Maintenance Schedule

[themagician]

The theme park social network posted it on Facebook and I'm not sure what is meant but reconstruction. I'll let everyone know when I know

[Jay Jay The Jet Plane]

I'm not sure what is meant but reconstruction.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jVfkYZmXHAg Edited January 26, 2014 by The_Ninja_59

[rac2703]

And what is that assertion based on? Tell me when DW has previously kept one of their big thrill rides closed to save costs? You can't, so don't post Absolute groundless rubbish

It's rumored that Disneyland has closed the Finding Nemo Submarine ride for "maintenance" during the off season as a money saving method (its the single most expensive ride to run and operate in the resort) - So I wouldn't put it past Dreamworld.

[themagician]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jVfkYZmXHAg

I know what reconstruction means. I meant I don't know what parts they will be reconstructing.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

It's rumored that Disneyland has closed the Finding Nemo Submarine ride for "maintenance" during the off season as a money saving method (its the single most expensive ride to run and operate in the resort) - So I wouldn't put it past Dreamworld.

It's closed until September - bypassing the very busy season of summer... so I doubt there is much truth to the rumor. The attraction opened in June 2007, and is over 6 years since it opened. Just about spot on time for a large maintenance refurb period.

The materials used to make the coral and other underwater features is made primarily of coloured glass to reduce fading. I remember seeing the old subs in 1996 (two years before the original closed) and the underwater fish were extremely faded both from the sun exposure and the chlorine.

Themouseforless.com says "When the attraction reopens, guests will notice the colorful, more vibrant underwater rockwork and coral."

A member on Micechat proposed a theory of this attraction's demise based on rhetoric of poor capacity and running costs, and proceeded to expand on his theory with suggestions of what it could become. Not even a page later and everyone on the thread is talking like the subs have been closed already, and the bulldozers are moving in - they're all placing bets on what the new attractions will be, and how many of them there are.

This is why dippin dots style rumors are dangerous - and chinese whispers cause all sorts of grief when word spreads. Thankfully, our parks don't have that kind of rumor mill, and the majority of truthful info can be found here. Relying on facebook threads from kids who like to spread garbage without base or fact means they deserve everything they get.

Short answer is Nemo is ripe for a long-overhaul, and I would suggest closure to 'save money' (while keeping it closed all through summer) is probably nothing but bullshit.

[rac2703]

^ Yes I know, the point I was trying to make was, if people are making such rumours about Disneyland, we shouldn't be surprised that people have jumped to the same conclusions about Dreamworld.

[Brad2912]

So why quote my post where I was saying it was a bullshit rumour? And then claim your point was that people make up bullshit rumours??

[goliath]

It's really not unheard of for parks to close certain attractions at periods of low demand. The Epcot Wonders of Life pavilion in the years leading up to its closure and the Carousel of Progress at MK spring to mind.

Having said that Dreamworld really doesn't have that many 'E-ticket' attractions so I'd be extremely sceptical of the suggestion that they're closing it to save money. Dreamworld's operations are bad, but they're not quite at Luna Park levels just yet (give them a couple more years).

[MacPark]

Rumor is that the Nemo Subs wont be reopening again. Interesting to see what Disney are up to. The subs really are not that great considering how bad the lines are and how slow the loading is

[Reanimated35]

And the smell inside. Don't forget the smell inside. *shudders*

[westical]

I don't remember any smell, but that was back in 2008. Skipped it in 2011, wasn't worth the wait.

[Reanimated35]

A bunch of people in a small confined space, on a reasonably warm day. Unless you like the smells of BO and sweat.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

I found the ventilation in the current subs to be quite adequate.

[themagician]

I messaged Dreamworld asking about the Wipeout and this is what they said:

"It is getting some much needed Love, and the service will take a little more time than we would like, but it is all for good reasons."

[Brad2912]

damn it, was really hoping they'd say "we're tight asses so we're closing it to save money on labour in the off-peak season"

[aussienetman]

the service is taking longer than expected because they only have one maintenance man on staff for the whole park. He will be spending 1 hour Monday-Friday working on Wipeout (he does not work weekends) in between he is constructing a tunnel for the vintage cars.

[Shadovv]

Just logged on Sea World and it says Sea Viper is currently down for maintenance? I saw it going yesterday when we drove past can anyone confirm if it was down today? Hoping it is up when I go to SW on Thursday!

[Tim Dasco]

Just logged on Sea World and it says Sea Viper is currently down for maintenance? I saw it going yesterday when we drove past can anyone confirm if it was down today? Hoping it is up when I go to SW on Thursday!

On themepark social network facebook page it said that it was down for maintenance.

[themagician]

Why is it always going down for maintence?

[mba2012]

Why is it always going down for maintence?

It's fairly old. And as far as I know, it has been experiencing some issues with cracking in the tracks.

[rappa]

One maintenance man for all of dreamworld? What a load of crap!

I would say if they say reconstruction they are stripping the ride down to nothing, sandblasting, crack testing and re-painting every part and re-assembling with all new fasteners and 'consumable' components.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

I'm not aware that the cracks were an ongoing problem, although I believe that was an issue after a lightning strike some time ago...

Things to remember about Viper is that the track is 32 years old, and it lives in one of the most corrosive environments of any coaster in the world.

From what I know and what i've heard, Management have made the commitment to keep Viper running at (almost) any cost knowing full well what the continued operation of the attraction would cost. The issues with it may require more regular maintenance. Now that we have storm, this should alleviate some of the pressure on the park and help them keep up with the preventative maintenance Viper sorely needs

Just for clarity I want to go on record that if there are in fact ongoing issues with cracks in the track (and I don't know either way), they are by no means undermining the structural integrity of the track that would render it unsafe, or the park would not hesitate to shut it down. I just feel after MBA's comments that needed to be said.

[Shadovv]

On themepark social network facebook page it said that it was down for maintenance.

Hope it only needed minor fixing! If anyone is going there tomorrow please advise if its running Edited January 28, 2014 by Shadovv

[aussienetman]

One maintenance man for all of dreamworld? What a load of crap!

I was joking mate

[MaxxTheMonster]

I was joking mate

I learnt long ago not to joke or have a laugh on these forums... Oldly enough people who have a keen interest in theme parks don't like a little bit of a laugh or joy...

Given the ongoing digs and comments about Dreamworld I thought your original comment screamed joke/sarcasm.

Edited January 28, 2014 by Wyncenuros