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Village Roadshow buys Aussie World

Richard Wilson 20 May 2008

In the latest in a string of acquisitions by the Melbourne-based entertainment company, Village Roadshow has announced its intentions to convert the Sunshine Coast theme park into a Wet'n'Wild style water park.

Village Roadshow goes to Africa

Richard Wilson 6 Apr 2008

The latest in a string of expansions of their theme park operations, Village Roadshow have unveiled their plans to convert a Victorian zoo into a full theme park along the lines of other hybrid zoo/theme parks such as Disney's Animal Kingdom and Busch Gardens Africa.

Curtain Call for Police Academy

Richard Wilson 2 Apr 2008

Making way for October 2008's Hollywood Stuntdriver stunt show, Warner Bros. Movie World farewells the Police Academy Stunt Show after almost 17 years.

Warner Bros. Movie World - Police Academy Stunt Show - A New Era Begins!

Press Release 2 Apr 2008

For more than 18,000 incredible action-packed, fun filled, breathtaking performances over 16 years, the final curtain is set to fall on the ‘Police Academy Stunt Show’. Guests visiting Warner Bros. Movie World prior to the end of April will have their final opportunity to see one of the longest running stunt shows in the world.

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.

Warner Bros. to build park in South Korea

Richard Wilson 20 Feb 2008

Warner Bros. executives are visiting Seoul, Korea to sign a letter of intent to build a USD$4 billion park in the Asian country, their first venture in the theme park industry since selling their 50 per cent share in Australia's Warner Village Theme Parks.

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.

Get set for the brand new Mega Pass!

Press Release 19 Dec 2007

Warner Village Theme Parks has unveiled the theme park pass to beat them all – the all new 3 park MEGA PASS!

Warner Village Theme Parks Win Annual Spirit of Excellence Awards at IAAPA Attractions Expo

Press Release 19 Dec 2007

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced the 2007 Spirit of Excellence Award Winners during the Spirit of Excellence Awards Luncheon at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2007 in Florida at the Orlando County Convention Centre.

Village Roadshow to continue building on success

Richard Wilson 30 Nov 2007

The future looks bright for Gold Coast theme parks Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World as they commit to continued investment in new attractions off the back of their best year ever across the board.

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