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The Parkz Update: DC Rivals HyperCoaster commences testing

Richard Wilson 19 Aug 2017

Testing has commenced today on DC Rivals HyperCoaster with the first cycle taking place just after 11am.

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.

Structural changes, funding injection sees Gold Coast theme park future secured

Richard Wilson 11 Aug 2020

Both Ardent Leisure and Village Roadshow have each announced an injection of $70 million to give both operators a degree of certainty, while the latter moves towards taking the company private.

Village Roadshow Theme Parks Announces New Attractions

Press Release 14 May 2021

Village Roadshow Theme Parks, Australia’s premier theme park operator, is excited to announce an exciting multi-million-dollar investment program of new attractions launching across its Gold Coast properties in the coming months.

Gold Rush and Thunder River Rapids come down at Dreamworld, no plans for a replacement

Richard Wilson 1 Mar 2018

Dreamworld permanently remove Thunder River Rapids and its surrounding area, but indicate that there are no plans in place for the expansive area.

What a 'world's best' roller coaster could look like at Movie World

Richard Wilson 13 Jul 2016

Village Roadshow's chairman boldly stated that one of their Gold Coast theme parks would be announcing one of the world's best attractions. At the same time, Warner Bros. Movie World received council permission for construction of a roller coaster. It begs the question – what would a world-class roller coaster look like in 2017?

The Parkz Update: It's Mack Time - Dreamworld's Steel Taipan roller coaster goes vertical

Parkz 13 Apr 2021

Dreamworld's long awaited new roller coaster has finally "gone vertical". The first pieces of track are now in place on Steel Taipan. Elsewhere in the park, the visiting Brickman Legends Lego exhibit is a much-needed drawcard for guests during the school holidays.

The Parkz Update: Around the grounds at Village Theme Parks

Parkz 5 Jun 2021

As we head into winter we check in on the goings on at the three main Village theme parks on the Gold Coast. The new slides at Wet 'n' Wild have been delivered to site. Over at Sea World progress has slowed on Leviathan. Incremental improvements continue at Movie World in time for their 30th anniversary.

Spin into Sea World on the all new Vortex

Press Release 21 Dec 2020

Sea World’s newest attraction, the Vortex has opened for the summer holidays and will have guests twisting, turning and spinning like never before.

The New Atlantis: New concept art for Vortex released, Trident delayed

Parkz 6 Sep 2019

Sea World have delayed the opening of the Trident ride while releasing new renderings and concept art for December's Vortex thrill ride as construction progresses.

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