What would you like to see at Gold Coast Theme Parks soon?

[Brad2912]

Incorrect. If you redeemed your world pass by a particular date earlier this year you got a free ticket to Screamworld. Only being open to that offer (0 tickets sold), that night was walkons for literally everything. Great value!

That promo ran for about 4 weeks, it's not a regular part of a World Pass. If I bought one 6,9,12,24 months ago, or today, I don't get that benefit.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

This year's VIP pass was an increased price though only slightly - wasn't it?

[MacPark]

I wouldnt mind a price increase if it gave a few more benifits. Discounted locker hire. Food Discounts etc.

[Brad2912]

They're literally making jack all from the cost of a VIP, they rely on that subsequent in park spend be it on food/lockers/photos/games etc to get their cost per head/avg spend up.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

but there is a tradeoff too - When passes weren't this cheap - fewer people purchased them. The cost of a Pass is a little more than a 1 day ticket - and previously most pass holders would have only gone maybe once a year or less prior to the pass.

The value of these passes alone encourages more people to buy them - and whilst it is good value - some people may not use them more than 2-3 times, especially holidaymakers.

Yes the in-park spend plays a part, but I don't think they're solely reliant on it - purely based on passes sold it is clear that they're making more money than they were pre-introduction of the VIP.

Edited November 5, 2014 by AlexB

[Brad2912]

Don't disagree Alex,

But raising the price by say $20, but then offering a discount off locker hire & food in park, in my opinion, would in most cases lead to reduced revenue for the park.

[Reanimated35]

Ok, this took me a lot longer to find than it should have. But this basically still sums up my thoughts on the VIP passes.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

I agree Brad - but raising the price of the pass and delivering nothing extra wouldn't be a bad idea either.

[pushbutton]

I have just come across this video by ThemeParkReview on youtube.

Apparently Universal Studios Orlando was closing this ride, but I reckon it would make an absolutely perfect new addition to Sea World!

[Reanimated35]

Wait, that really closed in 2012?! I remember it closing but I didn't realise it was that long ago

[Gazza]

Wait, that really closed in 2012?! I remember it closing but I didn't realise it was that long ago

It was only a couple of years ago, and they built all of Diagon alley in that time.

[Theme Park Girl]

Oh wow, I had no idea they had closed the Jaws ride at US either! Bugger.... never got to go on it

Personally I'd like to see more themed dark rides as well - boat ones in particular are fun. Ones like the Bermuda Triangle & Looney Tunes River Ride. And also a LONG rollercoaster.... something more like the length of the Thunderbolt, but not as rough. Seems all the current coasters all the parks have are over within just a few seconds (literally) lol.

[shall2269]

I would really like to see a " Flash" ride / rollercoaster at Movie World !! Cause Flash as just started a Tv Series on Fox 8 !

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

I would really like to see a " Flash" ride / rollercoaster at Movie World !! Cause Flash as just started a Tv Series on Fox 8 !

So what you're saying is Warner Bros Village Roadshow - (who do hold a DC Comics license) need a ride themed to a Fox production?

Most likely - we'll be left with something licensed to the comic, not the TV series, leaving it with very little relevance to the current show and therefore pointless to introduce in conjunction with it.

[Brad2912]

With the large slate of DC movies set to be released in the next 4-5 years, I wouldn't be surprised to see some linked development at MW, whether that be a new ride, show or experience.

As for a themed Flash coaster, much more likely for that to be a remote possibility once the movie is released in 2018, rather than an unrelated tv series

[pin142]

Whilst the TV series of The Flash has been great so far (they have even been crossing over with involvement from Arrow in the last episode) I personally don't see a need for another coaster based on the TV show. Movie World really needs more flat rides than coasters.

[PAULIE]

If it wasn't a disney property you would think a modern Pirates of the Carribean style would be a good themed attraction to pull in the numbers.

Bring back the Studio Tour / effects show

[zacsta_1997]

I agree. Movie World needs a couple of flat rides.

[Brad2912]

MW needs a revamped kids area, Driving School is a great start, but the rest of their offerings are well below DW's rides

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Movie World really needs more flat rides than coasters.

The flash really lends itself to a flat-spinner... consider this:

[BigKev]

Sure does, licensing aside, it's amazing really that Green Lantern is a ride and the Flash isn't.

[shall2269]

MW needs a revamped kids area, Driving School is a great start, but the rest of their offerings are well below DW's rides

I agree !!! Does anyone know how much land MW has ? Also I think the Scooby Coaster needs a Reno or replacement ! Always technical issues !!

[themagician]

Scooby-Doo doesn't need a replacement. It's still a great ride, that I love everytime I ride it. Yes some of the animatronics don't work as well, he queue could do with a clean and fix up, but overall it's still good.

[Reanimated35]

I don't think there's a ride at any park on the coast that couldn't use a fix up.

[Brad2912]

I'd say Wipeout, Tailspin & Junior Driving School are sweet. Haha

The rest - agree. Scooby is a LONG way from needing replacement, just some TLC along with WWF