Luna Park Sydney's expansion

[Nimble]

There has been a fourm post from @Jobe's account about Luna Park Sydney's new ride expansion. I posted on it, but then realised nobody has used it since July. So I decided to make a new one. I will also put my reply of @Jobe's one into this. Enjoy

 

 

 

 

Hi there,

I am new to ParkZ, but have been reading @Jobe's LPS fourms for a while now. I have a Gold Annual Pass and go to LPS every Sunday at 10:00 AM for an hour and a half, (I went today because its Sunday) and the first thing I have noticed is the lighthouse is now just some wooden frames. I asked the staff at Guest Relations and it is being taken down due to wind damage (because of all the wind last week) and water spray from storms.

I also noticed, while on the Wild Mouse, The Flying Saucer's spot has got stars painted on the walls, and they repainted the New York skyline. Last week, sadly, I noticed that the Ranger is closed again and is still closed. The Spider/Breakdance's music system (or whatever it is called) is broken. The music kept turning on and off while loading people on and did not play at all during the ride. I have also seen some of the paint has fallen off and it is now showing it's original paint. Some gondolas have been taken off the Ferris Wheel for repairs. Every week there is gondolas being taken off and put back on. Also, with the ferris wheel, the light bulbs have been taken off. (just a last minute edit...)

In this photo, you can see there are gondolas missing (above the red one over the carousel).

 

The face also needs some work. They are working on the spires, which are now next to the Rotor. (I actually like it because it kinda looks like its the 80's.) There is also moss growing on the forehead and nose, and under the nose paint coming off (making it look like snot...). I have also noticed that on the bottom of the face, a hole has formed and a water bottle is trapped in the eyelashes. I hope LPS does not hesitate to work on the face (Like LPM did.) I have been to LPM and got the book. It is more of facts and photos than the LPS book, but it does say "The last time the face had a revamp, Mr Moon looked like he was a man who had barely escaped a house fire". I would hate tourists at the opera house, looking over at LPS like "That is one giant, ugly face" I hope all these are fixed in the next 5 years.

Anyway, Thanks for reading this.   (should I use these old emoticons?)

  On 12/07/2017 at 6:49 PM, Jobe said:

 

 

Wait, is the lighthouse turning into a helter skelter? NO!

[SimonMayers]

This park also has a long time so the game equipment inevitably damaged. Hope that Luna Park Sydney will repair and improve them soon. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Autobots, transform, and rollout!

 

You english good. Hope stick around long time. Thanks linking your for crap. BIG PENDULUM!

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[HussRainbow87]

From what I hear the wheel is going through a re-paint, hence the missing lights and cars, they do a few at a time. Shame about Ranger. I wish theyd just let it go to a showman, there is interest in Australia.

[Nimble]

I found a video by someone I have seen in the line for the Wild Mouse a lot! It has revealed that the first three rides will be a flying carousel/Wave Swinger, a Wild Cat and a new Big Dipper! The Ranger will also be replaced with a new version!

This is the video!

The Wild Cat should be similar to this!

Edited September 1, 2017 by Nimble

[XxMrYoshixX]

Sounds like complete bullshit.

The Wildcat is a 40+ year old ride, no longer in production. It would be a massive step backwards for any park, let alone LPS, to buy an old ride like a Schwarzkopf Wildcat.

The only ride that has actually been confirmed is the flying carousel. While I'd like to see another Big Dipper, it won't happen because of how little space they have to work with.

Edited September 1, 2017 by XxMrYoshixX

[Wil_i_am_not]

Yep. bulshit...

I think that the only thing this kid got right in the video was the flying carousel that has been confirmed. However, I think there is no way any of the other crap he says could or would be true. 100 new rides between 2022-2030? Pfft. 

[Jdude95]

I figured out where the Wildcat theory came from...

Dippin dots guy is at it again!

[Jobe]

22 hours ago, Nimble said:

I found a video by someone I have seen in the line for the Wild Mouse a lot! It has revealed that the first three rides will be a flying carousel/Wave Swinger, a Wild Cat and a new Big Dipper! The Ranger will also be replaced with a new version!

This is the video!

The Wild Cat should be similar to this!

Oh my god.....all credibility has gone out the window...................Seriously!!!!

[Nimble]

On 02/09/2017 at 4:54 PM, Jobe said:

Oh my god.....all credibility has gone out the window...................Seriously!!!!

Uhh... I don't get it...

 

On 02/09/2017 at 8:43 AM, XxMrYoshixX said:

Sounds like complete (Please do not say that again...)

