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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
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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
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Doomsday 'soft' opens and Tiger Island reopens, roller coaster speculation grows at Movie World and dies at Dreamworld Queensland School holidays are underway today and with them comes technical rehearsals for Doomsday Destroyer and the long-awaited redeveloped Tiger Island. Dreamworld has seemingly ruled out any new roller coasters to counter the Mack-built ride that has started construction at Warner Bros. Movie World. Click here to continue reading
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Groupon deal: grab your 2016-17 Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild Pass for $89.99 With Village Roadshow Theme Parks VIP annual passes coming to an end, now is the time to source the best deal to see you gain access to the Gold Coast's best theme parks for the next twelve months. With passes coming in at $89.99, Groupon is the place to buy. Click here to continue reading
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Movie World's new ride Doomsday Destroyer: a look at the Suspended Twin Hammer Warner Bros. Movie World's new ride Doomsday Destroyer is a "Suspended Twin Hammer" ride from Intamin AG, the Swiss ride manufacturer behind Superman Escape, Tower of Terror, Giant Drop and several other Australian classics. Click here to continue reading
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Dreamworld's Log Ride reopens Dreamworld's iconic Rocky Hollow Log Ride has been given the all-clear and today resumed operations following an incident on Sunday. Click here to continue reading
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Doomsday Destroyer ride coming as part of new DC Comics area at Movie World Fresh off the demolition of Boot Hill Graveyard, Movie World have given the first official hints of its replacement with the announcement of Doomsday Destroyer and an all-new villain themed area. Click here to continue reading
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Shanghai Disneyland revealed ahead of June opening Disney have ended speculation over their newest theme park with the announcement of 16 June 2016 as the official opening date for Shanghai Disneyland Park. The Magic Kingdom style theme park will be their first in mainland China and will feature a wide range of attractions both Disney classics and firsts. Click here to continue reading
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Record-breaking Tornado slide coming to Adventure World Following months of speculation, Adventure World have finally revealed information about their forthcoming water slide, a $7 million investment that comes off the back of a couple of years of revitalisation throughout the Perth theme park. Click here to continue reading
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Parkz News Busch Gardens Williamsburg in the spotlight
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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 -
Parkz News Dreamworld to launch ABC Kids World in June
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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 -
Parkz News Green Lantern incident - the facts so far
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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