Dreamworld's Festival of Happiness

[Reanimated35]

I agree with AlexB now, it will be better like that, I'd say when it first opens there will be a greeter, but after a couple of weeks they'll just assume people know what they're doing. Hopefully the signs are clear though.

[rappa]

It's not hard to make it fool proof. Put an electronic latch on the gates that are tied to the ride system so the appropriate gate for the que only opens with the appropriate cycle selected.

[kujotess]

Does this ride move automatically? Eg. If I chose the more thrilling ride would it swing around by itself or is there some sort of device on it that allows you to control the swinging like a handle?

Edited November 23, 2012 by kujotess

[jjuttp]

But then that takes away some of the thrill..... The randomness adds to how thrilling it is.....

[strop]

Something i've just thought of there though - how many families stop and watch a ride to see whether it would be appropriate for children? How many would see the extreme cycle and walk away thinking it's too much? And how many would see the gentle cycle, queue up expecting to get a gentle ride, and be put on extreme instead?

I agree 100% with this point. We watch each ride with our Son first and he decides whether he thinks it's too scary or not. If he saw a cycle with people being flipped about and screaming I would probably not be able to convince him to go on it, even if he'd also seen the gentle cycle. That being said, he is only 4 and probably a few years off riding this one regardless. Is there any indication of what the restrictions are for this ride yet? And will they be different for the two different cycles?

[JacobSibbald]

120 cm and up

[MayfairProductions]

Just a few things I've noticed around the park. 1.The Dreamworld Tower has had its Tower of Terror letters painted. Looks like new! 2. The Claw has been repainted, the floors and concrete have been repaved and the roofing has been replaced. Looks like new! 3. Main Street buildings are currently getting a coat of paint. 4. Alot of much needed repaving is going on around the park. 5. A large facade "chinese" themed entry has been built next to gamesite and the toilets. 6. AVPX has been repaved out front and the storage box has been moved. 7. Buzzsaw queue line is closed off leaving a simple entry through the main switchbacks, both service doors are open for airflow. I'm guessing they are addressing a few things. 8. Big Red Boat has been constructed. 9. The new air race has been constructed. Looks great! The gondolas are themed to a wheel cart type of thing. 10. Buzzsaw's ride audio is working as you go up the conveyor.

[Gazza]

Buzzsaw's ride audio is working as you go up the conveyor.

Wait what?

[jjuttp]

There's audio? Where the bloody hell are the speakers then?

[westical]

Audio on BuzzSaw? Take that Green Lantern! I noticed last month the queue had changed, although I couldn't work out how it used to be (only ridden it once before). I had to pretend to be an employee and move the chains around a bit though, everyone thought the line started near the doorway rather than down one of the rows. At least I've got a backup if my current career fails...

[Troy81]

Well done DreamWorld! Its nice to see you addressing the little things. It is these types of improvements/refurbs that keeps a great park going.

[MayfairProductions]

As you go up the conveyor you can hear jack the ghost say something following by the buzzsaw spinning sound continuously going while the ride is in motion. The speakers are mounted on the access stairs in twos on each side of the track. It can be hear throughout the park in the morning. It must switch off after like 12. It's interesting to hear when you are at the front entry.

[Brad2912]

Audio on buzzsaw?? That's novel and never heard it mentioned before - even by DW Air Race constructed already?? The containers only arrived last week!

[MayfairProductions]

Audio on buzzsaw?? That's novel and never heard it mentioned before - even by DW Air Race constructed already?? The containers only arrived last week!

Most Zamperla rides are built to be transported, even park versions. The structure is up, they are doing all the electrical/ride control stuff now and the landscaping around the ride

[Original]

I hope when they re-paint the main entrance buildings they get a coat of paint that reflects their theme and era... not overly bright colours that fade quickly... sigh. However, I am greatly impressed to see them addressing a lot of the areas in the park that needed work done.

[Randy23]

Make sure you check out Thrill Zone International for the updated photos and videos of what was discuss earlier this week

[downunder196]

Well, Pandamonium looks fantastic! Plus, the painting on the Tower of Terror: And yes, there are a few speakers scattered up the lift hill of Buzzsaw and they indeed play audio during the ride! Adds a nice touch to the overall experience.

Edited November 28, 2012 by downunder191

[Gazza]

Why is there a soft blur filter on the photos?

[westical]

I'm glad Parkz Updates aren't on Instagram.

[downunder196]

Why is there a soft blur filter on the photos?

It wasn't a filter, I was having a fiddle around with some photo editing software. Do you want the original photos?

[Gazza]

In photo editing software, effects such as blurs, watercolour strokes, texture overlays etc are called "filters".

[kujotess]

[aussienetman]

pandamonium looks great! nicely themed carriages.

[alex_1]

Really hope Pandamonium is open when I visit next monday (not tomorrow), they could possibly get the theming and electrics done in a week... Anyway, it looks very well themed. Also love the other touches Dreamworld are doing, real step in the right direction!

Edited December 1, 2012 by alex_1

[Brad2912]

Really hope Pandamonium is open when I visit next monday (not tomorrow), they could possibly get the theming and electrics done in a week... Anyway, it looks very well themed. Also love the other touches Dreamworld are doing, real step in the right direction!

There's a chance it may be in a soft opening by then... That's the first day of the school holidays in Qld so park will be packed! I've heard they want it fully operational by a week out from Xmas