Tower of Terror Update

[Rick]

I just can't believe the old one is still on the track and not on a flat bed somewhere.

[jakeman398]

I was there early today due to work experience all week, they were doing something on the tower with a HUGE forklift

[Scott.]

seriously how big can a forklift be? not very is the correct answer.

[little lefty legend]

actually very big. for example http://www.hyster.com.au/ProductLine/detai...ifts&UID=23 above is an example of a 32 tonne forklift, which isnt even the biggest made, hyster make 48 tonne models and other companies can make even bigger forklifts, and believe me these are not small machines

[Scott.]

i know that, i do work in a shipyard. But even those compared to the height of even the track is useless.

[jakeman398]

it was past the R-O in terror.

[varekai]

Maybe you're thinking of a crane, jakeman398?

[Gazza]

Or a scissor lift, or a cherry picker?

[Rick]

Nothing there today, just the maintenance cart at the exit of the tunnel.

[jakeman398]

ahhh, hahahaha. I just re-read my original post and it was meant to say cherry picker!!!! sorry guys. Hey rick, did you go on the river rapids today??

[Randy23]

Hey i went on the river rapids today

[Bmull19]

Hey everyone! I will be checkin' out the Media Launch with Gold Coaster (Tony) on these forums too for Zendorphin. Will be sure to get some pictures too! I'm sure tony will too anyways! I'm sure it will be awesome, but for now, I have to go to English.

[Park Addict 93]

Very jealous, wish I could go, but shouldn't you be at school .

[Bmull19]

It's a Thursday night! If it was school time, I would reconsider.

[GoGoBoy]

I notice that Dreamworld doesn't have any reference to ToT2 on the main page of their website anymore. Considering this is a pretty major refurb of one of the most popular rides - I would have thought there'd be a big deal about it on the website. I noted that for Winter Wonderland they did a full graphical overlay on the main page of the site to advertise it. I also haven't seen any commercials for ToT2 down here in NSW yet... although perhaps this will happen closer to the date. Bmull19 - perhaps you could have a little word in Kenny's ear about this?

[Kenny Koala]

I notice that Dreamworld doesn't have any reference to ToT2 on the main page of their website anymore. Considering this is a pretty major refurb of one of the most popular rides - I would have thought there'd be a big deal about it on the website. I noted that for Winter Wonderland they did a full graphical overlay on the main page of the site to advertise it. I also haven't seen any commercials for ToT2 down here in NSW yet... although perhaps this will happen closer to the date. Bmull19 - perhaps you could have a little word in Kenny's ear about this?

Check back today for a home page TOTII style! In regards to TV interstate (it costs a lot more gum leaves compared to TV Qld) and why its not as broadly seen.

[New display name]

Hey Kenny While they are there get them to fix the ride maintance page.

[Flea]

In regards to TV interstate (it costs a lot more gum leaves compared to TV Qld) and why its not as broadly seen.

But surely the ROI would far outweigh the cost of the TV ads? I thought interstate visitors make up for a considerable percentage of visitors... ToT is an iconic ride that is known across Australia, why not capitalise on this major refurb?

[Bmull19]

Check back today for a home page TOTII style! In regards to TV interstate (it costs a lot more gum leaves compared to TV Qld) and why its not as broadly seen.

OOooo... I love cool little tech things, especially those interactive homepages Dreamworld has. HOPEFULLY we will see a lot of terror in it. Like the picture that's one there all darkened with like some grey clouds around the top of the tower and an evil laugh sound. <:-)

[jakeman398]

hey Randy, did you see me? I was in the photos place there!!

[Bmull19]

New Dreamworld Home Page is up!

[varekai]

Has anybody been down to Dreamworld lately? Any news? Also does anyone think there's a chance of a soft opening? I'm heading up to Queensland for four days on Monday, gonna be guttered to see it but not ride it.

[saberon]

For anyone that's interested Dreamworld have posted a youtube video featuring the new car for TOT2:

It looks good in my opinion.

[Intamin]

Thanks! Looks awesome!

[Gazza]

Here's a screen capture: They accidentally the 4th row.