Coastin' Down Under Episode 5: LUNA PARK SYDNEY

Join us as we fly from Brisbane to Sydney and head straight to Luna Park before they close! We'll check out attractions like Big Dipper and Hair Raiser, and then visit downtown for the Sydney SkyTower and the world famous Opera House!
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[@CoasterStudios]

We apologize about the error in the intro saying this was episode 1- which it definitely is not! If you haven’t seen any of our previous episodes, please go check them out! We have content from Melbourne and the Gold Coast! 😁

[@xcoasterenthusiast]

What is the title for this episode then?

[@Ldog0914]

I love coaster studios. Can we please get a new top 25 pleaseeeee ❤❤❤❤

[@thepennyfiles6229]

this is the best series ever! I really think you should do an awards segment like what you did after Coasting thru Europe (best ride, best park, funniest moment, etc.). I look forward to so much more amazing content!

[@mesetaplays]

I come for the coaster reactions but ngl the reactions to Funny House was some of my favorite content. So wholesome.

[@persephoenix]

I might be a year late but honestly it is so cool to see Sydney through the eyes of someone visiting! The stations and modes of transport you see are so familiar to me, and it’s actually awesome that something so ordinary in my life is impressive to people overseas. I’m sure I’d be amazed by similar stuff in the US if I went back!

[@Sam-cn4ch]

That wooden wild mouse is something else. Unlike modern steel versions it gets faster and faster at every switchback, there’s no trim breaks.

[@MaloneysCoasters]

It was so nice to meet you guys that day! Chatting with you guys is still something I rave about with my enthusiast friends at Luna Park!

[@360coasters]

Were you in this vlog?

[@MaloneysCoasters]

@@360coasters In the background! I was supervising Coney Island that day 😁 Taylor and Sarah came over to chat which made my whole week

[@360coasters]

@@MaloneysCoasters time stamp?

[@MaloneysCoasters]

@@360coasters I missed this comment haha you can see me in the background at 10:38

[@timahtoo]

Taylor totally disassociated for a second after the big slide 😂

[@Aerolandaircraft]

I love coasting down under (maybe cos I was in it, sorry to rub it in) but it is so funny and enjoyable. I’m happy you had such a good time at Funny Land, it is such an amusing place!

[@AviZergen]

My dad rode the original Big Dipper back in the day as he used to be a regular visitor of Luna Park Sydney, I got to know some perspective history of the park from him and while it may not be big at least it's historic, I hope they can eventually get the Wild Mouse back open soon, great to see you loving Sydney in general.

[@CinematicCoasters]

I loved coastin thru europe but this is also a good treat, love the content❤

[@patrioticenthusiast]

EXITED FOR NEXT COASTER TRIP ANNOUNCMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@deang5386]

Liked your Queensland theme park videos but as local Sydney resident it's great seeing you guys enjoy the city and harbor

[@trickshotcentral9295]

All the people posing in the background 14:12 10:44 and probably mare but I just missed them

[@adamisveryweird3854]

This is the first Coaster Studios video I’ve ever seen without his intro lol

[@CoasterStudios]

It somehow got left out, oops😂 it happens!

[@michael7054]

Great video! Lots of great stuff you got to do in this video!

[@Thesmokercoaster]

Look it's the the the thing. Lol Taylor u do make me laugh.

[@ollieliell]

omg my cameo at 13:28 HAHA

[@ValueNetwork]

As someone who did ride a wooden wild mouse (Blackpool before it closed, rode it in its last month) it’s definitely a experience, probably the highest amount of forces I’ve felt on a wooden coaster but they weren’t all good forces. What I will say is that ride type is clearly a nightmare to maintain and I completely get why Luna park closes theirs regularly.

[@Rubik1908]

Fun fact: the 1994 big dipper is the current gold coaster at dreamworld.

[@drdewott9154]

Yeah, the 1994 big dipper is the ride now known as the Gold Coaster. It was originally removed from Luna park Sydney due to a large number of noise complaints about the ride. Honestly a bit of a shame because that ride would just be really imposing right there on the waterfront.

[@ducksfan_1149]

RANK THE RMCs PLEASE

[@greatwesternsky]

I’ve ridden this in the back and while sure, it rattles, I’ll never understand why coaster enthusiasts see that as a big deal… its not painful and feels wild! Doesn’t bother me at all. Also the intamin single rails are clearly aimed at a different demographic.. on their website they’re classed as a family thrill coaster… which is a perfect fit. Not everything has to be RMC level intense… keep doing what you’re doing Intamin!

[@stevenbrock899]

I agree. I rode this two weeks ago for the first time. I was one seat from the front and I didn't notice the shake at al. I was waiting for it after watching a POV. I thought it was a great ride. I have ridden all the Big Dippers and I'd rate this second after the original woodie. All the public I've spoken to seem to love the new version. Sometimes enthusiasts overlook what the general public thinks is a great ride.

