2014 In Dreamworld - Tail Spin construction, Wipeout refurbishment, Triple Vortex construction

[themagician]

I also think JL is better ban batman adventure. I'm mixed about whether I prefer Bermuda Triangle or storm though.

what about other ride changes. Such as the speed coaster and twister to aqualoop. And the upgrade to the kids area at Dreamworld? I think they are better now

[MaxxTheMonster]

TBH - BT>Storm (but I have never been big on coasters)... I love the Dreamworks area however, only because I have a 2yo who is Kung Fu Panda crazy so I think it is his enjoyment that makes it... Never big on Dreamworld for several years prior to a few months ago.

[liz.wis]

agreed, ever since it passed 6 or 7 I was like, Dreamworld... If they've got 7 'big' thrill rides, they mustn't have many family rides... (well they don't, so that's kinda true. now that reef diver's gone... it's like the log ride, TRRR, and shockwave... oh and we mustn't forget about motocoaster.

I agree with your first part about the number of 'big thrill rides' seeming less intimidating the more they add, however I actually think the range of family rides at Dreamworld is a bit more exciting, for kids past most of the WB Kids offerings, but not tall enough for Giant Drop. My 2 year old (under 100cm) still likes the MW kids rides, but absolutely loves being able to go on TRRR and the log ride, and my 5 year old (just shy of 120cm) only really likes the road runner coaster and WWF at MW (we haven't been for a year, so she wasn't yet tall enough for Scooby, and uninterested in JL). AT MW she can get onto everything in Dreamworks (except Pandamonium), Log Ride, TRRR, Motorcoaster (this one is her favourite, as at her age, she sees it as a 'big kids/adults' ride) - we can last all day at Dreamworld, but can barely put in a morning at MW.

[Gazza]

And hey, at least they had the sense to retain the library as the hall of justice....And Cyborg is a better animatronic than Batman in the Batcave.

[themagician]

Dreamworld have updated their website again, announcing that the Big 9 Thrill Ride and waterside will be opening in September.

And - New Food Outlets and Coffee Shop - Opening Soon (I think if WWW are extending their land for the waterside, they will put the new shops there).

Edited May 13, 2014 by themagician

[Santa07]

I'm so excited!

[themagician]

What waterslide do people want to see WWW get? I personally want to see something similar to WNW Sydney's Bombora or Typhoon.

[Brad2912]

Land clearing and construction of a new slide within 4 months? Seems unlikely to me. I'd say it would be making use of one of the existing towers or splash down pools

[downunder196]

So if DW are getting a flat ride in place of Reef Diver, what do you think/want them to put in? I thought an S&S Screamin' Swing would fit but it's too close to The Claw experience wise.

[themagician]

Land clearing and construction of a new slide within 4 months? Seems unlikely to me. I'd say it would be making use of one of the existing towers or splash down pools

That's what I was thinking as well. If they put it behind little rippers there is very little land to clear, as there isn't much there. I also don't think they will use another tower. I know people have said they did that with wedgie and no one expected, but I can't honestly see how they will do it this time. If they do build another tower, then that may allow for future slides to be added to it as well. For all we know the pieces of the slide could be on there way right now.

So if DW are getting a flat ride in place of Reef Diver, what do you think/want them to put in? I thought an S&S Screamin' Swing would fit but it's too close to The Claw experience wise.

I don't think they will get a S&S Screamin' Swing. It is too similar to the claw.

We will just have to wait and see. I would expect that by the end of the month work will have started.

[downunder196]

What waterslide do people want to see WWW get? I personally want to see something similar to WNW Sydney's Bombora or Typhoon.

When they say waterside it may not necessarily be a big one. Could always be an upgrade to one of the kiddy areas (which would be a disappointment)

[joz]

WWW wish list for me would be a Mammoth, dark Mammoth or Boomerango. In other words, something with big capacity that's different to anything else they have in the park.

[themagician]

When they say waterside it may not necessarily be a big one. Could always be an upgrade to one of the kiddy areas (which would be a disappointment)

That is true, but I really do hope they don't do that.

WWW wish list for me would be a Mammoth, dark Mammoth or Boomerango. In other words, something with big capacity that's different to anything else they have in the park.

A ride like the Taipan at Jamberoo Action Park would be really good.

[Jay Jay The Jet Plane]

The Waterside will be a rip off Wet N Wild just watch..

[Reanimated35]

Is WnW even doing anything though? Or do you mean constrictor? If it's constrictor it's a bit late to copy them now.

[themagician]

Whatever it is at least they are adding another slide. WWW desperately need more slides. I don't know how much land Dreamworld own, which could be expanded to make WWW bigger. they may never be able to have as many slides as WnW, but they need to add more to compete.

[Reanimated35]

Why not make the outside of the Cyclone queue a slide tower. Change the inside to be themed back to a cyclone, and split the queue back to a in/out (most of the bars are already there for that)

[Brad2912]

Only if the new slide is called Turbine

[AllegroCrab]

A ride like the Taipan at Jamberoo Action Park would be really good.

The Taipan is a Dark Mammoth!

I agree it would be good though.

[themagician]

The only thing is I don't belive it could be constructed in 4 months. I could be wrong though.

[Santa07]

Want to see something like bombora or half pipe or tantrum

It would be pretty funny and annoying if they put in one of those body bowl things (being their third bowl ride)

[Gary86]

The only thing is I don't belive it could be constructed in 4 months. I could be wrong though.

It will probably get delayed.

[themagician]

It will probably get delayed.

If it does get delayed and it is a good attraction, then thats fine.

I think Dreamworld may try to open the Wipeout at the next Screamworld (July 4). That probably won't be the case, but it may be their aim

Edited May 15, 2014 by themagician

[Reanimated35]

Should be heading to DW today. I'll have a look around and see if I can see any ground being broken or signs of development around.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Don't forget - our first view of Green Lantern were surveyors pegs... and nobody (except those with inside knowledge) had any idea whether it was for an attraction, building, or just civil works...