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This is one holiday that I think would go down well in Australia, if only people would give it a go. I have told my wife that if we ever did do Halloween, that I would have to go as Jason from the Friday the 13th movies. Have got the size for the suit, just need a reason to put it on....have to move to the states soon..

Not really worth the air fare yet. The park has done a good thing for familys with this new area, as they now have areas for people 6months to 90 years old. The Wiggle World does not take up that much area of the park, with only the Big Red Car Ride as the major attraction. There is a indoor play area for the really little kids, a food shop with a healthy menu, and one of those shops that help your kids empty your wallet quick smart. If you are planning any trips to Australia with kids, then save your money for another 2 years then come-on down as there will be a lot of new stuff to ride. Thanks for the replys people and I will be sure to include a couple more pictures of the thrill attractions from the Gold Coast on our next trip....

^Photos got mixed up but you live and learn....anyway onto Dreamworld. With the kids now screaming for food, we decided to get some lunch at Dreamworld. With the annual passes giving us a discount on the food, it was worth the money and found a new eatery within the park that will have us going back for more. After seeing the parks large male croc, Goliath, have his lunch, we went to try out the parks new area, The Wiggles World. While not much there for the adults, you try getting your kids out of that part of the park without tears. Anyhow the kids loved the new addition to the park, with the Big Red Car ride their fav, we went onto the parks other kids area being Nick Central for a couple more rides for the kids. Dan turned down the chance of riding the Runaway Reptar Coaster, ("maybe next time Dad"), he still took his little brother on a couple of other rides. So with the kids all done with rides, it was time for Mum and Dad to have a little bit of fun. It was off to the Claw and Wipeout for Dad and to the Cyclone and Tower of Terror for Mum. After that it was into the car for the half hour trip home, but within 5 mins the kids were out like a light after what was a pretty big day for a couple of Aussie Kids. And with all that being said, that was our trip report for this weekend....Cheers. And after that big day, there was only one thing left to do.... I've seen a friendly beaver, but never a angry one?? There are no ACE friendly bridges in Dreamworld... Ride time for Mum, and the difference is the loops are at the back end of the ride.... Before the Claw, this was my fav ride in the park... Time for Dad to have some fun.... Flying Dogs, who's cleaning up the mess..... Jarryd trying to get his horse to win the race.... The boys have a new favorite ride in the park... And we weren't the only ones having lunch... "Happy little vegimites are we", until Wiggles World.... I thought that I was on a diet???

So over the last week my better half and I deceided to take our kids down to the local theme parks on the Gold Coast today as a surprise. We started the day at Warner Brothers Movie World to check out their new attraction, Shrek 4D. We arrived just as the park opened and with our new annual passes just walked straight on in. And as we did the kids went nuts as the first person we see is the big Ogre himself...photo time. After this we went and had another look at the new Superman Escape coaster and we found a nice bonus, the first train for the coaster. I can only hope that they change the colour of these trains as the yellow does not look very good at the moment, but when they are on the tracks it might be another matter. Now on to Dans first rollercoaster ride on The Road Runner Roller Coaster. Now with Mum riding shotgun, as I was on the video camera, I was told that he loved the whole thing and only freaked for about a second on one of the low helix parts of the ride. With this one under his belt, he now tells me that next time he will be riding Scooby Doo. After riding a couple of the kids rides for our youngest son Jarryd, we ventured onto the new attraction, Shrek 4D. Now while trying not to give too much away for my fellow Aussies who have not yet ridden the ride, the pre-show included such characters as the three little pigs, the Magic Mirror and The Gingerbread Man. This only lasts around 5-10mins before you are allowed into the theatre to enjoy the 3D show with the twist of moving seats, and that is about all I will say as not to spoil it for anyone too much. With Lethal Weapon out of action today, and not enough time for either Scooby Doo or the Wild West Ride, and with Shrek under our belts it was out of the park to get some lunch and onto part 2 of our big day at the Gold Coast Theme Parks. Our first stop for the day, Warner Brothers Movie World.... The big green ogre was at his new home, and the kids loved it.... I really hope that they change the colour of the trains, but they might look better on the track.... While Dan can fly, the rest of us will have to wait till December.... Dans first coaster, The Road Runner Roller Coaster, starting with a Vekoma the only way is up.... Donkeys driving taxi's, now that answers a lot of questions.... Jarryd required some mobile driving instruction, but not bad for a 3yr old... And no trip to Movie World is complete without Austin Powers yeah Baby...