[@DaanBruins]

Normal people on a VR coaster: weeee this is so fun, definitely recommend it! Taylor on a VR coaster (and frankly all thoosies): 'YoU kNoW wHaT tHiS lOoKs LiKe ThE sToRm CoAsTeR aT tHe DuBaI mAlL

[@max-_-6352]

the brakes on hair raiser literally scared me 😅. i didn’t realise it dropped when u got to the top straight away and it brakes so late i thought it wasn’t going to haha

[@drdewott9154]

Man this is very interesting. Honestly the vibe of this park reminds me a LOT of Bakken, like its clear that they have a similar vibe. The kind of rides there and the way they're setup as well as like the food stands and side things, it all gives me a very similar vibe. But both of the places are also old school city amusement parks so it would make sense that they'd be similar like that. I honestly also think a Hot Racer would be a great fit at Bakken if they could find the room for it. I know another park here in Denmark has been eying the model, that being Tivoli Friheden in Aarhus. Another small City amusement park thats a little more upscale. Also like I guess Luna Park is now the 2nd city centre amusement park you've been to thats accessible by Boat after Gröna Lund.

[@VECTOR_Coasters]

man i love watching these and also the shot of big dipper at 13:01 is one of my favorite shots from you guys also what did you like more? big dipper or that really tall slide thingy?

[@radbricks8298]

its so different to the RMC single rail . its like comparing B&M track to modern Vekoma track.

[@maxhagenauer24]

The old Big Dipper that was an arrow looper is now Gold Coaster at Dreamworld, they moved it there.

[@deang5386]

They rode it in their video at Dreamworld

[@Joypyf]

Just heard today it is a clone of Rewind Racers in Cali!

[@c.j.luttges4793]

That thing is called the Sydney opera house

[@tammywozmoak6349]

I would have been happy with the boat ride!😂

[@postalsamGAMING]

I have ridden a wooden wild mouse at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and at Pleasureland Southport, both horrific violet experiences but also both fun

[@xcoasterenthusiast]

17:02 Lots of Observation Decks I went to have their entrances in malls LOL

[@BrianMark1776]

Hey, what do you have planned for your 10 year anniversary of CS? About that thing, you meant the Sidney Opera House. 🤣🤣 Those carousel horses! I used to have one separating my dining room from living room. I've been in the OAB for a long time.

[@CoasterStudios]

We already had our 10 year anniversary of the channel back in December!

[@BrianMark1776]

@@CoasterStudios see what happens when KZbin blocks videos, you miss out and on stuff. And dayum, your getting old. 😁

[@foozahnation]

I'm sad the Wild Mouse wasn't open for you. It's pretty unhinged, the sketchiness makes it more fun imo.

[@magicalmousers]

What a cute sweet park there, historically awesome and beautiful. Still no pov on the coasters again hmmm

[@tajinder1913]

14:10 the girls at the back

[@simonjenkins5173]

We used to have 'Australia's Wonderland' which was built by KECO at the same time as Canada's Wonderland, Kings Island and Kings Dominion. Sadly when Paramount bought the North American parks, Australia's Wonderland wasn't on the list. It was bought by an Asian theme park company and then eventually closed..

[@lisatom42]

Been on the wild mouse, feels super sketchy 😂

[@xcoasterenthusiast]

For the intro of this episode you put the title card for the Luna Park Melbourne episode not for this one 😂😂😂

[@CoasterStudios]

Our bad, somehow totally missed that one!

[@lightingproductions3180]

9:28 They better have not forgotten the funny

[@YesItsEpic]

The way the wheel measurements happened, there's a gap between the guide wheels.

[@coreyprosise1392]

Even if you're not European "that's pretty good innit" is probably the most English thing you've ever said😊😊

[@maxhagenauer24]

Boomerang and Rewind Racers are clones, they are both 181 models but they are flipped.

[@drawsomethewizard3006]

I've since learned that the Intamin Hot Racers were meant to be more family-oriented and not high-intensity according to their website

[@sr.chi7741]

I hope intamin makes a thrill version of the hot racer to compete with the raptor or the T rex

[@lavawalker306]

Only problem is that the height requirement is rather high for a family oriented coaster as it's 52" (132cm) for Big Dipper lol

[@FloridianGuy12]

After this deities you should go to sea world Orlando at some point

[@SnowghostFilms]

7:52 that is far from the best kids menu I’ve seen in NSW. The best one had I don’t know (nuggets and chips), I don’t care (fish and chips) and Whatever (hot dog). Also, 11:27 RIP Wonderland Sydney and Demon

[@johnmceleney1092]

Sydney did have a large Theme park but it shut down in 2004

[@TrainCoasterFan]

Hi Taylor! I literally said hi to you after you walked by the NTG Flash Pass entry. I’m glad to see you here! I wish you could have made it to coasterthon this year, but there’s always next year! How was Aquaman?

