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Spin into Sea World on the all new Vortex

Press Release 21 Dec 2020

Sea World’s newest attraction, the Vortex has opened for the summer holidays and will have guests twisting, turning and spinning like never before.

The Parkz Update: Vortex nears completion, Leviathan towers as The New Atlantis nears opening at Sea World

Parkz 12 Dec 2020

Despite a year of setbacks and delays, Vortex, the first component of Sea World's $50 million expansion is opening soon. Meanwhile the theme park's skyline is evolving dramatically as construction of the neighbouring Leviathan wooden roller coaster continues.

Six upcoming roller coasters you can ride without leaving Australia in 2021

Parkz 7 Dec 2020

With ongoing uncertainty over international travel, Australian theme park fans won't need to venture too far to enjoy an unprecedented number of new roller coasters with six set to debut at Australian parks in 2021.

The Parkz Update: Steel Taipan: Dreamworld's forthcoming roller coaster gets a name as construction moves forward

Parkz 28 Nov 2020

With Dreamworld finally formally announcing the name of Steel Taipan, their upcoming launch coaster, Parkz checks in on progress on the ride, as well as other happenings at Dreamworld.

Luna Park Sydney to invest $30 million on major upgrade, new rides

Luna Park Sydney 24 Nov 2020

Luna Park Sydney unveiled today a $30 million plan to update and refresh one of Australia’s best known and most loved destinations, including the installations of new rides and attractions.

First look at Dreamworld's new world-first spinning seats

Richard Wilson 21 Nov 2020

As construction gets underway, test footage has emerged of the new spinning seat feature that will feature on Dreamworld's new thrill ride.

Sea World's Vortex thrill ride commences testing ahead of expected December opening

Richard Wilson 6 Nov 2020

Footage has emerged of Sea World's heavily anticipated new ride undergoing testing ahead of its expected opening this summer.

Aussie World Introduces New-Look Ride the Night Events

Press Release 29 Oct 2020

The Sunshine Coast’s Aussie World and Banana Bender Pub will be kicking off a series of exclusive themed after dark events with the new-look Ride the Night starting this weekend, complete with a Halloween twist.

Ardent apologises unreservedly to the families for their tragic losses and accepts full responsibility for the terrible tragedy that occurred at Dreamworld in 2016

Press Release 28 Sep 2020

Ardent apologises, unreservedly, for the past circumstances and failures at Dreamworld that resulted in the tragic loss of four lives and for the deep and ongoing impact on so many people: the families and friends of those who passed away, other guests, first responders, emergency services, Dreamworld team members, and the many other people involved who have also been affected.

Village Roadshow releases full year results, commits to ride removals and new additions

Richard Wilson 28 Aug 2020

Closure and downturn from COVID-19 led to predictably disappointing financial results for Village Roadshow's theme park division, where 900,000 fewer guests visited. Despite uncertainty the company is pressing head to have the forthcoming Leviathan wooden roller coaster up and running by Easter while also announcing that they will be removing two yet-unnamed rides at their Gold Coast theme parks.

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