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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Movie World offers first hints about 2017 roller coaster

Richard Wilson 20 Dec 2016

Warner Bros. Movie World have made the first moves towards formally announcing their forthcoming hypercoaster, boldly stating that the greatest attraction in the southern hemisphere is coming in September 2017.

The Parkz Update: An Afternoon at Warner Bros. Movie World's Hooray for Hollywood parade.

Parkz 1 Jul 2021

Warner Bros. Movie World has debuted its latest event, 'Hooray for Hollywood' in celebration of the theme park's 30th birthday. We headed along before the current Gold Coast lockdown to take in some of the old and new characters, props, entertainment and dining options.

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