Rabid has a date for Friday night.....

Congrads guys, we all know that it is praise well earned. Keep up the good work and thanks for giving those of us who have this weird love of coasters a place to meet and chat. Keep up the good work.

How about "Robb and Elissa's new movie role". Place Robb and/or Elissa into a movie poster and change the title, with the most original one winning. Maybe something like.... Robb Alvey in "VEKOMAINATOR" He will shake you to death.... Just a thought..

And to think that I will more than likely have to wait till next year to see the second season. No wonder I spend so much money on ebay for DVD's, got to see Smallville from a DVD before it was even on the telly.... Wayne "At least I get to ride Superman soon....that sounds wrong?" C.

Could come in Handy Eric, never know when you need that third arm!!

There will be a "BBQ" held when Robb and Elissa come down next year some time, so we will let everyone know when that is happening. But if anyone wants to meet at any of the Gold Coast Theme Parks then please let us know when you are arriving and where you are going and we will be please to make sure someone is there to show you around the parks.

Great pictures, will be nice to see so much construction happening around the world while it we will be inbetween construction here in Oz. That and it gives me another reason to travel outside Australia.

I think Rabid got to see some computer generated images at a staff night before the track turned up, but I don't think it included the inside section of the track at all. This is where the surprise will be the best, as it is on the Scooby Doo Coaster at the park. With these guys, it is not what you can see but what you can't see that makes their rides great.

You could always send the coasters down under if they want... On a serious note, it is very sad to see the park in that state as it would have held many happy memories for a lot of people and that is how they would have wanted to remember the park. One down side is that if the park closes, then that is one that I will have to remove from my trip to the states....bummer!

The new Superman Escape coaster at WBMW Australia. While this might not be anything new in the technology side of things. But the way this ride is designed, you can't help but feel you will be spending more time out of your seat then in it. The best part of this ride is not what you can see, but what you can't see. Those of us who have visited the park, can tell you that from past history, with the Scooby Doo Coaster, that the park allways keeps the best parts of the ride under wraps. The only way you can find out is to ride the coaster for yourself. It would also be nice to see the Discovery Channel crew in Australia to show the rest of the world our little slice of heaven.

I have heard a B&M 4D. This is just the latest rumor on what coasters will be coming down under in the future. But that coaster will not be here until the end of 2007, with the park to get a new Water Park by the end of next year. With Superman almost finished, I have allready started to think about what the park could be installing next, although if past history is anything to go by, we might be waiting for a while. P.S. NEWS FLASH...Could there be a THIRD Camel hump on this ride.....keep watching ozcoaster.net for future updates.

^While I don't know if you look like MJ, you remind myself and my wife about an actress (who's name escapes me), in the movie "Pump Up The Volume". Still love that movie for some reason.....

Seen to many things to have a closed mind about this. Have had a close friend die and for the entire week after that all I heard was this song that he liked and said that it picked his spirit up everytime he heard it. And that is just the tip of the iceburg on the "Paranormal Stuff" that I have seen/experienced over the years. Like it was said before, if you want to believe and try to find it, you will, if not then it will more than likely never happen to you.

I know that Elissa is keen to come down for a visit, but there is so much happening down here over the next couple of years, I would not be in a rush as you might miss out on something you would like. That being said, like Ian I can't wait till December either, this year, next year and the year after also...(but that is Dreamworld and another construction update to come).

^ Nah, he is still trying to get up the courage to ride the Road Runner Jnr Coaster at the park. Will let him get that one over and done with before we worry about going on Superman. At least the shirt fits ok, and will do for about the next 4 years I think....

Looks like I am not the only one waiting for the opening of Superman in Australia. Getting ready to fly downunder!

Have been told that we will have a special update on the site on Monday, but I was not told why.....I guess we will have to wait till then.

^Wait for a couple of years Katie, as Dreamworld are ment to be getting a new water park next year, and a new coaster in 2007. And this is ontop of what ever the other parks get within this time frame. Hope you enjoy the pictures.....

^ She can attack me anytime

Why is it I can see you volunteening to take the two terrors on the big red car ride? This should be great for the little kids, but I am still waiting for the new ride for us big kids.... Wayne"Waiting till December 2007" Currie

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