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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.

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?

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.

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.

Sea World's Vortex thrill ride commences testing ahead of expected December opening

Richard Wilson 6 Nov 2020

Footage has emerged of Sea World's heavily anticipated new ride undergoing testing ahead of its expected opening this summer.

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.

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.

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.

The Parkz Update: Sea World, June 2012

Richard Wilson 29 Jun 2012

With the opening of Dinosaur Island, Parkz hit Sea World to check out the Gold Coast theme park and their latest offerings.

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