The Off Topic Topic

[MaxxTheMonster]

For so many years they had the black security 4x4 driving laps around the carpark all day. Looks like they may have been cost cutting in the wrong areas.

In saying that, they certainly aren't legally liable for damage to guests property when parked in what is really a public carpark so why would they pay for someone to monitor it?

[Reanimated35]

In saying that, they certainly aren't legally liable for damage to guests property when parked in what is really a public carpark so why would they pay for someone to monitor it?

PR. Whilst they're not responsible and by parking there, the public acknowledge it (assume there's a sign or something somewhere), it's still going to be better PR for them if they have someone do some laps around the carpark. It may only take a few weeks then the people doing it will probably move on to dreamworld or a shopping centre carpark.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

^ precisely.

Disneyland (prior to becoming Disneyland Resort) had a fairly expansive carpark, and there was a lookout tower, with guards and cameras that were able to see the entire carpark.

You may park there at your own risk, but if the risk is real, rather than fanciful, who will choose to park there? MW will lose customers as word gets around, and then they'll have to spend far more money trying to bring those people back, instead of buying one of their guards a pair of binoculars.

Seriously though - if the cost of running a 'patrol vehicle' was too much (fuel, maintenance etc) then put up a tower in the middle of the carpark, with either a guard, or cameras. At the very least the cameras will get some vision of the crims, and given the carpark is pretty much one way in, one way out, very likely to be able to get number plates.

$5k would probably be more than enough to give guests peace of mind... and scare off the guys knocking them off to a place with easier pickings...

(Perfect example - a car was stolen from a petrol station in logan last week - WHILE THE OWNER WAS FILLING IT - because the keys were left in the ignition. The servo had surveillance, and the vision was published online. QPS media announced earlier today that they had arrested and charged a guy for that crime... so it does help.

[Reanimated35]

Did Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s minders take Dreamworld for a ride?

The family of Hollywood A-listers Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had exclusive after-hours access to Dreamworld four times during their stay and allegedly didn’t pay a cent.

The stars’ camp agreed to support the Dreamworld Wildlife Foundation, but five months later no money has been sighted, despite inquiries to Brangelina minders.

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/did-brad-pitt-and-angelina-jolies-minders-take-dreamworld-for-a-ride/story-fn907478-1226927560359

[MaxxTheMonster]

Wonder if DW were counting on this donation to be able to redirect funds for the new additions to the park and that is why Wipeout has been delayed and we are yet to see any work start elsewhere...

/sarcasm

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

No way in hell Dreamworld would divert funds from the foundation.

Granted, if the foundation is in need of funds, the lack of the donation would need them to divert operational funding to support it... but I doubt the Foundation is that desperate for funds.

[joz]

At least the Dreamworld Foubdation totally isn't a tax dodge. 'No no, don't 'pay' us, instead we'll do it for free and you can 'donate' to the foundation that we fund' Hearing you loud and clear Dreamworld.

[mba2012]

Breaking from the current conversation.

Do any of the theme parks offer temporary jobs over the summer period? And if so, when would you be able to apply?

I'm wanting to get a job because I'm currently broke...

Edited May 23, 2014 by mba2012

[Gary86]

Every school holiday the parks hire seasonally. They usually advertise on Seek. I had seasonal work at both Dreamworld and Movieworld in Food and Beverage for 3 weeks each. Food & Bev hire the most staff. Both times I worked at the parks new rides opened (Claw and Superman Escape).

[Brad2912]

Breaking from the current conversation.

Do any of the theme parks offer temporary jobs over the summer period? And if so, when would you be able to apply?

I'm wanting to get a job because I'm currently broke...

So you're currently broke so you want a job in 7 months when summer comes around again?

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

So you're currently broke so you want a job in 7 months when summer comes around again?

I think he's talking about American parks Brad - that would make more sense...

[Brad2912]

I think he's talking about American parks Brad - that would make more sense...

Would make more sense.

Travelling to the states won't be easy if he's broke though!

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Precisely.... lol.

[Gary86]

The world's most expensive sausage rolls and pies @ Movie World

Also what a rip off for 1 day entry nowdays. For $10 more online you get a years entry! Also 3 days $99.99?

Edited May 26, 2014 by Gary86

[MaxxTheMonster]

The 3 for 3 pass is ideal for tourists who want to attend the three parks while up/down on the Gold Coast.

The VIP pass I thought was only for QLD residents...

1 day entry = Asian tourists?

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

VIP isn't currently Postcode restricted. Occasionally, they do a special reduced pricing for 'locals only' which usually doesn't come out until after December... but the current pass pricing does not have a postcode restriction - go to themeparks.com.au and try to buy one - there are no T&C's on it...

[Park Addict 93]

Worth noting I received a renewal offer/text message from Movie World today for the VIP Pass.

Renew your VIP Pass now for $99.99 & get Gold & Carnivale FREE. Plus buy 3 get 1 FREE! Hurry ends June 30. Call 133386

[Brad2912]

Sweet. Waiting to get my renewal offer. Happy with that

[Spotty]

Kind of disappointed they are throwing out Carnivale and Gold upgrades for free again... they really should be trying to start offering these passes for a premium price as they ARE a premium offering...

[Crofty]

on discover queensland face book page there is a photo of a new water slides for sea world

[downunder196]

on discover queensland face book page there is a photo of a new water slides for sea world

Where?

If you're talking about that I'm pretty sure it's a stock image which doesn't belong there.

[Reanimated35]

A horribly photoshopped image at that....

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Hint of something to come for SeaWorld (Resort and waterpark)?

[liz.wis]

If we're going by the photos included, apparently they're going to drop movie world somewhere on the spit too.

[Jay Jay The Jet Plane]

Is it okay if I make a topic about Fright Nights 2014 and what mazes they should do