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How Dreamworld should return to theme park normalcy

Richard Wilson 18 Feb 2009

It seems every six months or so news surfaces of another attraction destined for Dreamworld that wouldn't find its way into any normal single-price theme park. The reason why is not difficult; by boosting per-capita spending – the average amount each guests spends in the park – they can increase profits without having to go to the more costly expense of attracting new clientele. But there's surely a better solution than that.

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.

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.

Steady growth at Dreamworld following Motocoaster

Richard Wilson 20 Aug 2008

Going on a year since the Gold Coast theme park launched Mick Doohan's Motocoaster, Dreamworld has reported relatively consistent attendance numbers.

Motocoaster comes in second last in worldwide coaster poll

Richard Wilson 13 Mar 2008

Dreamworld's Mick Doohan Motocoaster, the newest roller coaster in Australia has flopped according to Mitch Hawker's annual "Best Roller Coaster Poll", coming in as the 356th best roller coaster in the world — out of 357.

Dreamworld, WhiteWater World report six month growth

Richard Wilson 22 Jan 2008

Despite South East Queensland's first truly wet summer in a number of years, Macquarie Leisure's theme parks have performed well against the same six month period a year ago.

Dreamworld profits up while attendance slips

Richard Wilson 16 Nov 2007

Macquarie Leisure Trust Group's latest results show that Dreamworld is continuing to achieve strong financial results while attendance has taken a slight fall. WhiteWater World continues to perform ahead of expectations as it nears the one year mark.

Mick Doohan Motocoaster launches at Dreamworld

Richard Wilson 28 Sep 2007

Despite the new multimillion dollar roller coaster's namesake being busy with motocross commitments, the official launch of Mick Doohan's Motocoaster went ahead today, ahead of its Sunday opening. Roller-Coaster.com.au brings you extensive footage from the event.

A sneak preview of Dreamworld's Motocoaster

Richard Wilson 14 Sep 2007

Ahead of its opening in September, we take you for a look around the construction site of the Mick Doohan Motocoaster construction, including a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the roller coaster.

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