The website has been updated with the Dates and whatnot for HFHW with 28 December – 18 January. With schools going back on the 27th, it matches the running theme of stopping 1-2 weeks earlier than they should have.

Also looking at the entertainment schedule, looks like Marvin isn't returning. I messaged the park to confirm as i was litterally timing my trip to coincide with the oppotunity to see it the way Nolan intended; they said "We have no other additional information regarding the Hooray for Hollywood event offerings. So again, our best advice is to please keep an eye on the website for any future updates as Management usually will make announcements here first, or feel free to contact a week before the event start and hopefully by then we will have more of idea."

A week really makes the event seem like an afterthought.

I think moving HRHW to the holiday period was always an afterthought, after the success it had with the 30th anniversary.

15 hours ago, jjuttup said:

The website has been updated with the Dates and whatnot for HFHW with 28 December – 18 January. With schools going back on the 27th, it matches the running theme of stopping 1-2 weeks earlier than they should have.

And it quite literally lines up with the price reduction for day tickets.

They're quite literally charging $10 extra for additional entertainment.

The event is returning for an encore this Easter

https://movieworld.com.au/seasonal-events/hooray-for-hollywood

An interesting development for sure, general park improvements, different pass discounts/offers and encouraging visitation with an extra event during the easter holidays.

Reckon they are gearing up to put the parks on the market?

2 hours ago, Park Addict 93 said:

An interesting development for sure, general park improvements, different pass discounts/offers and encouraging visitation with an extra event during the easter holidays.

Reckon they are gearing up to put the parks on the market?

It's owned by private equity. It's always on the market.

5 hours ago, Park Addict 93 said:

Reckon they are gearing up to put the parks on the market?

More likely, several years of cost cutting have caught up with them, Dreamworld is looking its best in two decades, and passholder renewals are down. Passholder perks and a seasonal event are quick, relatively cheap ways to encourage people to return.

To clarify I mean making more of a push in the near future to sell the parks, then just being open to offers.

3 hours ago, aaronm said:

More likely, several years of cost cutting have caught up with them, Dreamworld is looking its best in two decades, and passholder renewals are down. Passholder perks and a seasonal event are quick, relatively cheap ways to encourage people to return.

Absolutely considered this too, but they are genuinely doing a lot at the moment.