The Off Topic Topic

[XxMrYoshixX]

You never know it may turn into the next Sea Viper or Bermuda... but that's very unlikely

[westical]

Guessing the site has been updated, simply states late May/most of June.

[themagician]

Not sure where to put this, but here goes.

Anyone know when Arkham is expected to reopen from rehab? The MW site says it's currently TBA and I thought it had some set dates earlier in the year

It will reopen from tomorrow but then is closed from 25th may until 29th June

[iwerks]

Anyone reading Marcel's trip to Australia on TPR at the moment? Always interesting to get an outsider's perspectives on our parks. I wonder how long it will be before TPR visits our shores again.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=69902

[westical]

Disney Hollywood Studios is being renamed. RIP hat.

[westical]

Who can pick the inaccuracy in this weird article - http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/queensland-thrill-rides-among-worlds-best-20150314-143afx.html

[AUSTHEMEPARKS]

Who can pick the inaccuracy in this weird article - http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/queensland-thrill-rides-among-worlds-best-20150314-143afx.html

Lol, "Queensland thrill rides among the best in the world"

[XxMrYoshixX]

Lol, "Queensland thrill rides among the best in the world"

Realistically, only Superman Escape fits that bill.

[AUSTHEMEPARKS]

Realistically, only Superman Escape fits that bill.

and Sea Serpent!!!!!

[iwerks]

Did Disney just go and make a movie about a whole land?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11fgwFAk3fk

[jjuttp]

No, they made a movie based off the concept of the land.

[westical]

Realistically, only Superman Escape fits that bill.

I hear Green Lantern is thrilling.

[Brad2912]

Yeah you have a wheely good time on it

[Theme Park Girl]

Lmfao.

[downunder196]

Anyone got some spare cash?

[Jakev8]

Anyone got some spare cash?

that would be pretty cool to own

[XxMrYoshixX]

Lmfao.

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Well played OceanGirl. You got me laughing on that one.

[iwerks]

Went to a bunch of old Perth theme parks and attractions today.

Headed off to the southwest of Perth and visited Pioneer Village, Elizabethan Village and the Armadale Reptile and Wildlife Sanctuary (which is still operating). Pioneer Village is used as a school as well as stores, restaurants and churches. It has a real theme park feel to the place. Elizabethan Village is a pub and a micro brewery. Both are very pretty and well looked after.

On the way home I had lunch in Scarborough and spotted the old Luna Park sign.

Edited March 21, 2015 by iwerks

[XxMrYoshixX]

I might have raised this before in the past, but I have a feeling Cyclone's on its way out. I mean it was left untouched after the big Ocean Parade refurb last year- the only Big Thrill Ride in that area that wasn't refreshed such as the massive Wipeout refurb or Claw repaint. It also isn't very popular- nowhere as much as it used to be a decade ago.

The Nov maintenance for Cyclone is taking a whole month- this is quite a long period.

I'm suggesting they are getting rid of Cyclone within the next year or so. Thunderbolt operated for 21 years... Cyclone is turning 20 this year.

And another thing the on ride photos don't work.

Edited March 21, 2015 by XxMrYoshixX

[DWP]

While Cyclone (or the Big Dipper as I know it) has definitely seen better days and is the roughest coaster on the GC I'd say it'll be around for awhile longer at DW as the logistics alone of dismantling it while it snakes around the TOH tower at WWW would impact both parks (although prob more WWW than DW) and didn't DW say another attraction was getting a makeover which could very well be Cyclone although prob more likely the flume or TRR

[XxMrYoshixX]

They'll probably just leave it SBNO since dismantling it is another story. I really think they should give the ride a repaint, perhaps a new train and maybe a Wipeout-style refurb but that will be unlikely since their finished with the Ocean Parade area and focusing on the Gold rush area, rumoured Eureka opening and all.

The fact it was left untouched may be linking to its future closure.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

*yawn* You still here Yoshi?

[westical]

Arkham and Superman are scheduled for a month of maintenance, so they're on the way out too (plus they're getting on in years).

[Reanimated35]

Went to a bunch of old Perth theme parks and attractions today.

Headed off to the southwest of Perth and visited Pioneer Village, Elizabethan Village and the Armadale Reptile and Wildlife Sanctuary (which is still operating). Pioneer Village is used as a school as well as stores, restaurants and churches. It has a real theme park feel to the place. Elizabethan Village is a pub and a micro brewery. Both are very pretty and well looked after.

On the way home I had lunch in Scarborough and spotted the old Luna Park sign.

Anyone else get reminded of Knotts from these photos?

[iwerks]

Anyone else get reminded of Knotts from these photos?

This even more so.. found these on Lost Perth.