On 01/05/2021 at 4:57 PM, Yyosh said:

Love those trains on Boomerang with the Aboriginal style artwork!

I love them too and how they also have a boomerang on the front seat is also pretty cool plus I have a couple more photos to share 

Edited May 2, 20214 yr by Coasterlife

On 02/05/2021 at 6:05 PM, Coasterlife said:

I love them too and how they also have a boomerang on the front seat is also pretty cool

When the names for these rides were revealed, I (and a few others if i recall) felt some of the names to be a bit disappointing - including the generic boomerang (since most parks around the world are this lazy with the boomerang ride models).

But seeing this artwork and the nod to indigenous culture - so long as the artwork was commissioned by an appropriate indigenous artist - its very appropriate I think.

Aren't all of Luna Park's ride names pretty average and generic, since always?

Come ride "Rotor" or "River Caves" or "Flying Saucer"

Edited May 4, 20214 yr by Gazza

11 minutes ago, Gazza said:

Aren't all of Luna Park's ride names pretty average and generic?

No way, they are always unique and cool.

 

I would not be surprised if Boomerang commences testing by the end of this week. Hopefully the bad weather Sydney is having does not cause any major delays.

As much as I'm not a fan of the names or logos, I do appreciate that LPS are announcing each attraction as they are completed, giving each ride some good attention. I also think the Maloney's Corner area is going to be great - so much going on in one area. It should have some great energy. Only thing I would hope for is a few pieces of decent theming and signage to complete the atmosphere.

I have no idea how they're going to fit lines in this space unless they go for a virtual queue? Though then again I've never seen huge lines at LPS anyway so maybe they're banking on that?

7 minutes ago, CaptainLazerGuns said:

I have no idea how they're going to fit lines in this space unless they go for a virtual queue?

The concept art (which they've removed from their website annoyingly) shows the queues. The area looks like it'll be very tight.

My worry is how the queue for Big Dipper will work, the launch track looks to be in the way. All I can think of is to either build a path over it or go around and over the edge of the building.

I made this an unlisted video but luna park have added a video on the home page to prepare for the june opening with a nice animation snippet of Boomerang and sledgehammer and if you want to check the website out https://www.lunaparksydney.com/

 

Edited May 4, 20214 yr by Coasterlife

19 hours ago, CaptainLazerGuns said:

Though then again I've never seen huge lines at LPS anyway so maybe they're banking on that?

Probably this, the old maloney's corner rides had pretty short queues built to begin with (maybe like a couple of switchbacks at most) and I've never waited above maybe 15 minutes for anything at LPS that isn't the wild mouse

19 hours ago, Yyosh said:

My worry is how the queue for Big Dipper will work, the launch track looks to be in the way. All I can think of is to either build a path over it or go around and over the edge of the building.

There is room in the Big Dipper facade to house some of the queue (the stairs you walk up to go to tumble bug), but definitely something of note. 

1 hour ago, Baconjack said:

There is room in the Big Dipper facade to house some of the queue (the stairs you walk up to go to tumble bug), but definitely something of note. 

I was talking about the way the first launch is in the way of the path to get to the circular queue area under the wave turn seen in the animation. It looks too low to walk under. I couldn't get a very good screenshot from the video though, sorry.

 

I wouldn't worry too much about the rendering, It has other inaccuracies like the track and support colour being wrong, the trains likely to not be hot wheels themed, the big dipper entrance not being bright blue etc etc. I'm sure you'll be able to get under the track just fine.

 

Edited May 5, 20214 yr by Gazza

Double reveal today, Cloud Nine and Freaky Frogs:

 

ahh 5 minutes late!!, anyway here is the full images of them

To add on here they also revealed the logos 

 

Edited May 6, 20214 yr by Coasterlife

1 hour ago, Coasterlife said:

 

 

But there's only eight balloons? (Wonderland fans rejoice.... Boo Boo's Balloon Race has returned!)

1 hour ago, Coasterlife said:

 

Just in case anyone was wondering where Dronkey's Flyers ended up...

41 minutes ago, Coasterlife said:

Who did it better?

Cloud 9 did it way better 😂

26 minutes ago, Coasterlife said:

Cloud 9 did it way better 😂

Couldn't agree more 😂

Hi there all! Here's another update to the construction!

Loopy Lighthouse is being assembled, and will be done soon! It reminds me a lot of the old Lighthouse that was where the Helter Skelter is now.

The last ride, Silly Sub has arrived! And will start assembling soon. Be prepared to go on S.S 01 (Or S.S OI)!

A new ramp is being assembled for the disabled into Luna Land. We'll see some miclilanious items coming in now (aka Scenery).

The ride vehicles for Boomerang have been unrapped. The colours are really bright. And very appropriate for the Gadigal People who used to live where LPS stands.

The shed that was mentioned on the plans has now been assembled in between Boomerang. 

Some steel poles have been put around Big Dipper. Some of them are organised. So these may be used for the Big Dipper.

Before I go, don't forget to check out the Gnome on Glen Street. You're supposed to pat him anywhere. Litterly, ANYWHERE! For good luck. I usually pat him on the top of his hat and cute little nose. He also likes the ANZACs.

Next update will be whenever I get there!

 

 

Edited May 6, 20214 yr by AheadMatthewawsome

2 hours ago, AheadMatthewawsome said:

Hi there all! Here's another update to the construction!

Loopy Lighthouse is being assembled, and will be done soon! It reminds me a lot of the old Lighthouse that was where the Helter Skelter is now.

The last ride, Silly Sub has arrived! And will start assembling soon. Be prepared to go on S.S 01 (Or S.S OI)!

A new ramp is being assembled for the disabled into Luna Land. We'll see some miclilanious items coming in now (aka Scenery).

The ride vehicles for Boomerang have been unrapped. The colours are really bright. And very appropriate for the Gadigal People who used to live where LPS stands.

The shed that was mentioned on the plans has now been assembled in between Boomerang. 

Some steel poles have been put around Big Dipper. Some of them are organised. So these may be used for the Big Dipper.

Before I go, don't forget to check out the Gnome on Glen Street. You're supposed to pat him anywhere. Litterly, ANYWHERE! For good luck. I usually pat him on the top of his hat and cute little nose. He also likes the ANZACs.

Next update will be whenever I get there!

 

 

Ah yes, the Luna Park gnome of wisdom

3 minutes ago, PapiRides said:

Ah yes, the Luna Park gnome of wisdom

You really deserve more than 0 reputation. Would you like some more?

Hey guys so loopy lighthouse has now got it’s hat, Silly Sub is being installed possibly today and word from the rides manager is that Big Dipper arrived in Australia yesterday, That’s all for now but I’ll be back about 3pm if anything happens 

7 hours ago, Coasterlife said:

Hey guys so loopy lighthouse has now got it’s hat, Silly Sub is being installed possibly today and word from the rides manager is that Big Dipper arrived in Australia yesterday, That’s all for now but I’ll be back about 3pm if anything happens 

Oooh exciting! I'm assuming these footings will be for Big Dipper? 

Edited May 7, 20214 yr by Baconjack

6 minutes ago, Baconjack said:

Oooh exciting! I'm assuming these footings will be for Big Dipper? 

Yes, Also when i went back there at 3 bug was testing and boomerangs hydraulic system was testing along with the lift hill chain so expect boomerang to start testing in the next 2 weeks

Edited May 7, 20214 yr by Coasterlife

I still don't understand why boomerang has a chain lift rather then tire system considering part of it already uses tires... Maybe I'm just stupid 😅