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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.

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.

Gold Coaster, Hiss-teria & Steel Taipan: Dreamworld reveals potential roller coaster names in trademark applications

Parkz 11 Feb 2020

With a new launched roller coaster due in late 2020 and an announced update of Hot Wheels SideWinder on its way, the first hints about themes come by way of recent trademark registrations for the names Gold Coaster, Hiss-teria and Steel Taipan.

Another one bites the dust: Log Ride joins Dreamworld's long list of recently closed rides

Parkz 8 Feb 2020

The Log Ride joins Tower of Terror and Wipeout as the third major ride to close at Dreamworld in twelve months and one of many in recent years.

Big Breaking News for Australia’s Biggest Theme Park

Press Release 28 Nov 2019

It was a big moment for Dreamworld when the gates opened this morning launching its biggest summer campaign yet, which showcased an unforgettable summer line up and signalled a new marketing direction which captures the true essence of the Gold Coast’s most iconic theme park.

Gold Coast theme parks shut as COVID-19 restrictions mount

Parkz 23 Mar 2020

Dreamworld, Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet'n'Wild and WhiteWater World as well as Australian Outack Spectacular, Paradise Country and Top Golf have all shut their doors temporarily as restrictions on businesses increase.

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.

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.

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.

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.