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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 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.

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.

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.

Dreamworld Cubs Show Their Stripes to The Public

Press Release 14 May 2019

Dreamworld’s two adorable brother cubs have stepped out into the world, making their first public appearance at the Tiger Island Nursery.

There's no new major rides or attractions coming to Dreamworld after Sky Voyager

Richard Wilson 22 Feb 2019

At the release of today's disappointing half-year results, Dreamworld's owners have pulled the plug on future expansion plans that were meant to total more than $50 million.

Village Roadshow CEO: Dreamworld is no longer a competitive factor

Richard Wilson 22 Feb 2019

The owners of Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild have reported theme park earnings of nearly $40 million for the half year and a record-breaking January period just hours after the announcement of a $12 million loss at Dreamworld.

Wiped out... Ardent Leisure shares hit seven year low

Richard Wilson 13 Mar 2019

The share price of Dreamworld owners Ardent Leisure has tumbled around 20 per cent in the past week.

Where's Sky Voyager? Dreamworld's biggest ride in 20 years is nowhere to be seen

Richard Wilson 15 Jan 2019

It has been heralded as a major component of Dreamworld's turnaround strategy. But with 2018 behind us and the peak holiday season drawing to a close, there's still no Sky Voyager.

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.