Steel Taipan Construction - Dreamworld Mack launched roller coaster

[Brad2912]

2 minutes ago, themagician said:

@Brad2912 they must’ve been sent the video too because a lady shared it with me too

Fair enough mate - between your sources and photographers around the traps sharing stuff with you, you have everything covered! 

[themagician]

In this awesome shot, you can see the themed detail in the train which is pretty cool.

 

@Slick looks like they’re just using a mounted GoPro to film the POV

[jack.c]

Cheers Jagg!

 

[gavinfulikes]

Dreamworld says there are some epic updates tomorrow 

[Im Hungry]

Either expecting a POV or some other media regarding its first ever run...

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

16 hours ago, themagician said:

Fair. That time it was someone who messaged my page saying they saw it, I trusted their message and shared that. This time, it’s someone who I’ve been in contact with for years and has provided reliable information every time

I know man, just friendly razzing.

16 hours ago, New display name said:

At this time, it might be easier to add a standard footer to your post.😂

 

or a footing?

[red dragin]

So, how'd that pull through test go then. 

[New display name]

1 hour ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

or a footing?

I thought this was resolved years ago.

38 minutes ago, red dragin said:

So, how'd that pull through test go then. 

They did it at 3 in the morning so we couldn't see it happen.🤪

Edited September 8, 2021 by New display name

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

35 minutes ago, red dragin said:

So, how'd that pull through test go then. 

Went fine thanks!

[themagician]

Don’t they sometimes do pull through tests after full track testing has begun?

[Gazza]

I think Mack don't do them actually from memory.

[themagician]

TPSN shared a video of more testing this morning 

(Copying and pasting video link from FB isn’t working)

[Slick]

https://fb.watch/7VaWd1faVe/ 

Drone footage of the full cycle in action. Nice to see the layout of the exit and how it links in to the rest of the ride.

Edited September 9, 2021 by Slick

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

I can't access that link, but Channel 9 published a drone video of the full cycle, so I assume its the same one? 

I'll be honest, its the first media i've seen of this ride that has actually made me excited about it. 

[Guest 239]

"Hello? The New Atlantis, open for business! Who are you to resist it, huh?"

[red dragin]

24 minutes ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

I can't access that link, but Channel 9 published a drone video of the full cycle, so I assume its the same one? 

Same one

[New display name]

@DomAre you saying you won't be riding Leviathan because you will be to busy riding ST?

[Guest 239]

Just now, New display name said:

@DomAre you saying you won't be riding Leviathan because you will be to busy riding ST?

no.

[StingRay]

Nice to see ST has begun full circuit testing. In looking forward to seeing the spinning car in testing action. 

 

The layout looks good from the air, get a sense of where the queue will go had how the area might feel and look. 

[Will S]

Does anyone know why steel taipan cost more than dc rivals to build? It hardly looks comparable. ST as is blue fire are more a family thrill ride but if dreamworld are trying to attract people to the park I would have thought they would go with something a bit more unique and exciting. I'm sure it will be fun but it simply won't have the air time that enthusiasts will be expecting on a coaster of this nature. Perhaps we will see something else in the next 5 yrs to fill that gap for the thrill seekers now that buzzsaw and TT2 are both out of action because even with ST dreamworld really lacks something that throws a punch. This was what attracted me to dreamworld in the past and ST on its own doesn't really cut it. I suppose dreamworld needed to try and attract a wider audience so ST is a good solution but for me personally I'm not really interested in going until they get something else.

[Jobe]

10 minutes ago, Will S said:

Does anyone know why steel taipan cost more than dc rivals to build? It hardly looks comparable. ST as is blue fire are more a family thrill ride but if dreamworld are trying to attract people to the park I would have thought they would go with something a bit more unique and exciting. I'm sure it will be fun but it simply won't have the air time that enthusiasts will be expecting on a coaster of this nature. Perhaps we will see something else in the next 5 yrs to fill that gap for the thrill seekers now that buzzsaw and TT2 are both out of action because even with ST dreamworld really lacks something that throws a punch. This was what attracted me to dreamworld in the past and ST on its own doesn't really cut it. I suppose dreamworld needed to try and attract a wider audience so ST is a good solution but for me personally I'm not really interested in going until they get something else.

How do you know it doesnt cut it without riding it first?

[Ryanhop01]

Bit sad to see all the comments on that facebook post of people saying it "looks boring". 

[Guest 239]

14 minutes ago, Will S said:

Does anyone know why steel taipan cost more than dc rivals to build?

Depends on what the cost involved. Steel Taipan is on top of what used to be a developed part of the theme park, so I'd imagine that there was considerable cost in landscaping the area to be suitable for the attraction. Also factor the launch systems, minor themed elements and comparable amount of steel used for the track and it starts to make since why Steel Taipan is a little bit more expensive. 

Whilst some enthusiasts may look at this and think it's not great compared to DC Rivals which is perfectly reasonable, I actually think it has potential to out-perform that coaster with the general public. Being a family thrill makes means that it's potential audience is greater, launched coasters have a wow factor that really draws people in and considering Dreamworld's shortcomings in recent years it should hopefully put the theme park back in people's minds. 

 

1 minute ago, Ryanhop01 said:

Bit sad to see all the comments on that facebook post of people saying it "looks boring". 

Facebook comments are generally awful on the best of days. I think they're just fishing for attention. 

[franky]

1 minute ago, Ryanhop01 said:

Bit sad to see all the comments on that facebook post of people saying it "looks boring". 

I mean, my first thought when seeing the video was 'it looks much slower than I imagined it would'. But I just watched a couple of off-ride videos of DCR and it looks just as fast, so I reckon it'll be a great ride!

[MrLukeCarroll]

Gee I can't wait to ride the 100kph launched, 4 inversions family coaster! /s

It's hard to say this ride isn't for Thrill Seekers with the stats it has. In Europa Park Blue Fire has the second highest height limit of their twelve coasters. If "Air-time" is the only metric that apparently matters, I guess Batwing is one of the best flat rides out there!