Trending news & articles

Containing

Location

Type

Attraction type

The Parkz Update: Orphan Rocker roller coaster crumbles at Katoomba's Scenic World

Richard Wilson 12 Jul 2017

The ambitious Orphan Rocker project at Scenic World looks well and truly over as the ride's remains sits decaying past the point of no return, while the tourist destination's other attractions continue to evolve.

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.

DC Rivals HyperCoaster is Australia's best ride ever

Richard Wilson 17 Sep 2017

Make no mistake about it: Warner Bros. Movie World have delivered a roller coaster that is undeniably one of the best in the world. The ride ticks every box and delivers a level of sheer thrills and sustained excitement that is unlike anything ever before built in Australia.

Village Roadshow releases full year results, commits to ride removals and new additions

Richard Wilson 28 Aug 2020

Closure and downturn from COVID-19 led to predictably disappointing financial results for Village Roadshow's theme park division, where 900,000 fewer guests visited. Despite uncertainty the company is pressing head to have the forthcoming Leviathan wooden roller coaster up and running by Easter while also announcing that they will be removing two yet-unnamed rides at their Gold Coast theme parks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DC Rivals HyperCoaster: what you need to know about Movie World's new coaster

Richard Wilson 6 Jun 2017

Putting to rest speculation that has been underway since November 2015, Warner Bros. Movie World have given a name to Australia's biggest ever roller coaster. The attraction – due to open in late 2017 – will see DC's superheroes and villains go head to head.

The Parkz Update: Vortex nears completion, Leviathan towers as The New Atlantis nears opening at Sea World

Parkz 12 Dec 2020

Despite a year of setbacks and delays, Vortex, the first component of Sea World's $50 million expansion is opening soon. Meanwhile the theme park's skyline is evolving dramatically as construction of the neighbouring Leviathan wooden roller coaster continues.

About Parkz

Connect with us

Browse

Trending Photos

The content of this website is provided for information purposes only. No claim is made as to the accuracy or currency of the content on this site at any time.