pattyboy60 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 So why is my first trip report not even a theme park? There are a few reasons for that. 1. I LOVE aquariums and 2. They just opened a new dark ride known as Penguin Explorer. Let me just say that Penguin Explorer is an amazing dark ride with some great special effects. Luckily the queue was non existent so I had multiple re rides. The aquarium itself is also nice and it features some nice theming. Some of the areas are a little bit outdated but the new zones totally make up for it. The aquarium will always be a yearly visit for me and they add an exhibit at least once a year or two. They could also use with a bit of renovating to their facade. Turns out that I'm a horrible photographer but nevertheless here are some highlights from the trip... Heres a POV of Penguin Explorer. Turns out that I was mumbling random stuff and the quality is quite poor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQnnuOI2lT0 An example of nice theming. An absolutely awful photo of a stingray but why not include it anyway. The first tunnel section always felt a bit outdated to me. At least it's got Dugongs!!! This is were I believe they perform shows. This theming doesn't have to be there but they put it just enhances the experience. The best part is just about to come! It's an amazing dark ride that totally came as a surprise. I really didn't expect anything from it. The entrance with the Wildlife Zoo and Madame Tussauds next to it. A penguin habitat that is spotted during the dark ride. A very nice glass floor exhibit. The last display right before the gift shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry M Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I went to Sydney aquariums years ago, the main one. Is this the one I would have gone to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I always enjoy Merlin's Sea Life aquariums. The presentation is always superb, and they do a great job having events and educational opportunities throughout the day. Did you also go to the Wild Life and Madam Tussaud's in the first picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyboy60 Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 I went to Sydney aquariums years ago, the main one. Is this the one I would have gone to? It's the same aquarium as before. Just a name change and a MASSIVE change in theming! I always enjoy Merlin's Sea Life aquariums. The presentation is always superb, and they do a great job having events and educational opportunities throughout the day. Did you also go to the Wild Life and Madam Tussaud's in the first picture? I didn't get a chance to go to the other two but I will be visiting Wildlife Sydney Zoo in December along with Luna Park Sydney. Trip reports will be coming. Should I do these trip reports in separate topics or just keep it on this topic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I went to Sydney aquariums years ago, the main one. Is this the one I would have gone to? It's the same aquarium as before. Just a name change and a MASSIVE change in theming! I always enjoy Merlin's Sea Life aquariums. The presentation is always superb, and they do a great job having events and educational opportunities throughout the day. Did you also go to the Wild Life and Madam Tussaud's in the first picture? I didn't get a chance to go to the other two but I will be visiting Wildlife Sydney Zoo in December along with Luna Park Sydney. Trip reports will be coming. Should I do these trip reports in separate topics or just keep it on this topic? Cool. Sea Life can easily be a day in itself. There aren't any set rules for TRs. Some make one giant megathread, others an individual report per trip. I will sometimes combine a couple of short trips into one report if they're close in time frame. For example, last year I went to Arkansas one weekend and Oklahoma the next, and those became one trip report even though I came home in between the two trips. So it's up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyboy60 Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 I might just post it all under one megathread then. Thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBpony414 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Nice little TR, looking forward to reading about your upcoming adventures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyboy60 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Nice little TR, looking forward to reading about your upcoming adventures! Thank you! Next TR will be from Luna Park Sydney and I should be going there this Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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