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Busch Gardens Williamsburg in the spotlight

Opening in 1975, Busch Gardens Williamgburg in Virginia was the last of the Busch beer company's forray into the world of theme parks. With an overaching European theme, the park is home to an impressive array of roller coasters set amongst beautiful landscapes and dense forests. In this spotlight take a look at Busch Gardens Williamsburg thanks to photos contributed by Parkz member Gazza.

The Colonel's Choice: Dreamworld appoints KFC manager to top position

In a move that isn't without precedent, Macquarie Leisure Trust Group have once again appointed an theme park industry outsider to the Gold Coast theme parks' top position. Former operating officer of New Zealand KFC, Starbucks and Pizza Hut properties will take the position effective immediately, having spent a year with the diverse leisure company as their COO.

The Wiggles celebrate 15 years at Dreamworld

The hugely popular children's band have celebrated 15 years together with a show at Dreamworld, home of Wiggles World. The popular theme park attraction also celebrated its first birthday on Friday by opening its latest children's ride, Dorothy's Rosy Tea Cup Ride.

The Parkz Update: Sea World, September 2011

A few weeks ago Parkz headed out to Sea World to look at Nickelodeon's new home on the Gold Coast and to give the scene of the new Jet Stunt Extreme show a once-over.

Expansion plans for Warner Village Theme Parks

After spending $13.4 million across their parks this year, Sea World and Warner Bros. Movie World are to become home to a new animal exhibit and stunt show respectively by 2009.

Warner Bros. Movie World Announces Southern Hemisphere's Largest HyperCoaster

Warner Bros. Movie World has today announced the Southern Hemisphere’s greatest ever attraction will be coming to the iconic Gold Coast theme park this October.

Sea World Brings the Magic of Sesame Street to the Gold Coast!

Warner Village parks deliver strong results ahead of new attractions

Gold Coast trio including Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World have all performed strongly over the past year with attendance and revenue up at all parks. New attractions are opening at all three in the near future, including Surfrider at Wet'n'Wild (pictured).

Sea World to launch Nickelodeon Land late-2015

Sea World has announced a new multi-million dollar kids and family area to be themed around some of the world’s best known and most loved Nickelodeon characters.

VR parks report profits and attendance up across the board

In results for the 2009 financial year, Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World have reported strong growth in attendance and profits, off the back of new major attractions such as Hollywood Stunt Driver (pictured) and the successful Q150 promotion.