The Wildcat is a 40+ year old ride, no longer in production. It would be a massive step backwards for any park, let alone LPS, to buy an old ride like a Schwarzkopf Wildcat.

The only ride that has actually been confirmed is the flying carousel. While I'd like to see another Big Dipper, it won't happen because of how little space they have to work with.

(Please keep this forum clean) But I didn't know what was about those WildCats. Anyway, I have seen the kid actually working at Luna Park, so I kinda trusted him...

[HussRainbow87]

LPS Couldn't even add a Zierer model Swinger.... I don't have high hopes for the place

[Wil_i_am_not]

WORKING!?! Please, that kid has to be maximum 12 years old, I don't think theres any chance he'd be working at Luna Park. Plus even if he was working, parks generally don't tend to tell them new rides that the park will be receiving, let alone a 10+ year plan... *facepalm*

[Jobe]

16 hours ago, Nimble said:

Uhh... I don't get it...

 

(Please keep this forum clean) But I didn't know what was about those WildCats. Anyway, I have seen the kid actually working at Luna Park, so I kinda trusted him...

Nimble I was merely reflecting on the fact that you immediately took for gospel information regarding the park as truth straight away. If you want to be taken seriously on the boards you may need to learn to apply a filter, that's all. Happy to see someone so obviously young with a healthy love of Luna Park though so please do not stop your interest.

 

15 hours ago, HussRainbow87 said:

LPS Couldn't even add a Zierer model Swinger.... I don't have high hopes for the place

Just because the park is  not adding a Zierer model does not mean that the new ride will be a dud. That's your opinion. 

I get that you are a showman and that you love Huss rides and that you have certain opinions. I for one, am a little sick and tired of the negativity that is constantly being emitted by you about the park. The park has survived for 13  years in its current form. As a business , it is doing extremely well , balancing the profit of the  amusement side with its entertainment options quite well. The park has announced a 5 year plan with a 25 million dollar refurbishment of their amusement offerings.This is cause for celebration and not one to constantly moan and groan about the park.The plan looks impressive and I am willing to wait until it comes to full fruition before we tear it apart. I am happy to offer criticism of the park where it is warranted ( the need for a redress in the balance of more ride and attraction offerings for one) but to continually be a negative nancy about everything the park is doing gives me the shits. Try and be more positive and a little more balanced in your opinions and we will get along just fine.

16 hours ago, Nimble said:

(Please keep this forum clean) But I didn't know what was about those WildCats. Anyway, I have seen the kid actually working at Luna Park, so I kinda trusted him...

 

14 hours ago, Wil_i_am_not said:

WORKING!?! Please, that kid has to be maximum 12 years old, I don't think theres any chance he'd be working at Luna Park. Plus even if he was working, parks generally don't tend to tell them new rides that the park will be receiving, let alone a 10+ year plan... *facepalm*

I feel the need to add a little perspective here regarding Matthew's video. Brad Loxley , The Senior Amusement Manager for LPS has contacted me to give me some background to Matthew and the situation at hand. ( Yes he does regularly read the forums!!)

This is what he wanted passed on:

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Matthew is a boy with autism who regularly comes to the Park with his carer. His favourite thing to do at the Park is to role play being a Park Team Member. We have given him a Team Member hat, an ‘honorary Team Member’ badge, and we allow him to interact with Guests in a limited capacity, as many of our Team Members would, at some of the ride turnstiles under the supervision of his carer and our operational team. Like many of us, he is very passionate about Luna Park and we enjoy being able to allow him to live out his dreams at the Park. Our regular Park Guests also enjoy interacting with Matthew throughout the Park.

 

I imagine our Team Members have told him about the Flying Carousel ride that is coming next year and have also probably engaged in some speculation about the other new attractions which has triggered his video.

 

I am mindful that he may come across the forum and some of the comments being made about him. I hope you can pass this along so that the forum members can appreciate the context. 

 

And I can unequivocally confirm that the Wild Cat will not be making a comeback at the Park - I’m sorry to break that news to you, as I know you’re a fan!!!

What LPS and the team are doing here is a brilliant thing- young Matthew has a healthy love of LPS but also amusement parks in general. Please let us all keep this in mind when we are commenting on the video and young Matthew in general. I am not sure if he reads these forums but lets all keep things clean, respectful and above all positive. The support that LPS have shown Matthew can certainly be mirrored here on the boards.

Thanks for your consideration in this!

[Wil_i_am_not]

Ah ok, that makes a lot of sense now in context. That's actually really great that Luna Park is supporting Mathew and helping him live out his dreams, and it's of great to see someone so young who has an interest in Luna Park and the theme park industry in general. Apologies to Mathew and @Nimble, hope to see him working there someday soon!! 

