See gloating and taking joy in lower attendance, as well as extrapolating that to mean the park is doomed is obviously a silly attitude to have.  Having said that it's pretty clear that the park is much quieter than normal, to deny it is just willingly putting your head in the sand for the sake of an argument.  

 

The important thing is these return to open days are pretty irrelevant in the grand scheme of things.  We really won't have much of an idea of what's going on with attendance until February rolls around. 

Not sure if you are suggesting that's me in that photo @AlexB but can say that is isn't me as I was unable to visit over the weekend due to work.

well i'd suggest stock \ earlier photo but i know thats unlikely. Definitely your doppelganger then.

Would seem I do @AlexB that being said I would be wearing shoes and have a full on backpack for my camera when visiting the parks.

Anyone who talks down the attendance figures is clearly an idiot. Being so close the Christmas there is already a lot happening for people (Christmas parties, shopping, etc) the numbers they got aren't that bad especially considering the park isn't in full operation.

Someone going today? Can we get a crowd and car park report with photos please?

43 minutes ago, SunshineTom said:

Someone going today? Can we get a crowd and car park report with photos please?

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Go get them yourself if you want them so badly

25 minutes ago, Santa07 said:

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Go get them yourself if you want them so badly

And maybe I might just do that 

This is a good read:

http://www.couriermail.com.au/rendezview/dreamworld-gave-me-the-best-memories-of-my-life-please-dont-let-the-dream-be-over/news-story/fe41ca432dfc30e7ead3caabf97df591#itm=newscomau|home|nca-homepage-topstories|5|link|homepage|homepage&itmt=1481674883605

 

Pandamonium is officially open according to the Dreamworld website, hopefully that means we'll get a few more thrill rides opening in the coming days.

The DW Express is also now open, but the super tubes hydro coaster is closed.

Ive just checked the page again, and now it says Pandamonium isn't open 

Edited December 16, 20168 yr by themagician

Yeah, Supertubes appears to have been closed the past few days. Strange to see Pandamonium has closed again.

I imagine it was only added for a short period of time, as the time that we checked it was there. Probably an accident or trial. I imagine/hope we will see a couple of thrill rides (Ocean Parade and Pandamonium) open in time for Christmas. 

I was looking at the website like 5 minutes before you posted this and it said closed. So it must have been up for only a mater of minutes.

Dreamworld did just posted on Facebook that both Pandamonium and The Dreamworld Express will reopen this weekend. 

Edited December 16, 20168 yr by SuperV

Pandamonium is officially open, guys, so is Dreamworld Express.

@SuperV you beat me to it by milliseconds xD

Good to see they are doing their extended trading hours this summer too.

INTRODUCING THE FIRE MACHINE SPECTACULAR

This summer, Dreamworld is opening from 9am – 9pm!

 

From 26 December (Boxing Day) until 15 January, 2017, watch the park light up with the Australian Premier of THE FIRE MACHINE spectacular at 8:30pm each night.

We invite you to take a trip to another dimension with the incredible pyrotechnics and special effects display with the blazing world of The Fire Machine. This spectacular is all brought together by one of Australia’s master-storyteller, Ignatius Jones, and music by the DJ Peewee Ferris and fireworks by Foti International.

Entry is all inclusive
When you stay late, you don’t have to pay more. All valid tickets and passes allow you to enjoy Dreamworld from 9am until 9pm from 26th December until 15th January, 2017.

For anyone going to the park tomorrow, this is current as of 16/12/16 1945:

 

Edited December 16, 20168 yr by reanimated35

Kevil Hill: Zombie Evolution has also appeared on the maintenance page. The maintenance page says it is closed but the ride page implies it is open during school holidays.

14 hours ago, Jamberoo Fan said:

Kevil Hill: Zombie Evolution has also appeared on the maintenance page. The maintenance page says it is closed but the ride page implies it is open during school holidays.

I can confirm that Kevil Hill is open during the holidays as of right now.

Edited December 17, 20168 yr by Theme Park Ninja

We haven't been give many clues yet, but I'm really hoping "The Fire Machine" will be of similar quality to Beatbox. I saw it almost every night last year and it was just awesome!

As long as the 'fire' isn't borrowed from Storm I think it'll be amazing

Can confirm Kevil Hill will operate as a scare attraction from Dec 26

After visiting today it's certainly strange when the Pandamonium soft style queue is longer than the hard style queue (and I mean, much longer seeing it was almost running with full loads at one point and the hard style queue only had 4-5 people in it). Park was pretty deserted overall. WWW had a few people, most slides were walk-ons, I think the rain drove a lot of people away today.

Supertubes was open too despite being closed according to their website.

Rain? Bit of drizzle early in the morning then overcast all day - perfect day for the theme parks!

50 minutes ago, Brad2912 said:

Rain? Bit of drizzle early in the morning then overcast all day - perfect day for the theme parks!

It was storming in Brisbane.