SW have posted their 2021 schedule.

 

Another year another silly decision to have storm closed in summer (I know they have to because of Mack Rides, but they should really do something about that)

Why is Jet Rescue coming out of maintenance for two days, and then going back into maintenance?

With both of those maintenance periods only being four/five days each?

I'm no engineer or ride expert by any stretch, but wouldn't it be better just to have 12 day maintenance period?

1 hour ago, -nick.white.1543 said:

Why is Jet Rescue coming out of maintenance for two days, and then going back into maintenance?

With both of those maintenance periods only being four/five days each?

I'm no engineer or ride expert by any stretch, but wouldn't it be better just to have 12 day maintenance period?

Maybe they are planning in advance to break something in the first maintenance period that requires a second a few days later

1 hour ago, -nick.white.1543 said:

Why is Jet Rescue coming out of maintenance for two days, and then going back into maintenance?

With both of those maintenance periods only being four/five days each?

I'm no engineer or ride expert by any stretch, but wouldn't it be better just to have 12 day maintenance period?

If you look at the dates in between (13th, 14th) in March fall on the weekend. March is usually quiet during the week and weekend get a higher attendance in the parks. So looks like what they need to do can be done around the weekend, which is better than having it closed. 

That second week of March with both Jet Rescue and Storm Coaster closed on the weekdays... ouch!

Polar Bear Shores is closed for maintenance, something I’ve never seen before.

Patrick’s is also closed until further notice because of Leviathan construction.

Storm Coaster is going under maintenance again for 2 months. Hopefully this means it is the end of summer maintenance for the ride. 

Bridge to Storm Coaster (the one Vikings goes under) is being rebuilt.

 

 

Looks like they've removed a lot of slats...

Looks like a concrete bridge to me.

Jet Rescue getting work done to its track (and there is new signage for closed rides)

I believe this has been like this for some time, but the access path that was alongside the log ride station is now fenced off 

They are replacing the old rockwork along the old splashdown for the log ride

They are replacing the bridges over Shark Bay

 

And Patrick’s is almost entirely removed because of Leviathan construction. All that remains now is the attraction signage and control booth.

I love to see all this working going on to keep the park looking fresh! The closed for TLC sign is great. I wish we saw more of these kind of signs in the parks 

Agree it is an improvement on standard 'closed for maintenance' or 'under refurbishment'. 

Given their access to digital sign printers, i'd love to see them whip up a custom sign for each ride they can just swap out as needed.

28 minutes ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

Agree it is an improvement on standard 'closed for maintenance' or 'under refurbishment'. 

Given their access to digital sign printers, i'd love to see them whip up a custom sign for each ride they can just swap out as needed.

Dreamworld has typically done this in the past, and has thrown in a pun to boot. Have some fun with this stuff I say.

2 hours ago, Slick said:

Dreamworld has typically done this in the past, and has thrown in a pun to boot. Have some fun with this stuff I say.

Agree, so long as the plain language is below for those who are too short.

I do remember though Dreamworld also used to do it with laminated A4 paper and zip ties too... so not something i'd like to use to 'set the standard'

Couple changes to do with Sea Worlds current rides under maintenance:

- after months of closure due to Leviathans Construction, Patrick’s Jellyfish Frenzy now has a reopening date for the 17th of December

- Vortex has been pushed back again from the 17th to the 20th of December.

- Dora’s Carousel went down for its second lot of maintenance (8 days after reopening) and is now rescheduled to reopen on the 18th of December. 

 

Next years maintenance schedule has still not been uploaded unlike the other Village Parks, let’s just hope storm is closed in the winter months instead of the summer months smh.

also with Vortex’s maintenance, the gondola has been lifted from parked positioned to about a 45 degree angle for the past couple of days, does anyone else think it could be a possibility they are installing fountains to interact with the riders or could they reprogramming the ride to do a new cycle?

30 minutes ago, Rivals said:

also with Vortex’s maintenance, the gondola has been lifted from parked positioned to about a 45 degree angle for the past couple of days, does anyone else think it could be a possibility they are installing fountains to interact with the riders or could they reprogramming the ride to do a new cycle?

Just as an fyi, it was doing full cycles Tuesday arvo. Here’s hoping what you saw was for some fountains. 🍻

36 minutes ago, Slick said:

Just as an fyi, it was doing full cycles Tuesday arvo. Here’s hoping what you saw was for some fountains. 🍻

did it seem like the same cycle as before it’s maintenance period? 

12 hours ago, Slick said:

Just as an fyi, it was doing full cycles Tuesday arvo. Here’s hoping what you saw was for some fountains. 🍻

was it making loud screeching noises when the brakes engaged?

On 16/12/21 at 6:48 PM, Rivals said:

also with Vortex’s maintenance, the gondola has been lifted from parked positioned to about a 45 degree angle for the past couple of days, does anyone else think it could be a possibility they are installing fountains to interact with the riders or could they reprogramming the ride to do a new cycle?

Oooh that’d be awesome 🤩 fingers crossed 🤞 

On 17/12/21 at 7:41 AM, Naazon said:

was it making loud screeching noises when the brakes engaged?

The squeaking noise is normal