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Movieworld: Where the Marvin the Martian Rocket Ride used to be located (Zamperla Magic Bus) they have boarded up, if you look behind those boards, you can see the mechanical arms still sitting there. Wild West Falls used to have live actors through one of the sections having a western show down. While they don't have the actors there anymore the sound effects and leaking from the bullet holes barrel still work, it leaves a lot of people confused. Where the Looney Tunes River Ride used to be, they have now turned the queue area into the the 'Rollercoaster Viewing Area' for the Road Runner Rollercoaster, as well as this the old sign on the building is still there, they just painted over the 'River Ride' section. Back before the SLC got its new trains and re-theme it was themed to the Lethal Weapon movies and located in China Town, there was this 'China Alley' as we called it which still remains and has been boarded up but over the boards you can still see the Chinese design.

Ok here's an insight on our Australian Parks. I'm gonna post this in installments as its gonna be pretty long. Dreamworld: Where the old Eureka Mine Ride used to be, they have now boarded up the station and put midway games in front of it, the mountain is still standing and you can see some of the old track inside. The Vekoma SLC in training (Have no idea what its called now, its had 3 name changes over the last year) has had parts repainted to remove the Nickelodeon branding after Dreamworld lost the contract the big what was orange ball on the top has been painted green to match the track but i can be seen from some of the taller rides that the very top of the ball was not painted. In the early days of Dreamworld there used to be a playground on the island in the middle of the Murrissippi River, when taking a boat ride on the Captain Sturt you could see a part of the playground and the rope bridge to get across. Blue Lagoon was a former water area of the park, the Mountain where the slides all started from is still standing though the slides have been removed and pools filled with concrete. The old Thunderbolt station is now partially in use as the Flowrider shop, behind the shop (White Water World side) there is a green fence, if you look over this you can still see a part of the station that was not converted in its original state including the Ride Safety Notice Sign. Captain Sturt Paddle-wheel Boat is SBNO at the moment, when walking from Wiggles World towards the Sheep Shearing Show you can see it sitting in the river as you pass the Farmyard Friends Barn area. The old Chairlift station and supports are still standing, you can see the station in The Town of Gold Rush to the right of the Jail and supports throughout the park heading back toward the Australian Wildlife Experience, I'm not sure on the status of the station at the AWE end. Fluffy the Shark was an animatronic shark that used to swim around the base of Wipeout when it had water in it before all the water restrictions were brought in, you can now find him hiding in one of the Gardens surrounding the Huss Enterprise. Dreamworld used to offer scenic helicopter rides departing from the front of the park in Gold Rush Country but they have since been removed, the helipad is still there and there is now theming for Buzzsaw sitting on top of it. Dora Sea Planes was a fixed rotating arm ride that sat within the Kids area, this has been removed, the fencing and operator booth is still sitting there, with a plant in the middle where the ride used to sit. The carpet in the main street gift store still shows the original Dreamworld Logo from when the park first opened 30 years ago. Edit: One of the cars from the old Police Academy Stunt Show is now part of the theming for Superman: The Escape, it is right before the launch where the ground has caved in from the earthquake cause cars to fall in a hole.

Coaster Expedition - cause they show all of the fun and random things that happen on a TPR tour as well as giving a better overall look at the parks.

I've just emailed my RCCL Rep and asked him to confirm this rumor, I will let you guys know when I get a response. It would be great if its true since Mum and I have a cruise booked for February!

Wow thats pretty extreme... I appreciate the work, means I don't have to do it. *Edit: I cant spell...

That's pretty cool. QT is my local paper and I hadn't even seen this yet. May I ask Adam how you find these articles from around the world? My only theory is you spend hours on end browsing newspaper websites around the world hoping for something juicy to share.

Like the title says, I want to know why you love TPR and spend lots of time here. For me I love being able to read legible forums. I love that everyone has a sense of humor. I love meeting lots of awesome people. I love the epic events and tours that Robb and Elissa organize. I love looking at the epic TR's that everyone uploads. I love getting reliable information about parks, attractions and current events. I love being able to buy movie length coaster video's and force my family to watch them. I love that my work doesn't block TPR so when I've got nothing else to do there's always a way to keep myself entertained. Now tell me why you love TPR...

B:TR @ SFMM during WCB morning ERT this year. Yes we are very coaster deprived in Australia.

Awesome! Look forward to seeing you. Both myself and Carm, the guy that came last time with me, are coming. Yay!!!! Is gonna be epic!!!! I'm counting down the days already... only 256 days til I fly out

Your fault, you got me addicted You coming on the Texas/Mid America trip? Of course, Mum is coming with me this year too.

I've got my wand ready to go whenever you are! I am going back to Pigeon Forge in March and Maqiquest is on my hit list! You totally suck!!!

Trust me, I'f I ever win big in lotto, the first thing I'm doing is buying a penthouse apartment in NYC, a holiday home in Pigeon Forge, a holiday home in Orlando and a Tatsu clone to put on the mountain at my mates farm.

I know... I've been researching... I'll be sure to bring along my pink sparkly wand and my magical key... I wonder who I can bring to the dark side this time.

Yay.... My coaster bro!!!!!! Gonna be another epic tour!!!!!

You can add Zamperla Air Race to the list for Dreamworld.

Count me in!!!! I like well... who cares... I'm up for a surprise!!!!!!!

Epic I'll see you in TX then.

I am trying for Mexico, but just have to see about getting off work and money. Hope to see you two there! Providing that Mexico is announced. I was hoping to do Mexico and TX/Midwest initally but with the addition of a cruise into the plans for early next year I don't have enough leave so I've had to cut Mexico.

^Joe are you doing a trip next year?

Good to know. Thanks.

I would have booked Voyager if I was going just for the sake of doing a cruise but my friend is a dancer on Rhapsody so there's a few of us going to visit him for his birthday! What do you know about the surcharge restaurants on board Elissa? Is it worth the extra money or is a similar standard to the main dining room?

Mum and I have just booked Rhapsody of the Seas 10 night South Pacific Splendor, any recommendations on things to do on the ships or in port? Our ports are Noumea; New Caledonia, Isle of Pines; New Caledonia, Lifou; Loyalty Islands, Port Vila; Vanuatu, Mystery Island; Vanuatu.

This year I got 148 new to me! thanks to WCB and 2 TPR Trips... Is that a record???

I hate Australia, we don't get anything cool like Five Guys or Popeye's. I would even settle for In'n'Out. I just wish we had something other than McDonalds, Hungry Jacks (Same as Burger King) KFC, Red Rooster (Its roast chicken) Pizza Hut and Dominos... yup thats pretty much it. I want Five Guys now...

^Shut up Goggles!!! oh how I miss saying that everyday. Ooh, maybe the new ride at SW Australia is gonna be an AquaTrax O_o