The world’s bravest Great Dane super hero is at Warner Bros. Movie World - the scariest, spookiest spine-tingling rollercoaster ever created!
Guests will be treated to a hair-raising journey complete with laser lighting and sound effects, animatronics and a kaleidoscope of colour, depth, height and trickery of dimension this holiday season thanks to the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster Ride.
A $13 million indoor rollercoaster ride inspired by the first feature film shot at Warner Roadshow Movie World Studios on the Gold Coast starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., Matthew Lillard, Linda Cardellini and Rowan Atkinson, the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster Ride is not a ride for the faint hearted.
Featuring carefully replicated coaster cars from Scooby-Doo the film, guests enter the creepy dimly lit courtyard and move into the heart of Spooky Castle, where ghouls, gargoyles and the odd talking suit of armour may appear!
Housed in a 25 metre high building, the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster Ride features two distinctive experience zones, thrilling guests with different aspects of laser lighting.
While the laser lighting embraces and creates the entire illusion, maintaining it throughout the experience and simultaneously performing for multiple audiences moving through three dimensional space at high speed, the ride continuously alters direction, velocity, elevation and trajectors.
Warner Village Theme Park Chief Executive John Menzies explains that Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster is a world first and is a unique combination of two different types of entertainment experiences.
“Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster is completely innovative, no other ride in the world can be compared to this combination of experiences – the classic haunted house utilising the latest technological advances and lighting and sound effects and the adrenalin pumping thrills of an indoor rollercoaster,” said Chief Executive John Menzies.
The first experience zone further develops the Spooky Castle theme into a ghost train ride featuring the best in traditional movie inspired themeing and amusing animatronics.
Just as guests begin to think their journey is nearing conclusion, they find themselves drawn up over 17 metres into the castle’s creepy tower. This unsettling experience heralds their reversed entry into the rides second zone as guests are then pushed into a darkened void.
Disoriented in the dark, riders are now subject to the will and influence of the ghouls and gargoyles that Scooby-Doo warned of earlier.
Then, it’s time to be afraid…..be kind of afraid!
Perched precariously on an elevated turntable the car is turned 180 degrees to face the fate awaiting its anxious passengers.
Transfixed by an apparently infinite tunnel of emerald green laser light the riders are lurched forward into the shimmering abyss as the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster Ride propels riders through infinite voids, passing ghost-like through shimmering walls, floors and ceilings of light and speeding into tunnels of green swirling mist.
Finally, plunging over seven meters on the adrenalin-pumping journey, guests are hurtled towards a grotesque creature and the ‘ring of life’.
The Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster Ride with its ever-changing web of penetrating green laser beams, bumps, breathtaking drops and special effects thrills and excites every rider.
The multi-million dollar blockbuster, Scooby-Doo, was filmed at Warner Roadshow Movie World Studios on the Gold Coast in 2000/2001 and is the highest budget production ever filmed in Queensland to date.
Join Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Gang for the scariest, spookiest, spine-tingling rollercoaster ever created – Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster Ride.
Visit Warner Bros. Movie World on Australia’s Gold Coast – where movie magic happens everyday!
Saturday, 30 November 2002
Friday, 1 November 2002
$20M show extravaganza announced for Warner Bros. Movie World!
Australian tradition, culture and music is captured in The Australian Outback Spectacular
Warner Village Theme Parks announced that the owners, Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow, have approved a $20 million Australian show extravaganza – The Australian Outback Spectacular – to be completed in 2005.
To be constructed on land near Warner Bros. Movie World, this $20 million major evening attraction will be set in an enclosed arena and will feature a two hour extravaganza incorporating up to forty horses, stuntmen and other favourite Australian animals, as well as a typical Aussie BBQ dinner.
The Australian Outback Spectacular – the first of its kind in Australia - will highlight Australian tradition, culture and music while combining stunning and extravagant lighting, sound and special effects.
As a pre-curser to The Australian Outback Spectacular, Warner Village Theme Parks plans to utilise an adjacent area for koala and kangaroo displays, as well as sheep shearing and sheep dog demonstrations, ensuring that this attraction is the largest and most spectacular outback presentation in Australia.
Originally conceptualised over seven years ago, The Australian Outback Spectacular was to be constructed adjacent to Sea World, but was delayed due to native title claims on that area.
The land near Warner Bros. Movie World has been selected due to economies of scale in utilising already established infrastructure and the ability to keep and maintain horses and other animals on this large area.
Already officially recognised by the Gold Coast City Council Tourism Branch as Australia’s premiere theme park and entertainment precincts, welcoming more than three million visitations a year, Warner Village Theme Parks is committed to sustaining and expanding the Coomera/Oxenford region.
An advantage to this site is the clear visibility of the new attraction from the Pacific Motorway combined with easy access and well established transport links from Surfers Paradise and Brisbane.
The Warner Village Theme Parks massive marketing and sales engine that already drives families to the Gold Coast for a sun, surf and theme park holiday will swing into action.
