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The Parkz Update: Dreamworld, May 2011

Richard Wilson 20 May 2011

And The Parkz Update is back, with a close look at all the happenings at the Gold Coast theme parks. First up is a look at the latest changes at Dreamworld and of course construction of its two latest rides.

Embattled Dreamworld owner votes to change company name

Richard Wilson 28 Oct 2016

Shareholders of Ardent Leisure, the owners and operators of Dreamworld yesterday voted in favour of a measure that will see Ardent become Main Event Entertainment. The rebranding decision comes just two days after an incident at their Gold Coast theme park that left four dead.

Flyover Australia: Dreamworld registers trademark, looks to increase Flying Theatre capacity

Richard Wilson 16 Feb 2018

An application by Dreamworld's owners to trademark the name Flyover Australia gives indications of a name. Meanwhile the park has confirmed that they are looking at increasing the capacity of the forthcoming i-Ride flying simulator ride.

Quirks, concerns and flaws with Dreamworld's new Log Ride canopies

Richard Wilson 25 Jan 2018

Amid excitement about the long-awaited return of Dreamworld's classic Rocky Hollow Log Ride, there's one thing that stands out. The canopies they've added are unlike any log flume by any other theme park operator or ride manufacturer, and there's more than a few questions about them.

The Parkz Update: The final elements in place on DC Rivals HyperCoaster

Richard Wilson 24 Jul 2017

With only a few months before DC Rivals HyperCoaster opens, construction crews have capped off the last few ride elements with only the colossal lift hill remaining to be installed.

Gold Coast Bulletin doubles down on Movie World hypercoaster misinformation

Richard Wilson 9 Feb 2017

Following on from their November revelation of some basic details and misinformation about Warner Bros. Movie World's eagerly anticipated new roller coaster, the Gold Coast Bulletin has today topped it with a good dose of fake news about the thrill ride.

Dreamworld Invests in team members’ futures with launch of new Training Academy

Press Release 19 Mar 2019

As part of Ardent Leisure’s ongoing commitment to be a leader in all aspects of theme park operations and safety, Dreamworld has established a Training Academy to deliver continued learning and development opportunities to its team members.

China’s first International water theme park in Haikou, Wet’n’Wild Haikou, is now open

Press Release 8 May 2018

Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP), Guangxi Investment Group and Mission Hills Group are excited to announce Hainan’s new water park, Wet’n’Wild Haikou is now open.

Wet'n'Wild Scales New Heights of Waterslide Fun with the Constrictor

Press Release 28 Sep 2012

Wet’n’Wild Water World today scaled new heights of waterslide fun with the official opening of Australia’s first Constrictor slide.

Dreamworld's Wipeout and Log Ride remain closed as reopening dates shift

Richard Wilson 4 Jan 2018

Dreamworld's hopes to return both the Wipeout and Rocky Hollow Log Ride to service before Christmas didn't come to fruition as reopening dates continue to be pushed back.

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