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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.

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.

Dreamworld pleads guilty over Thunder River Rapids accident

Parkz 29 Jul 2020

Ardent Leisure, owners of Dreamworld, have pleaded guilty to charges relating to the tragic Thunder River Rapids accident in 2016 that killed four guests.

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.

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.

Village Roadshow moves away from discounted theme park passes with the One Pass

Richard Wilson 29 Nov 2017

In the biggest shakeup to theme park ticketing in almost a decade, Village Roadshow Theme Parks have announced a new theme park pass strategy that moves sharply away from sub-$100 annual passes that have reigned supreme.

Raging Waters Sydney: Wet'n'Wild Sydney gets a new name, new slide

Parkz 30 Jun 2019

Following its sale by Village Roadshow last year, the Sydney water park has been renamed ahead of its first full season owned and operated by Parques Reunidos.

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.

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.