2 new rides for Dreamworld in 2011

[Brad2912]

Similar motion, but one's a coaster and the other's not. Here is a Mega Disk'O with a capacity of 600pph. The 1000pph version just has more seats (thus a larger disk). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAtjsTovBS8

Never ridden or seen a Disk'O til this video Whilst not amazing, looks like a solid enjoyable, 'mini' thrills kind of ride. The question is though ... is this DW's 'thrill' ride or their family friendly ride??? I would be disappointed it this is the 'thrill' ride and the family ride is still yet to be announced.

[CruiseSF]

It will be the family thrill ride as they wouldn't be putting forward the application for this ride so far in advance if they were going to build it by September as it doesn't take very long to build. Also they wouldn't submit the application before the Thrill ride before the family ride this close to when they want the family ride opened.

[keadz]

I think its a solid addition, and it leaves more funds for the major thrill ride, well more than I had initially anticpated.

Edited April 23, 2011 by keadz

[Bmull19]

When Dreamworld submit an application through GCCC and it was for a coaster; would they specify the 'type' of coaster?? I think it'll be a good addition to Nick Central.... or Ocean Parade with the Claw and Adrenaline Ally. Whichever way - I hope there's good theming but I think it'll be on the Nick side. EDIT: The space available is approx. 60 metres. The Disk'O Coaster is 81.5m, Mega is 37.5m and normal is 24.55m When I say the sizes; I mean length. I guess you picked up on that. xD Like the space is 60m long.

Edited April 23, 2011 by Bmull19

[Brad2912]

Not sure if it would specify type to be honest As DW is obviously a landmark tourist destination, they basically get immediate approval for anything within their grounds. Hence why the application was lodged and then approved within a week whereas any other development takes 6months. But seeing as this said "disk o kids ride' I guess we could see it specified. Ill be checking back every week or so and seeing when something gets added

[Bmull19]

I remember a while ago they had a DA for a coaster; but this was submitted late last year and all it said was 'White Card - Roller Coaster' and 'Construct'. Didn't specify a type or anything.

[Linus1995]

I'm not sure if on the approval they have to make the type of coaster public? Just that it is a rollercoaster

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Edited April 23, 2011 by skeetafly

[Brad2912]

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[Brad2912]

Again I disagree with what your saying but let's just let it go.

[thunder001]

Not sure how it works now for a commerical buisness such as the Theme parks, but with any building works, regardless of where or on who's land, council has the last say if it can be built or not. I remember a delay happening for Dreamworld during the construction of the Cyclone as they required to get approval from the council for the height of the ride in that area (being next door to the school or something along those lines). I found this weird at the time, but after having to deal with the council for the last 10yrs in the building industry, nothing surprises me anymore. The council has the right to refuse your building permit if they find fault from the consultants, wether it be enviromental, structual or even if the local neighbours complain during the process. So to think that the park gets straigh forward approval for any ride construction would be an error in thinking. If you want an example of what i am talking about, go to the GCCC web site and search through the minutes for the Comera Town Centre. The amount of changes, hold ups, etc that the project has gone through so far would amaze some people. On that note, i will be taking a trip down to the park tomorrow and will send through to the admins any pics that i might find interesting to everyone on the site, fingers crossed I will hav some thing good. P.S...Sorry about the spelling, it's late and i am not thinking too well at the moment...LOL

[New display name]

Again I disagree with what your saying but let's just let it go.

