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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 launches more monster-sized family fun

Press Release 5 Sep 2019

Dreamworld continues to inflate the fun with more family attractions set to launch these school holidays including Australia’s biggest inflatable obstacle course, The Monster, followed by the inaugural Happy Halloween in October.

The New Atlantis: New concept art for Vortex released, Trident delayed

Parkz 6 Sep 2019

Sea World have delayed the opening of the Trident ride while releasing new renderings and concept art for December's Vortex thrill ride as construction progresses.

Sky Voyager is now open at Dreamworld... so what's it like?

Parkz 23 Aug 2019

Following eight months of delays, Sky Voyager opened today with little fanfare as guests got their first taste of Dreamworld's largest ride investment in two decades.

Dreamworld opens Sky Voyager as owners commit to $50 million in new rides including a major launched roller coaster

Richard Wilson 23 Aug 2019

WhiteWater World are set to launch new water slides as the park returns to separate ticketed entry, while Dreamworld will launch a 'game changer' Blue Fire roller coaster from Mack Rides.

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.

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.

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.

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.