Parkz News

Roller coasters and theme takes centre stage at Movie World One roller coaster under construction, another suddenly closed while a third undergoes apparent "thematic enhancements". Elsewhere around the park, Doomsday Destroyer reopens and things are looking sharp with Chinese New Year in full swing and some little-known themed sections. Click here to continue reading

Village Roadshow shares dive following theme park trading update Village Roadshow saw a drop of almost 10 per cent in its share price this morning following the release of a trading update for its theme park operations. Village Roadshow state that the local Queensland market has reduced significantly as a result of October's incident at Dreamworld. Click here to continue reading

Sea World's Carnivale was a mixed bag As Carnivale wraps up its inaugural season at Sea World, a combination of noticeable omissions, basic food offerings, average drinks and limited rides makes the 2017 event an enjoyable night but a shadow of its former Movie World self. Click here to continue reading

Australia's first Lego Store to open at Dreamworld Saturday 28 January 2017 It’s almost here! Australia’s first LEGO® Certified Store will open at Dreamworld on Queensland’s Gold Coast on Saturday 28 January 2017. Click here to continue reading

The Parkz Update: : Fire Machine lights up Dreamworld Dreamworld's Fire Machine show comes to Dreamworld with extended trading that sees the park offer a full 12 hours of rides and entertainment throughout the summer. We take a look at everything Dreamworld has to offer this summer – and a few things that still remain closed. Click here to continue reading

The Parkz Update: : Sea World's Carnivale... by day Sea World's summer is in full swing with shows, entertainment, food, rides and more rides*! We don't have all the bristling nightlife of Carnivale 2017, but we do take you for a pleasant wander through Sea World on a summer's day. Click here to continue reading

Press Release: Thrilling new adventure park open in rare Sydney forest Sydney is set for a thrilling new outdoor adventure in time for the school holidays with TreeTops Sydney - The Hills opening at the stunning Cumberland State Forest, West Pennant Hills. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld takes massive hit in revenue for December Dreamworld revenue is down as much as $15 million for November and December. Click here to continue reading

The Parkz Update: : Sea World gears up for Carnivale Sea World gets ready for Carnivale and Viking's Revenge Flume Ride closes after 37 years. Click here to continue reading

This summer Dreamworld brings Fire Machine, Carnivale moves to Sea World The summer is seeing the return of two popular night events with some notable changes. Dreamworld's Fire Machine is a re-imagining of last year's popular Beat Box, while Carnivale shifts from winter at Movie World to summer at Sea World. Click here to continue reading

Movie World offers first hints about 2017 roller coaster Warner Bros. Movie World have made the first moves towards formally announcing their forthcoming hypercoaster, boldly stating that the greatest attraction in the southern hemisphere is coming in September 2017. Click here to continue reading

The Parkz Update: : Dreamworld reopens with respect and dignity Dreamworld quietly turned 35 this week. It wasn't cause for celebration as the theme park emerges from a very tragic and extended closure, with the theme park obviously very eager to heal and grow from the incident. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld scrubs Rocky Hollow Log Ride from map, Sea World removes Viking's Revenge Flume Ride from website Both of the Gold Coast's vintage log flume rides seem to face the wrecking ball, leaving both Sea World and Dreamworld each short one of their most iconic rides. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld set for December 10 staged reopening Dreamworld will reopen to the public more than six weeks after its closure following an incident that took the lives of four guests. A portion of proceeds from its reopening weekend will be donated to the Australian Red Cross. Click here to continue reading

One month anniversary of Dreamworld's indefinite closure Today sees Dreamworld's sudden, indefinite closure enter its second month. On October 25 the park's Thunder River Rapids killed four in a tragic incident. Click here to continue reading

RCDB reports 196ft height for Movie World 'hypercoaster' In a blow for the deep-seated inadequacies of roller coaster enthusiasts across Australia, Warner Bros. Movie World's 2017 roller coaster is reported by RCDB to be three feet shy of hypercoaster status. Click here to continue reading

Village Roadshow cites 'inconsistent trading' at Gold Coast theme parks following Dreamworld incident At today's Annual General Meeting, Village Roadshow's Chairman Address stated that the fatal incident on Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids in October has affected Village Roadshow Theme Parks, which operates Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild. Click here to continue reading

Press Release: A story of courage, tradition and daring Australian spirit comes to life at Australian Outback Spectacular The Australian Outback Spectacular will embark on a memorable journey to commemorate the Centenary of the ANZACs, with the Salute to the Light Horse – High Country Special show launching on the 15 November. Click here to continue reading

Gold Coast Bulletin demonstrates little knowledge of hypercoasters The famed bastion of truth and journalistic standards that is the Gold Coast Bulletin extolls the virtues of a hypercoaster in a piece that more or less confirms the style of ride that Warner Bros. Movie World is building for 2017. Click here to continue reading

The plausible scenario in which Dreamworld closes permanently Though sensationalised reports in the media suggested that Dreamworld may never reopen, the park will likely resume business in the near future. The unprecedented accident on its Thunder River Rapids ride however, could set into motion the theme park's sale or eventual closure. Click here to continue reading

Embattled Dreamworld owner votes to change company name Shareholders of Ardent Leisure, the owners and operators of Dreamworld yesterday voted in favour of a measure that will see Ardent become Main Event Entertainment. The rebranding decision comes just two days after an incident at their Gold Coast theme park that left four dead. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld previously modified Thunder River Rapids' conveyor belt At some point in the past two decades, it is believed that modifications were made to the Thunder River Rapids conveyor belt lift hill by removing the majority of the wooden slats that support rafts on the journey up to the unload platform. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld closed until further notice following fatal incident Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld will be closed until further notice due to today's incident on the iconic Thunder River Rapids ride where four riders were tragically killed. Click here to continue reading

Incident at Dreamworld, four killed on Thunder River Rapids Four riders were tragically killed on the Thunder River Rapids ride today at Dreamworld. Click here to continue reading

The Parkz Update: : Foundations continue to appear for Movie World's 2017 roller coaster It's a while yet before we can make any real sense of the mess of footings that will eventually connect with the roller coaster's hundreds of support columns, but construction progresses on Warner Bros. Movie World's 2017 roller coaster. Click here to continue reading