[@ravanger5345]

18:50 nerds!

[@Jett_Gaming456]

who is gonna tell them that luna park 2 gen big dipper is gold coaster from dreamworld

[@andrewawaya2159]

“It’s just what happens when you copy someone else’s homework.” -Sarah

[@max_kantor0952]

Will you make a video about how the fantastic dragon caught on fire?

[@Nismo-gy3wz]

Did you get to check out the Orphan Rocker?

[@CoasterStudios]

Yes!

[@kevinbhieey9188]

That wasn't the Pacific Ocean! It was the Tasman Sea. Which tickled me only because when I took my mother down there she kept saying, "There's the ocean!" which allowed me to respond, "ACTUALLY that's the _______." We spent weeks in coastal cities - Melbourne, Sydney and Cairns - and we 'geographically' only saw the ocean once, when we took the Great Ocean Road west of Melbourne. Yeah, technically seas are parts of the ocean, but where's the fun in allowing that boring technicality?!

[@DJWezzyK]

Could it be that Big Dipper has a rattle cause they have partially concrete foundations for the footers and partially 'transportable' foundations for half of the coaster?

[@lavawalker306]

About y'all considering Big Dipper to be family thrill I wouldn't consider it personally because the minimum height requirement for it is 52" (132cm) as posted at the ride entrance lol

[@boristmh]

Yeah, Australia theme parks and public attractions always have extremely over priced food and drinks. You are better off eating on your way there or after you leave.

[@Jacob-Simonsen]

08:57 that wild mouse doesn't deserve to be on that waterfront

[@staticgaming1759]

Too bad this is across the planet from me. I would love to be there.

[@matthewrobertson95]

Did you climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge? That's on my bucket list!

[@CoasterStudios]

We did not. Next time :)

[@averylane2528]

So did they have a bag check? What did y’all do with your luggage on such a timetable?

[@CoasterStudios]

We dropped it off at the guest services building before riding anything!

[@johnmceleney1092]

Dreamworld now has the 2nd Big Dipper - it’s the Gold Coaster It was sold to Dreamworld because residents complained about the noise. Sorry don’t buy a unit next to an amusement park then complain about the noise.

[@BenjiNerdyDog]

Do you guys know how the construction of palindrome and circuit breaker is coming along? Great vlog btw!

[@CoasterStudios]

From what I heard, they still haven’t gone vertical yet

[@donoakes85]

A Pluto Pup is your equivalent to a Corn Dog. After just visiting Disneyland and lunch cost $50usd and got less food I no feel terrible about our park food prices here in Aus. Sad you missed the Wild Mouse. Yes it 100% sketchy as and you feel like you are going to die but it adds to the thrill. Hope you rode the back for Boomerang cause you get a great pop of air time at the start. Yea it is a pity there is a shudder on Big Dipper but the seats are a lot more comfortable than RMC Raptors. Raptors beat this one I think because of the shudder but also the Big Dipper had so many limitations put on it so couldn’t go big.

[@Coaster_Joe]

What is your favorite Single rail coaster?

[@jordonfreeman166]

“World’s steepest railway”. Incorrect. Scenic Railway is classified as an inclined lift because it uses a winch and no counterbalancing carriage, while funiculars use a winch and a counterbalancing carriage. Look to the Hogwarts Express at Islands of Adventure for an example. The steepest railway is the Pilatus Railway in Switzerland, which has a maximum gradient of 48% and an average gradient of 35%. This means it climbs a maximum of 48 feet per 100 feet traveled, and an average of 35 feet per 100 feet travelled.

[@1of8plusbillion]

Get vored to enter a theme park part 2: Sponsered by Deviant Art

[@jacksonseyl1063]

How was the wooden wild mouse?

[@CoasterStudios]

Closed

[@jacksonseyl1063]

@@CoasterStudios At least it gives you an excuse to go back.

[@aliensallaroundus1126]

Lunch at BGW for the wife and I was $73 thanks Busch Gardens

[@I_lovetruereligion]

Good idea getting rid of the intro, we all know it should’ve been flipped upside down the whole time.

[@xcoasterenthusiast]

3:58 Luna Park ripped off Canobie Lake’s slogan!

[@Josh-is8it]

Is Luna park intentionally built to look out of proportion?

[@anthonycullever7578]

So you paid $4.01 for a nasty Pepsi no way I will drink water.

[@motrydooto1698]

Big dipper looks and sounds like a toy

[@adtrf1]

Did i hear Beyoncé at 6:20 ? ✨