“Due to our well-established infrastructure and marketing and sales network, as well as our close relationships with the AOL Time Warner and Village Roadshow families, Warner Village Theme Parks have the resources and ability to effectively market The Australian Outback Spectacular to the domestic, interstate and international market,” Mr. Menzies said.
“This ensures The Australian Outback Spectacular will be playing to capacity crowds,” he said.
It is envisaged that the majority of tickets to each performance will be sold through the extensive trade network of Warner Village Theme Parks both in Australia and overseas prior to visitors arriving on the Gold Coast.
Warner Village Theme Parks already has forged solid relationships and partnerships with over 150 trade operators and tourism organisations both nationally and internationally, leaving them in good stead to take The Australian Outback Spectacular to Australia and the world.
The ability and capability of Warner Village Theme Parks to develop and implement sales packages has already been demonstrated by the success of the 3 Park Super Pass Package, which has exceeded all expectations.
Coupled with their well developed and close working relationships with local tourism operators, hotels, accomodation houses and transport organisations, there is no doubt that Warner Village Theme Parks will expose this unique and exciting spectacular to Australia and the World.
Extensive research by the Australian Tourism Commission, Tourism Queensland and the Gold Coast Tourism Bureau highlighted the fact that international visitors are in search of a typical Australian experience to learn about Australia and its rich heritage and culture.
Research also highlighted the need for additional quality evening entertainment that could provide domestic, interstate and international visitors with a unique and exciting night time experience.
Chief Executive Officer of Warner Village Theme Parks, Mr. John Menzies said that The Australian Outback Spectacular provides world class entertainment and high appeal not only to local domestic and interstate visitors but also to international visitors.
“Our research and discussions with international wholesalers has confirmed that an Australian outback experience would not only draw local domestic and interstate visitors due to the patriotic spectacle of such an unusual show but it would be a major drawcard for international visitors,” Mr. Menzies said.
In addition the research identified the need to provide audiences, particularly key international markets, with much more entertainment than just a story about The Man from Snowy River.
“Audiences wanted to experience a performance that went beyond that story. They craved a much more exciting and exhilarating experience that provided a unique and spectacular insight into the history and culture of Australia, combined with music, sound and lighting,” Mr. Menzies said.
The show itself will be a combination of exciting horsemanship displayed by experienced stockmen, which will be sensitive to outback traditions and culture.
A competition will also be staged by riders from outback homesteads or stations who will be supported by pre-selected sections of the audience who will scream encouragement from their team as they ride for supremacy.
It is expected that tickets for The Australian Outback Spectacular, which will include a typical Aussie BBQ dinner will sell for approximately $60.00 a ticket, with concessions for children and pensioners.
Warner Village Theme Parks expects that the Australian Outback Spectacular will be open in 2005.
Warner Village Theme Parks announced that the owners, Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow, have approved a $20 million Australian show extravaganza – The Australian Outback Spectacular – to be completed in 2005.
To be constructed on land near Warner Bros. Movie World, this $20 million major evening attraction will be set in an enclosed arena and will feature a two hour extravaganza incorporating up to forty horses, stuntmen and other favourite Australian animals, as well as a typical Aussie BBQ dinner.
The Australian Outback Spectacular – the first of its kind in Australia - will highlight Australian tradition, culture and music while combining stunning and extravagant lighting, sound and special effects.
As a pre-curser to The Australian Outback Spectacular, Warner Village Theme Parks plans to utilise an adjacent area for koala and kangaroo displays, as well as sheep shearing and sheep dog demonstrations, ensuring that this attraction is the largest and most spectacular outback presentation in Australia.
Originally conceptualised over seven years ago, The Australian Outback Spectacular was to be constructed adjacent to Sea World, but was delayed due to native title claims on that area.
The land near Warner Bros. Movie World has been selected due to economies of scale in utilising already established infrastructure and the ability to keep and maintain horses and other animals on this large area.
Already officially recognised by the Gold Coast City Council Tourism Branch as Australia’s premiere theme park and entertainment precincts, welcoming more than three million visitations a year, Warner Village Theme Parks is committed to sustaining and expanding the Coomera/Oxenford region.
An advantage to this site is the clear visibility of the new attraction from the Pacific Motorway combined with easy access and well established transport links from Surfers Paradise and Brisbane.
The Warner Village Theme Parks massive marketing and sales engine that already drives families to the Gold Coast for a sun, surf and theme park holiday will swing into action.
“Due to our well-established infrastructure and marketing and sales network, as well as our close relationships with the AOL Time Warner and Village Roadshow families, Warner Village Theme Parks have the resources and ability to effectively market The Australian Outback Spectacular to the domestic, interstate and international market,” Mr. Menzies said.
“This ensures The Australian Outback Spectacular will be playing to capacity crowds,” he said.
It is envisaged that the majority of tickets to each performance will be sold through the extensive trade network of Warner Village Theme Parks both in Australia and overseas prior to visitors arriving on the Gold Coast.
