well I won't be able to go, I will be in America  

Edited August 2, 20169 yr by Theme Park Ninja

TAB are already promoting a Dreamworld / Jarryd Hayne cross promotion: "Jarryd Hayne signs with the Gold Coast! A place where all his dreams can come true..."

 

Edited August 3, 20169 yr by downunder

Not to be outdone, Sportsbet are getting in on the action: "REVEALED: What finally clinched the deal for Hayne on the Gold Coast..."

Edited August 3, 20169 yr by downunder

On 22/06/2016 at 10:43 AM, The Original Belinda Brown said:

Contrary to popular belief, our industry is as supportive of each other as it is competitive. We all have interests in each other on a multitude of levels. Ideas, technology (not just rides but POS systems etc), tourism, of course some competition however all Theme parks strive to have a slice of the market appropriate to their style of park. We often talk and share.

7. No, as it would be seen to be commercial content for which we are not allowed to provide within this forum. Good rule, as I also would not have time :-) 

 

Could someone please tell me what POS systems stands for?

^Point of Sale - it's the system used to enter items sold, produce a receipt, track stock etc.

On 14/07/2016 at 5:41 PM, AlexB said:

This gives a lot of fuel to the Wanda discussions.

Pity Belinda isn't around anymore.

Wanda discussions?

13 minutes ago, jcgoldcoast said:

^Point of Sale - it's the system used to enter items sold, produce a receipt, track stock etc.

Thank you for answering my question

32 minutes ago, razza1987 said:

Wanda discussions?

Thank you for answering my question

There was some talk that Wanda were considering making an offer to purchase the park from Ardent. 

44 minutes ago, Brad2912 said:

There was some talk that Wanda were considering making an offer to purchase the park from Ardent. 

Forgive my ignorance but what company is Wanda? I appreciate the response by the way

Chinese company that has started building parks and looking to expand internationally. They also own a lot of cinemas (amc in the USA, Hoyts locally). Here is an article I read last night and it will give you an idea as to what they are wanting to do when it comes to building parks.

http://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20160807/32104/meet-wanda-group-disney-s-next-big-competition

Edited August 9, 20169 yr by pin142
fixing the links

I heard the Wipeout is being replaced.

Is it just me or is everything they make pretty much the worst?

They seem to be the budget end of amusement rides. Some of the kids stuff seems reasonably decent for kids rides though. Or at least travelling fair decent enough. 

correct me if I'm wrong, if you want to take photos and record on rides the only way to do it is to get a GoPro and get it secured by staff?

TPSN just posted some footage of the River Rapids which obviously looks like it wasn't done on a GoPro, The Theme Park Savage Network? 

I would assume on rides were there's a 'relaxed' loose items policy, recording using your phone/video cameras is OK. I could be very wrong, though...

I believe rapids/rocky hollow don't have the rules since you can take bags on the ride anyways.

Thats the general gist of it - any ride you can take your bag \ phone with you is generally ok to record with any device. Of course you're risking losing it into the water etc. if it isn't secured properly.

I once filmed a pov of the river rapids when I was the only rider. I stated filming from the tunnel and stopped on the ramp.

Interesting it only says this which suggests it's ok to film on other rides including escape from Madagascar. Now that's likely not correct so they just need to update the site. 

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Any video or photographic devices such as go-pros, digital cameras, mobile phones etc are not permitted on the Big 9 Thrill Rides. The exception is media and approved filming.

Edited August 18, 20169 yr by reanimated35

Yeah, that and Shockwave I would definitely think you wouldn't be allowed to film on.

Shockwave has a loose items box at the start of the ride, which is your first indication that phones \ cameras etc wouldn't be permitted... but i think a go pro chesty wouldn't be an issue, and clearly based on @reanimated35's quote, as it isn't in the Big9, i don't think it would be a problem - but TBH if they allowed you to take your phone on board, it isn't really going to cause an injury to anyone if you dropped it, and its unlikely to get into machinery, so i'd like to think it'd be more a case of 'at your own risk'... although in some cases it would depend on the operator.

Hi all,

Long time lurker first time poster.

Haven't been to Dreamworld since Eureka was still running. Have a question coming over from Perth with wife and 10 y.o son, was wondering if anyone know the prices for on ride photos for all the parks and if there is some kind of deal for multiple  photos? Thank you all.

Movie World is usually $20 a photo or you can get an unlimited digital photos for the day bracelet for $45 I believe...  I would think Sea World and Wet n Wild would be the same or very similar...

3 hours ago, Wyncenuros said:

Movie World is usually $20 a photo or you can get an unlimited digital photos for the day bracelet for $45 I believe...  I would think Sea World and Wet n Wild would be the same or very similar...

 

Thank you mate

> Dreamworld are planning on making some adjustments to their VIP tour. They started "high-end" and are now looking at ways to expand on that, so expect to see a Star Tour competitor coming soon-ish.

> The marketplace area will have "a food and beverage" outlet within that area. So that leaves a lot of room for lego related stuff.

 

looks like the handlers got sick and tired of people getting too close to the Cubs when not asked to do so when it came to the walks because there's sercutity coming out for the walks in afternoon with the handlers, it's kinda sad to see the situation has had come to this