Ardents latest: Illuminate & The Wedgie

[GoGoBoy]

Is it just my imagination or do the SuperLoop schematic illustrations all look much higher and steeper than the Wedgie? I also noticed the launch chambers have an angled/pointed roof which gives the SkyBox a better look. The Wedgie's has a cut-off top. Could this have been do with available space? I really think Dreamworld and WhiteWater World need to stop installing rides which are the first of their kind EVER MADE and go with one that has already been developed and improved. Living in Australia practically every ride is new to us anyway - even if they already exist overseas. Motocoaster is a classic example - Sea World got the much better version as all they had to do was wait and see what was wrong with the original. Anyway, back to the Wedgie I guess DW was limited by the height of the tower they were using

[themeparkgc]

^ The Wedgie is a definite variation of what is shown on the ProSlide website. If you have a look at the photo below you can see the slide drops, then into a straight level portion for a bit before doing the downward spiral. The ProSlide schematics seem to show models without this (or at least a shorter) straight portion. Other than that I think the drop and spiral seem the same to me. In regards with the SkyBox, I think there may have been a clearance problem with the existing shade cloth. http://www.parkz.com.au/photo/AU/Gold_Coas...The_Wedgie.html

[Gazza]

also noticed the launch chambers have an angled/pointed roof which gives the SkyBox a better look.

I reckon it would just make it look like the rocket things you see in a Hungry Jacks/McDonalds Playground

[DonjaiInLA]

What is this Winter Wonderland Dreamworld is promoting on their facebook? http://www.facebook.com/dreamworld Steal Movie Worlds idea 6 months early? Bold move

[jjuttp]

sorry for uncovering a slightly old thread but, i rode this on monday-1-WHAT THE HELL WAS I THINKING?!?!? 2-i was shown up by a 10 yr old on it... -.- 3- the ride op looked like klassen with sideburns-4 i think i had half of the line for both GR and W cheering me on to ride it ... after i backed out and let the 10 yr old on... -5- i think i left my man hood in the launch capsule , and told the op as i got into the tube that i dont trust him and got the reply "don't worry ive done this hundereds of times"-that worried me. T.T all up when i find my man/lady hood again XD i might ride it again...

[laurie]

Just a weird question will there be artifical snow at winter wonderland these holidays

[themeparkgc]

Winter Wonderland was a once off two years ago. Unless I've missed something, I doubt it will be coming back.

[Park Addict 93]

It certainly will not be back, probably due to the negative feedback it got.

[laurie]

It's coming back these holidays.

[kujotess]

It's coming back these holidays.

Illuminate or Winter Wonderland?

[Randy23]

As mention above, Winter Wonderland won't be coming back unless if they better marketing, I think he would be talking about Illuminate as Dreamworld site states "Light & Laser Spectacular - Opening next school holidays" But no dates has been set.

[kujotess]

I'm pretty sure that Illuminate opens every school holidays, as for Screamworld. So it's nothing new.

[themeparkgc]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think Illuminate has operated since this time last year. The website has said coming next holidays since then.

[kujotess]

I've definitely seen advertising for it running on school holidays a lot on the website from last year to now. Also, it has definitely been running at Screamworld.

[joz]

I've heard it said that illuminate will be back in some form these holidays, I hope that's true I'd quite like an excuse to go to Dreamworld to check the place out.

[deano554]

Question How many people can attend the Big Brother live shows in the Dreamword studio? Was this studio build only for the Big Brother show? Have Dreamworld used this area or other shows/productions?

[aussienetman]

I would guess in its original form the eviction stage fir around 2500-3000 people. The studio was purpose built for big brother. The eviction stage in the past has been used for corporate events and there was also a magic show there a couple of school holidays.

[tolly1804]

I was at the Pyjamas in the park last night and we had a special screening of "Illuminate 2010" :/

[RussellSmulders]

Illuminate is the same as always it needs a refresh as its outdated