Warner Village Theme Parks already has forged solid relationships and partnerships with over 150 trade operators and tourism organisations both nationally and internationally, leaving them in good stead to take The Australian Outback Spectacular to Australia and the world.
The ability and capability of Warner Village Theme Parks to develop and implement sales packages has already been demonstrated by the success of the 3 Park Super Pass Package, which has exceeded all expectations.
Coupled with their well developed and close working relationships with local tourism operators, hotels, accomodation houses and transport organisations, there is no doubt that Warner Village Theme Parks will expose this unique and exciting spectacular to Australia and the World.
Extensive research by the Australian Tourism Commission, Tourism Queensland and the Gold Coast Tourism Bureau highlighted the fact that international visitors are in search of a typical Australian experience to learn about Australia and its rich heritage and culture.
Research also highlighted the need for additional quality evening entertainment that could provide domestic, interstate and international visitors with a unique and exciting night time experience.
Chief Executive Officer of Warner Village Theme Parks, Mr. John Menzies said that The Australian Outback Spectacular provides world class entertainment and high appeal not only to local domestic and interstate visitors but also to international visitors.
“Our research and discussions with international wholesalers has confirmed that an Australian outback experience would not only draw local domestic and interstate visitors due to the patriotic spectacle of such an unusual show but it would be a major drawcard for international visitors,” Mr. Menzies said.
In addition the research identified the need to provide audiences, particularly key international markets, with much more entertainment than just a story about The Man from Snowy River.
“Audiences wanted to experience a performance that went beyond that story. They craved a much more exciting and exhilarating experience that provided a unique and spectacular insight into the history and culture of Australia, combined with music, sound and lighting,” Mr. Menzies said.
The show itself will be a combination of exciting horsemanship displayed by experienced stockmen, which will be sensitive to outback traditions and culture.
A competition will also be staged by riders from outback homesteads or stations who will be supported by pre-selected sections of the audience who will scream encouragement from their team as they ride for supremacy.
It is expected that tickets for The Australian Outback Spectacular, which will include a typical Aussie BBQ dinner will sell for approximately $60.00 a ticket, with concessions for children and pensioners.
Warner Village Theme Parks expects that the Australian Outback Spectacular will be open in 2005.
Thursday, 30 May 2002
Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster Ride Specifications
The manufacturer of the 'Wild Mouse' Dark Ride (Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster) is Heinrich Mack GmbH & Co who are based in Waldkirch, Germany.
The ride was designed to achieve the most thrilling and varied ride effects incorporating dips in the dark ride section, a vertical lift and a reverse chute followed by a rotating station.
The vehicle enters a vertical lift where it is lifted to the highest point of the ride (approximately seventeen metres). As the vehicle reverses out of the lift it races down a seven metre deep reverse chute before it is turned by 180 degrees. After a speedy course the vehicle is slowed down before falling down a final drop of approximately three metres entering the station to be unloaded and loaded again.
The ride incorporates a unique turntable and features individual lap bars for each rider.
Duration of ride, including load / unload : approx 253 seconds
Maximum track height : 17 metres
Height of backward drop : 7 metres
Length of track : approx 530 metres
Maximum Speed : 44.6 km/h
Passengers per vehicle : 4 adults
Capacity : 1 000 guest per hour
No. of carriages : 18
The ride was designed to achieve the most thrilling and varied ride effects incorporating dips in the dark ride section, a vertical lift and a reverse chute followed by a rotating station.
The vehicle enters a vertical lift where it is lifted to the highest point of the ride (approximately seventeen metres). As the vehicle reverses out of the lift it races down a seven metre deep reverse chute before it is turned by 180 degrees. After a speedy course the vehicle is slowed down before falling down a final drop of approximately three metres entering the station to be unloaded and loaded again.
The ride incorporates a unique turntable and features individual lap bars for each rider.
Duration of ride, including load / unload : approx 253 seconds
Maximum track height : 17 metres
Height of backward drop : 7 metres
Length of track : approx 530 metres
Maximum Speed : 44.6 km/h
Passengers per vehicle : 4 adults
Capacity : 1 000 guest per hour
No. of carriages : 18
Tuesday, 1 January 2002
Dreamworld Guests Blown Away By Cyclone
Dreamworld guests are being blown away by the park's new rollecoaster, Cyclone, which opened to the public on Boxing Day.
Standing almost 13-storeys (40 metres) high, Cyclone is the tallest high-speed gravity rollercoaster in the Southern Hemisphere including with a 360degree hair-raising loop and a screaming sidewinder.
A $5.5 million investment, the massive ride, Cyclone was built with more than 1,000 tonnes of steel and more than 15,000 sets of nuts and bolts.
Dreamworld Chief Executive Officer Tony Braxton-Smith said the ride was a powerful interactive experience.
"The pre-ride experience is almost as impressive as the ride itself," Mr Braxton-Smith said.
