Dreamworld Maintenance 2021

[gavinfulikes]

The BRO pushed back to December 2, Shockwave pushed forwards to December 10. Fully 6 slides 2 and 3 appear to be opened? Can any confirm? Slides 2 and 3 along with Hydrocoaster and Triple Vortex are missing from the maintenance page.

Also the swimwear requirements for Fully 6 have been added to the website.

[Brad2912]

who the f**k would wear a jacket or hoodie on a waterslide? 

[New display name]

@Brad2912 Snoop Dogg.

[joz]

I wonder if it's an attempt to make the no sports shorts/shorts bras thing seem more reasonable by lumping it in with clearly ridiculous things.

[New display name]

More like the burqa @joz.

DW can't even bring themselves to say it.

[themagician]

The maintenance page does say Slide 2 and 3 has reopened but the attraction page says it’s closed

[Naazon]

32 minutes ago, Brad2912 said:

who the f**k would wear a jacket or hoodie on a waterslide? 

[Brad2912]

1 hour ago, Naazon said:

Wearing a singlet - not allowed to ride 

[Thrill Seeker]

Can note also, do not wear a thermal rash shirt on the ride. I got stuck and had to walk off.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

18 hours ago, New display name said:

More like the burqa @joz.

DW can't even bring themselves to say it.

They do say Burkini though - which is the swimwear version of a burqa, so not sure what you're suggesting?

I find it interesting that 'hooded rash vests' or other head coverings aren't allowed, but slap religion on the front of it and its perfectly safe.

[Vidgamer]

Dreamworld's Maintenance lately is very poor.

The Claw now delayed until December 19, Tail Spin until November 28th, both were 'scheduled' to open this weekend. They always wait until the last minute to extend the maintenance.

[gavinfulikes]

Ouch. Steel Taipan's opening could be scrutinised if this continues on. This summer school holidays is very important to perfect (possibly the most important summer) as it could determine the parks future. If people visit Dreamworld to experience the new Steel Taipan but find out that the rest of the park is in bad shape (closed/dormant rides, food and shopping outlets and attractions), they probably won’t return. First impression is very important to perfect as we have seen. Considering how small Dreamworld's attraction line up is now, there is very little room for error.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

13 hours ago, Vidgamer said:

Dreamworld's Maintenance lately is very poor.

The Claw now delayed until December 19, Tail Spin until November 28th, both were 'scheduled' to open this weekend. They always wait until the last minute to extend the maintenance.

Yeah, i'm two minds here - i'd prefer them to be cautious on dates and reopen earlier as a surprise if they get it done sooner, but with shipping issues all over its really had to plan anything. 

I feel we had similar discussions about Villages maintenance dates being extended willy nilly not too long ago, end of the day there isn't much they can do if the parts don't arrive.

[New display name]

When you see 2 rides not running and not being worked on people start to think cost cutting.

[themagician]

14 minutes ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

Yeah, i'm two minds here - i'd prefer them to be cautious on dates and reopen earlier as a surprise if they get it done sooner, but with shipping issues all over its really had to plan anything. 

I feel we had similar discussions about Villages maintenance dates being extended willy nilly not too long ago, end of the day there isn't much they can do if the parts don't arrive.

Hence why Shockwave has been closed all year. It is a shame when all the rides except Gold Coaster are closed in an area of the park because it does make it feel like an entire area is closed. But you’re right, DD and GL at Movie World had maintenance delays due to the delay in parts arriving 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

23 minutes ago, New display name said:

When you see 2 rides not running and not being worked on people start to think cost cutting.

If I remember correctly, we were thinking cost cutting over at village at the time too.

Just because nobody is within the ride envelope, it doesn't mean it isn't being worked on 'back of house'... and besides, if everything else is done, and they're just waiting on *crucial part* what else do you want them to do? give a guy a broom to sweep the floor every day to make it look like they're busy?

[themagician]

They should play a sound track of workers using tools, so it sounds like they are working on it 

[gavinfulikes]

I think Tail Spin already had its annual maintance this year. Not sure about the Claw though

[New display name]

2 hours ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

If I remember correctly, we were thinking cost cutting over at village at the time too.

That's why the parks need to communicate with guest better.  I would bet your house on it that DW knew weeks ago these rides would have their maintenance period extended.  What is the point of a maintenance page if a guest can’t rely on it?

 

2 hours ago, themagician said:

They should play a sound track of workers using tools, so it sounds like they are working on it 

At least Shockwave has a massive welder parked next to it so you know some major repairs are going down.    The Claw and Tail Spin don’t look like anybody has even touched them the entire time.

Edited November 12, 2021 by New display name

[Rivals]

could The Claw’s closure be a result of works that are needed to be done on the portion of Shockwave that’s behind The Claw?

[Thrill Seeker]

Giant drop east is testing this morning. Seems like a quick turn around for it?

[Slick]

2 hours ago, Thrill Seeker said:

Giant drop east is testing this morning. Seems like a quick turn around for it?

Is there a new canopy on it?

[New display name]

On 12/11/2021 at 5:32 PM, Rivals said:

could The Claw’s closure be a result of works that are needed to be done on the portion of Shockwave that’s behind The Claw?

If that is the case, why is The Claw not scheduled to open to 9 days after Shockwave opens up?

[themagician]

Not sure how recent this is, but the back of the general admission gates have had a repaint 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

I've always disliked the back of these. It always looks like shopping centre hoarding around a closed shop.