As for the upcoming Flying Carousel, I do agree that the Zierer models look better, however the Zamperla model is a solid choice. The Zamperla rides are cheap (or cheaper than other models), have great capacity and very reliable.  

[Tim Dasco]

I think they choose Zamperla for capacity not price. The Zamperla ride has 64 per a cycle compared to 40.

[Nimble]

4 hours ago, Jobe said:

Nimble I was merely reflecting on the fact that you immediately took for gospel information regarding the park as truth straight away. If you want to be taken seriously on the boards you may need to learn to apply a filter, that's all. Happy to see someone so obviously young with a healthy love of Luna Park though so please do not stop your interest.

I can't seem to find out how to add a filter into a forum... Am I not searching enough or is it hard to find...

Anyway, thanks! And I am young and have a lot of homework and school, so sorry if I can't reply!

(I keep forgetting to get a photo of the removal of the lighthouse. Sorry!)

[XxMrYoshixX]

I'm sorry about that, jumping to conclusions and calling BS on something I couldn't understand. Up until a year ago, I was falsely diagnosed with autism (I'm 17 now), and as a result of that I've gotten to know countless autistic kids who are just like Matthew. This kid has got heaps to learn - maybe one day he will join the forums when he's a bit older to share information with us old folks! I'd love to meet this guy in person, he sounds like a great kid.

[HussRainbow87]

From what i've heard LPS has the funds to spend money on new machines, which is great. I'm not always negative towards the park, its just a shame to see a great place diminish slightly. Melbourne Luna Park is even worse. I'm honestly glad they invested money in the Ranger, as we all know HUSS rides aren't cheap to maintain.

I do believe Zierer make larger capacity swingers, but Zamperla does have a good reputation within parks and travelling shows.

Will be interesting to see how the ride does once installed, hopefully residents behind the park don't have something to complain about once again. 

Edited September 6, 2017 by HussRainbow87

[Theme Park]

Hey I didn't know that Luna Park's Ranger was for sale at $99,000.

http://www.rides4u.com/view/3128

 

[HussRainbow87]

1 hour ago, Theme Park said:

Hey I didn't know that Luna Park's Ranger was for sale at $99,000.

http://www.rides4u.com/view/3128

 

it's not anymore apparently, it was to go to a Showman here in Australia but the deal fell through and LPS had the work done that was needed for the restraints.

[XxMrYoshixX]

I have brought this sale to the forum's attention a few times. Like what HussRainbow said, a showman was interested in the ride but pulled out at the last minute, going back up on Rides4u in the following days. It is now likely to remain at the park for the forseeable future until it gets sold again or has its date with the scrapper.

Edited September 7, 2017 by XxMrYoshixX

[Wil_i_am_not]

@HussRainbow87 would you happen to know who the Showman was? I'm quite interested to know as then you could probably pinpoint what shows it would have done, etc. 

[HussRainbow87]

11 hours ago, Wil_i_am_not said:

@HussRainbow87 would you happen to know who the Showman was? I'm quite interested to know as then you could probably pinpoint what shows it would have done, etc. 

To be honest, I think the company would rather remain anonymous, but I know it would have been a major hire job attraction. It probably would have been too old to run at the Major capital shows, but who knows, seeing as Zipper still does Sydney! I wish more classics were at the capitals

11 hours ago, XxMrYoshixX said:

I have brought this sale to the forum's attention a few times. Like what HussRainbow said, a showman was interested in the ride but pulled out at the last minute, going back up on Rides4u in the following days. It is now likely to remain at the park for the forseeable future until it gets sold again or has its date with the scrapper.

From what we were told, LPS pulled out, retracting the sale, that's why i'm still confused at to why the advert is still up.

[Wil_i_am_not]

4 hours ago, HussRainbow87 said:

To be honest, I think the company would rather remain anonymous, but I know it would have been a major hire job attraction. It probably would have been too old to run at the Major capital shows, but who knows, seeing as Zipper still does Sydney! I wish more classics were at the capitals

Thanks for the info! As for classics, hopefully we get to see TPA's Turbo at some majors next year. Can't wait to ride that beast!

[HussRainbow87]

1 minute ago, Wil_i_am_not said:

Thanks for the info! As for classics, hopefully we get to see TPA's Turbo at some majors next year. Can't wait to ride that beast!

I wouldn't hold your breath on TURBO, i'd also love to see it back, but when and if it does eventually get out, it will most likely be a TPA Christmas job and other hire spots around Victoria. I got to do early designs for the artwork (middle panels) but its all been put on hold for the moment.