i know where it's at

On my last trip to the GoldCoast, I finally had the chance to visit the famed MovieWorld located about an hour's drive from the airport by bus. Alphaman and I had to wake up early to get the first bus there cos we wanted to fully utilize our time there. A slight drizzle decided to join us in our run for the bus. The one thing I enjoy about bus rides is the sceneries we pass. And the very interesting people you see boarding the bus and waiting for other buses at the bus stops. After about an hour, we reached the entrance of MovieWorld. I will admit I had goosebumps looking at all the rides. They were high and they were huge.
We wasted no time in paying and getting in. It wasn't cheap. It's 66 Aussie which equals to about 180 Malaysian Ringgit. Alphaman was abit apprehensive about all the rides saying why don't we warm up with the tamer rides first. And I'm like, ok fine. So went into the BatCave which was a motionmaster sort of thing where u sit and strapin and it jerks and throws you around. This was ok. Nice appetizer.

Then we went for the Scooby Ride. Which was inside this huge haunted mansion. It was 4 person per ride and I thought it was gonna be some kiddy thing where the car brings u thru doors and then some freaky monster pops up to scare you. Well, I was rite for the first few minutes, then the car stopped and it sort of went up a lift and then it went backwards. Yup, we plunged backwards!! SCREAMING. In the dark. U had no idea where u were going save for a few flashes of lights. It was an indoor rollercoaster and we were being hurled backwards! Lots of fun.

Then we went to Shrek 4D. A 3D cinema which was above expectations. There was water splashes and wind blowing behind your ears and rats running at your feet. Lots of fun. Below are the 3 Lil Pigs we passed on the way in.

We then went to the Police Academy stunt show. Very fun and unexpected. Didn't get to take pictures here cos I was so mesmerized by all the stunts. The guys were cute too ;)

We got to take photos with a whole lot of movie characters. Sylvester, the Scooby gang (who also performed an impromptu dance) for everyone, Austin Powers being his usual groovy self and of course the wonderful Justice League! I was like OMG WonderWoman I LOVE YOU!!!

From left, The Flash, SkyDancer, Wonderwoman, Alphaman and Green Lantern

Having enough of fluff fun, I suggested for us to take on the harder rides. Alphaman was not a happy bunny. He was there just to observe the tougher rides not ride them. And I'm like how can u not ride them?

So I managed to drag him to ride the Superman which is superfast rollercoaster! That twirls and drops at neckbreaking speed. The first initial drop is a 90 degree where u can actually see yourself heading straight to the ground. And it definitely did not help when one of the attendants told us, "don't worry guys, if you fall off try and aim for the grass". This was definitely a heart stopping ride. Check out the photos below. Just look at all those twists and turns. Insanity.


Right next to the Superman was the Lethal Weapon ride. Alphaman did not even budge from where he was standing, so I went alone. I literally could feel his fear as he looked at the monumental ride in front of him. This was the kind tat leaves your feet dangling as you spin, plunge and fly through out the sky. Mental I know but I was so pumped that nothing was gonna stop me. This ride had me screaming every curseword I know in every language that I could. It was freaky and such an adrenaline rush!!
There I go, up and away.

And there I go, round and round, upside down. Feeling my insides do a milkshake!

Still on an unbelievable high, I tried talking Alphaman into coming on the Batman with me. Which was basically a skyrocket type of contraption that shoots you up into the clear blue sky and then bringing you back down. My charm did not work on him, so again I went alone. And screamed out loud. The worst part of it all was waiting for the blasted thing to shoot us off into the sky. The anticipation was bad. The moment my feet touched the ground, I went for it again. Twice in a row.
Preparing for the ride.

Heart's a pounding!!

After riding the Batman, I told Alphaman, we need to ride the other rides again but he did not want to so I went back and did all the rides again. Yup, Superman and Lethal Weapon. Way too much fun. Before leaving, we caught the Parade of Stars as they paraded and performed for everyone down main street. In between, we also caught Marilyn performing a few songs for her audience and also a bank robbery courtesy of Bonnie & Clyde. It was a very entertaining place. At one point, there was this very sassy music playing out of nowhere and everyone was trying to find the source. The next thing you know, Catwoman pops out and does a dance number with her fellow "kitties" as backup dancers. Marilyn being driven around..

The Justice League doing their walk..

Shrek and Fiona..

Scooby and Shaggy..

Catwoman strutting her stuff..


Skydancer and Alphaman..

So that was it. Money was well spent and I have no regrets. One of my goals for the year has been reached and I am a happy camper. Why can't Genting Highlands here in Malaysia upgrade themselves?