"Set in the lush tropics of 'cyclone country', guests experience the ferocity and power of a Cyclone created by a massive wind generator, before passing through the calm eye of the storm. Guests then board the rollercoaster to complete the jaw dropping experience."
Mr Braxton-Smith said the ride would be an extra 'shot in the arm' for Queensland tourism this Christmas.
"Holidaying in Australia is certainly an attractive proposition given the current global economic and political climate,' Mr Braxton-Smith said.
"CYCLONE will be an added boost to encourage local and interstate visitors to holiday on the Gold Coast this year."
The ride has already received the thumbs up from Queensland Premier, the Honourable Peter Beattie MP, who officially launched the new rollercoaster earlier in December along with Queensland Minister for Tourism, Racing and Fair Trading, the Honourable Merri Rose MP.
Ms Rose said Dreamworld had always sought to renew its appeal to Queenslanders and domestic and international tourists alike.
"The theme park has never stopped still. It has a proud record of catering for different tastes by providing the brand new experiences visitors demand," she said.
"Dreamworld's allure will never dim while it continues to provide world-class facilities and world-class experiences.
"The secret to tourism success is diversification – and that's why Dreamworld has been so successful in the past and will continue to be successful in the future."
Dreamworld CEO Tony Braxton-Smith said the launch of Cyclone marked the end of a very positive year for the park with a host of new attractions brought on-line as part of Dreamworld's ongoing multi-million-dollar redevelopment strategy.
"At an investment of $5.5 million, Cyclone is yet another milestone to mark Dreamworld's 20th year of operations," Mr Braxton-Smith said.
"We have a strong history of opening the tallest fastest rides in the world with the Tower of Terror in 1997 and the Giant Drop in 1998. And now Cyclone is the first mega rollercoaster to open on the Gold Coast since 1995.
"As the Gold Coast's newest attraction, Cyclone is a hugely powerful experience which we are confident will blow theme park visitors away this Christmas and for many years to come.
"Cyclone joins some of our other new attractions to be launched this year including the Australian Wildlife Experience, Dreamworld Studios and the Big Brother House Tours and our seven-week-old Bengal Tiger Cubs.
"And that's certainly not all. With a host of fun and entertainment up our sleeves, this ongoing roll-out of new attractions will continue throughout next year. We're looking forward to a very successful 2002."
With so much fun, Dreamworld is a two-day experience with Return Visitor Passes now only $10. Or you can play all year round with Dreamworld's exclusive Max Action Pass for the one-off price of $135 for adults and $89 for children and pensioners.
Standing almost 13-storeys (40 metres) high, Cyclone is the tallest high-speed gravity rollercoaster in the Southern Hemisphere including with a 360degree hair-raising loop and a screaming sidewinder.
A $5.5 million investment, the massive ride, Cyclone was built with more than 1,000 tonnes of steel and more than 15,000 sets of nuts and bolts.
Dreamworld Chief Executive Officer Tony Braxton-Smith said the ride was a powerful interactive experience.
"The pre-ride experience is almost as impressive as the ride itself," Mr Braxton-Smith said.
"Set in the lush tropics of 'cyclone country', guests experience the ferocity and power of a Cyclone created by a massive wind generator, before passing through the calm eye of the storm. Guests then board the rollercoaster to complete the jaw dropping experience."
Mr Braxton-Smith said the ride would be an extra 'shot in the arm' for Queensland tourism this Christmas.
"Holidaying in Australia is certainly an attractive proposition given the current global economic and political climate,' Mr Braxton-Smith said.
"CYCLONE will be an added boost to encourage local and interstate visitors to holiday on the Gold Coast this year."
The ride has already received the thumbs up from Queensland Premier, the Honourable Peter Beattie MP, who officially launched the new rollercoaster earlier in December along with Queensland Minister for Tourism, Racing and Fair Trading, the Honourable Merri Rose MP.
Ms Rose said Dreamworld had always sought to renew its appeal to Queenslanders and domestic and international tourists alike.
"The theme park has never stopped still. It has a proud record of catering for different tastes by providing the brand new experiences visitors demand," she said.
"Dreamworld's allure will never dim while it continues to provide world-class facilities and world-class experiences.
"The secret to tourism success is diversification – and that's why Dreamworld has been so successful in the past and will continue to be successful in the future."
Dreamworld CEO Tony Braxton-Smith said the launch of Cyclone marked the end of a very positive year for the park with a host of new attractions brought on-line as part of Dreamworld's ongoing multi-million-dollar redevelopment strategy.
"At an investment of $5.5 million, Cyclone is yet another milestone to mark Dreamworld's 20th year of operations," Mr Braxton-Smith said.
"We have a strong history of opening the tallest fastest rides in the world with the Tower of Terror in 1997 and the Giant Drop in 1998. And now Cyclone is the first mega rollercoaster to open on the Gold Coast since 1995.
