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Rocky debuts for WVTP

Richard Wilson 25 Jan 2009

Between a half-finished stunt show and a broken roller coaster, what was supposed to be a blockbuster summer for Warner Village Theme Parks looks to have resulted in a series of duds that are sure to impact the parks' performance over this crucial peak holiday period.

Is Dreamworld's Q4U queue jumping?

Richard Wilson 14 Jan 2009

Ever since Dreamworld on the Gold Coast announced Q4U, its incarnation of Lo-Q's QBot "virtual queuing" system, debate over whether it is queue jumping or not has ensued. We put the question to readers of Parkz once and for all. Is Q4U queue jumping?

The Colonel's Choice: Dreamworld appoints KFC manager to top position

Richard Wilson 9 Dec 2008

In a move that isn't without precedent, Macquarie Leisure Trust Group have once again appointed an theme park industry outsider to the Gold Coast theme parks' top position. Former operating officer of New Zealand KFC, Starbucks and Pizza Hut properties will take the position effective immediately, having spent a year with the diverse leisure company as their COO.

Hollywood Stunt Driver gears up for premiere

Richard Wilson 5 Dec 2008

With only three weeks to go until Hollywood Stunt Driver opens at Warner Bros. Movie World, the team is going full throttle on the show that replaces the legendary Police Academy Stunt Show. Parkz brings readers a special glimpse at some of the stunts in the new show.

CEO steps down amid steady performance for Dreamworld and WhiteWater World

Richard Wilson 31 Oct 2008

For the first quarter of the 2009 financial year, Dreamworld and WhiteWater World have both reported attendance increases against the same period last year. CEO of the past four years Stephen Gregg has decided to step down from December 2008.

Kamikaze opens at Wet'n'Wild Water World

Gavin Seipelt 2 Oct 2008

In anticipation of the coming summer, the beginning of October saw the opening of Wet'n'Wild’s latest attraction Kamikaze, a pair of Sidewinder slides by United States water attraction manufacturer Waterfun Products Inc.

Track arrives for Sea World's Jet Ski Rescue

Richard Wilson 28 Aug 2008

Australia's newest roller coaster is progressing as track arrives on site for the jet ski themed attraction. Speculation continues on just what style of ride the twisted track will form.

New attraction planned for Wet'n'Wild Water World!

Press Release 26 Aug 2008

Wet’n’Wild Water World has announced plans to open a new multi-million dollar attraction, Kamikaze, in September to make this summer its biggest’n’best yet!

WhiteWater World exceeds forecasts for first year in operation

Richard Wilson 25 Aug 2008

With results in following WhiteWater World's first complete financial year operating since opening in December of 2006, the park has exceeded initial estimates for attendance despite wet weather and strong competition.

Village Roadshow moves forward with Sunshine Coast water park plans

Richard Wilson 22 Aug 2008

Today Village Roadshow submitted a Development Application for a $70 million Wet'n'Wild Aussie World, following the earlier announcement of the conditional acquisition of the Sunshine Coast amusement park.

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