Dandenong Show 8th - 9th November 2008

Post by **Zamperla** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:35 pm

Had a quick walk-around at the show today. Weather turned out better than I had expected. I would say a few less majors here this year to last year, but still a good mix of rides (though 3 dodgem floors was pushing it a bit - but all seemed to be fairly busy)

One real surprise for me was seeing March's Hurricane (I have never seen it outside of QLD) It was looking very nice. I put it a close second to Bell's in terms of presentation and colour.

The other highlight was seeing the Zipper with its new paintjob and lights. It is looking 200% better than when I saw it at Dandenong the year before.

Majors there were:

Flashdance
NO Limit
Hurricane (March's)
Zipper (Davis)
ChaCha (Laurie)
Dodgems x 3
Haunted Hotel
Ferris Wheel (Chant's)
4 or 5 large inflatables (Chant's)
Various kiddy rides

Space Roller Freak · Post by **Space Roller Freak** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:53 pm

Thank you once again for your pics Zamperla. I'm very shocked about No Limit went but no other bells gear didn't and March's Hurricane was a big surprise. Maybe, just maybe it might be going to go to Rye, thats why it is doin a couple of shows in Victoria. Anyway thanks again!

CHEERS,
Space Roller Freak

CoinKing · Post by **CoinKing** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:08 pm

Zamperla wrote:Had a quick walk-around at the show today. Weather turned out better than I had expected. I would say a few less majors here this year to last year, but still a good mix of rides (though 3 dodgem floors was pushing it a bit - but all seemed to be fairly busy)

One real surprise for me was seeing March's Hurricane (I have never seen it outside of QLD) It was looking very nice. I put it a close second to Bell's in terms of presentation and colour.

The other highlight was seeing the Zipper with its new paintjob and lights. It is looking 200% better than when I saw it at Dandenong the year before.

Majors there were:

Flashdance
NO Limit
Hurricane (March's)
Zipper (Davis)
ChaCha (Laurie)
Dodgems x 3
Haunted Hotel
Ferris Wheel (Chant's)
4 or 5 large inflatables (Chant's)
Various kiddy rides

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HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:57 pm

Zamperla was Zipper working when you where there?

Post by **Zamperla** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:12 pm

glad you enjoyed it Clay, I thought it might rouse a few comments - that one sure captures the momentum.

Yeah HUSSR, Zipper was working. I had the wrong lense on my camera and couldn't get a whole photo of it because it was on a narrow side-show alley.

Space Roller Freak · Post by **Space Roller Freak** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:45 pm

Shame about it at Sale how there was a probblem with the hydrolics.

CHEERS,
Space Roller Freak

HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:11 pm

Yeah well there was oil everywhere when I was there. Photos soon.

Post by **Zamperla** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:27 pm

HUSSR, am dissappointed to read. Must have blown a hydraulic line. I left at around 1pm and it was working then.

Did you get on March's Hurricane?

HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:33 pm

didn't get on anything.... Dandenong seems to be getting worse. I don't think i'll be back next year.

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:56 pm

That Cha Cha photo is so amusing on SO many levels dave! And March's hurricane will not be doing Rye as it will be back in Coffs Harbour soon. It's doing a few hire jobs down that way apparently so Chris must have decided to throw in a show or two while he was there...

Super Loops · Post by **Super Loops** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:06 am

^ do you know which other hire jobs it has, if any left in Vic? I'd like to see this Hurri and have a go on it.

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:03 pm

bahahahahaha, man luckily she didn't sit on the inside of the car. i'm sure the ops said she must sit on the outside. Great photos Dave, thanks

HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:39 pm

Where on earth did you think that March's Hurricane was doing Rye.....

don't make up rumors

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:07 pm

Yeh I know that's what I was thinking. Huss, when are you gonna put up all your vids from melbourne and a few more of the regional shows?

HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:13 pm

Yeah when I get some time ill add:

No Limit Dandenong
Flashdance Dandenong

and whatever else i can find

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:34 pm

Huss, I never said that it would be doing Rye. Please read the post more carefully in the future. I said it WOULDN'T be doing Rye as it will be in Coffs Harbour or on it's way back there.

Space Roller Freak · Post by **Space Roller Freak** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:51 pm

Sorry my fault Huss, i started that. I compleatly forgot about Coffs Harbour.

CHEERS,
Space Roller Freak

Matt Diabolism · Post by **Matt Diabolism** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:40 pm

DAMMIT!!!

..if I had known about March's Hurricane I would've been up there in a flash.I trust you gave it a ride Zamperla..how does the experience compare to Bell's?.One thing I noticed from your pics is the "Simply The Best" motto on their Hurricane..wonder if this is referring to the ride in question,or March's as a whole..pretty bold claim either way..Ha Ha!.

Space Roller Freak · Post by **Space Roller Freak** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:43 pm

If Laurie's Techno Jump didn't turn up there, where did it go?

CHEERS,
Space Roller Freak

Matt Diabolism · Post by **Matt Diabolism** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:52 pm

Haven't seen Mega Drop around Vic either..I realize we don't get to every show in Vic.,but it usually turns up at most of the bigger regionals.

Space Roller Freak · Post by **Space Roller Freak** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:39 pm

Well, it usually does Sale and then Dandenong, but the only one that it has done this year is Moomba and Geelong.

CHEERS,
Space Roller Freak

Super Loops · Post by **Super Loops** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:42 pm

(I think) I've never been on March Amusements Hurricane before. I chose Melton over Ballarat or Dandenong just for something different but I am kind of wishing I made the effort get to Dandenong as well as Melton now. Oh well, I hope March Amusements are back in VIC some time soon. I wish they'd bring in Skywalker, I have never been on that one.

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:09 pm

I think the Simply the Best is march's slogan thging cause I remember Waveswinger used to have that. Yeh I dont know where MD has been. Last I know where it was at Gellong

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:30 pm

In regards to "Simply The Best" It is indeed March's / Midway amusements slogan from the older days. It is now being used again to celebrate there 50th aniversary.

HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:41 pm

Here are my photos:

MIDWAY:

FLASHDANCE:

HAUNTED HOTEL:

HURRICANE:

NO LIMIT:

ZIPPER:

Chris.

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Dandenong Show 8th - 9th November 2008

Dandenong Show 8th - 9th November 2008

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