"As the Gold Coast's newest attraction, Cyclone is a hugely powerful experience which we are confident will blow theme park visitors away this Christmas and for many years to come.
"Cyclone joins some of our other new attractions to be launched this year including the Australian Wildlife Experience, Dreamworld Studios and the Big Brother House Tours and our seven-week-old Bengal Tiger Cubs.
"And that's certainly not all. With a host of fun and entertainment up our sleeves, this ongoing roll-out of new attractions will continue throughout next year. We're looking forward to a very successful 2002."
With so much fun, Dreamworld is a two-day experience with Return Visitor Passes now only $10. Or you can play all year round with Dreamworld's exclusive Max Action Pass for the one-off price of $135 for adults and $89 for children and pensioners.
Sunday, 2 December 2001
Get wet and cool down thanks to the awesome interactive water fountain in Looney Tunes Village!
Join all of your favourite Looney Tunes characters as they splash into the Looney Tunes Splash Zone!
Home to the much loved Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Sylvester, Wile E Coyote and Foghorn Leghorn, Looney Tunes Village also boasts the Looney Tunes Splash Zone, an awesome interactive water fountain!
Children can have the best fun getting wet and cooling down at Looney Tunes Splash Zone, a permanent attraction located in the ever-popular Looney Tunes Village at Warner Bros. Movie World.
This cool attraction complements the many rides now enjoyed by children and parents alike at Looney Tunes Village, including the Road Runner Rollercoaster – Australia’s first junior rollercoaster - and the Looney Tunes River Ride.
Looney Tunes Village also boasts the colourful cartoon themed rides including Yosemite Sams Railroad, the Tweety and Sylvester Carousel, Taz’s Hollywood Cars and Marvin the Martian’s Rocket Ride.
Looney Tunes Village caters for children under the age of 10 and already incorporates six colourful, Looney Tunes themed rides.
Visit Warner Bros. Movie World on Australia’s Gold Coast – where movie magic happens everyday!
Home to the much loved Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Sylvester, Wile E Coyote and Foghorn Leghorn, Looney Tunes Village also boasts the Looney Tunes Splash Zone, an awesome interactive water fountain!
Children can have the best fun getting wet and cooling down at Looney Tunes Splash Zone, a permanent attraction located in the ever-popular Looney Tunes Village at Warner Bros. Movie World.
This cool attraction complements the many rides now enjoyed by children and parents alike at Looney Tunes Village, including the Road Runner Rollercoaster – Australia’s first junior rollercoaster - and the Looney Tunes River Ride.
Looney Tunes Village also boasts the colourful cartoon themed rides including Yosemite Sams Railroad, the Tweety and Sylvester Carousel, Taz’s Hollywood Cars and Marvin the Martian’s Rocket Ride.
Looney Tunes Village caters for children under the age of 10 and already incorporates six colourful, Looney Tunes themed rides.
Visit Warner Bros. Movie World on Australia’s Gold Coast – where movie magic happens everyday!
Saturday, 1 December 2001
New Aussie Experience For Gold Coast Visitors
Visitors to Australia's Gold Coast can now have a hands-on 'true blue' Aussie experience all in one action packed location at one of the country's top theme parks, Dreamworld.
Showcasing the best of the outback, Dreamworld has recently launched its Australian Wildlife Experience (AWE) - an interactive sanctuary where Dreamworld guests get up close and personal with the wilder side of Aussie life.
Spanning almost four hectares, the attraction is home to many Australian icons including purebred dingoes, emus, cassowaries, saltwater crocodiles, Tasmanian Devils, kangaroos…and one of the largest koala colonies in the world.
The final stage of the exhibit is a 'fairdinkum' Aussie bush show – the 'Oaky Creek Station Australian Farm Story' – which lets Dreamworld guests experience Australian rural life first hand, complete with sheep shearing, sheep dogs and stock whips.
Dreamworld CEO Tony Braxton-Smith said the park's Australian Wildlife Experience was the most diverse, themed native animal attraction in the country.
"Whilst the range of animals you encounter here is extensive, our real focus has been on creating a depth of experience," Mr Braxton-Smith said.
"In AWE you can truly immerse yourself in the animal's environment and where appropriate, guests can interact with the animals, up close and one-on-one.
"We have also taken great care to balance our wildlife display with a conservation, research and education program, developed in close cooperation with government, industry and educational institutions.
"While most of the animals in AWE are native, we've also included a special 'true-blue' bush show to pay tribute to the other animals that have helped shape our nation, such as sheep and farm dogs.
"It all adds up to a fun experience showcasing several Australian habitats all in the one fantastic location. And along the way, there is a chance to learn a thing or two about our wildlife and about life on the land."
Dreamworld's General Manager of Life Sciences, Kevin Bradley, said the new facilities had paved the way for new breeding and conservation programs at Dreamworld.
"AWE is a unique sanctuary for many rare and endangered native animals including some well-loved Aussie icons such as the koala and the Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby," Mr Bradley said.
