The Off Topic Topic

[westical]

Village Roadshow half year results came out today, no announcements but some points to consider -

• Gold Coast attendance up 2.8% on the prior half year.
• Wet 'n' Wild Sydney attendance down 23.4%, attributed to poor weather rather than disgruntled customers.
• Memberships are expected to drive sales, suggesting that aren't going anywhere despite the current campaign suggesting otherwise.
• Carnivale confirmed for April.
• More theme park announcements in "...the next few months".

[Theme Park Girl]

Was bloody hot in the SDSC this arvo around 4pm. The queue area in the castle was air con, but everywhere after that... Yuck! Was like a sauna. Made for an rather uncomfortable roller-coaster ride, I nearly broke out in a sweat just in the few minutes we were in there lol ??

 I don't recall it ever being that hot in there previously, even on warmer summer days. But when I commented on it to the exit attendant, their response was "air con? What air con?" lol.

Anyone else dealt with the same issue lately? 

[westical]

Was fine yesterday.

Only thing I noticed that was broken was that, umm, monster that does a 180 as you go around the bend. They had the light turned off so it wasn't as noticeable that something was there.

Edited February 25, 2016 by westical

[Ranger Dude]

I just took a look at the Village half year report.

Their strategy to deal with the park in Sydney is to "focus on the future" which they go on to say includes further cost cutting (or "expense minimization") and more discounting. 

I wonder if anyone at Village realises that these two things are what the problem is, rather than the solution?

 

[New display name]

@OceanGirlmaybe the sweating was from all that digging you did with your kids.  

[Theme Park Girl]

3 hours ago, westical said:

Was fine yesterday.

Only thing I noticed that was broken was that, umm, monster that does a 180 as you go around the bend. They had the light turned off so it wasn't as noticeable that something was there.

Lol. Same issue with the giant spider in the warehouse part. No lights, couldn't see the damn thing!  

41 minutes ago, skeetafly said:

@OceanGirlmaybe the sweating was from all that digging you did with your kids.  

Lmfao! No way! As if I wouldn't just leave them to do it. They are my tiny minion slaves ??

[Reanimated35]

10 minutes ago, OceanGirl said:

Lol. Same issue with the giant spider in the warehouse part. No lights, couldn't see the damn thing!  

Hasn't it been like that for ages though? It's like they're trying to hide it. 

[iwerks]

Here's an interesting article that's come to my attention. A local blogger wrote a really nice piece on Perth's old marine park, Atlantis. She also provided a link to the study on what happened to the Dolphins after the park stopped operating and it makes for fascinating reading.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/whales/debate/atlantis.html

Here's the article:

http://www.katierebekah.com.au/adventure/thereturntoatlantis/

[iwerks]

Great Arrow doco released today.

http://www.legacyofarrow.com

[Wil_i_am_not]

Just watched it and can I say that it was truly amazing how much Arrow has shaped the coaster industry. I think we're pretty lucky to have one, even if its a bit rough.

[iwerks]

So much I didn't know about Arrow, especially its relationship with the early days of Disneyland. This is essential viewing.

Man, they were so 'milking the elephant'!

Edited February 27, 2016 by iwerks

[Bailz]

I got bored with in the first 3 minutes

 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Did anyone get a complete record of the D60 ABC broadcast the other day, or did anyone find a good quality one online?

[pin142]

It is on Hulu. A google search will help with bypassing geoblocking.

[XxMrYoshixX]

On 26/02/2016 at 0:36 PM, iwerks said:

Great Arrow doco released today.

http://www.legacyofarrow.com

Very interesting to watch, even though their rides are rough they have done so much for the industry.

[xRazzBerryx]

So this just happened..

Six Flags Announces "Virtual Reality" roller coasters at 9 US parks:
- Shock Wave at Six Flags Over Texas
- Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags Over Georgia
- The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Ninja at Six Flags St. Louis
- Steamin’ Demon at The Great Escape
- Goliath at La Ronde
- SUPERMAN Krypton Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- SUPERMAN The Ride at Six Flags New England
- SUPERMAN Ride of Steel at Six Flags America

(TPR Facebook Page)

 

[Cooper Olsen]

Ow! Ninja will hurt with VR

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

This will revamp revolution and revive its ridership, much like twisting did to colossus.

I have a lot of criticism for SFMM over a lot of what they do, but reviving two of their oldest and most classic coasters for a new generation, rather than knocking them down and building something off the shelf is impressive.

[Reanimated35]

Something like that would never work here. The headset would be considered a "loose item" - and I guess this is something I could almost agree with. What happens if the phone slips out/someone takes it off/the band slips off? 

I love the idea, I just don't see how they could make it very secure. It's just a bit of elastic that isn't that hard to fall off. 

[Santa07]

Great idea, although it's kinda copying Alton Towers...

[iwerks]

Virtual reality *cough* Eureka Mointain Mine Ride.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

3 hours ago, reanimated35 said:

Something like that would never work here. The headset would be considered a "loose item" - and I guess this is something I could almost agree with. What happens if the phone slips out/someone takes it off/the band slips off? 

I love the idea, I just don't see how they could make it very secure. It's just a bit of elastic that isn't that hard to fall off. 

I'd suggest that the headband \ screen \ whatever would either have hardwiring, or a safety cable attached that would prevent it becoming an issue should it be dislodged... which would mean it wasn't 'loose'... but yes the loose item policy here is atrocious, and given most loose items WON'T fall off because of inertial or centrifugal forces in most cases, it's overkill.

[Reanimated35]

Especially since you consider DCA allows loose items on Cali Screaming in a velcro bag.

[Brad2912]

 

Assuming hard wired, If it did slip off, my guess is it would be bloody painful smacking into your face and head if you couldn't get it back on quickly enough whilst moving 

[Reanimated35]

It just looks so secure....

Again, I hope it works for them, they just seem to be taking a pretty big risk.