On 08/09/2020 at 6:36 PM, themagician said:

Someone sent me these today

You're welcome. 😂

Edited September 9, 20205 yr by Inverted
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I finally took my big camera lens to the park today so I could go some close ups of Vortex now that it is complete and there are a few details we haven't yet noticed

There is a sign on the right side of this wall (the one with the ride logo), most likely the rides name

There are some thematic elements carved into the walls

 

There are a couple fish and squid in the bottom left corner. And a bit of a closer look at the restraints

I hope these Tvs play something in relation to the ride, rather than generic VRTP ads. But I think a mural or more thematic elements would have been much nicer for this large surface area. 

Technical stuff

Hmmmmm I do really love these. I really hope they are covered up in some way once the whole area is complete

The ride does seem to have some good bones and 'nice' thematic touches. But I really wish it had turned out how the original concept artwork showed. Less blue and more rock/stone work. That could have really made the queue area immersive.

What was concerning to see is they have put dolphins back in the lagoon around Vortex. While the ride isn’t operating it’s okay, but I really hope they don’t keep them in there when the rides up and running. SW do great things for the marine world, but dolphins heavily rely on sound to communicate and manoeuvre, and Vortex will be producing a lot of sound. Will be a bit of a concerning decision if they’re kept in there 

45 minutes ago, themagician said:

What was concerning to see is they have put dolphins back in the lagoon around Vortex. While the ride isn’t operating it’s okay, but I really hope they don’t keep them in there when the rides up and running. SW do great things for the marine world, but dolphins heavily rely on sound to communicate and manoeuvre, and Vortex will be producing a lot of sound. Will be a bit of a concerning decision if they’re kept in there 

That may be a reason as to why they changed the concept and used walls to possibly reduce the noise, correct me if I am wrong 

Edited September 13, 20205 yr by Coasterlife

2 hours ago, themagician said:

What was concerning to see is they have put dolphins back in the lagoon around Vortex. While the ride isn’t operating it’s okay, but I really hope they don’t keep them in there when the rides up and running. SW do great things for the marine world, but dolphins heavily rely on sound to communicate and manoeuvre, and Vortex will be producing a lot of sound. Will be a bit of a concerning decision if they’re kept in there 

Yeah SW know more than you about caring for dolphins. I mean even if you go with the perspective that SW are evil, and that it's all about money, then dolphins passing away early or being too stressed for interactive programs is bad for business.

 

I agree the optics are bad, but it's just optics. SW simply aren't going to do something to jeopardize the health of its dolphins.

@joz absolutely and they absolutely know more than me about dolphins. But if my general knowledge on the topic, that was the first thought that came to mind, and I’d like to think they considered all this before construction 

For some reason, and I can't explain why but I really like the stainless steel poles/wires look. It just looks nice and modern to me. Kinda in line with how the seal area looks too.

Will Vortex be as loud as Wipeout? 🤔

Edited September 14, 20205 yr by Whombex

2 hours ago, Whombex said:

Will Vortex be as loud as Wipeout? 🤔

I think the concern is the guests rather than the machinery. 

have the german commissioners arrived in Australia yet?

@Coasterlife apparently they have 1 more week of hotel left. 

On 14/09/2020 at 1:29 PM, Whombex said:

Will Vortex be as loud as Wipeout? 🤔

Huss Top Spins aren't loud compared to the Wipeout, the loudest thing you probably hear during the ride is the brake releasing and locking.

Seaworlds website has just been updated saying Leviathan and Trident are due to open June 2021. 

Edited September 15, 20205 yr by Rachelkinks

8 hours ago, Coasterlife said:

have the german commissioners arrived in Australia yet?

Whatever you do...........

 

1 hour ago, Rachelkinks said:

Seaworlds website has just been updated saying Leviathan and Trident are due to open June 2021. 

And Vortex is confirmed to open this December 

10 hours ago, AlexB said:

 

1 hour ago, themagician said:

And Vortex is confirmed to open this December 

the fencing that said coming this December from last year can now be in use again

 

Edited September 15, 20205 yr by Coasterlife
Something is playing up and can't fix

Can’t wait to see vortex finally move 

I actually think this looks pretty sweet 

42 minutes ago, colonelbmx said:

I actually think this looks pretty sweet 

One Question: How did you manage to get into the area?

The Fence in front of the water seems  bit over the top but I assume thats out of their control unfortunately

4 hours ago, Rydah Hi said:

One Question: How did you manage to get into the area?

Not in the area. Zoom lens while over the fence on top of my van. 
wanted to get a good look at the coaster too 

6 minutes ago, colonelbmx said:

Not in the area. Zoom lens while over the fence on top of my van. 
wanted to get a good look at the coaster too 

Ohhhh ok.

It looks very...blue

I’ll leave it at that. 

Looks great, will probably get a one pass to give it a ride.