Tiger Island Refurbishment - Dreamworld 2016

[T-bone]

I'm at Dreamworld right now. Cub Kindy are is looking good. There's a new wooden frame around the non hidden parts to the Kevil hill facade suggesting it's going to be hidden.

Diesel train is running again (sadly). 

[Reanimated35]

Needs more shade for guests please Dreamworld.

[bladex]

don't you love the kevil inc in the background used as a shop?

Edited February 27, 2016 by bladex

[T-bone]

A closer shot highlighting the new wood framework.

Also worth noting that he big blue erectable shade thing infront of the quarantine area has been replaced with a proper shade structure.

[Brad2912]

19 minutes ago, T-bone said:

Also worth noting that he big blue erectable shade thing infront of the quarantine area has been replaced with a proper shade structure.

They listened to you Alex!

[Santa07]

On 2/25/2016 at 9:07 AM, AlexB said:

I've never seen a park use canvas to shield demolition... but i don't see what you're talking about...

It's this I'm talking about, didn't realise it was wood from a distance:

54 minutes ago, T-bone said:

 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

3 hours ago, T-bone said:

Also worth noting that he big blue erectable shade thing infront of the quarantine area has been replaced with a proper shade structure.

 

3 hours ago, Brad2912 said:

They listened to you Alex!

#ProofThatSomeoneCares

it's just a shame they couldn't have had them up before it was opened to the public. Thankfully now, they've got something that looks presentable, and future guests will have no idea the ugliness that came before it...

 

[bladex]

so they are really going to leave kevil ind there and turn it into a tiger shop...

[Reanimated35]

^ So? 

Gives them the option of easily removing it later and reinstating the old facade. 

[rappa]

I'm sorry but for a temp attraction this looks AWESOME!

[Jay Jay The Jet Plane]

going down today, any photo requests?

Edited February 27, 2016 by The_Ninja_59

[Jay Jay The Jet Plane]

Tiger Island Update: 

[Brad2912]

Dreamworld’s Tiger Island to get $7m revamp

RACHEL JUNGE

FEBRUARY 28, 2016 11:30 AM

DREAMWORLD is giving one of its most popular attractions a multi-million dollar makeover.

The Gold Coast theme park has confirmed Tiger Island will undergo a redevelopment, including a new 500-seat stadium and themed shopping and dining outlets.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk was there to turn the first sod on Sunday morning and said the $7m revamp will create 80 new jobs during construction.

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drreamworld already has a 1,200 strong workforce during peak times, and is one of the biggest employers on the Gold Coast,” Ms Palaszczuk said.

The Coomera attraction draws 1.4 million guests each year, including celebrities from across Australia and the world.

The redevelopment will incorporate strategically placed windows to allow guests to safely come face-to-face with a tiger, while bigger splash pools will be created for the stars of the show.

 

 

 

 

Apologises for the editing. Posted from my phone and was difficult to edit out GCB's million hyperlinks 

[bladex]

14 hours ago, reanimated35 said:

^ So? 

Gives them the option of easily removing it later and reinstating the old facade. 

and leave the name and facade the way it is? looks bloody ridiculous

Edited February 28, 2016 by bladex

[CruiseSF]

16 hours ago, AlexB said:

 

#ProofThatSomeoneCares

it's just a shame they couldn't have had them up before it was opened to the public. Thankfully now, they've got something that looks presentable, and future guests will have no idea the ugliness that came before it...

 

I wouldn't be surprised if they never had plans to use the old shades. It may of just been that they had to rush something out because of a delay in the construction or materials being supplied. 

[Reanimated35]

2 hours ago, bladex said:

and leave the name and facade the way it is? looks bloody ridiculous

Nah, the temp one will cover kevil. When the temp one goes, kevil is still there. 

[Jay Jay The Jet Plane]

more info on Tiger Island (source Dreamworld's FB page) 

Tiger Island is due to reopen now for the September holidays 

Tiger Cub Kindy and the new Tiger Island Shop replacing Kevil Hill will open next week.

[BNErider]

Great looking area, especially considering it's only a temp attraction. Just wish there was a tad more shade for spectators

[pin142]

Just do as the Japanese do and BYO umbrella, all the shade you need!

[themagician]

So turns out Jamie Durie is the designer behind the new Tiger Island. And apparently the concept art was shown on 7 News, did anyone manage to see it?

Edited February 28, 2016 by themagician
Can't spell

[westical]

Durie

[T-bone]

Try this on for size.

Second photo the left tiger display looks like the old cub display at the entrance to Tiger Island (Kung Fu Panda entry).

[pin142]

In before "off to bunnings to get things" comments  

[themagician]

The top image is a promising sign, but that second one i can't figure out.

[Brad2912]

The second photo appears to have combined 2 seperate pictures. The left picture being the current small area where the Cubs are usually shown to the public, and photo on the right being potentially the old Lair second where the single female tiger is kept