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It's the grey text directly under the ride preview video and before the animated VIP advertisment

It definitely says 'world's first' if you follow the link above and read the text directly under the ride preview video. I would suggest they will change this once they realise the error however. I did just notice the add on Movieworld's site links outside to themeparks.com.au . Not sure if this is directly run by Movieworld themselves. This could explain the confusion?

I wasn't able to watch the video with audio as yet, so not sure what was announced on the video. However, the quote I posted above is copied and pasted directly off movieworld's hypercoaster announcement page: http://themeparks.com.au/hypercoaster.aspx You will see that quoted text written directly under the preview video

/quote Witness some of DC Comics ultimate rivalries before taking off on 1.4 kilometres of track featuring the world’s first non-inverted loop. Movieworld's website says 'world's first non-inverted loop. I am sure there are others... is this a typo? or do they mean world's first non-inverting loop on a hypercoaster?

Looking great! Loving all the developments in our Victorian parks

@Jobe the headline of the article is somewhat misleading. I read the body of the article as referring to the acquisition price of the park at $4.65m. There are other articles available online that make it more clear that this was the case. The linkedin account seems to imply more to the capex of $40m available for development. This could also be a typo as you mentioned. You are correct that this could be anywhere. Until we get an official announcement somewhere, it's all speculation. Either way, Gumbuya Park looks to be heading in an exciting direction.

Sorry, not sure what I need to be clued in about?? I was under the assumption the post that @Gazza made was speculation on his behalf, which he has now stated was a random guess. I also stated that my post was speculation based off some very brief google searching and from what has already been mentioned in the thread so far. I am happy for my speculation to be way off, just pointing out what I have found with no other knowledge I would say Gumbaya Park is pretty established, opening in 1978, albeit relatively small and underdeveloped. A new consortium has recently purchased the park, as posted by @ash.1111 above, and with this info on linkedin (Mark Shaw), looks like they will have a reasonable capex to run with for expansion ( I have made bold the relevant part): Gumbaya Park, according to articles found online, is also one of only 4 establishments in Victoria that holds a zoo license (Presumably the other 3 being Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary). So this ties in well with the animal tag that is attached to this thread. To my knowledge, Adventure Park to not have any animal enclosures or animals on display? Again, I am happy to be wrong, but I am leaning towards Gumbaya Park as the basis of this topic. And with 420 odd acres to play with, loads of space!!

After a little digging, and without any other proof than some google searches, I have a suspicion it might be to do with the expansion of Gumbaya Park: http://www.gumbuya.com.au/ The main page on the website states that Gumbaya Park is changing with new attractions coming soon. It is approx. 1hr 15mins from Melb. Airport as stated in a previous post. The tags on the thread say Theme Park, Water Park, Animals.. which Gumbaya park has their zoo, some rides and other attractions. The most compelling evidence is google states on Mark Shaw's linkedin that he is currently consulting for Gumbaya Park. This is purely speculation on my behalf, based on some brief browsing.

I wasn't sure if 'new kid on the block' was referring to the park itself, or if it is referring to Mark Shaw as being the new kid on the block at an existing park. It is hard for me to imagine a new park opening from scratch in November, with a decent line up of attractions, considering Melbourne's inclement weather during these winter months, which will play havoc with building and construction. Especially if the photos posted are fairly recent and no construction had actually started at that time.

Hi all, looooong time lurker, first time poster!! This sounds exciting.. is this a new park, or expansion of an existing park in Victoria? Will be following the progress of this closely. As a Melbournite, we need more of these parks and attractions in this part of the world!!