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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.

Size doesn't matter: Dreamworld makes concrete moves towards a smaller theme park

Richard Wilson 27 Aug 2020

Dreamworld ditches their only competitive advantages – sheer size and diversity of attractions – as they seek to be "comparable" in ride count to their nearest single competitor. Except their nearest competitor is actually four diverse and growing theme parks.

No-go roller coaster: how Dreamworld banked on a hand-to-mouth recovery strategy they could never afford

Parkz 3 Jun 2020

As roller coaster parts arrive via shipping container from Germany, Dreamworld executives reveal a precarious financial position that's more than just concerning in the face of a global pandemic: the numbers simply don't stack up on their costly recovery gamble.

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.

COVID-19: Why are the Gold Coast theme parks still operating?

Parkz 17 Mar 2020

An industry that has faced setbacks and serious questions about their ability to offer safe entertainment now cling to loopholes in an effort to remain operating against all reasonable community expectations.

The Parkz Update: Orange roller coaster track arrives at Dreamworld

Parkz 2 Jun 2020

Bright orange roller coaster track arrives for Dreamworld's forthcoming launched roller coaster.

Dreamworld and Sea World's new roller coasters thrown into doubt amid coronavirus financial chaos

Richard Wilson 20 Mar 2020

Two major roller coasters were due to open later this year at Sea World and Dreamworld. With the global economy plunged into chaos, neither look likely to go ahead on the originally scheduled timeline with both companies freezing all non-essential capital expenditure.

The Parkz Update: New roller coaster parts arrive as Dreamworld sits in lockdown

Parkz News 19 May 2020

Dreamworld remains closed under lockdown, however work continues on a couple of coaster projects at the park.

Structural changes, funding injection sees Gold Coast theme park future secured

Richard Wilson 11 Aug 2020

Both Ardent Leisure and Village Roadshow have each announced an injection of $70 million to give both operators a degree of certainty, while the latter moves towards taking the company private.

Dreamworld's new launched roller coaster puts them back in the game

Richard Wilson 27 Aug 2019

Dreamworld's announcement of a Blue Fire launched coaster from Germany's Mack Rides will be their biggest investment in a thrill ride ever. We break it down to see what it means for Dreamworld and theme park fans alike.

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Aussie World Introduces New-Look Ride the Night Events

Size doesn't matter: Dreamworld makes concrete moves towards a smaller theme park

No-go roller coaster: how Dreamworld banked on a hand-to-mouth recovery strategy they could never afford

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

COVID-19: Why are the Gold Coast theme parks still operating?

The Parkz Update: Orange roller coaster track arrives at Dreamworld

Dreamworld and Sea World's new roller coasters thrown into doubt amid coronavirus financial chaos

The Parkz Update: New roller coaster parts arrive as Dreamworld sits in lockdown

Structural changes, funding injection sees Gold Coast theme park future secured

Dreamworld's new launched roller coaster puts them back in the game

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Aussie World Introduces New-Look Ride the Night Events

Size doesn't matter: Dreamworld makes concrete moves towards a smaller theme park

No-go roller coaster: how Dreamworld banked on a hand-to-mouth recovery strategy they could never afford

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

COVID-19: Why are the Gold Coast theme parks still operating?

The Parkz Update: Orange roller coaster track arrives at Dreamworld

Dreamworld and Sea World's new roller coasters thrown into doubt amid coronavirus financial chaos

The Parkz Update: New roller coaster parts arrive as Dreamworld sits in lockdown

Structural changes, funding injection sees Gold Coast theme park future secured

Dreamworld's new launched roller coaster puts them back in the game

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