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Sea World's Sea Viper closes after 32 years

Richard Wilson 17 Jul 2014

The oldest roller coaster on the Gold Coast has today had its closure officially announced after an ongoing period of maintenance and inactivity. Opening in 1982 as Corkscrew, the coaster was one of a small handful of similar rides remaining in operation from steel roller coaster pioneer Arrow Dynamics.

Are Australian theme park rides safe?

Richard Wilson 31 Jan 2017

Reports in the news of Gold Coast theme park rides stopping are on the increase. It asks the question: are these attractions safe to ride?

The Parkz Update: Sea World launches Vortex thrill ride as first part of The New Atlantis

Parkz 30 Dec 2020

The New Atlantis is finally becoming a reality at Sea World with the opening of Vortex, a Top Spin from renowned German manufacturer Huss.

Last call: Dreamworld's Tower of Terror to close November 3

Parkz 24 Oct 2019

Another iconic attraction at Dreamworld is going for good, but some lessons have been learned from the bungled Wipeout closure earlier this year.

Sea World's Storm Coaster operates safely, exactly as designed

Richard Wilson 30 Sep 2016

In today's news, control and safety systems function correctly on Sea World's Storm Coaster, resulting in a minor inconvenience to riders on-board.

Nickelodeon Land, Sea World's new kid's zone

Richard Wilson 22 Jun 2015

Sea World's new children's area has been given an official name and theme today. The new area will be home to the Gold Coast's first mini roller coaster.

Dreamworld CEO talks thrill ride replacements off the back of Ardent Leisure cash injection

Richard Wilson 9 Apr 2019

In a recent interview with the Gold Coast Bulletin, Dreamworld CEO John Osborne spoke about his desire for new major thrill rides. It's complete turnaround for a company that has insisted in recent years that thrill rides aren't on the cards – and it's a sign that they're getting to the heart of Dreamworld's biggest issues.

The Parkz Update: The construction of Funfields' record breaking Gravity Wave water slide

Luke Fazio 16 Oct 2017

Funfields gears up for the 2017 season with the addition of not one but two major attractions: the mammoth Gravity Wave water slide and the thrilling Voodoo looping gyro-swing flat ride.

Construction fences up as thrill ride rumours fly at Movie World

Richard Wilson 30 Jan 2016

As the peak summer season winds down, fences have sprung up across Warner Bros. Movie World while international rumours add fuel to local speculation.

Adventure World's Mi3 thrill ride will be an Intamin Gyro Swing like Dreamworld's The Claw

Richard Wilson 19 Jul 2017

Adventure World in Perth are in full hype mode as the park releases the first details of their latest thrill ride, a modern version of Dreamworld's The Claw.

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