weatherfreak

The more it twirls you're likely to hurl, if it flips, dives and glides you're more likely to survive. This is true for me in regards to flat rides that spin, unlike the zipper that flips and coasters. I've never been sick but my friends and I made this up in our teens in the 80's

The best, longest, fastest, smoothest launch goes to The Tower of Terror at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, Australia. It's not really a coaster but it makes you feel like you're flying. The backward freefall is pretty amazing too. I'm actually terrified of heights and this ride was no problem. I think it's still number 4 on the fastest list. It's just so, so smooth, thanks to some very nice magnetic action. We come from a tragically coaster starved nation, so I don't have much to compare it to. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Rides/Thrill-Rides/The-Tower-of-Terror.aspx?tileid=633941400668840000

I wish I had of read a few post before I posted that. I also want you to know that I understand why you are doing this.

look, to be honest, the only reason I said no is because I live in Australia. I'll keep buying your excellent DVD's though. I love them, but I'll get no other benefits from joining. I know that sounds harsh but I live so very far away. LA is 15hr's by plane, NY is 20+ even London is 23+ on a good flight. I am coming to the states next year and if I have the time and you have the space I'd love to come on an adventure with you guys!!!

I watch both but prefer all POV. I really like the coasters in the raw the most, but watching your antics from thousands of kilometers away make me laugh out loud

I know, I already mentioned that, that's why I want to come to the states and do a Huge road trip.

Haha, obviously have never encountered a Vekoma SLC before. Those rides are infamous for their headbanging. It basically comes down to the train design, so MW would have to look at doing that if they wanted to make it comfortable. I'm surprised about the day you had too, normally I have found MW to have better staff. Shame Scooby Doo was shut too because that is a really good ride you missed out on. What sort of incidents were happening with the Food & Bev staff, and the ride operators, other than the LW ones yelling? I bought a hot dog and got a bun and sausage, sauces were placed infront of the stand. I asked the guy, do you have any extras, like onion, etc.. he looked at me and said I can put some ice cream on it if you like. Now, I have a very dry sense of humor and I'm always up for a good laugh, he wasn't joking. I bought a bottle of water from a shop that had no one in it at the time, money snatched from my hand, change slammed on the counter. WTF I watched a lady empty everything from her pockets into a locker, as did the gate keeper, because there was no one else around, she proceeded thru to superman and had the gate keeper snap her fingers at her, yell at her to come back, which she did, and was asked if she had anything in her pockets, which the gate keeper had just watched her empty. This lady walked right up to her face and said don't you ever snap your fingers at me ever again, I'm not a dog and kept on walking. Now that made me laugh. There just seemed to be a very uneasy vibe in the air which was shooting off staff members like sparks everywhere I went. It then started to effect the crowd. Hey it was just a bummer of a day, I'm over it but my sister wrote a complaint on their web site and maxed out at 1000 words, LOL. She had other stuff happen to her while I wasn't there. We were taking turns minding the kidz. My sis, her hubby and I Peace out people, I soooo want to go to the states for some real action.

thanks for the heads up hurricane, I was just shocked to hear the ride operators at MW yelling at the engineers, "hurry up, I've got a ride to run", while I was waiting for lethal weapon. There was no queue, I walked straight onto the ride. What's the deal with that? Are they actually engineers? That ride should be fixed (as in smoothed out) or shut down. I don't usually complain, but what I saw today shocked me. Staff yelling at people for no reason, staff yelling at each other in public. Very unprofessional, mind you it was a bloody hot day, maybe people had short fuses from the heat, when I went to DW the staff were fantastic and so, so good, especially with all the kids, but it was a hot day there too, with bigger crowds.

