So we're getting new rides in the future. Awesome.

 

typical ASX release, not giving away anything that anyone didn't already know. 

So it looks like there wont be one ride, but more than one. Hmmm, interesting.

What large spaces does MW have?

I'd much rather it was one fantastic ride than 3 or 4 very ordinary flat rides.

Movie world is missing 3-4 decent flat rides to make it a full day park. Adding one ride won't do that 

So it looks like there wont be one ride, but more than one. Hmmm, interesting.

I know it says rideS, but realisically - unless the park is going the way of Sunway management - rideS are inevitable.... nothing says it can't take 6 years to do it though! (although i'm hopeful it will be in the next year or so... i need something to bring me back to the parks... they've all been a bit *yawn* lately...)

Green newspaper stand confirmed as rebuild.  Drinks machines going in today.  Structure built at Dirty Harry area.  No one giving information.

Any pics Wyn?

What sort of 'structure' is outside DH bar? could they be extending the bar area? Making it more than just a pub that serves nachos?

From what I saw on Saturday it appeared to be a separate building, no bigger than say a kiosk, I guess it could be an undercover eating area for Harry's?

Would it be wrong to say that with the Commonwealth Games coming to the Gold Coast in 2018, that the parks would be trying to install at least one new ride before that time to capitalise on the expected influx of tourists during this time period?

At least it did state rides so we can at least be hopefull that does come true.

"waiting for DW to announce new rides"....

That goes without saying IMO..

Rumours are saying maybe as early as 2017, with work to begin in the new year. Makes sense with DA's submitted and approved I guess.

4 hours ago, thunder001 said:

Would it be wrong to say that with the Commonwealth Games coming to the Gold Coast in 2018, that the parks would be trying to install at least one new ride before that time to capitalise on the expected influx of tourists during this time period?

At least it did state rides so we can at least be hopefull that does come true.

"waiting for DW to announce new rides"....

Wow - it seems so obvious I don't know why nobody has said it before!

On 19/12/2015 at 3:27 PM, thunder001 said:

Would it be wrong to say that with the Commonwealth Games coming to the Gold Coast in 2018, that the parks would be trying to install at least one new ride before that time to capitalise on the expected influx of tourists during this time period?

At least it did state rides so we can at least be hopefull that does come true.

"waiting for DW to announce new rides"....

whats also not been mentoned in this thread is that movie world (well more precisely village roadshow studios) will host the boxing, squash and table tennis. there will be a ton of people next door and they need to try and get some to make a day of it - a session of boxing at melbourne 2006 was 2 or so hours long...

That certainly had been mentioned... And is also the catalyst for the new studio currently being built .. 

Has anyone noticed that the Commonwealth Games are coming to the Gold Coast in 2018? What implications do you think this will have on Movie World?

^I hear they are staging most events at MW. The 100 metre sprint is scheduled to start at park opening and runs from the gate to Superman LOL.

I would think that Movie World would want at least one visually impressive new ride, so when the TV coverage does the aerial pan over the GC during the games that might be something they focus on, and viewers all over the world will think that place looks cool. A 500 foot tall launched woodie with fire effects and aquatrax may achieve this.

^suspended, and made by B&M, refurbished by Mack, with fire sensing eyes at the front, inside a showbuilding with an cantilevered roof to vent smoke...

Can I settle for something simple like another good show being developed for the show stage? used to be good to get out of the sun during the day and cool off for a bit.

We don't yet know what the park has planned for these new precincts, and whether any of these parts will fit into or take over any show stage land...

if they are to go for a new show stage show, I hope it isn't a corny childrens character song and dance, but rather a more upscale production - a stunt show, magic show or similar.

5 minutes ago, AlexB said:

 a stunt show, magic show or similar.

I heard magic! Maybe they should hire me to do my magic show.

when I say good, I was talking about maverick and western action shows. Musical revues?...... not so much.

2 hours ago, Tim Dasco said:

I heard magic! Maybe they should hire me to do my magic show.

I don't know much about your show Tim, but i'm not sold that it was what I was referring to.

I was only making a joke AlexB. But in all seriousness I have been doing magic and illusions now for 8 years.