"The new attraction has enabled us to kick-off a number of conservation initiatives such as breeding programs for the endangered Cassowary, the Golden-shouldered Parrot and other threatened species.
"We're now working closely with Queensland Parks and Wildlife and the University of Queensland to expand these programs over the next couple of years."
Dreamworld is also renowned for a wildlife experience of a different kind… and is home to some of the fastest, tallest thrill rides in the world including 'The Tower of Terror' and 'The Giant Drop'. With all rides, shows and attractions included in the one entry price.
With so much to see and do, Dreamworld guests can now enjoy the park over a two-day experience by purchasing a heavily discounted Return Visitor's Pass.
Dreamworld is located on Australia's Gold Coast in South East Queensland and is open from 10am every day except Christmas Day.
Showcasing the best of the outback, Dreamworld has recently launched its Australian Wildlife Experience (AWE) - an interactive sanctuary where Dreamworld guests get up close and personal with the wilder side of Aussie life.
Spanning almost four hectares, the attraction is home to many Australian icons including purebred dingoes, emus, cassowaries, saltwater crocodiles, Tasmanian Devils, kangaroos…and one of the largest koala colonies in the world.
The final stage of the exhibit is a 'fairdinkum' Aussie bush show – the 'Oaky Creek Station Australian Farm Story' – which lets Dreamworld guests experience Australian rural life first hand, complete with sheep shearing, sheep dogs and stock whips.
Dreamworld CEO Tony Braxton-Smith said the park's Australian Wildlife Experience was the most diverse, themed native animal attraction in the country.
"Whilst the range of animals you encounter here is extensive, our real focus has been on creating a depth of experience," Mr Braxton-Smith said.
"In AWE you can truly immerse yourself in the animal's environment and where appropriate, guests can interact with the animals, up close and one-on-one.
"We have also taken great care to balance our wildlife display with a conservation, research and education program, developed in close cooperation with government, industry and educational institutions.
"While most of the animals in AWE are native, we've also included a special 'true-blue' bush show to pay tribute to the other animals that have helped shape our nation, such as sheep and farm dogs.
"It all adds up to a fun experience showcasing several Australian habitats all in the one fantastic location. And along the way, there is a chance to learn a thing or two about our wildlife and about life on the land."
Dreamworld's General Manager of Life Sciences, Kevin Bradley, said the new facilities had paved the way for new breeding and conservation programs at Dreamworld.
"AWE is a unique sanctuary for many rare and endangered native animals including some well-loved Aussie icons such as the koala and the Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby," Mr Bradley said.
"The new attraction has enabled us to kick-off a number of conservation initiatives such as breeding programs for the endangered Cassowary, the Golden-shouldered Parrot and other threatened species.
"We're now working closely with Queensland Parks and Wildlife and the University of Queensland to expand these programs over the next couple of years."
Dreamworld is also renowned for a wildlife experience of a different kind… and is home to some of the fastest, tallest thrill rides in the world including 'The Tower of Terror' and 'The Giant Drop'. With all rides, shows and attractions included in the one entry price.
With so much to see and do, Dreamworld guests can now enjoy the park over a two-day experience by purchasing a heavily discounted Return Visitor's Pass.
Dreamworld is located on Australia's Gold Coast in South East Queensland and is open from 10am every day except Christmas Day.
Sunday, 21 October 2001
Warning: Cyclone Set to Hit Gold Coast
Dreamworld whipped up a storm today (21/10) announcing the name of its new high-tech rollercoaster as CYCLONE
A $5 million investment, currently under construction, the rollercoaster will join Dreamworld’s collection of the tallest, fastest, thrill rides in the world, when it officially opens opening this Boxing Day (26/12).
Reaching speeds of up to 85km/ph, Dreamworld’s CYCLONE will be the biggest high-speed gravity rollercoaster of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
Standing a terrifying 13-storeys (40 metres) high and weighing almost 1000 tonnes, the whirl wind CYCLONE is set to blow guests away with all the white-knuckle swoosh factors of a 360degree hair-raising loop and a screaming sidewinder.
“The ride will be a hugely powerful experience and we are confident guests will be blown away by it,” said Dreamworld Chief Executive Officer, Tony Braxton-Smith.
“The name ‘CYCLONE’ fits the ride perfectly, with lots of nail-biting twists and hair-raising turns to simulate being caught in a real cyclone.”
Mr Braxton-Smith said the name had been carefully selected following a thorough market research program.
“The initial ideas – including the CYCLONE concept - were formed in brainstorming sessions,” he said.
“Almost 100 names were generated. From this, we came down to a shortlist including ‘The Redback’, ‘The Torpedo’, ‘The Inferno’, ‘The Vortex’ and a variety of other thrill-seeking themes.
“Alternative theme concepts were then developed into a story board.
“These were put in front of numerous focus groups to test how the branding for the ride would fit with our traditional core market who love the big white-knuckle thrill rides.
“All the results showed ‘CYCLONE’ clearly stood out as the most suitable and alluring name for the rollercoaster.”
