5 hours ago, MrLukeCarroll said:

It currently has a Vekoma train but the ride is Arrow. It's one of the final few Arrow Custom Loopers built.

Same Arrow chassis underneath with an updated fibreglass shell, speakers (lol) and new restraints that are modern spec.

It's also probably the nostalgia talking but the OG Cyclone trains were kickass, especially when the red lighting ran.

Speaking of trains, back on-topic, can't wait to see these trains with the zero-car attached to the front. The paint scheme on this Helix-style Mack trains is looking super badass in the light of day.

New art courtesy of ExperienceOz, appears to be the real train with superimposed background. A new TVC is out too featuring pass options and ST/Spring Event and the spinning car.

Very well done.

Edited September 13, 20214 yr by Park Addict 93

The Spring Country Fair ad (found on BigDatr)

15 second version:

Edited September 13, 20214 yr by Im Hungry

11 hours ago, MrLukeCarroll said:

It currently has a Vekoma train but the ride is Arrow. It's one of the final few Arrow Custom Loopers built.

Speaking of the trains, when I was there a couple of weeks ago, there was only 2 people on the ride. Last time they had a minimum of 6 to send the train for weight reasons.

When I asked, they said since Gold Coaster, the wheels and running gear was updated, so it now goes slightly faster, meaning it no longer has a minimum. I can say it is faster, can also say it rattles the brain harder than before 😁

The new safety notice that was added last year says the max speed is 75kph while the actual speed is 85kph. Not really a huge deal though

22 hours ago, MrLukeCarroll said:

It currently has a Vekoma train but the ride is Arrow. It's one of the final few Arrow Custom Loopers built.

Ok thanks 🙏 

16 hours ago, gavinfulikes said:

The new safety notice that was added last year says the max speed is 75kph while the actual speed is 85kph. Not really a huge deal though

Well TOT was advertised at the wrong speed for about 90% of its life. Seems on par

Has anyone noticed if they are testing everyday and are they regular? I remove Rivals would pump them out one after another for hours at a time 

Taken this afternoon, no full circuits while I was in the park from 1:30-4:00pm

Dreamworld has raised their bar with theming and landscaping for the new Steel Taipan. 

Do you think the staff will have themed uniforms? And what Steel Taipan merchandise do you think Dreamworld will sell?

mmmm their is not exit through the gift shop?

53 minutes ago, Park Addict 93 said:

Taken this afternoon, no full circuits while I was in the park from 1:30-4:00pm

Of all things, rocks?!

I mean, it does fit well with the ride next door...

2 minutes ago, deano554 said:

Dreamworld has raised their bar with theming and landscaping for the new Steel Taipan. 

Do you think the staff will have themed uniforms? And what Steel Taipan merchandise do you think Dreamworld will sell?

mmmm their is not exit through the gift shop?

A themed uniform would be cool.

Steel Taipan merchandise would probs be a snake soft toy, or Kenny and Belinda in some outback outfit/themed uniform (should ride staff wear one).

Given Rivals doesn't have an exit through a gift shop, Taipan having one won't be necessary.

And gift shop exits is becoming a thing of the past in Aus. They did it for Sky Voyager and it failed. It was a very cool gift shop though.

The only rides that still have one are WWF,  Scooby and GL

12 hours ago, themagician said:

Has anyone noticed if they are testing everyday and are they regular? I remove Rivals would pump them out one after another for hours at a time 

I do believe the last time we saw coaster testing there was mention that the ride had to complete 100 cycles, or 100 hours, or some sort of milestone before it could carry people. or guests. or something like that.

Perhaps now they've completed their first runs they've got some running data to tweak things - change some wheels over to increase\decrease speeds, or perhaps they're waiting for the other train\spinner for the next tests?

They've got plenty of time, but I doubt we're seeing it these school holidays.

10 hours ago, themagician said:

And gift shop exits is becoming a thing of the past in Aus. They did it for Sky Voyager and it failed. It was a very cool gift shop though.

The only rides that still have one are WWF,  Scooby and GL

And I thought mich doohans motocoaster has one too

1 hour ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

They've got plenty of time, but I doubt we're seeing it these school holidays.

Did Mack Rides tech's come out to Australia for commissioning and staff training? Perhaps this is their primary focus, so that they can fly home.

If maintenance is qualified on the operations, they could complete the fine tuning of the wheels themselves. 

Dreamworld Maintenance does DIY... should be fine.

4 hours ago, red dragin said:

Did Mack Rides tech's come out to Australia for commissioning and staff training? Perhaps this is their primary focus, so that they can fly home.

If maintenance is qualified on the operations, they could complete the fine tuning of the wheels themselves. 

Yes both Mack and Intrasys could be seen on site.

On 12/09/2021 at 9:27 PM, westical said:

Is Escape from Madagascar actually crappy or are you just bagging it because it’s not a thrill ride?

Both

Coaster has done initial test runs. Will do its breaking in cycles once the zero car is attached and there's no more groundworks being done within the envelope.

The spinning car will be mental, especially if Mack are allowing it to spin up the rear spike.. spinning airtime! I hope they don't neuter the spinning too much with the magnets. I think for a park reject, DW paid way too much for this (unless they are wrong, Wikipedia claim 32,000,000 USD)!, and for that insane money I would have much preferred a custom looper with much better drops and airtime, but hey, we are in OZ, and I'll take what I can get. I will be there day one to ride it.

I... wow

Though I guess school holidays did just start... 

48 minutes ago, pazzap said:

for a park reject,

By all accounts, the park couldn't make the payments rather than rejecting the ride. I don't think that should reflect poorly on the ride itself.

Not to mention, I believe it was just a SLOT they couldn't pay for. This ride design \ type \ special features weren't necessarily part of the previous agreement as far as i'm aware.

Quote

Wikipedia claim 32,000,000 USD

Seems like some seppo just changed the currency.

 

https://www.ausleisure.com.au/news/with-new-steel-taipan-rollercoaster-approaching-completion-dreamworld-retires-its-buzzsaw-ride/

 

“since announcing plans for the park’s $32 million investment in the Steel Taipan rollercoaster, Dreamworld has planned to cease operations of BuzzSaw

 

So it would only be 23.3m USD.

I've heard reports of it costing around $20m 

Enjoy your grain of salt for today 

36 minutes ago, Gazza said:

Seems like some seppo

ROFLMAO. In today's culture i'm not sure if that's still appropriate language, but either way its been SO DAMN LONG since I've heard\seen anyone use this phrase!

Thanks for the flashback Gazza!