Adventure World 2015 - 'Mi2' Kraken Tornado slide

[iwerks]

The "oh crap we already have a ride called Abyss, now we've found this one and need a new name for it, so how about wet abyss"....... or "OCWAHARCANWFTOANANNFISHAWA" for short.

Wet Abyss.. is that the same as James Cameron's Abyss? Maybe AW could get him to do the introductory video for the queue line and they could position aliens at the end of the waterslide.

Apparently the dinos have landed - unfortunately the weather rained on their parade. Perth has suffered through a few storms in the last couple of days.

[Cooper Olsen]

looks much better than the SW dinosaur island. Good job mark can't wait for MI2

[XxMrYoshixX]

I'm excited for Mi2.

[Mark Shaw]

looks much better than the SW dinosaur island. Good job mark can't wait for MI2

Thanks Cooper, the team did a good job on a relatively modest budget I think. Certainly the younger kids in the park today seem to be enthralled by the Dinosaurs.

[Mark Shaw]

All

our new brand TV commercial is live on our Facebook page showcasing our new brand look. Hope you all like.

Mark

[iwerks]

I knew more auditions were coming up, but here's an advertisement for positions. I like how the photographers are counted as performers. Interesting that Kodak does their training.

I'm glad to hear that the costumed performers wear ice vests. You'd think with WAAPA(WA Academy of Performing Arts) in town, there would be lots of talent to choose from. Perth Actor's Collective is pretty good too.

http://www.seek.com.au/job/27715861

Edited November 30, 2014 by iwerks

[iwerks]

This ad was in Friday's Christmas Gift Guide from The West Australian.

It looks like the new logo has gone live. Can't wait to see it on the gates.

https://www.facebook.com/AdventureWorldOfficialPage

Edited November 30, 2014 by iwerks

[iwerks]

All

our new brand TV commercial is live on our Facebook page showcasing our new brand look. Hope you all like.

Mark

Loved the new ads. Especially:

• The extra cool slow down/stop parts - notably the girl on The Black Widow. That camera must have some high frame rates.
• The Shallow depth of field.
• All the new attractions and landmarks.
• The animated logo was a great surprise at the end.

Enjoying the night pictures of the dinosaurs on your Facebook Page too.

[iwerks]

Hilarious tour of Dino Island with Mark and the most ocker reporter in the world - great stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msuAiXtzZoE

The dinosaurs look amazing. I like the one that has had too much coffee.

[iwerks]

Brief article in today's West. Are they getting Adventure World confused with Legoland? 'Everything is awesome', indeed.

[XxMrYoshixX]

Popping into AW tomorrow. If you want me to check something just let me know.

[iwerks]

Dinosaur Island and any signage with the new logo. Have fun - it's going to be a nice hot day for you.

[XxMrYoshixX]

Thanks. I wasn't initially going to check Dinosaur Island but now I'll check the signage, and maybe I'll take a photo of it.

Is Dinosaur Island an up charge attraction or is it not?

Also I cannot wait to see the new logo on the gates.

Edited December 18, 2014 by XxMrYoshixX

[iwerks]

Hope you had a great day at Adventure World - 39 degrees here. I ended up at Perth Zoo, where it was very quiet. They made extra effort to keep the animals cool with mud baths and sprinklers.

[XxMrYoshixX]

Iwerks I had a great day. I checked Dinosaur Island and the signage is there. I didn't have a look at the actual exhibit since this was seen from the Rail Rider- but there was mist around the entrance. Also for some reason Abyss is fairly rough at the front row (not Cyclone rough though), but turned out to be a fun ride. I'm going back to AW next Tuesday, and fingers crossed it will be nice like today.

[iwerks]

That's awesome. Was Freefall working and did you go on it? Abyss can sometimes be like that.

[XxMrYoshixX]

Freefall was working, and back up to it's full height. And I did end up going on it.

[iwerks]

Congrats. Bring on GD.

[dukeofwhales]

Went to AW yesterday to have a squiz at Abyss (didn't get the opportunity to go last year). Haven't been for a few years so forgive me if some of these thoughts are outdated:

• Abyss is a great coaster, really enjoyed it, and very efficient queuing with the 4 cars. I also found the front row pretty rough - my head got bashed about a lot which didn't happen in the back row so subsequent rides were all in the back (which had a negligible queue).
• The park is looking great - grass is green, the addition of the ring of astroturf under that big tree where the grass was always dead is a good call, repainted speed slides, repaired racer timers etc.
• The retheming of Rampage & Power Surge/Black Widow is great - I didn't really think I was a "theme" person, but it does make a difference.
• Does anyone know if the Rampage program changed? Maybe an extra spin on each run (four instead of three)? I found the G-forces a bit unpleasant (when combined with its uncomfortable restraints) which I don't remember from the past - but maybe it's just my age and the hangover I was sporting.
• Staff interactions were great all through the day. I rated the staff member who was operating the Freefall in the arvo not having any time for a bunch of dudes (all of whom were considerably bigger than she was) being difficult and not following instructions, got them into line quicksmart.

Cheers for posting here Mark - I've lurked for a fair while and have enjoyed reading your posts. Hoping for a 4-seater Prosilde Tornado-style funnel ride for the new one - sure there are already a couple in Australia but they're great fun (and aren't crazy enough that they seem to scare away crowds like the Aqualoop).

[XxMrYoshixX]

Popping back into AW tomorrow, if anyone has anything you want me to look at just let me know.

Also Abyss is rough in the front row IMO.

[Mark Shaw]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I guess some roughness on a coaster pulling the highest range of G-forces in Australia travelling at up to 85kmph is going to move you about a bit. I normally ride once a week minimum and usually go front row. I am mindful to keep my head back hard against the head rest so my neck isn't moving so much and I find it mostly fine.

I will ride it again today and see how she is.

Thanks for the Tornado suggestion. I agree they can be fun and a crowd pleaser. As can many slides and rides

Merry Xmas everyone and thanks again for the feedback and for visiting the Park.

Mark

[Mark Shaw]

Update, I have just come from riding front row and the Abyss is very fast at the moment. I have spoken to the Maintenance team who will switch out one of the wheels for a softer compound wheel which will take a little bit of speed out of the car and reduce the head movement. Thanks for highlighting it here.

Mark

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

If only the east coast paid such attention to these pages!!!
(they'd probably go broke from all the 'little fixes' we'd be asking for!!!)

[iwerks]

Welcome Duke of Whales.. great suggestions.

Congratulations Mark - that's unbelievable service. I've found Abyss has been a pretty smooth ride, on the whole. It does seem to vary with how crowded the train is and I think some smaller people can get thrown about by it. Needless to say. I will be down tomorrow to check it out and do some last minute Christmas shopping. I prefer the back row for the shorter queues and the fact that during inclement weather you don't get stung by the rain.

[XxMrYoshixX]

Oh I'm going tomorrow as well! lol