Dreamworld February Update 2020

[Jay Jay The Jet Plane]

Just been revealed on Facebook 

RHLR has been retired 

Mack Rides Launched Coaster pieces set to begin in May 

Hot Wheels SideWinder to be rebranded/refurbished

 

More details on ABC Kids World Refurbishment

 

[themagician]

Not surprised about the log ride retirement, but hopefully this will lead to exciting things for this area of the park.

With the coaster, if the first pieces of equipment aren't arriving until May, does this refer to track or machines to begin construction. If its the later, then will the coaster still be open by Summer?

Seems like the Hot Wheels deal will be no more then. I wonder if it will return to a theme to match in with Ocean Parade? Maybe the Grid Burgers will also be updated to suit.

[Brad2912]

Coming this Easter: 

Cyclone - Next Gen 2.0 Return of the Turbine

 

[Jdude95]

4 minutes ago, Brad2912 said:

Coming this Easter: 

Cyclone - Next Gen 2.0 Return of the Turbine

 

#bringbackthecow

[Zanstabar]

5 minutes ago, Jdude95 said:

#bringbackthecow

Cyclone 2: Electric Cowgaloo

or

2 Side 2 Winder

 

Edited February 7, 2020 by Zanstabar

[New display name]

#therollingturd.

[themagician]

They should call it Wipeout, Reef Diver or maybe even Stingray.

I see them just removing the Hot Wheels branding and its theming. The ride will just be called Sidewinder and nothing more too it

[xRazzBerryx]

I hope they decide to demolish the terribly designed spiral queue/exit for Sidewinder. Most people just use the fire exit stairs from what I’ve seen. 

[themagician]

The spiral queue allows for wheel chair access, so they can’t just remove it 

[aaronm]

4 hours ago, themagician said:

The ride will just be called Sidewinder and nothing more too it

Leaving India’s Nitro as the world’s only roller coaster themed to Hot Wheels! 😆

[themeparknut2011]

Is it just me, or is the new addition to ABC KIDS World clearly Bluey? They would make an incredibly popular character meet and greet. 

[xRazzBerryx]

3 hours ago, themagician said:

The spiral queue allows for wheel chair access, so they can’t just remove it 

Rip it out. Build a ramp & stairs. Bobs your uncle. 
 

Does anyone know why it was built like that in the first place or was it just for theming?

[Jdude95]

2 minutes ago, xRazzBerryx said:

Rip it out. Build a ramp & stairs. Bobs your uncle. 
 

Does anyone know why it was built like that in the first place or was it just for theming?

Themeing and access meets having a ride station 20m off the ground. That's how you end up with a spiral ramp

[Gazza]

32 minutes ago, xRazzBerryx said:

Rip it out. Build a ramp & stairs. Bobs your uncle. 
 

Does anyone know why it was built like that in the first place or was it just for theming?

Replacing a ramp with a ramp?

[red dragin]

1 hour ago, themeparknut2011 said:

Is it just me, or is the new addition to ABC KIDS World clearly Bluey? They would make an incredibly popular character meet and greet. 

Yep, I'd better start saving up for passes! 

[Brad2912]

1 hour ago, xRazzBerryx said:

Rip it out. Build a ramp & stairs. Bobs your uncle. 
 

Does anyone know why it was built like that in the first place or was it just for theming?

Hmm.. there already is a ramp and stairs, why would u knock it down and build more ramps and stairs? 
 

You can’t have a steep ramp, it has to be a gradual rise, hence the spiral. 

[xRazzBerryx]

From memory, the stairs are fire exit stairs so they weren’t intended to be used as such. 
 

All I’m saying is it’s a bad design & sure, if they needed a spiral ramp for wheelchair guests, then do what you gotta do but you shouldn’t make normal guests take the same route. 
 

Whenever I have been with others, they always complain about having to walk down the spiral after the ride, so maybe exit stairs would be a solution

[pin142]

Spiral queue also has the advantage of being able to hold a large number of people without the need for a long switchback queue. There's two ramps though, inside and outside so realistically no reason you couldn't get rid of one but why spend all the money when you have to pay to replace something that's working as intended now and would offer no real additional benefit.

[themagician]

If you want to use the stairs, can’t you just easily push the gate open and walk down the stairs? 

[Thrill Seeker]

Will we see the HWSW be rebranded into “The Goldcoaster”.... only time will tell🤔

Is the new unnamed multi launch coaster going to be called “Hiss-Teria” or “Steel Taipan”???

[A.H]

I expect HWSW to be themed to Ocean parade this time around

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

11 hours ago, A.H said:

I expect HWSW to be themed to Ocean parade this time around

That’s pretty funny...

[Naazon]

On 08/02/2020 at 11:22 AM, xRazzBerryx said:

...a spiral ramp for wheelchair guests, then do what you gotta do but you shouldn’t make normal guests take the same route...

"Normal"

 

Cool man. Progressive thinking there.

[coasterdude44]

I don't want to see that queue line go. It's by far the most interesting queue in the park and it would suck if Dreamworld would actually tear it down

[T-bone]

The queue spiral also serves a purpose to get you to the station level, in an accessible way for everyone. Cyclone when it was Big Dipper was built among buildings etc at Luna Park, so the station was quite high up off ground level. the spiral queue/ building helps raise guests to the station level, whilst at the time of opening also helped fit the Cyclone themeing.

If there is another way to bring guests to the station level, keeping accessibility high, keen to hear everyones thoughts.