original quote taken from another thread, I'd like to start a new thread from this quote if you don't mind. DUDE what planet are you on, more than disturbing I'd say.....I have just been to both dreamworld and movie world over the last few days. Dreamworld was great, the staff were awesome, they just couldn't have been more helpful if they tried. Movie World was SHOCKING!!!!!! I have never come across such rude staff, from ride operators to food vendor's in my entire LIFE, and that's not just including theme parks Scooby was shut for scheduled maintenance (keeping the peeps safe, no probs there, just disappointed, I got over it) Superman broke down 3 times that I know of during the day. TWICE while I was at the entry door for the front seat. NOT HAPPY!!!!!!!!! At least I got to ride it, it is a fantastic ride. I absolutely loved it. Hands in the air over the first hill is not recommended though, the negative g's left my bro in law with massive bruises on his upper arms due to hardcore airtime. I did warn him. Lethal Weapon??????? Also broke down/out of action a couple of times too, but my question is this. I would like some coaster engineers to fill it up with crash test dummies and see if it is freakin' LEGAL. I had my face smashed into the harness so many times I lost count in the end. I seriously doubt this ride would pass a proper engineering test in regards to the amount of trauma caused to the face, neck, shoulders and spine. It is an extremely UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE, which is such a shame because when you see the track it looks brilliant. Don't get sucked in like I did Wild West was also having problems too, stopping and starting. What the hell movie world, get your crap together, 5 of us had a really crappy day and we weren't the only ones. There were people complaining everywhere. 4 of your aces out of action, pathetic!!!! I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless you could by a ticket for superman, run in, ride it and leave. And for the love of god would someone please build a good wooden coaster here or something that lasts longer than 30 seconds. Don't come to Australia for a theme park extravaganza because you just wont find one anywhere. Some of the rides are great but they are over before you know it. Dreamworlds tower of terror is fantastic, but yet another 20 second thrill. I'm going to White Water world next week, I love water parks. I hope that the hydro coaster is good, it looks like heaps of fun. SORRY GUYS, RANT OVER, RIDE ON, PEACE OUT!!!!!!

DUDE what planet are you on, more than disturbing I'd say.....I have just been to both dreamworld and movie world over the last few days. Dreamworld was great, the staff were awesome, they just couldn't have been more helpful if they tried. Movie World was SHOCKING!!!!!! I have never come across such rude staff, from ride operators to food vendor's in my entire LIFE, and that's not just including theme parks Scooby was shut for scheduled maintenance (keeping the peeps safe, no probs there, just disappointed, I got over it) Superman broke down 3 times that I know of during the day. TWICE while I was at the entry door for the front seat. NOT HAPPY!!!!!!!!! At least I got to ride it, it is a fantastic ride. I absolutely loved it. Hands in the air over the first hill is not recommended though, the negative g's left my bro in law with massive bruises on his upper arms due to hardcore airtime. I did warn him. Lethal Weapon??????? Also broke down/out of action a couple of times too, but my question is this. I would like some coaster engineers to fill it up with crash test dummies and see if it is freakin' LEGAL. I had my face smashed into the harness so many times I lost count in the end. I seriously doubt this ride would pass a proper engineering test in regards to the amount of trauma caused to the face, neck, shoulders and spine. It is an extremely UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE, which is such a shame because when you see the track it looks brilliant. Don't get sucked in like I did Wild West was also having problems too, stopping and starting. What the hell movie world, get your crap together, 5 of us had a really crappy day and we weren't the only ones. There were people complaining everywhere. 4 of your aces out of action, pathetic!!!! I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless you could by a ticket for superman, run in, ride it and leave. And for the love of god would someone please build a good wooden coaster here or something that lasts longer than 30 seconds. Don't come to Australia for a theme park extravaganza because you just wont find one anywhere. Some of the rides are great but they are over before you know it. Dreamworlds tower of terror is fantastic, but yet another 20 second thrill. I'm going to White Water world next week, I love water parks. I hope that the hydro coaster is good, it looks like heaps of fun. SORRY GUYS, RANT OVER, RIDE ON, PEACE OUT!!!!!! ps, I'm glad you had a nice trip to oz brother

RAW, it totally rocked, thanks yet again guys. I have been trying to convert/divert as many aussies to your site as possible. I fucking love it Now I'm sorry if it's your mate but "What's in a brain"' is the worst thing I have ever bought, including christmas bon bons with bad hats and toys that kill small children. I have a rather demented demeanor and I'm up for anything but OMG!!!!!!! Shocker. Maybe I shouldn't have stopped my Zoloft. Anyhoo, it will have no impact on my love for TPR and getting as many friends to check it out as possible, keep em coming, your work is second to none. We have no decent coasters where I live so you guys supply my porn, luv ya guts