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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.

Movie World's DC Rivals HyperCoaster mini-site answers all the big questions

Richard Wilson 11 Sep 2017

A new mini-site designed to hype DC Rivals HyperCoaster has surfaced, and answers many of the most intricate questions about the ride experience including every element's speed and force.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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