Doomsday Destroyer - reviews and feedback

[downunder]

My friend was saying that this one is the only Twin Hammer operating in the world, now that the Malaysian one is gone. Maybe they got it cheap.

[Intimidator305.]

So as this is a reviews and feedbacks post, I thought I'd share mine. The only time I've ridden the Doomsday Destroyer was on Fright nights, but I'm going to try and give a review. I really enjoyed this ride. It was pure fun. Not thrilling, not OMG I"M GONNA DIE, but more like WOAH, THIS IS ACTUALLY REALLY FUN. My only concern is that one of my friends said they started to feel a little sick, but this may have been because they had eaten a bit and the ride had some added revolutions for the Fright nights experience.

I didn't find the ride something to shout at or tell everyone I know, but it is a very fun ride, that chews through the ride. Honestly, for what it does, I would give this a 9.5/10. I'm not saying its the greatest family flat ride, I'm just saying, for what it does, it does it very well. Very impressed VRTP.

[SunshineTom]

I cannot wait to ride this next week for the first time when i visit Movie World. YAAAAAAAAAAS.

[Slick]

My quick thoughts on Doomsday is this:

....Mmmmmmmmmmm....

I'm very indifferent about the ride experience itself. It's far too controlled. Instead of feeling like a swinging pendulum, it feels like an overtly controlled loop-dee-loop. Having said this, it's a pretty bog standard flat ride, and it's exactly what they needed. It's a great filler, and in the context of the Super Villains precinct, the area is a shit hot addition as a whole.

[New display name]

@Slick you forgot to mention when it's going.

[themagician]

When at MW this morning they were doing tests on DD. And also Lex Luthers black van was missing, but I'm thinking that was the case due to the fencing around DD.

[Brad2912]

45 minutes ago, themagician said:

When at MW this morning they were doing tests on DD. And also Lex Luthers black van was missing, but I'm thinking that was the case due to the fencing around DD.

So was Lex levitating above his how missing van? Or was he gone too? 

[New display name]

On 13/12/2016 at 0:47 AM, SunshineTom said:

I cannot wait to ride this next week for the first time when i visit Movie World. YAAAAAAAAAAS.

Suck shit POP

It's still closed.  Unless you are going Boxing day.

 

[themagician]

What, both extended again. Uhhhhh

[SunshineTom]

Fuck!!! Oh well, still going to my favourite animal cruelty-free park <3 <3 <3

[Santa07]

You should be more careful POP, Movie World is in the same theme park chain as Sea World. I'm sure the money you spend to get into the park could go towards any of the four VRTP parks. Beware ?

[aaronm]

So at what point do we consider Doomsday SBNO, given that it's been down for maintenance longer than it was open in the first place?

[Reanimated35]

1 minute ago, aaronm said:

So at what point do we consider Doomsday SBNO, given that it's been down for maintenance longer than it was open in the first place?

Assuming it's waiting on parts, delivery over the Christmas period is likely to be delayed, so patience is key. MW probably can't do much about it at the moment. 

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Standing but not operating (often abbreviated SBNO) refers to an amusement park or amusement ride that still exists but is no longer operating.

Reasons may include damage, pending lawsuits, lack of funding, changing location, or incidents. The status is not used to describe seasonal operation in which closure is the result of a yearly schedule

While you could argue the ride is "no longer operating", in this context, it's generally accepted that it relates to rides that are closed for an indefinite period with an unknown reopening date, not for a ride experiencing delays in maintenance. 

[westical]

If I was a cynic, I'd say they're trying to save money by keeping rides closed until Boxing Day. 

[Jamberoo Fan]

Did anyone even notice that the Arkham Asylum Virtual Reality is off the maintenance page?

[New display name]

No, I was to busy laughing @POP But good pick up.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooone!

[Brad2912]

RIP

AA VR

Sept 2016-Nov 2016

 

[xRazzBerryx]

There was a sign on the window where the VR is when I went on Sunday & it said "Currently Unavailable due to Software Update" ..or something along those lines. 

[New display name]

33 minutes ago, Brad2912 said:

RIP

AA VR

Sept 2016-Nov 2016

 

Are you sure it died?     I can still see VR listed for $5.00 on the AA page.   Maybe it's off the maintenance page because they have it running again

Edited December 15, 2016 by YLFATEEKS

[Brad2912]

Yeh I'm probably wrong, just seems like the headsets are so temperamental that it's something that will get the ass for just being too much trouble...

[pushbutton]

I wouldn't personally go on the Doomsday Destroyer even if it was working. It would make me sick!

I did buy one of those wristbands for the various little games etc around it (with some reluctance as it should be free), but to be honest I've done them all about 3 times and that's plenty for me!

[Brad2912]

Interactive featured are usually costly with upkeep. I have no issue with them being pay for play as long as it's a one-off investment

[WalleyWorld]

Dammit! Was so excited that both rides would open back up today :/

12 hours ago, westical said:

If I was a cynic, I'd say they're trying to save money by keeping rides closed until Boxing Day. 

^This! Perhaps not doomsday, but my cynical side just thinks that they are keeping Scooby-Doo closed for that reason.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

1 hour ago, Luke said:

Perhaps not doomsday, but my cynical side just thinks that they are keeping Scooby-Doo closed for that reason.

Or perhaps there is a major problem with something in the building and they can't open until they fix it.