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Motocoaster comes in second last in worldwide coaster poll
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.
Big Wheel for Brisbane
To celebrate the 20 year anniversary of World Expo '88, Brisbane's South Bank Parklands will become home to its own Ferris wheel.
Warner Bros. to build park in South Korea
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.
Sydney Attractions say accept
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.
Dreamworld, WhiteWater World report six month growth
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.
Village Roadshow to continue building on success
The future looks bright for Gold Coast theme parks Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World as they commit to continued investment in new attractions off the back of their best year ever across the board.
Village drops conditions in Sydney Attractions bid
As a final change to their takeover bid, Village Roadshow have dropped the conditions of their offer on Sydney Attractions Group shares, now agreeing to buy shares at $6.50 regardless of whether they reach their goal.
WhiteWater World prepares for expansion
Dreamworld has submitted a development application to the Gold Coast City Council outlining plans for a major expansion of WhiteWater World for 2008 featuring five new attractions.
Dreamworld profits up while attendance slips
Macquarie Leisure Trust Group's latest results show that Dreamworld is continuing to achieve strong financial results while attendance has taken a slight fall. WhiteWater World continues to perform ahead of expectations as it nears the one year mark.
Whale watching to commence at Sea World
Village Roadshow, owners of Sea World, today announced a joint venture with New Zealand company Whale Watch Kaikoura that will see whale watching tours departing from the Gold Coast theme park commencing in mid-2008.
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