To make the fun last longer, Dreamworld is a two-day experience with Return Visitor Passes now only $10.
Mr Braxton-Smith said the rollercoaster was on schedule to be opened these Christmas holidays.
“The ground work is now complete and the massive jigsaw is being carefully put together to form the 800 metre long track.”
The CYCLONE will be positioned in front of Dreamworld’s existing Thunderbolt rollercoaster at the front right hand side of the park. The Thunderbolt will continue to operate.
CYCLONE is another addition to the park’s signature thrill ride experience, which includes the tallest and fastest rides in the world – The Giant Drop and the Tower of Terror.
Dreamworld is located just 25 minutes from Surfers Paradise and 40 minutes from Brisbane and is open between 10am and 5pm every day except Christmas Day.
A $5 million investment, currently under construction, the rollercoaster will join Dreamworld’s collection of the tallest, fastest, thrill rides in the world, when it officially opens opening this Boxing Day (26/12).
Reaching speeds of up to 85km/ph, Dreamworld’s CYCLONE will be the biggest high-speed gravity rollercoaster of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
Standing a terrifying 13-storeys (40 metres) high and weighing almost 1000 tonnes, the whirl wind CYCLONE is set to blow guests away with all the white-knuckle swoosh factors of a 360degree hair-raising loop and a screaming sidewinder.
“The ride will be a hugely powerful experience and we are confident guests will be blown away by it,” said Dreamworld Chief Executive Officer, Tony Braxton-Smith.
“The name ‘CYCLONE’ fits the ride perfectly, with lots of nail-biting twists and hair-raising turns to simulate being caught in a real cyclone.”
Mr Braxton-Smith said the name had been carefully selected following a thorough market research program.
“The initial ideas – including the CYCLONE concept - were formed in brainstorming sessions,” he said.
“Almost 100 names were generated. From this, we came down to a shortlist including ‘The Redback’, ‘The Torpedo’, ‘The Inferno’, ‘The Vortex’ and a variety of other thrill-seeking themes.
“Alternative theme concepts were then developed into a story board.
“These were put in front of numerous focus groups to test how the branding for the ride would fit with our traditional core market who love the big white-knuckle thrill rides.
“All the results showed ‘CYCLONE’ clearly stood out as the most suitable and alluring name for the rollercoaster.”
To make the fun last longer, Dreamworld is a two-day experience with Return Visitor Passes now only $10.
Mr Braxton-Smith said the rollercoaster was on schedule to be opened these Christmas holidays.
“The ground work is now complete and the massive jigsaw is being carefully put together to form the 800 metre long track.”
The CYCLONE will be positioned in front of Dreamworld’s existing Thunderbolt rollercoaster at the front right hand side of the park. The Thunderbolt will continue to operate.
CYCLONE is another addition to the park’s signature thrill ride experience, which includes the tallest and fastest rides in the world – The Giant Drop and the Tower of Terror.
Dreamworld is located just 25 minutes from Surfers Paradise and 40 minutes from Brisbane and is open between 10am and 5pm every day except Christmas Day.
Monday, 1 May 2000
Wild New Change
Whether you want to cuddle a koala, wink at a wombat, smile at a crocodile or roam with the kangaroos, you won't want to miss Dreamworld's new and improved Koala Country!
Currently spanning four hectares, Koala Country is home to the second largest colony of koalas in Australia, and many other native animal species, including pure-bred dingoes, emu, cassowaries and a huge selection of birds... and it's set to get bigger!
Stage 1 is already open and Stage 2 is in the process of a multi-million dollar refurbishment program, which will see Koala Country existing facilities expanded to include different living habitats of the world including; wetlands, woodlands, rainforest, and arid desert.
Currently spanning four hectares, Koala Country is home to the second largest colony of koalas in Australia, and many other native animal species, including pure-bred dingoes, emu, cassowaries and a huge selection of birds... and it's set to get bigger!
Stage 1 is already open and Stage 2 is in the process of a multi-million dollar refurbishment program, which will see Koala Country existing facilities expanded to include different living habitats of the world including; wetlands, woodlands, rainforest, and arid desert.
Monday, 2 August 1999
Dreamworld Disputes Claims Made by US Theme Park
Dreamworld's $16-million high-tech thrill ride, the Tower of Terror will retain its title as "the fastest, tallest ride in the world" despite recent claims made by a United States theme park.
Chief Executive Officer of Dreamworld, Mr. Fred Maybury today dismissed statements made in the media that "Superman the Escape", located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California had exceeded Dreamworld's world speed record as "inaccurate and misleading".
"The fact is, by design, both rides are identical reverse free fall roller coasters and not designed to achieve a speed greater than 161 km/hour (100mph) and operate safely," Maybury said.
This has been confirmed by the ride's manufacturer, Intamin AG of Switzerland.
"Dreamworld's Tower of Terror is capable of matching or exceeding speeds recorded by the US ride, but for safety reasons Dreamworld chooses not to", Maybury added.
