Dreamworld December Update 2019

[Jdude95]

As you can see, the fence is working super well. It now allows people to access the “photo op” that’s in the envelope of the train line... 

 

Photo stolen from @AlexB

[T-bone]

Well say farewell to that Jeep anyday now..

[themagician]

😣😣😣 well that didn’t that long. And it seems that there isn’t a gate to close of that area either during night events for example 

[T-bone]

The pre-existing rolling gate is still there which shuts off the pathway. Likewise the fencing looks to be of a gate like construction, so in events where the train is not running, it can be closed off so it stops people from exploring.

I remember a time when gates weren’t needed, people obeyed the footpaths. Those times are sadly no more.

[themagician]

[Brad2912]

So waiting for MDMC this afternoon, it’s running 2 trains which was super efficient when we rode it in the AM, but now every second 2nd cycle is going out empty. When I ask why this is occurring I was told “it’s too quiet for 2 trains we only run 2 if the line is down the ramp, it doesn’t make it any slower doing it this way when it’s quiet”. 

hmmm... strange as I could have sworn all harnesses need to still be cross-checked, side gates opened, another cross check before dispatch. All of this taking at least 1-2 mins which could have been spend loading the next group on the train they just cleared for dispatch.  so we now have 7 ride ops working and pushing out, at the most, 16 riders every 5-6mins... 

Even stranger, Mr Yong appears up the exit ramp and suddenly....2 train operation Immediately begins again before he’s even had a chance to speak to anyone... 

Edited December 27, 2019 by Slick
Joke removed because we can't have nice things.

[red dragin]

Be interesting to know if it was a random check or response to a complaint. 

[Gold Coast Amusement Force]

It is frustrating when staff are inefficient when loading just because the queue is small. I recall a year ago when staff would frequently load TOT once every 10 or so minutes just because the queue was only a few cycles long. You would hear them talking in the operating room while guests are waiting to be loaded. 
Safe to say since the change in management, I haven’t seen this behaviour in staff anymore.

[Dano46610]

Mr Yong sure knows how to operate a themepark looking back at previous management I think Dreamworld would've been screwed forever. 

No slide refurbishments

No new rides 

No new foot paths 

No renovations to the park 

No night time events 

No holiday events 

No nothing FULL STOP 

 

 

Edited December 27, 2019 by Slick
Joke removed because we can't have nice things.

[T-bone]

From all reports, Greg is a good guy, but he is also the COO, and a very hands on COO at that. I’d say the change in operations (ie increase in efficiency) is certainly related to the management shuffle, which saw Mr Yong get given a spot at the top. The place has had a major management clear out, and with said clear out comes new methods and ideas. Ironic that for the first time in what seems like 2 centuries Dreamworld is being congratulated for its operations, where as the joint down the road is being laughed at... yes this is all a dream right?

[Dano46610]

Anyone know how long ago they used two trains on MDMC? The time I only remember was when the ride first opened.

Edited December 28, 2019 by Dano46610

[Brad2912]

Yesterday, when they were running 2, was the first time in about 4 years I’ve been on it so have no idea 

[Troy81]

The fact that 2 trains are operating is a good thing right.  Sounds like consumer confidence may be returning to DreamWorld.  What are the crowds like at the moment?

[Evie]

18 hours ago, Dano46610 said:

Anyone know how long ago they used two trains on MDMC? The time I only remember was when the ride first opened.

September 2016

[Jdude95]

The upside of 2 train operations, the park is finally busy enough to warrant the second train again.

[Gold Coast Amusement Force]

2 hours ago, Jdude95 said:

The upside of 2 train operations, the park is finally busy enough to warrant the second train again.

Although @Brad2912 said the queue wasn’t long. Also, when I’ve been at Dreamworld these holidays, the crowds haven’t been impressive. It’s been rather quiet, WWW is doing well though.

Edited December 29, 2019 by Gold Coast Amusement Force

[Brad2912]

Was long in the AM and most of the day, I was speaking post 3pm that it had stopped being down the ramp 

[themagician]

I went past the park at 3pm today and the carpark was 95% full. Fully 6 had a queue going 3/4 way down the tower 

[themagician]

Has anyone used this exciting new path? And has anyone noticed whether it’s been used often?

[T-bone]

Saw it being used today. Ironically the Bridgeway is still open, and saw people still using it as well. 
 

Honestly, the path looks like a pathway for maintenance rather than a pathway that leads you on an exciting adventure. 

[Dano46610]

Geh the complaints coming through that the Ferris wheel is so hot firing summer needs air conditioning

[Brad2912]

35 minutes ago, Dano46610 said:

Geh the complaints coming through that the Ferris wheel is so hot firing summer needs air conditioning

I’ve worked out you probably meant during* but the suggestion of air conditioning is stupid. 

Steel ride with Perspex windows gets hot in summer, surprise! 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Nah, you can't put air conditioning on it - there's not enough clearance.

In other news, that you're complaining about a kiddie wheel really does reinforce the age range of your posts.

[themagician]

14 hours ago, Dano46610 said:

Geh the complaints coming through that the Ferris wheel is so hot firing summer needs air conditioning

I did some looking into your statement, one person commented saying it was ‘like a rotisserie oven on hot days’ and someone else replied saying that the whole of the park is hot (which I agree with). Because of all that concrete and lack of trees/shading does make that whole area hot, so hopefully during the return/expansion they resolve that issue.

But in regards to your post ‘geh the complaints coming through’. I would say complaints and there was one person. One person. Who said it was hot. I definitely would say complaints are coming through. And no one mentioned air con. To resolve the issue, they just got to remove the Perspex. The ride already has bars, so no one can get through anyways. That simple.

[RobMac]

Hoping if/when the Log Ride returns it's 1) got rid of the crazy "Flintstones" look, in all the time they had it closed, over the last few years and if they're really committed to a high quality product offering - go get some new log boats, with a purpose built COMFORTABLE lap restrain or similar and 2) Get some Quality THEMING happening...bring back the caves etc..... 🤫