Tower of Terror 2 closing

[Brad2912]

I’m heading down shortly, have my 2 x single fast passes I got with annual pass renewal so they should come in handy 

[Park Addict 93]

Have been here since open and have had 5 rides so far (done nothing else).

Que is currently at the skull.

[Brad2912]

Kinda sad saying goodbye to the old girl.

Had my first ride on TOT back in 1998, and whilst she’s certainly been in a state of decline for many many years, I still love the rush, force and weightlessness on the drop. 

2 rides today to see her off, and was great to see such engaged ride ops, and hearing claps and cheers at the end of each cycle. 

Thanks for the memories TOT. 

[Gold Coast Amusement Force]

Dreamworld will never be the same again. Tower of Terror revolutionised Dreamworld and is by far the most influential investment made in the park. Despite it’s problems in the later years, it served the park very well. 

[A.H]

Now Movie world has Australias fastest and tallest roller coaster

[Gold Coast Amusement Force]

7 minutes ago, A.H said:

Now Movie world has Australias fastest and tallest roller coaster

As much as I love DC Rivals, Tower of Terror 2 will always be the best of the two in my opinion.

Edited November 3, 2019 by Gold Coast Amusement Force

[Gold Coast Amusement Force]

Congrats to Dreamworld on getting the ride running for the whole day with no interruptions and fast dispatches!

[aussienetman]

Love that Dreamworld left the ride open for staff past closing!

[Flynn_Smith]

There it is. Officially, completely gone 

[Sarahscott]

All references to Tower of terror have been removed from the Dreamworld Website

[Aw hype]

F for 'BIG 9'

[Gold Coast Amusement Force]

8 hours ago, Aw hype said:

F for 'BIG 9'

Big 9 was gone when Wipeout was retired.

[themagician]

When they begin removing the track up the tower, I would assume that the GD would need to close. When they do this I would if they will take that as an opportunity to repaint the tower and remove the TOT writing, or if they will leave it for people to remember it by. 

[ejpdtd]

4 minutes ago, themagician said:

When they begin removing the track up the tower, I would assume that the GD would need to close. When they do this I would if they will take that as an opportunity to repaint the tower and remove the TOT writing, or if they will leave it for people to remember it by. 

I don't imagine the vertical track will be removed until GD's next big maintenance period. Tower definitely needs some TLC but I doubt it will get it. I wouldn't be surprised if the vertical track just stays there forever.

[Park Addict 93]

On the note of ride removal, yesterday a ride op was stating February.

[themagician]

2020 should be a great and very transformative year for this park 

Edited November 4, 2019 by themagician

[Brad2912]

3 hours ago, Jordan M. said:

On the note of ride removal, yesterday a ride op was stating February.

I imagined that was going to be the earliest. Not going to start heavy demolition and pull downs during the holiday season. If it does indeed happen in Feb I think that’s great from a perspective of the park being on the ball and moving forward immediately 

[jayw]

Well I made it down on Sunday and managed to get through the queue and onto the ride in the hour that I had! 

As mentioned already - shout out to the staff - operation was smooth and the kept the line moving and made the ride an experience!.

I've never been that attached to the tower of terror as far as rides go mainly due to the low capacity and short ride duration but I have to admit it stands out in regards to the force experienced and certainly was "park defining" for dreamworld. I suspect it closure and the rides that open might be an opportunity to do the same.

I'm glad I managed to get on it before it closed for good!

That said, my 4 year old will be happy to see the end of the roaring noise rattling through the park every 5 minutes!

Jay

[Whombex]

I've shared this pic here before, but it's one of my favourites. Worthy of sharing in this thread.

Taken in 2005 just as you exit the ride room of Giant Drop.

Loooong time since it went that high.

 

Additionally, This photo from @RobC needs sharing again:

Edited November 16, 2019 by Whombex

[T-bone]

How awesome! Hey @Jdude95 check out these golden photos!

[Whombex]

Just now, T-bone said:

How awesome! Hey @Jdude95 check out these golden photos!

Remember, they came from this thread.

[T-bone]

100% forgot about that thread. Thanks for linking Whombex!

[Whombex]

Found a few old mobile videos from a visit in 2006. Converting them from 3gp to MP4.

My, ToT did get high up that Tower back in the earlier days. SOUND WARNING - it was a loud ride..

Not for reposting.

   Edited January 10, 2020 by Whombex

[ejpdtd]

Has anything happened demolishing wise of TOT yet? Anyone been to the park recently?

[Gold Coast Amusement Force]

7 minutes ago, ejpdtd said:

Has anything happened demolishing wise of TOT yet?

No