Parkz News

Nickelodeon Land, Sea World's new kid's zone Sea World's new children's area has been given an official name and theme today. The new area will be home to the Gold Coast's first mini roller coaster. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld, June 2015 Work moves forward with ABC Kids World as we check in at Dreamworld in today's Parkz Update. Click here to continue reading

Sea World, June 2015 Prehistory meets mythology and present day with Creatures of the Deep now open at Sea World. In this Parkz Update we take you through the unique fact and fiction based walk-through exhibit. Click here to continue reading

Busch Gardens Williamsburg in the spotlight Opening in 1975, Busch Gardens Williamgburg in Virginia was the last of the Busch beer company's forray into the world of theme parks. With an overaching European theme, the park is home to an impressive array of roller coasters set amongst beautiful landscapes and dense forests. In this spotlight take a look at Busch Gardens Williamsburg thanks to photos contributed by Parkz member Gazza. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld - Party after dark at Screamworld, May 23rd The biggest party after dark is at Australia’s biggest happy place, Dreamworld. Back by popular demand, the scare attraction ‘Zombie Evilution’ is set to scare guests with even the toughest of nerves. The undead have escaped their cryonic chambers and have overrun Kevil Hill. The most intense thrill of its kind, Zombie Evilution will have guests screaming for more. Click here to continue reading

ABC Kids World - Dreamworld's newest world for kids is announced In a landmark collaboration with Australia’s public broadcaster, Dreamworld is pleased to announce a very special new world to open in June 2015, ABC KIDS WORLD. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld to launch ABC Kids World in June In a year that is set to be full of new kids attractions at the Gold Coast theme parks, Dreamworld have announced a new partnership with ABC Kids that will build on the existing Wiggles World to create a whole new area for preschool kids. Click here to continue reading

Sea World, May 2015 Sea World is a hive of activity as Creatures of the Deep moves forward and Beach Break Bay makes way for the new replacement children's area that'll include a range of new kid-friendly rides. Click here to continue reading

Aussie World, April 2015 We head north to the Sunshine Coast to check out the newly opened Professor Bogglesworth's Illusionarium and Bug Run children's coaster at Aussie World. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld & WhiteWater World, March 2015 The latest Parkz Update takes a look around Dreamworld and WhiteWater World, with a glimpse at the faint signs of life at Eureka Mountain. Click here to continue reading

Wild World at Dreamworld this Easter school holiday These holidays, Dreamworld will transform into “Wild World” with live shows and interactive animal experiences to delight guests from the 3rd to the 17th April. Click here to continue reading

Green Lantern incident - the facts so far Yesterday afternoon the Green Lantern coaster at Warner Bros. Movie World suffered an incident that saw several riders stranded on the coaster while rescue crews worked to safely release them. As online speculation continues, we sum up a few of the observation and known facts. Click here to continue reading

Ardent Leisure appoints new CEO Ardent Leisure, owners of Dreamworld and WhiteWater World, have appointed former editor of Cleo and The Australian Woman's Weekly Deborah Thomas to the position of chief executive officer. Click here to continue reading

Carnivale returns to Movie World this April The ultimate street party is returning to Warner Bros. Movie World with the park’s newest after-dark event Carnivale set to be an even bigger and better family extravaganza than last year. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld's Eureka Mountain set for potential comeback After more than eight years sitting dormant, the Eureka Mountain Mine Ride roller coaster at Dreamworld is in the early stages of an unexpected return. In 2014 we saw the Ocean Parade section of the park and its flagship attraction Wipeout returned to their former glory. In 2015 the park rejuvenation looks to be continuing with the first signs of work on Eureka Mountain spotted in recent weeks. Click here to continue reading

Sea World, February 2015 The latest Parkz update takes in the newly retooled dolphin show, Affinity, plus takes a look at some of the other happenings at Sea World after their so-called 'biggest summer ever'. Click here to continue reading

Sea World Announces Biggest Summer Ever Sea World has announced its biggest ever December with the launch of two new attractions including an amazing dolphin show and the arrival of Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in an Australian first. Click here to continue reading

Movie World Fright Nights preview, September 2014 Ahead of the start of Fright Nights 2014 next week, Parkz takes a small sneak peak at some of the event's offerings. Click here to continue reading

First look at Dreamworld's Tail Spin Tail Spin, Dreamworld's latest thrill ride will open to the public this weekend at Dreamworld. Ahead of its debut, Parkz offers a sneak peak video of Dreamworld's Big 9 Thrill Ride. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld, August 13 2014 Tail Spin goes vertical and The Claw gets a much needed coat of paint in the latest Parkz Update from Dreamworld. Click here to continue reading

Sea World, August 2014 Sea World's Sea Viper has been almost completely demolished in under a week, changing the skyline of the park forever. In this Parkz Update we check in on the park for one final look at the iconic roller coaster. Click here to continue reading

Sunshine Park, $90 million water park planned for Sunshine Coast A Sunshine Coast based consultancy has lodged a proposal for Sunshine Park, a tourist resort that combines a water park, hotel and holiday village. Click here to continue reading

Tail Spin coming to Dreamworld Dreamworld have unveiled details of the new thrill ride for 2014. The Gerslauer Sky Fly will be named Tail Spin. Click here to continue reading

Warner Bros. Movie World celebrates 75 Years of Batman Warner Bros. Movie World, Hollywood on the Gold Coast, have joined the worldwide celebrations of the 75th Anniversary of Batman with a tribute befitting the world's most popular Super Hero. Click here to continue reading

Movie World Carnivale, July 2014 With the first incarnation of Warner Bros. Movie World's Carnivale behind us, we take a look back at the event. Click here to continue reading