The Off Topic Topic

[iwerks]

Looks like they have a model of JL at the Iaapa Expo.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/photo.php?pageid=189&linkid=14456&pageno=8

[XxMrYoshixX]

Well JL is certainly no Buzz Lightyear Blasters. Lol the first time I rode JL the guns broke so we had to just sit there the whole time. Has that happened to anyone?

[Reanimated35]

Well JL is certainly no Buzz Lightyear Blasters. Lol the first time I rode JL the guns broke so we had to just sit there the whole time. Has that happened to anyone?

No. That. Has. Never. Happened. To. Anyone. Else. On. This. Board. Ever.

See what I did there? You were expecting those words to each be links to the numerous examples of people speaking of their experience on JL on this board. But not this time friends, you can do your own search.

[iwerks]

Apparently there are plans to make a 300m temporary waterslide going down one of the main streets in Perth. Enjoy!

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/plans-for-perth-street-to-be-transformed-into-300m-water-slide-this-summer/story-fnhocxo3-1227109438357

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/giant-street-water-slide-gets-funding-support-from-city-of-perth-committee/story-fnhocxo3-1227113852816?nk=d79873604246ffd64635a7297b664a1b

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

I've seen the one doing the rounds in the states - I love the idea.

www.slidethecity.com

[westical]

Can't paste the link because this site is still broken in IE, but the Ettamogah Pub at Aussie World is no longer.

[Reanimated35]

Can't paste the link because this site is still broken in IE, but the Ettamogah Pub at Aussie World is no longer.

Do you work for news.com.au or are you just a fan of sensationalist headlines?

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/ettamogah-the-pub-with-no-name-20141123-11s8a8.html

The Ettamogah Pub at Aussie World is no longer the Ettamogah Pub, but it's still pulling beers.

Aussie World general manager David Thompson said the licence for the Ettamogah name had been "handed in" to pursue an opportunity to build a bigger and better brand.

[westical]

I selectively quoted.

[iwerks]

Can't paste the link because this site is still broken in IE, but the Ettamogah Pub at Aussie World is no longer.

Which leaves three?

[westical]

Appears so, all are open too from what I can tell.

[XxMrYoshixX]

I read the article. Apparently it's nameless now.

[westical]

They'll have to re-theme it, be interesting to see what they come up with. I'd assume something closer to Aussie World.

[Jobe]

I actually do not think that this will hurt Aussie World in the slightest. The pub is still there, it will still be a huge attraction smack bang on the Bruce Highway. All its lost is the "Ettamogah" name, a name which really does not lend itself heavily into the here and now or being particularly relevant. It can still sell itself as an Aussie branded iconic pub without the Ettamogah name just as successfully. This also means that they do not have to pay to licence the name, a move which can now be reinvested back into the park.

Its been a while since we have heard anything from Aussie World on the ride front. Their website has no mention of the new Pinfari kiddie coaster nor the walkthrough attraction in the Town Hall that was mentioned a few months back. I would have expected them to be open by now- can any board member enlighten us?

[iwerks]

Not all of the Ettamogah pubs have the same level of theming. The one in Cunderdin is pretty much just a normal pub inside. There used to be one in Morley too.

[Reanimated35]

Wait.... "Ettamogah" is a theme from something?

[liz.wis]

Here's a bit of history:

http://www.ettamogahhotel.com.au/history

[iwerks]

A very classy publication - The Australasian Post.

[iwerks]

Looks like the 3!5m waterslide going down St George's Terrace has almost sold out. There are only a few spots left on the Sunday evening. Let's hope they bring it back.

[iwerks]

Looks like Slidestreet is heading to Fremantle.

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/after-perth-giant-pop-up-waterslide-slidestreet-heads-to-fremantle/story-fnhocxo3-1227149945921

[iwerks]

Wow, that's some crowd. I'm hoping to see it when it hits Fremantle. It looks to have been massively popular. Coming to a city near you.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-14/perth-street-water-slide/5966226

[Jay Jay The Jet Plane]

Question here, I'm heading down to Wet'n'Wild tomorrow and I might try the Aqualoop for the very first time, a question to people who have done the AquaLoop before, Is it more scarier than Superman Escape and Arkham at Movie World? Just a question that I wanted to ask! Ninja

[Brad2912]

It's like comparing if a piece of chocolate cake tastes as good as a lobster.

2 completely different things.

Do you have a fear of water or enclosed spaces vs do you have a fear of heights and inversions?

Completely personal opinion

[BigKev]

I've only done it a few times but I wouldn't describe it as scary, more disorientating.

After the drop you generally cop a splash in the face and you notice a couple of patches of daylight at the escape hatches, then you spit out.

Happens too fast to take much in.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Yep - I'm with Kev on this one - waiting in the launch capsule is the worst part - after you're locked in but before the trapdoor falls. It certainly gets your heart racing!

After the drop, you get a few seconds of water in the face and a feeling of motion, and then splashdown.

Best advice I can give is to control your breathing - in and out strongly but not deep... then when you hear 3, prepare to breathe in, in on 2, half out on 1, then in as hard as you can - theres a 1 second gap after 1 until the trap door drops, so you've got time for a full breath...

[themagician]

Every time I go on it my heart rate always increases while waiting for the drop. Once you do it is fine. First time I went on it there was a lot of anticipation while walking up the stairs and waiting. Just after the peak of the loop there is a pipe spraying a lot of water, which will get you in the face. Then you will slide up the walls a couple of times on the final straight at a high speed. It is a great ride though.