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The Parkz Update: It's Mack Time - Steel Taipan Goes Vertical

Parkz 13 Apr 2021

A major milestone for any theme park fan is witnessing a coaster "going vertical": the erection of the first supports and pieces of track. Steel Taipan reached this milestone last week. Elsewhere in the park the visiting Brickman Legends Lego exhibit was delighting guests.

The Parkz Update: Gold Coaster opens, Steel Taipan construction progresses at Dreamworld

Parkz 11 Feb 2021

Works on Steel Taipan steadily move forwards while the third iteration of Dreamworlds double looping coaster opens with little fanfare.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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