Dandenong Show 2007 (photos) Nov 9th to 11th

Post by **Zamperla** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 5:59 pm

I can confirm the below rides will be there, with some yet to arrive, these were parked onsite ready to be positioned:

Flashdance
Ferris Wheel (Chants)
Haunted House (Osbourne)
Mega Drop
Dodgems x 3
Cha Cha (Lauries)

Hopefully some of Bell's gear to come.

Super Loops · Post by **Super Loops** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:06 pm

I wonder if No limit will make an appearance again? Last year I had the most intense ride on No Limit, it was really pulling some serious Gs.. Let's hope some surprise rides turn up this year.

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 7:21 pm

A good ride line up for dandy. Dave, could u please take sum pics inc flashdance. Thanx. I'd say bells will arrive soon

Post by **Zamperla** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:39 am

Last time Dandenong had a Zipper was that same one under Witts back in about 1995. (also there that year was Rainbow, Enterprise, Pirate, Chipmunk-coaster, Super Loops (Osbourne) and Hurricane that I can remember.

benclare · Post by **benclare** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:55 am

I sure wish I had been there back then! A carnival like that is made for me!

princess · Post by **princess** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:43 pm

Lol Zamperla, we can sense that you just dont know where to begin.

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 3:57 pm

Well dandy show has died down from the witts days. What a great line up bac then now its an average line up 4 the show.

HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:31 pm

most show lineups are dire now... theres not much class to them i'm afraid and its crap. Our shows used to be pretty unique, with the Huss rides, Zipper... and other classics... now it just feels like they are lacking the originality, and uniqueness

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 4:56 am

Ur right huss. Its a real shame that there aren't witts around with all there nig spectacular rides that would rule the midways. We do have some great new rides that r more modern but the classics r still great to have around.

HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:47 am

Decided to go down for a bit, was crap... waste of petrol

Post by **Zamperla** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:19 pm

I found it worthwhile to visit the show on Sunday (but didn't have to travel as far as you HussR) - crowds were definitely down on other years and I think this is a direct result of the decision not to show horse events which are a very major component of this show (the oval was instead used as a car park)

The weather was perfect but crowds especially thin along the rear of the midway (Zipper often running with only one loaded car)

Majors were:

Zipper
Flashdance
Mega Drop
Haunted House
Cha Cha
Dodgems x 3
Ali Baba
Chant's wheel
Octopus (Miller)

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:25 pm

Some great fotos dave. Thanx 4 that. Occy looks gret, so does zipper and does flashdance! Ur first flash pic isn't workin

HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:57 pm

Spoke to ALI BABA operators about Rye, they are still undecided on whether to take it down, they werent too sure bout having it there last year..

damn right! thats rainbow's turf!

Matt Diabolism · Post by **Matt Diabolism** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:20 am

Geez,I thought Dandenong would attract a better line up.Their website promised "the latest hi-tech rides". Glad I didnt bother with the 3 hour trip.Nice pics though,and the weather looked great.

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:06 am

Yeah, but u know O'neills wont take it to Rye. Take Ali baba 2 bells carnival!

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:25 pm

But then it wouldn't be a "Bells" Carnival

On another note, Does No Limit go to Bell's carnival or not?

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:22 pm

No. They were tryin 2 get it on when i was talkin 2 the operators at canberra but they cant allow it 4 some reason. To bi and noisy i'd say. And hurricane, 4 the unlimited rides pass, is it still $20

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:37 pm

But its not a bells carnival. Cause Ski Jump isnt owned by them

Owned by someone else

ozshowkid · Post by **ozshowkid** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:41 pm

Everything that goes to Bell's carnival is owned by Bell's including the ski jump, otherwise it wouldn't be a Bell's carnival.

Cheers OZshowkid

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:47 pm

I was talkin too bells operators at hawkesbury and they said ski jump is not owned by them

ozshowkid · Post by **ozshowkid** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:54 pm

Definetly Bell's ski Jump mate, only works xmas time when it ain't its tarped up in there shed.

Cheers OZshowkid

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:57 pm

OK, u win, whatever u say. Seeing as though ur a showmen and know more than me. I'll keep my big GOB SHUT

Sorry Oz

benclare · Post by **benclare** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:15 pm

It seems No Limit hasn't been travelling lately because of the staffing issues mentioned on some other threads here. Apparently, it takes a bit of training to operate the ride so it isn't a question of hiring someone and getting them working the ride strait away. It's like that with any ride of course but apparently NL is a bit trickier. Anyone out there fancy a career change?

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:44 pm

Uhhh... I could go with a career change

and Top Gunner, as far as I am aware its still 20 dollars for the ride pass. I will say that the Ski Jump is indeed a rather odd ride, but very fun at the same time! One of the Bell's rides that hasn't been to the carnival in a few years is the Hurricane. And I also wonder if these staffing shortages are going to affect the carnival this year or not.

PNC · Post by **PNC** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:29 pm

i would still call it bells carnival if they do all the organising, regardless if all the rides are owned by bells or not