Luna park 9 new rides construction

[Baconjack]

Can confirm boomerang trains are still covered over and aren't on the track yet, however another ride got installed quickly over the week and Sledgehammer is about to be installed with the platform being worked on and the columns staged on the side

[Coasterlife]

We have some pics of BUG and it's logo

Edited April 22, 2021 by Coasterlife

[19Michael96]

Ugh. That is still such a stupid name. Not even "Whirly Bug" or "THE Bug"; just BUG. Sounds so underwhelming! I can't get over it!

Edited April 22, 2021 by 19Michael96

[GoGoBoy]

The logo(s) and the names... not good, not good at all.

[Smol bean]

in my mind i was expecting the logo to be a gex looking figure holding out his hand with the bug logo on his palm dont ask me why.

[Yyosh]

I don't think Luna Park rides need logos. For the entirety of the park's history, the closest we've had to logos are stylized letters or bridges. If Luna Park just slaps these logos on small signs, that'll be very disappointing.

They should probably follow the theme they've been going for recently, like the signs at the entrances of Tango Train and Volare, or even Sledgehammer based on the concept artwork. Just fancy words.

 

Take a look at the base of the the original Tumblebug. There's a long mural across the queue with paintings of the iconic bug, the 'main character' of the ride. Since Little Nipper doesn't have a bridge but still has a 'main character', similar paintings of a cartoon shark along the base of the loading platform would IMO give the ride more soul than a fibreglass train and a copy-paste print around the back.

Edited April 22, 2021 by Yyosh

[Coasterlife]

Sledgehammers main arm is being assembled and they are finally installing boomerangs train

[AheadMatthewawsome]

On 22/04/2021 at 11:08 AM, Coasterlife said:

We have some pics of BUG and it's logo

They installed the logo a few weeks ago. So I was expecting for it to look like a Barbie Logo. Nothing too bad about that.

 

On 22/04/2021 at 3:52 PM, 19Michael96 said:

Ugh. That is still such a stupid name. Not even "Whirly Bug" or "THE Bug"; just BUG. Sounds so underwhelming! I can't get over it!

I agree. The words looks a bit underwhelming. But when you sound it. It's too overwhelming! It's something that someone probably will change in the future. Everyone will probably call it "the Bug".

[19Michael96]

In the meantime here are my latest pics of the progress taken this evening:

One thing of I noted is this scaffold setup against the Northcliff St stairs:

[Jobe]

1 hour ago, 19Michael96 said:

In the meantime here are my latest pics of the progress taken this evening:

One thing of I noted is this scaffold setup against the Northcliff St stairs:

Ooooh look at that!! Coaster train goodness!!

This doesn’t look to far off testing!!

Great pics mate thanks for sharing!!

 

[19Michael96]

Well the Luna Park social media team has unveiled the "Boomerang" to the public: https://fb.watch/58rhT-5RFu/

There's even a nice video to go with it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoe3kOIWhQ4&t=55s

Edited April 28, 2021 by 19Michael96

[Smol bean]

why does that logo make it look like it was made in the late 80s to mid 90s

[Yyosh]

This is the best logo we've seen for the new rides so far IMO. It's nice and simplistic, and would look good lit up on a 3D or 2D sign.

Edited April 28, 2021 by Yyosh

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

18 minutes ago, Smol bean said:

why does that logo make it look like it was made in the late 80s to mid 90s

1. I'm surprised you'd even know what the mid-2000's looked like.
2. Luna Park is very much retro-focussed, with classics like the Rotor, the Wild Mouse and Coney Island. Ultra modern and edgy just doesn't fit the theme they've got going to begin with, so if you're picking up retro vibes from it, they've probably hit it on the head.

[GoGoBoy]

17 minutes ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

1. I'm surprised you'd even know what the mid-2000's looked like.
2. Luna Park is very much retro-focussed, with classics like the Rotor, the Wild Mouse and Coney Island. Ultra modern and edgy just doesn't fit the theme they've got going to begin with, so if you're picking up retro vibes from it, they've probably hit it on the head.

Based on the logos so far, I doubt there's any intention behind it. Looks like the work experience kid's attempt. All the other recent new rides at LPS payed homage to the 1930's heritage of the park, and did it really well. This is a definite departure.

Edited April 28, 2021 by GoGoBoy

[Gazza]

Why is there a half dot a different size to the rest?

 

Anyhow, the video is on the ride page

 

 

What is also interesting is that we can discern the other ride names by looking at the trophies on the website you can earn for each ride:

The "New Thrill Ride" would indeed be Sledgehammer.

 

Freaky Frogs

Loopy lighthouse

Edited April 28, 2021 by Gazza

[Ogre]

I wonder what they'll do for the Big Dipper logo...

[Yyosh]

56 minutes ago, OgreMagic said:

I wonder what they'll do for the Big Dipper logo...

Please, Luna Park, don't depart from what there already is! I just want them to keep the neon Big Dipper sign and leave it as that.

[Ranger]

Also, I know I’m probably pointing out the obvious, but Loopy Lighthouse is a family drop tower.

[AheadMatthewawsome]

Good Morning everyone. And welcome to another exciting update of the construction.

On Tuesday, I was looking from the Harbour Bridge on the train home, and I went. Oh goodie! A ride that will make me throw up! And that's the Sledgehammer...

When I came back today, the poles that were there last week are now assembled. All that's left is the seats, and the loading platform.

They've been replacing the boardwalk from Coney Island to Luna Land. This is in preparation for the new gate and sign. Which also looks a bit cartoony. That seems to be the coherent theme of this area. Because of the spot that Luna Land is. It's easier to change the theming. This can be seen in lots of parks around the globe! 

There have been no other rides put in other than Sledgehammer. They are doing some last jobs on Cloud 9 and Freaky Frog. And are gonna start testing Boomerang. Little Nippers is done.

If you are wondering where these photos are taken at. The close up photos are taken at the Boardwalk and Peter Kingston Walkway. The 'Railway View' is taken on Cliff Street. The 'God's Eye View' is taken at the LPS Office on Glen Street. And views of the Big Dipper and over Coney Island are taken from Harry's Park on Glen Street. (Named after Harry Sidler.)

That's all for today! Next update will be whenever I get there!

[19Michael96]

Well here are some of my photos of the progress taken this afternoon:

 

Steel beams sit on the future Big Dipper loading station:

Overview of Maloney’s Corner and the construction going on:

Foundations for the Big Dipper supports are preparing to be concreted: 

Good view of the construction of the revamped entry to Maloney’s Corner (though I reckon the other side of Coney Island should be opened up to the public as well which would make the back of the park more connected and feel truly permanent): 

Close up views of the (Whirly) Bug, Cloud 9 (which I also find to be a weird name for a ride), and the Freaky Frogs. Plus foundations for the Silly Subs and the Sledgehammer platform: 

Now this is something I’ve brought up before but I would really like to see the surrounding theming on the Tango Train, Volare and Wild Mouse to be actually finished during these renovations. There’s still minor touches that need to be done and it’s driving me nuts that it’s not completed yet. This is stuff I’ve enquired with the park about before and it’s still not done. So the question is when? 

[Coasterlife]

Loopy lighthouse is now on site and looks amazing, Sledgehammers controls building is also being built now, But that’s all for today

Edited April 30, 2021 by Coasterlife

[Coasterlife]

Some photos have emerged of loopy lighthouse out of its container (credit) coastersodaa on Instagram 

[StingRay]

[Yyosh]

Love those trains on Boomerang with the Aboriginal style artwork!