Traveling fairs!

[iwerks]

I so don't want to post on Facebook that the Python Loop is going. It'll break the internet! Will wait for further confirmation.

[Tim Dasco]

From Chants website:

Source: http://chantsamusements.com.au/rides/roller-coaster/

 

The PL ride would normally be in the process of construction this week as its 34 days till the Perth Royal Show. So if its not set up this week its most likely not going to be there this year. They normally set it up before anything else arrives at the site. This is so they can lay the whole coaster piece out across the whole sideshow alley and then put it together. But Show West have been trying to sell a lot of their gear lately.

But we will know very soon as we get closer to show date.

Edited August 20, 2016 by Tim Dasco

[iwerks]

Yeah, I just messaged Chants, so we'll soon find out. It would be nice if they kept it at PRS for at least this year,

[Tim Dasco]

But its weird because normally they revel the ride line up in the first week of August. Nothing has been uploaded yet. Infant their ride list was removed.

[iwerks]

Not good news. I can't find a list either. There's a fencing tournament on there next weekend - might have to go.

Edited August 20, 2016 by iwerks

[Tim Dasco]

Let me know as soon as Chants respond. Hopefully the Perth Royal Show ride list or RMS ride list comes out and can confirm it.

I really dislike their new website. Its hard to navigate.

[Reanimated35]

Speaking of travelling fairs...

Here's my review and some photos of this year's Brisbane Ekka

http://ourworlds.co/ekka-2016-review/

 

[BNErider]

So it seems due to some issues with offering an "all you can ride" pass at the GC show this year, the main(?) rides company has bailed and is hosting their own show the exact same weekend as the GC show. Seems like a dick move to me.

[Brad2912]

Think you'll find that's not the major reasoning behind it... 

[Theme Park Girl]

Last I read earlier today, the mob behind the show at Helensvale hadn't gotten approval from the council yet. So it may not even happen at all. 

[Theme Park Girl]

It's all getting a bit controversial now...  http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/entertainment/rival-fair-at-helensvale-a-sideshow-to-main-event-as-showdown-looms-with-council/news-story/060c4b31fee019a101d5bb7b4d5c20c5

[Tim Dasco]

Perth Royal show ride list is coming out real soon. It so they said in a PM.

[New display name]

1 minute ago, Theme Park Girl said:

It's all getting a bit controversial now...  http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/entertainment/rival-fair-at-helensvale-a-sideshow-to-main-event-as-showdown-looms-with-council/news-story/060c4b31fee019a101d5bb7b4d5c20c5

I went past at lunch time and nothing is happening in the way of setup.

[WalleyWorld]

Looks like Python Loop, The Beast (new KMG XXL) and Megadrop are all confirmed for the Melbourne Show this year! Really looking forward to trying out the new Beast! Although a bit hesitant towards the python loop; aren't looping pinfari coasters really rough?

https://royalshow.com.au/attractions/rides/coca-cola-thrillseekers-carnival/

Edited August 23, 2016 by Luke

[Tim Dasco]

Python loop is not to painful. Although in 2009 my friend went on it with me and she hit her head on it and had a headache for a while. Surprised Mega Drop is heading to Melbourne instead of Perth. Is 4 days gap between Perth and Melborune enough time for a ride to travel from Melbourne to Perth? (Also surprised its not heading to Adelaide)  @iwerks have fun telling people that.

Edited August 23, 2016 by Tim Dasco

[iwerks]

That really sucks for us in Perth, as the dates for the Melbourne Show overlap with Perth's. Way more than Bounty's Revenge, I'm going to miss PL. Sure, it's a little rough, but it was one of two rollercoasters we have in Perth. The Pinfari looping coaster was used as the basis for the Indiana Jones coaster at Disney parks. According to that site, it's one of six rollercoasters at the Melbourne Show. I sure hope the PRS has some pleasant surprises for us because this news is bad.

Am I reading this incorrectly, @Tim Dasco? Melbourne Show - 17-27 September. Perth Show - 24 Sept - 1 October.

[Tim Dasco]

Nop. I read the dates wrong. Yours are write. Have fun telling people about Python Loop and the Mega Drop. But it didn't surprise me that they sold PL. They used it twice a year. They were never really gong to make a load of money by having it in shipping containers all year.

The PRS must not be happy considering last year they made a loss of 2 Million. It cost them 13 million and they only made 11 million last year. (If i find the article I will post it)

Edited August 23, 2016 by Tim Dasco

[iwerks]

This article? 

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/32355813/perth-royal-show-loses-3-million-as-visitor-numbers-dive/

Just imagine the eloquent reactions to that. I've actually changed the censorship settings on my Facebook page.

[Tim Dasco]

Yeah thats the article.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

10 hours ago, iwerks said:

it was one of two rollercoasters we have in Perth.

Doesn't AW have two?

[Tim Dasco]

If you want to count kids coasters than its one of 7 in Pert. (We did have the water coaster at kings Carnival but thats gone).

• Super skate (Kings Carnival)
• Dragon Wagon
• Kiddie Coaster
• Runnaway Train
• Python Loop (Now gone)
• Dragons express
• Abyss

[iwerks]

Wasn't counting the kiddie coasters, @AlexB. I hope PRS gets a decent replacement. We've always had the Wild Mouse or Python Loop in the past.

[WalleyWorld]

Yeah it does look like you're losing some great rides for the PRS this year....@iwerks & @Tim Dasco. Do the PRS/RMS organisers have a say as to what rides they get :/ ? Or is it up to the carnival ride operators like Chants and Goldenway Amusements?

On a side note, when you think about it, Australia has a great travelling ride selection. And it keeps growing, with new rides being bought regularly in recent years. Since 2013, from KMG alone, Aus has received The Beast (KMG XXL), Avenger (KMG Discovery 2.0), Rebel (KMG Inversion), Speed 2 (KMG Speed), Freak Out (KMG Freakout).

[Tim Dasco]

And all but 2 come from one company. I think the Royal show does have some say in terms of some operators but at Perth the PRS organisers will contract the Western Australia showmens ascotiation to have a large portion of the rides (marches great, west coast carnivals, show west, carnival amusmtnets, and a few others). Then I believe they would have contracts between event organisers at the PES and Goldenway amusmtnets, bells, L&L Osborune Showtime amusmtnets, (whoever owns the space roller)

or I think this might be true. The western Australian showmens ascotiation have the contract and they get their members into the show and then they contact other companies to fill the void or to get interstate rides. Not quite sure which one is correct.

[Tim Dasco]

Wanneroo show took PRS pricing to revel their cheap pricing this year.

I can't complain. For anyone who is interested I am doing a magic show on the main stage from 9:30-10:15. Straight after the firework on the Friday night.