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Leviathan: what you need to know about Sea World's new wooden roller coaster

Parkz 4 Jun 2019

With Australia's first new wooden roller coaster in 35 years set to debut at Sea World in 2020, this is everything we know so far about this monumental new attraction.

Formerly Wild... now it's raging! Sydney's largest waterpark is now Raging Waters Sydney

Press Release 1 Jul 2019

New Name, New Ride, and VIP Amenities Announced for 2019 – 2020 Season.

Raging Waters Sydney: Wet'n'Wild Sydney gets a new name, new slide

Parkz 30 Jun 2019

Following its sale by Village Roadshow last year, the Sydney water park has been renamed ahead of its first full season owned and operated by Parques Reunidos.

Sea World's New Atlantis will redefine Australian theme parks

Richard Wilson 28 May 2019

With three new major attractions on their way over the next 18 months to form The New Atlantis, Village Roadshow are seizing a unique moment in time to not just rejuvenate Sea World, but to set a new bar for Australian theme park attractions.

Dreamworld CEO promises two major announcements as Sky Voyager delays continue

Parkz 3 May 2019

Dreamworld CEO John Osborne downplays Sky Voyager's unprecedented five month delays while promising new major attractions.

New thrill rides: six ways Dreamworld can win back fans

Ben Roache 14 May 2019

Dreamworld have said there will be two major ride announcements this year. Ben Roache from OurWorlds gives his ideas for how the theme park can win back fans with world-class thrill rides. The six ideas Ben suggests combine both short term and long term solutions all centre around Dreamworld becoming competitive once again.

Dreamworld mismanagement reaches fever pitch with tone-deaf Wipeout closure

Richard Wilson 11 Mar 2019

Dreamworld's announcement that the iconic Wipeout is now closed was a foregone conclusion for the 25 year old ride, but what's worrying is the lack of a future plan from a theme park whose owners have no apparent strategy.

Village Roadshow Theme Parks Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment into Gold Coast Theme Parks

Press Release 27 May 2019

Village Roadshow Theme Parks is set for an exciting 18-months with $50 million dollars scheduled to be spent, including thrilling new attractions for the Gold Coast parks, enhancing guest experiences, and maintaining Village Roadshow Theme Parks’ high standards of animal welfare, technology and plant integrity.

Dreamworld CEO talks thrill ride replacements off the back of Ardent Leisure cash injection

Richard Wilson 9 Apr 2019

In a recent interview with the Gold Coast Bulletin, Dreamworld CEO John Osborne spoke about his desire for new major thrill rides. It's complete turnaround for a company that has insisted in recent years that thrill rides aren't on the cards – and it's a sign that they're getting to the heart of Dreamworld's biggest issues.

Movie World's Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster to close from July to September

Richard Wilson 17 May 2018

Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster will close for twelve weeks as the popular ride's long-awaited re-theme looks set to be completed in time for the September school holidays.