This has been taken from the building approval. You can look it up yourself. Description: NEW MIDI DISK 'O' KIDS RIDE AT DREAMWORLD Code: BUILDING Class: MISCELLANEOUS COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE Work: CONSTRUCT Lodged: 15/04/2011 Status INFO AND REFER STAGE (21/04/2011) File Number PN293500/04/25 Private Cert. Y Lapse/Completion Date 13/04/2013 Decision APPROVED (13/04/2011) - DELEGATED AUTH DECISION People CERTIS BUILDING CERTIFICATION (PRIVATE CERTIFIER) DREAMWORLD & WHITE WATER WORLD (APPLICANT) Property PACIFIC HIGHWAY, COOMERA As you can read the approval has been completed by a Private Cert. Now when council are involved for town planning. Stage 3 water park Description: EXTENSIONS TO THEME PARK Code: MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE Class: CODE Work: Lodged: 24/10/2007 Status POST ASSESSMENT (18/12/2009) File Number PN293500/01/DA3 Private Cert. No Lapse/Completion Date 28/07/2018 Decision APPROVED (19/11/2009) - DELEGATED AUTH DECISION People MACQUARIE LEISURE OPERATIONS LIMITED (APPLICANT) Property PACIFIC HIGHWAY, COOMERA Events Description Due Date Completed APPLICATION PROPERLY MADE 31/10/2007 24/10/2007 ISSUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE 07/11/2007 07/11/2007 INFO SENT TO REFERRAL BY APPLICANT 08/02/2008 16/11/2007 INFO REQUEST EXTN LETTER SENT 21/11/2007 21/11/2007 QLD TRANSPORT 07/01/2008 28/11/2007 DEPT NATURAL RESOURCES & MINERALS 07/01/2008 05/12/2007 INFORMATION REQUEST PERIOD 05/12/2007 05/12/2007 DEPT OF MAIN ROADS 07/01/2008 24/12/2007 RECEIVE REQUESTED INFORMATION 09/12/2008 29/01/2008 DECISION MAKING EXT LETTER SENT 26/02/2008 26/02/2008 MAKE DECISION 25/03/2008 28/07/2008 ISSUE DECISION NOTICE 04/08/2008 28/07/2008 END OF APPLICANTS APPEAL PERIOD 25/08/2008 01/08/2008 APPLICANT SUSPEND APPEAL 01/08/2008 RECEIVED REQUEST FOR NEG DECISION 23/09/2008 27/08/2008 DECIDE ON NEGOTIATED DECISION 23/11/2009 19/11/2009 ISSUE NEGOTIATED DECISION NOTICE 26/11/2009 20/11/2009 END OF NEGOTIATED APPEAL PERIOD 18/12/2009 18/12/2009 This took over 1 year. WORKS ORDER Code: OPERATIONAL WORKS Class: CHANGE TO GROUND LEVEL Work: Lodged: 15/06/2007 Status POST ASSESSMENT (17/12/2007) File Number PN293500/03/DA1 Private Cert. No Lapse/Completion Date 08/08/2009 Decision APPROVED (08/08/2007) - DELEGATED AUTH DECISION People ALLIANCE DESIGN GROUP (APPLICANT) Property PACIFIC HIGHWAY, COOMERA Events Description Due Date Completed APPLICATION PROPERLY MADE 22/06/2007 19/06/2007 INFO REQUEST EXTN LETTER SENT 31/07/2007 17/07/2007 INFORMATION REQUEST PERIOD 31/07/2008 20/07/2007 ISSUE DECISION NOTICE 16/08/2007 08/08/2007 RECEIVE REQUESTED INFORMATION 24/07/2008 09/08/2007 MAKE DECISION 07/09/2007 09/08/2007 END OF APPLICANTS APPEAL PERIOD 06/09/2007 06/09/2007 ISSUE DECISION NOTICE 16/08/2007 17/12/2007 6 Months You can have a look yourself at the site. Can you please show where you got your information from?

[Bmull19]

I thought a private certifier first checked things/did plans/etc. and then G.C.C.C approved/disapproved it. Remember when the plans for Movie World's new world were denied - G.C.C.C denied them.

[rappa]

Can we just put the rulers and 'other things' away? I don't think it adds anything to the topic of this thread.

[Brad2912]

Agreed

[Original]

I think this is a good ride and it does get fantastic reviews from people proving to be a good addition... however IMO we live in a country with not many theme parks or rides and their is a vast selection out there and this year we will now have 3 DiskO's here, one at Aussie World, one at DW and one travelling one, I happened to see it at the Easter Show however did not ride it, it did have big lines though. Now while I love that Australia has these rides, We already have 2 operating, I would have loved to see a new experience come to Australia that we haven't got yet. However having said that they all seem to be coming to Australia at the same time, so maybe each company wanted one without knowing that another 2 companies were getting one as well, if thats the case they must have a good marketing team and really hit Australia hard in getting all three people to sign without the others knowing!!

[themeparkgc]

Here's some photos taken by pin142. They show The Lair, the Disk'O construction area, the thrill ride construction area and some other general changes. http://coastermaster.com/?p=187

[westical]

I'm positive the Wipeout was spinning more than what's shown in the video at that link when I was there on Tuesday.

[rappa]

I couldn't tell the difference between the old cycle and what it was doing last week either.

[mattcrombie]

Do we have any news on the development of the area thats all gated off? Like what kind of ride we can expect. Cmon someone must have some info. I no longer live in QLD so I don't have any contacts in the industry

[ambe_bambe]

some photos I took on Thursday. I'm there most Thursdays so I will make sure I look each week and take photos of the progress. these are the area for 'Coaster' its by the entrance where the bus bay used to be. this is the 'disk-o' construction zone. taken from ground level these ones are take from inside wild thornberrys enjoy.

[Linus1995]

Thanks for the great photos! I really hope this September rollercoaster makes use of the space they are using... It's also good that it's in plain sight of the carpark, meaning our friends that live 5 mins away won't even have to enter the park for a construction update! If they have already fenced it off, I believe they are now waiting for the track to arrive and then construction will begin, am I correct? If that's the case, when do you believe we will start seeing construction?

Edited May 3, 2011 by Linus1995

[ambe_bambe]

not totally sure, they have started construction on a building in the disk-o area, and there is some metal rods (I presume for the concrete footings) but from what I could tell the only thing that's been done in the coaster area is the fencing and a camping-style gazebo in place. I would presume it wouldn't be too long though, considering how few months it is til they are supposed to open.

[Bmull19]

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/226611_160131287383118_152421251487455_361751_3754842_n.jpg Just wanted to add this picture (from Chris @ Outsiders). In the left, we can see some landscaping is happening. And obviously, River Rapids are under maintenance at the moment. Nothing too special, just wanted to share.