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Village Roadshow goes to Africa

Pictured: Village Roadshow looks at expanding Werribee Opel Range Zoo into a major African theme park such as Disney's Animal Kingdom.
The latest in a string of expansions of their theme park operations, Village Roadshow have unveiled their plans to convert a Victorian zoo into a full theme park along the lines of other hybrid zoo/theme parks such as Disney's Animal Kingdom and Busch Gardens Africa.
Sunday 6 April 2008 - By Richard Wilson .
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Curtain Call for Police Academy

Last call... Police Academy Stunt Show will be gone come May to make way for a stunt driving themed replacement show.
Making way for October 2008's Hollywood Stuntdriver stunt show, Warner Bros. Movie World farewells the Police Academy Stunt Show after almost 17 years.
Wednesday 2 April 2008 - By Richard Wilson .

Warner Bros. Movie World - Police Academy Stunt Show - A New Era Begins!

For more than 18,000 incredible action-packed, fun filled, breathtaking performances over 16 years, the final curtain is set to fall on the ‘Police Academy Stunt Show’. Guests visiting Warner Bros. Movie World prior to the end of April will have their final opportunity to see one of the longest running stunt shows in the world.
Wednesday 2 April 2008 - By Richard Wilson .

Motocoaster comes in second last in worldwide coaster poll

Flop... Mick Doohan's Motocoaster narrowly beaten by a 1989 Vekoma ride for the title of world's worst steel roller coaster.
Dreamworld's Mick Doohan Motocoaster, the newest roller coaster in Australia has flopped according to Mitch Hawker's annual "Best Roller Coaster Poll", coming in as the 356th best roller coaster in the world — out of 357.
Thursday 13 March 2008 - By Richard Wilson .
Related Parks: Dreamworld
Related Rides: Mick Doohan's Motocoaster

BIG WHEEL comes to South Bank

Visitors to Brisbane’s South Bank will soon be able to soar 60 metres into the sky for a panoramic view of the city, river and mountains with the arrival of a giant observation wheel.
Tuesday 11 March 2008 - By Richard Wilson .

Big Wheel for Brisbane

Brisbane Eye? A similar to Sea World Eye will call Brisbane home for the next year starting in May.
To celebrate the 20 year anniversary of World Expo '88, Brisbane's South Bank Parklands will become home to its own Ferris wheel.
Tuesday 11 March 2008 - By Richard Wilson .

Warner Bros. to build park in South Korea

Warner Bros. to make another forray in the theme park business after selling their Gold Coast theme park stake.
Warner Bros. executives are visiting Seoul, Korea to sign a letter of intent to build a USD$4 billion park in the Asian country, their first venture in the theme park industry since selling their 50 per cent share in Australia's Warner Village Theme Parks.
Wednesday 20 February 2008 - By Richard Wilson .
Related Parks: Warner Bros. Korean Park

Sydney Attractions say accept

Takeover... Village Roadshow now has a controlling interest in Sydney Attractions Group.
As the final chapter in the months-long saga that has been Village Roadshow's attempt to buyout the Sydney tourism operator, Sydney Attractions Group's Board now urges shareholders to accept the offer.
Tuesday 5 February 2008 - By Richard Wilson .

Dreamworld, WhiteWater World report six month growth

Back on track... Dreamworld attendance up following the launch of Mick Doohan's Motocoaster.
Despite South East Queensland's first truly wet summer in a number of years, Macquarie Leisure's theme parks have performed admirably against the same six month period a year ago.
Tuesday 22 January 2008 - By Richard Wilson .
Related Parks: Dreamworld, WhiteWater World

Get set for the brand new Mega Pass!

Warner Village Theme Parks has unveiled the theme park pass to beat them all – the all new 3 park MEGA PASS!
Wednesday 19 December 2007 - By Richard Wilson .