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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.

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.

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.

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.

Dreamworld previously modified Thunder River Rapids' conveyor belt

Richard Wilson 27 Oct 2016

At some point in the past two decades, it is believed that modifications were made to the Thunder River Rapids conveyor belt lift hill by removing the majority of the wooden slats that support rafts on the journey up to the unload platform.

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.

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.

Movie World's new ride Doomsday Destroyer: a look at the Suspended Twin Hammer

Richard Wilson 29 Apr 2016

Warner Bros. Movie World's new ride Doomsday Destroyer is a "Suspended Twin Hammer" ride from Intamin AG, the Swiss ride manufacturer behind Superman Escape, Tower of Terror, Giant Drop and several other Australian classics.

The Parkz Update: Gold Coaster opens, Steel Taipan construction progresses at Dreamworld

Parkz 11 Feb 2021

Works on Steel Taipan steadily move forwards while the third iteration of Dreamworlds double looping coaster opens with little fanfare.

The Parkz Update: Steel Taipan rises over Log Ride rubble at Dreamworld

Parkz 30 May 2021

Dreamworld's recovery continues, with Steel Taipan well on the way to completion, and further disused attractions being removed from the park.

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