No verification or confirmation has been provided that the Tower of Terror's speed record had been broken other than reports made in the media.
On February 7, 1997 Dreamworld's Tower of Terror officially claimed the world speed record reaching a speed of 161 kilometers per hour (100 mph). The speed was registered on a Police calibrated hand-held Falcon radar gun and verified by a Justice of the Peace."
Chief Executive Officer of Dreamworld, Mr. Fred Maybury today dismissed statements made in the media that "Superman the Escape", located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California had exceeded Dreamworld's world speed record as "inaccurate and misleading".
"The fact is, by design, both rides are identical reverse free fall roller coasters and not designed to achieve a speed greater than 161 km/hour (100mph) and operate safely," Maybury said.
This has been confirmed by the ride's manufacturer, Intamin AG of Switzerland.
"Dreamworld's Tower of Terror is capable of matching or exceeding speeds recorded by the US ride, but for safety reasons Dreamworld chooses not to", Maybury added.
No verification or confirmation has been provided that the Tower of Terror's speed record had been broken other than reports made in the media.
On February 7, 1997 Dreamworld's Tower of Terror officially claimed the world speed record reaching a speed of 161 kilometers per hour (100 mph). The speed was registered on a Police calibrated hand-held Falcon radar gun and verified by a Justice of the Peace."
Thursday, 1 July 1999
World's Fastest, Tallest Ride Celebrates 1,000,000th Passenger
Dreamworld’s Tower of Tower, the fastest, tallest ride in the world blasted its one millionth passenger 115 metres high travelling at up to 160 kilometres per hour on Saturday 20 June.
Since opening on January 23, 1997 the high-tech thrill ride has made 66,668 journeys, travelling a distance of 56,668 kilometres - the equivalent distance to almost one-and-a-half trips around the world.
A group of local Camp Quality children and their families were joined by media personalities to start the countdown at a special breakfast at Dreamworld.
Personalities from Seven Gold Coast News, ABC Channel 2, SEA FM and the Gold Coast Bulletin newspaper took on the role of host to the children, with some help from Dreamworld’s in park entertainers.
At 10.55am on Saturday 13-year-old Nicole Frederiksen of Bethania became the lucky Dreamworld guest to become the Tower of Terror’s one millionth passenger.
Nicole is a regular Dreamworld visitor and has experienced the ride more than 30 times. She was pleasantly surprised when presented with a commemorative rider’s suit, cap and Tower of Terror prize pack by SEA FM personality, Sorbent Boy.
Dreamworld’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Fred Maybury said the Tower of Terror has remained the Park’s number one ride since opening last year - appealing to people of all ages and walks of life.
"In fact, over 70 per cent of Dreamworld’s guests experience the 6.5 seconds of weightlessness and 4.5G’s as they free fall backwards."
"We are very proud of the success the ride has enjoyed, particularly when we claimed the world speed record for rollercoasters last year, registering an unprecedented speed of 161 kilometres per hour," Mr Maybury said.
Peaking at 38 storeys high and stretching the equivalent of three football fields across the Park, a state-of-the-art linear motor system propels the ride to maximum speed.
Swiss company Intamin designed the Tower of Terror for Dreamworld, with the Park itself project managing construction of the leading edge thrill ride.
Since opening on January 23, 1997 the high-tech thrill ride has made 66,668 journeys, travelling a distance of 56,668 kilometres - the equivalent distance to almost one-and-a-half trips around the world.
A group of local Camp Quality children and their families were joined by media personalities to start the countdown at a special breakfast at Dreamworld.
Personalities from Seven Gold Coast News, ABC Channel 2, SEA FM and the Gold Coast Bulletin newspaper took on the role of host to the children, with some help from Dreamworld’s in park entertainers.
At 10.55am on Saturday 13-year-old Nicole Frederiksen of Bethania became the lucky Dreamworld guest to become the Tower of Terror’s one millionth passenger.
Nicole is a regular Dreamworld visitor and has experienced the ride more than 30 times. She was pleasantly surprised when presented with a commemorative rider’s suit, cap and Tower of Terror prize pack by SEA FM personality, Sorbent Boy.
Dreamworld’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Fred Maybury said the Tower of Terror has remained the Park’s number one ride since opening last year - appealing to people of all ages and walks of life.
"In fact, over 70 per cent of Dreamworld’s guests experience the 6.5 seconds of weightlessness and 4.5G’s as they free fall backwards."
"We are very proud of the success the ride has enjoyed, particularly when we claimed the world speed record for rollercoasters last year, registering an unprecedented speed of 161 kilometres per hour," Mr Maybury said.
Peaking at 38 storeys high and stretching the equivalent of three football fields across the Park, a state-of-the-art linear motor system propels the ride to maximum speed.
Swiss company Intamin designed the Tower of Terror for Dreamworld, with the Park itself project managing construction of the leading edge thrill ride.
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