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Village Roadshow Theme Parks CEO Clark Kirby: 'We're really excited about the future of theme parks' Parkz caught up with Clark Kirby, CEO of Village Roadshow Theme Parks, to discuss the big changes that have been unveiled this week and how these form part of a new vision for their Gold Coast theme parks. Click here to continue reading
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Village Roadshow moves away from discounted theme park passes with the One Pass In the biggest shakeup to theme park ticketing in almost a decade, Village Roadshow Theme Parks have announced a new theme park pass strategy that moves sharply away from sub-$100 annual passes that have reigned supreme. Click here to continue reading
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Ardent Leisure AGM gives vague hints of reinvestment strategy for Dreamworld Dreamworld's parent company Ardent Leisure emphasised regaining the public's trust through park improvements and new attractions in an annual general meeting that was light on specifics despite considerable scrutiny from shareholders. Click here to continue reading
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Dreamworld CEO discusses simulator attraction, future roller coasters and competing with Village Roadshow In the second part of our chat with Dreamworld CEO Craig Davidson, we talk a new simulator attraction for the park's cinema, his thoughts on DC Rivals HyperCoaster and how the park hopes to compete. Click here to continue reading
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Parkz News Dreamworld responds to Tiger Island footage
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Dreamworld responds to Tiger Island footage As social media and media outlets decry interactions at Dreamworld's Tiger Island, the theme park responded swiftly to refute baseless allegations of animal abuse. Click here to continue reading -
DC Rivals HyperCoaster is Australia's best ride ever Make no mistake about it: Warner Bros. Movie World have delivered a roller coaster that is undeniably one of the best in the world. The ride ticks every box and delivers a level of sheer thrills and sustained excitement that is unlike anything ever before built in Australia. Click here to continue reading
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The final countdown for DC Rivals HyperCoaster Cranes appeared at Movie World yesterday in preparation for the installation of DC Rivals HyperCoaster's crowning feature: a giant illuminated depiction of The Joker towering over the monolithic roller coaster. With the ride's opening expected any day now, strong winds today have left construction crews playing the waiting game. Click here to continue reading
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Village Roadshow indicates September launch for DC Rivals HyperCoaster and reveals upcoming attractions for Sea World The latest investor presentation by Village Roadshows points to a September launch for Movie World's DC Rivals HyperCoaster. The company has also announced several new attractions for Sea World including an "interactive splash zone" in October and a new seal show in December. Click here to continue reading
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Trim brakes installed on DC Rivals HyperCoaster as testing continues As opening day nears, fans may have been dismayed to see brakes installed along the course of the record breaking roller coaster, but really trim brakes are only about ensuring that the ride operates as intended. Click here to continue reading
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Ardent appoints former Disney executive as US-based director Former Disney executive Randy Garfield will join Ardent Leisure as part of the company's bid to strengthen the expertise and USA representation on their board in an ongoing struggle for control and stability. Click here to continue reading
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Ariadne is right: Dreamworld needs more family attractions... but there's no shortcuts Kevin Seymour of investment group Ariadne says his group has the business expertise to turn Dreamworld around, and that family attractions are the key. He's right, but the key to Dreamworld reclaiming its place is with blockbuster family experiences. Click here to continue reading
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Dreamworld's performance: 15 things to take from Ardent Leisure's preliminary full year results Ardent Leisure have released preliminary results for the 2017 financial year, revealing the fallout of Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids accident, while laying out a brief strategy for the park's recovery. Click here to continue reading