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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.

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.

Track comes down from DC Rivals HyperCoaster during annual maintenance

Richard Wilson 24 Aug 2018

A significant section of track from Warner Bros. Movie World's latest and largest attraction has been removed less than a year after the attraction opened.

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.

Paradise Country’s Animal Nursery Is Going Wild These School Holidays

Press Release 20 Jun 2019

Paradise Country will welcome two adorable tiger cubs to the park these school holidays to the newly designed Global Conservation Centre for a limited time only.

The best Gold Coast theme park pass deals for 2018

Parkz 18 Jul 2017

The Gold Coast theme parks have some great deals on offer, with twelve month passes to theme parks starting at just $79.

The largest roller coaster ever built in Australia will crown Movie World the Southern Hemisphere's thrill capital

Richard Wilson 30 Mar 2017

It's the largest roller coaster ever built in Australia and likely the country's largest ever investment in a theme park attraction. Warner Bros. Movie World are cementing themselves as the thrill capital of Australia and putting themselves on the global map.

Dreamworld appoints aviation expert as engineering boss; Sky Voyager remains grounded

Richard Wilson 7 Mar 2019

Dreamworld have announced the appointment of a new boss of the theme park's engineering division that has never worked in a theme park and holds no professional engineering qualifications.

Dreamworld Invests in team members’ futures with launch of new Training Academy

Press Release 19 Mar 2019

As part of Ardent Leisure’s ongoing commitment to be a leader in all aspects of theme park operations and safety, Dreamworld has established a Training Academy to deliver continued learning and development opportunities to its team members.