It's just a media beat up.

[Jakev8]

thats bullshit

Edited November 11, 2014 by Jakev8

[liz.wis]

By Buzzed, so rubbish, but may be of interest here

http://www.buzzfeed.com/laureningram/the-definitive-rating-of-australias-theme-parks-a-gvdh

My biggest issue would be White Water World above Sea World.

[Brad2912]

That's the most ridiculous ranking I've ever seen. Aussie world & jambaroo above SeaWorld, now come-on...

Also where in MW is Diagon Alley? Haha

[XxMrYoshixX]

Rubbish ranking. Sea World is so low on the list, Jamberoo shouldn't be in the top 10.

[BigKev]

Crazy to have Geelong Adventure World ahead of Funfields as well.

[Jobe]

I have no issue with Jamberoo being in the top 10 Yoshi. Please tell me why you think otherwise?

[XxMrYoshixX]

Sea World should be in the top 10 at least. Also I haven't heard of Geelong Adventure World. Perth Adventure World shouldn't be at number 3, maybe swapped with Movie World. Jamberoo should be ranked a bit lower.

[Jobe]

Jamberoo should be ranked a bit lower.

But WHY?? In my opinion Jamberoo is easily in the Top 10 Amusement/Theme Parks in Australia. You give opinions without backing it up.

Jamberoo, outside of Wet N"Wild Sydney , Gold Coast and perhaps WWW, is easily the next best water park in the country. Even if you, hypothetically, put the Gold coast parks first (1-5) and then Wet and Wild Sydney (6) and the Adventure World( 7) Aussie World (8) it easily beats both Luna Parks ( and these are 2 fun parks I love) to get into the Top 10. It has a good range of slides, 2 fantastic toboggans, large grounds, and plans for future expansion. It is superior to the rest of the aforementioned parks in Australia by a long shot. Again, why would you put it lower or NOT in the Top 10?

[iwerks]

That sounds like a pretty good order, Jobe. I think the problem is that the original article doesn't really give any reasons why they ordered it that way. Was it based on service or matching expectations? That certainly seems to be the reason why they put Sea World so far down their least.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Just because one hasn't heard of the park before, it doesn't mean it isn't entitled to the ranking given... because others have certainly heard of it.

I think Jobe's got a very good order there - let the debate begin on the "top 5" order though...

Let's remember that anyone can log onto buzz and create their own list - there's no editor reviewing what they put together, and I get the feeling the author is either in the south or the west of the country and clearly not as familiar with NSW or QLD properties.

[Jobe]

Actually thats not a bad thread-my order was typically hypothetical but what does everyone feel is the order of the top 10 theme parks in Australia? Reasons to back your order should be given.

Let the debate commence! :-)

[Reanimated35]

Given my limited exposure to all the Aussie parks, I'd have to go with

1 - Dreamworld - Sure it's got its faults, but it's really the only park on the coast that I'd consider to be a "full day" park (or a least a most-day park)

2 - Movieworld - A very close second, but lacking a few rides (not trying to start a debate on what it needs etc - it's just not a full day park)

3 - Sea World - A great "different" experience themepark wise. Haven't been since Storm opened though.

4 - WnW - Still the winner as far as water parks go

5 - WWW - A distant follower to WnW that started with so much promise then just seemed to fade into obscurity.

Haven't been to enough other parks in Australia to judge any more.

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[Brad2912]

On a sombre note, thoughts & prayers for the family & friends of the Movieworld employee who was killed in a car accident leaving the park yesterday afternoon...

I know some of you do/have worked at the park and would likely know her

[BigKev]

Given my limited exposure to all the Aussie parks, I'd have to go with

1 - Dreamworld - Sure it's got its faults, but it's really the only park on the coast that I'd consider to be a "full day" park (or a least a most-day park)

2 - Movieworld - A very close second, but lacking a few rides (not trying to start a debate on what it needs etc - it's just not a full day park)

3 - Sea World - A great "different" experience themepark wise. Haven't been since Storm opened though.

4 - WnW - Still the winner as far as water parks go

5 - WWW - A distant follower to WnW that started with so much promise then just seemed to fade into obscurity.

Haven't been to enough other parks in Australia to judge any more.

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I'd have WnW at 2 for the same reasons you talk about. I think it is the next closest to being a full day park.

[iwerks]

My top 5 would be:

1.Movie World - for its theming, roller coasters and character meet and greets.

2.Sea World - great family park, plenty of shows to see and rides to do.

3.Dreamworld - awesome selection of attractions to go on and the Tiger show to watch.

4.Adventure World - The Abyss, Freefall and lots of water slides.

5.Luna Park Melbourne - Great Scenic Railway.

More news on the Iaapa Trade show from TPR:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/photo.php?pageid=189&linkid=14456

The Joker animatronic looks great - hopefully they'll update our JL at some stage.

[T-bone]

More news on the Iaapa Trade show from TPR:

The Joker animatronic looks great - hopefully they'll update our JL at some stage.

I actually hope they don't. Technical issues aside, I think our Justice League ride is just fine as it is. The story is original, and for once the villins aren't the same old Joker or Lex Luthor.

[Zanstabar]

I actually hope they don't. Technical issues aside, I think our Justice League ride is just fine as it is. The story is original, and for once the villins aren't the same old Joker or Lex Luthor.

I agree. JL is a wonderful ride that could improved by a little TLC here and there, just like any ride.

[iwerks]

JL is a pretty cool ride, although I thought the finale could have been more substantial. I rode it recently and didn't really notice all of the problems it supposedly has. MW certainly needs more rides like JL.

I still think that Joker animatronic looks great.

I definitely think JL deserves its place on TPI's top ten shooter list:

http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201411/4296/