Australian Amusement Fanatics

I happened to be in Auckland last week and managed to pop into Rainbows End for a while on Wednesday afternoon. Overall I was impressed with the park which reminded me of Luna Park Sydney despite the differing selection of rides. It was attracting a fair number of people for the holidays too despite...

Dream World's newest ride, a Zamperla Air Race will open on Saturday. I assume they will use the thrill ride cycle as this one can also be a family ride. Can't wait to try it!

Would love to see it travel, perhaps doing the West Coast or go into Luna Park Sydney. Not much hope of either I suppose.

On this very day ten long years ago, I signed up for the newly created forums on Australian Amusement Fanatics. Since then, this site has been on top of my Favourites list and the knowledge I have gained from fellow ride enthusiasts has been amazing! I think I was one of the first to create an accou...

I don't think Ranger will be back at RES next year. I think that spot will be taken by Hangover for the foreseeable future but I could be wrong. As for Love Express, I remember seeing it at the Fairfield Markets back in 2003 and it was in much better shape then. I imagine the expensive purchase of t...

I wonder what will happen to the old coaster? A shame it is being removed IMO.

Much thanks as usual TG.

I think Ranger still needs some serious work done on it as does Love Express.

Great line-up as usual!

Also good to see Ranger is back in action after some issues recently.

Any cut to education funding is wrong in my book.

Yes I understand this is the case. I'm quite a fan of the Luna Ferris Wheel which is left over from the old Harbourside Fun Park of 1982. The carriages are similar to the Skymaster Wheel I think or at least they feel similar inside.

Yep definitely a great regional show and quite popular too I believe.

Albury is on in the next few weeks and that usually has a good line-up as well.

Not sure whether I'd have the personality but I would love to work a joint and reckon I could do it. Taking tickets is also possible but operating a ride, not for me... I'll stick to being a passenger I think!

Yes well done! The amusement industry is good at putting on charity events. When I was at school, Goldenway used to set up at the Variety Club Christmas party for kids with disabilities. Seeing the Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre packed with awesome rides was a hoot let me tell you! Also, operator...

Am loving the preshow reviews Thrillseeker and thanks heaps for posting.

I haven't seen Superbowl since 2002 but I remember it being a great ride experience.

I haven't been on any ghost train like attractions for years but am thinking of trying Hollywood Horrors. I do wonder what I'd get out of it? Totally agree with you Scorpion about Big Dipper. It's a great coaster for its type and kept in great condition too. I wonder whether it is used for corporate...

I guess the huge lines are bad news for prospective riders but fantastic for the operators who deserve a good show.

I wish the Sizzler still did Sydney! I remember Super Sizzler which was totally wild and Durkin's was pretty popular too. Super Sizzler is in Perth now?

Yes I am, even though water parks aren't my favourite. Fingers crossed such a tourist attraction survives in Sydney. It should, so long as they keep rides up to date and introduce new ones every season. That was a big mistake the owners of Wonderland made in its final years. Luna Park only really ge...

Good gosh I was terrified of upside down and most other types of rides when I was 6! I think I was 9 when I really started getting into them, around World Expo 88. That was around the time I first encountered the Super Loop too, not my first upside down ride as mentioned here but definitely the scar...

Still a little early but definitely better than 7:30 as advertised. I reckon the carnival will operate later than the specified time as it will be packed with people coming from the fireworks and last minute showbags I imagine.

I haven't been to Seaworld for years but always enjoyed it in the past. As for the new park in Sydney, it's been on the drawing board for a couple of years so it's good to hear it's finally being built. I'm not a huge fan of water parks myself but I'll definitely visit and have a go on the attractio...

Am still yet to try Buzzsaw but I've heard it's great.

The SDC Enterprise is inferior to the Huss one I think. The park had a good opportunity to put one in when they replaced the ride in 2000 but opted for SDC. These aren't being made any more I believe?

I guess having such world class theme parks as DW a short drive from Brisbane wouldn't be doing much for the Ekka either although both have coexisted since the 80's. While ride fanatics like ourselves see differences between a carnival and theme park experience, others might see the theme park as a ...

Good news about Flashdance, a great fun ride IMO!

I'm still having trouble believing the carnival will close so early each night. Surely it's a mistake!

Great line-up and definitely a loss for Melbourne with XXXL heading west again. Is this the first time Sky View Wheel has done Perth?

It seems no one is safe any more. Am so glad to hear everyone is okay and hopefully the idiots who did the robbery and kidnapping will be caught.