I took the first part seriously, but the tunnel part as a joke... it was hard to tell...

Sorry for the confusion. I was just having a dig at those who post rumor as fact and didn't for a second think that people would actually believe there was only one maintenance man on for the entire park.

Given the discussion surrounding the many MANY cost cutting measures for Dreamworld - it's not outside the realm of possibility - you've got a guy on site to release harnesses that are locked in, anything worse than that - shut it down and let the night crew handle it... sort of thing.

Anyhow - back on topic... wait - what was the topic again?

Sea Viper was closed today, which was unfortunate as storm wasn't all that great. Was a guy in a cherry picker doing something to SV on the track under the very first bend after lift hill

Just found out why Dreamworld is taking five months to replace Wipeout, turns out, due to their recent interest in eco-friendliness and efficiency, they're going to replace the original Wipeout (which is known as a Waikiki Wave Super Flip, made by Vekoma, one of the largest top spin designs ever built, and the largest with an articulating arm) with one of these bad boys:

http://www.italintl.com/detail_page.php?record_id=1524

The good news is, when this dies, it won't sit in the park SBNO for a few years, instead they'll just pack it up on the truck and haul it out.

Edited February 2, 201412 yr by Slick

See, you're taking our confidence in you as a reliable source, and posting stuff that could be taken either way.

I find it extremely unlikely that they'd be doing this - but now I don't know what to think...

See, you're taking our confidence in you as a reliable source, and posting stuff that could be taken either way.

I find it extremely unlikely that they'd be doing this - but now I don't know what to think...

That's exactly the point though. Dreamworld have reduced themselves to a point where an idea this bad actually has some plausibility.

No plausibility but a good laugh.

Wow! I'm surprised the thought that this is true even crossed my mind.

I've heard a lot of rumours from several people and apparently the Wipeout will keep the same structure, however the ride will recieve new motors, new hydraulics, new seats, new paint job, new harnesses, new ride programs and the water is coming back. About time the ride gets some love as it was looking pretty bad, good too see Dreamworld spending some good money on Wipeout to make it good again like the old days Can't wait too see the final product.

Honestly if they were going to go to those extremes they would be better off buying a brand new ride, which would likely last much longer. I am sure if Dreamworld really wanted to, they could get Vekoma to build a brand new model of the ride. Would be interesting to ride the Wipeout with the same OTSR's that the new Vekoma coasters have, but really the restraint system they have already is a very efficient design that would save considerable loading time for example if they had to have seat belts installed if they got new seats. I can see them maybe replacing the Hydraulics and Motors on the ride, and i'd be very disappointed if they didn't give the ride a new paint job and a refresh of the surrounding area. But I honestly think that replacing the whole gondola with new seats MIGHT be a little bit too ambitious for them to undertake. I mean hell, it might happen but I have my doubts on it. As far as the ride program, honestly the cycle that the ride runs 90% of the time is not that bad as it is, maybe a few more flips here and there but yeah.

Honestly if they were going to go to those extremes they would be better off buying a brand new ride, which would likely last much longer. I am sure if Dreamworld really wanted to, they could get Vekoma to build a brand new model of the ride. Would be interesting to ride the Wipeout with the same OTSR's that the new Vekoma coasters have, but really the restraint system they have already is a very efficient design that would save considerable loading time for example if they had to have seat belts installed if they got new seats. I can see them maybe replacing the Hydraulics and Motors on the ride, and i'd be very disappointed if they didn't give the ride a new paint job and a refresh of the surrounding area. But I honestly think that replacing the whole gondola with new seats MIGHT be a little bit too ambitious for them to undertake. I mean hell, it might happen but I have my doubts on it. As far as the ride program, honestly the cycle that the ride runs 90% of the time is not that bad as it is, maybe a few more flips here and there but yeah.

We'll just have to wait and see Either way, I think this refurbishment and rebuild is going to be good either way.

Swerve of topic, still maintenance though. Interesting to see that anytime MW post on fb that they take a backlash from people.

Latest question was "What's your favourite part of the Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster Castle?"

Quite a few comments on how poor it has become and the lack of lasers/smoke/music/etc. How much more of that are they going to take until they think, yeah, maybe we should start dealing with some of this stuff...

^ And I was one of those complaining. But they're still getting a lot of people happy with it, so I guess until the complaints outweigh the compliments it will stay as is.

Even though th smoke isn't as thick, there aren't as many lazers and the music doesn't always play as loud. It's still a great ride.

I'm too busy shitting myself to notice what is going on around the room.

So what exactly are they going to do to the wipeout?

Dunno if I can be bothered playing this game again....

So what exactly are they going to do to the wipeout?

It's moving into the helix of MDMC

It's moving into the helix of MDMC

Stop lying reanimated. He's new here and should be tricked or lead astray!! We all know it's going down to LPS and DW is bringing in a large turbine to take photos next to.

So what exactly are they going to do to the wipeout?

They are just upgrading some components as they were getting quite old. Probably a repaint as well. Dreamworld haven't said exactly what they are doing. We will just have to wait until it reopens.

Fixed.

Start of sarcasm

It's moving into the helix of MDMC

Stop lying reanimated. He's new here and should be tricked or lead astray!! We all know it's going down to LPS and DW is bringing in a large turbine to take photos next to.

End of sarcasm

Fixed.

Start of sarcasm

End of sarcasm

I wasn't being sarcastic. That's what the dippin dots guy told me was happening.

Start of sarcasm

I wasn't being sarcastic.

End of sarcasm

Im at Dreamworld today, checking out the maintenance on the Wipeout, and they seem to be repaiing the wave.