Question re. VIP passes

[Gazza]

^Indeeed. Now that the GFC is a bit of a memory now I think the market can well and truly take it.

[Troy81]

It's great to see that the White Christmas event will be back. This new VIP Pass with Fright Nights may add a little truth to a comment in another thread (although it came from a guy selling churros - haha) that the Fright Nights will be toned down to make it a more family friendly event. I know how successful the Fright Nights have been with the older park attendees and it will be a shame to lose what the have built up, but I can definately see the marketing value of making this a family event, and any event that is going to bring in loads of money to the park is always aa positive. More revenue hopefully means more, better quality rides and attractions.

[joz]

Don't worry too much about it being family friendly. Now they're sticking with white Xmas, they've got a different event which can be family friendly

[gauge]

I, like a lot of my mates think the VIP passes are the worst thing Movieworld has or could of done. The place is nearly always packed with free loading families just trying to get there $99 bucks worth.I know that's a little harsh but it doesn't make any less true. It was not that long ago that movieworld opened everything at 10am and would always have the Wild west Burger stand opened everyday, but now even on holiday mondays when the place is packed they will not open the Wild West Burgers or the nice Cafe near the front gates, because they know nearly everyone there has a VIP pass so it's not worth there while to staff the place as it once was. That might be ok for the locals but it leaves a bad taste in overseas and interstate vistors.

[Gazza]

but now even on holiday mondays when the place is packed they will not open the Wild West Burger

The outlet was closed for changes, its now re-opened as place that does loaded chips (Eg chilli cheese, cheese and bacon etc ) and special hot dogs (new yorker, chilli, mexican, aussie, dagwood etc)

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

the latest i've seen from Dreamworld is that they're advertising passes for $69, that work from now until about september \ october. No word yet from them whether they are extending for a further 12 months. Perhaps they were waiting for MW to show their hand - problem is this once again puts them behind the 8 ball.

[rappa]

I can assure everyone Fright Nights is not family friendly and the anti will once again be upped this year. Leave your kids at home folks or take them to Seaworld for their Halloween fix.

[aussienetman]

Re Halloween. Just so its clear, I was obvioisly joking about this info from the churro seller .

[Troy81]

Re Halloween. Just so its clear, I was obvioisly joking about this info from the churro seller .

I did get that the Churros man was a joke, however you still could have been passing on some new information and just making a joke about that.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

DjRappa - since you're able to share some info about Hallowe'en.... is it possible the costuming restrictions will be lifted this year?

[tolly1804]

On the new VIP website, I do like how clean it looks, however upon exploring the parks, the new maps seem to make the parks look smaller. Also of note is how the Movie World map .does not contain the Batman Ride

[westical]

Good pickup, also says -

Look out for an exciting announcement this July. Like us on Facebook for updates!

And for Sea World -

Look out for another exciting announcement this August. This year is going to be BIG. Like us on Facebook for updates!

On the Sea World map there's no dot for Sesame Street Beach (surely an oversight?) nor the Pirate show. Edited June 23, 2011 by westical

[joz]

Wow, those maps are horrible. I hope they're purely an online version and we don't see them in the park anytime soon.

[rappa]

Alex I'm purely speculating here but I doubt that rule would be removed/relaxed, it's the way all the US parks are and have been for years so I don't see MW changing that. It's just too much liability to have regular guests dressed like employed actors should they do anything bad. As for the map, I think its a good online map personally, totally innapropriate for print but good online. The beauty of that is that when I ride is down for maintenance (like batman is at the moment) you can remove the link on the map so you're not promoting rides people won't be able to go on at the present time. I don't hate it.

[Theme Park Girl]

No QLD vip passes anymore, though That's what I was hoping for....

[Gazza]

They do sell them though....for $109: https://myfun.com.au/big3/VIP-pass/Select-your-pass.aspx

[joz]

^ The $70 QLD passes normally come out in Feb or so and are valid for the remaining time till June 30. Getting a full price pass now is better value then waiting for the (maybe) cheaper price later in the year. Incidentally, is anyone from here at MW today? Holy crap it's busy!

Edited June 27, 2011 by joz

[rappa]

Incidently, is anyone from here at MW today? Holy crap it's busy! Last weekend to use your VIP pass I'm thinkin is the reason. Incidently, is anyone from here at MW today? Holy crap it's busy!

[joz]

Yeah I'll fix that post this afternoon, settle down

[westical]

Chose the Gold pass, have to pick up a pack next time I'm at the parks. I'm guessing that will be tickets for Halloween/Christmas, not sure how that will work with the crowd issues they had last year.

[themeparkgc]

I am guessing that you may have to book your tickets for the Halloween/Christmas events online using your card number (which would bypass the payment step). It would force people to book for specific nights and allow them to control guest numbers.

[rappa]

^^^ what's wrong with it? Btw Incidently, is anyone from here at MW today? Holy crap it's busy!

[Brad2912]

Just drove past MW and never in my 5 yrs living on the GC have I seen it so busy. The carpark had spilled over onto the grass between MW and Outback Spectacular and all the grassed area at the front of the park was full

[rappa]

Should have seen it this summer... 4 lane traffic jams on M1 Southbound... THAT is crazy

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Incidently, is anyone from here at MW today? Holy crap it's busy! It must be really busy - Joz hasn't even made it out yet to correct his original post! Incidently, is anyone from here at MW today? Holy crap it's busy!