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Six Flags files for Bankruptcy

Plummeting face-first... in light of escalating debt levels, Six Flags has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Six Flags, one of North America's largest theme park chains, has filed for bankruptcy. What does this mean for their business model and the theme parks it has inspired theme parks around the world?
Sunday 14 June 2009 - By Richard Wilson .
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How Dreamworld should return to theme park normalcy

FlowRider, one of the many up-charge attractions that has made its way to Dreamworld in recent years in place of traditional attractions.
It seems every six months or so news surfaces of another attraction destined for Dreamworld that wouldn't find its way into any normal single-price theme park. The reason why is not difficult; by boosting per-capita spending -- the average amount each guests spends in the park -- they can increase profits without having to go to the more costly expense of attracting new clientele. But there's surely a better solution than that.
Wednesday 18 February 2009 - By Richard Wilson .
Related Parks: Dreamworld, WhiteWater World
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Rocky debuts for WVTP

Hollywood Stunt Driver eight months into construction and just three weeks from opening.
Between a half-finished stunt show and a broken roller coaster, what was supposed to be a blockbuster summer for Warner Village Theme Parks looks to have resulted in a series of duds that are sure to impact the parks' performance over this crucial peak holiday period.
Sunday 25 January 2009 - By Richard Wilson .
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Kamikaze opens at Wet'n'Wild Water World

Double the fun.... Kamikaze opens at Wet'n'Wild Water World
In anticipation of the coming summer, the beginning of October saw the opening of Wet'n'Wild’s latest attraction Kamikaze, a pair of Sidewinder slides by United States water attraction manufacturer Waterfun Products Inc.
Thursday 2 October 2008 - By Gavin Seipelt .
Related Parks: Wet'n'Wild Water World
Related Rides: Kamikaze
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The Edge at Eureka Tower

The Edge at Eureka Tower.
A review of one of the newest thrilling experiences in Australia. Roller-Coaster.com.au takes a look at Eureka Skydeck 88 in Melbourne, and in particular, the Edge experience, a unique attraction that suspends visitors 285m above ground level, with only 45mm of glass separating them from the unthinkable.
Friday 26 October 2007 - By Gavin Seipelt .
Related Parks: Eureka Tower
Related Rides: The Edge

Australian Outback Spectacular opens to the public

After years in planning and numerous setbacks, Warner Village Theme Parks' latest attraction, the $23 million Australian Outback Spectacular, opens tomorrow at the Gold Coast. Roller-Coaster.com.au brings you a sneak-preview review of the new attraction.
Monday 3 April 2006 - By Richard Wilson .

Superman Escape settles in

Three-and-a-half years since Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster opened the park welcomed the latest attraction, Intamin hydraulic coaster Superman Escape.
Australia's newest roller coaster, Superman Escape at Warner Bros. Movie World, is settled in after its first month in action. Read Roller-Coaster.com.au's review of the thrill ride.
Sunday 22 January 2006 - By Richard Wilson .
Related Parks: Warner Bros. Movie World
Related Rides: Superman Escape

Dreamworld welcomes The Claw

With The Claw opening just recently at Dreamworld, read a Roller-Coaster.com.au review of the impressive new thrill ride.
Monday 20 September 2004 - By Richard Wilson .
Related Parks: Dreamworld
Related Rides: The Claw