One of Dreamworld’s gorgeous Sumatran tiger cubs received her name this morning after a week long national naming competition on the Today Show.
Dreamworld received over 15, 000 entries online and after much deliberation, the team from Tiger Island chose the name INDAH meaning beautiful or precious in Indonesian.
The name was an extremely popular choice with over 100 viewers putting it forward. Once selected, it was the lucky Jodie Merryman's Indah entry that was randomly drawn.
Jodie was the lucky winner of an amazing family holiday to the Gold Coast and a meet and grrrreet with the adorable cubs.
For those who missed out the Dreamworld online competition is still running until next Tuesday.
The second cub's name will be announced on Friday 18th May when The Wiggles drop into Dreamworld and will be spend some one on one time with Indah and her sister.
Our website competition is currently sitting at over 30,000 entries. The winner will also receive their very own meet and grrrrrreet with the bubs in their special cubby house behind Tiger Island.
Wednesday, 9 May 2007
Tuesday, 24 April 2007
Maynia at Dreamworld - Cancelled
It is with extreme regret that the ‘Maynia’ live music event, to be held at Dreamworld on Saturday May 5, has been cancelled.
The organisers, Empire Events, today confirmed their decision to cancel as they were unhappy with the proposed noise modelling plans that would satisfy the Gold Coast City Council’s administration of the Environmental Protection Act.
Empire Events Managing Director, Alex Prelac said “we feel most for the thousands of fans who have purchased their tickets who won’t get to witness their favourite artists in one of the most unique venue settings in Australia.”
“The proposed noise levels would have affected the performance of the headline acts and the enjoyment levels of the patrons,” Mr Prelac said.
“Due to the nature of the acts involved, we simply couldn’t, in good conscience, go ahead with staging the event knowing the impact the proposed noise reduction levels would have on the artists, their fans and surrounding residents.”
Along with the artists, agents and managers, Empire events sincerely apologises for any inconvenience this has caused any of the patrons.
Empire Events has staged many successful events at Dreamworld including the dnd Ball and Odyssey New Years Eve attracting in excess of 6000 party goers at each event.
The cancellation of this event will in no way effect future events planned at the theme park or the strong relationship between Dreamworld and Empire Events.
Empire Events and Dreamworld will continue to work together to bring world class events and headline acts to the Gold Coast destination.
The organisers, Empire Events, today confirmed their decision to cancel as they were unhappy with the proposed noise modelling plans that would satisfy the Gold Coast City Council’s administration of the Environmental Protection Act.
Empire Events Managing Director, Alex Prelac said “we feel most for the thousands of fans who have purchased their tickets who won’t get to witness their favourite artists in one of the most unique venue settings in Australia.”
“The proposed noise levels would have affected the performance of the headline acts and the enjoyment levels of the patrons,” Mr Prelac said.
“Due to the nature of the acts involved, we simply couldn’t, in good conscience, go ahead with staging the event knowing the impact the proposed noise reduction levels would have on the artists, their fans and surrounding residents.”
Along with the artists, agents and managers, Empire events sincerely apologises for any inconvenience this has caused any of the patrons.
Empire Events has staged many successful events at Dreamworld including the dnd Ball and Odyssey New Years Eve attracting in excess of 6000 party goers at each event.
The cancellation of this event will in no way effect future events planned at the theme park or the strong relationship between Dreamworld and Empire Events.
Empire Events and Dreamworld will continue to work together to bring world class events and headline acts to the Gold Coast destination.
Tuesday, 3 April 2007
Sci-Fi Fantasy Night at Warner Bros. Movie World
As the official evening event for the annual Supanova Pop Culture Expo in Brisbane, Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast will be transformed into an incredible out-of-this-world Sci-Fi venue for one night only. Tickets selling fast!
On Saturday night 14th April, Movie World will become the final frontier. For one night only, from 6.00pm-10.00pm the park will come alive with a gamut of galactic fun and excitement. There will be rides, exclusive Sci-Fi shows and special guest star appearances by legends of the big screen including actor Billy Dee Williams “Lando Calrissian” from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, along with Clayton Watson from The Matrix Trilogy. These amazing stars of the big screen will be appearing on centre stage Main Street, for an exclusive Q & A session.
Guests in park will be transported to the next dimension as they are joined by Sci-Fi characters, never before seen at Movie World. The cyber space atmosphere will include extra terrestrial sightings and the rare appearance of Martian Manhunter who will once again be re-united with the Justice League. The younger generation will also be enthralled by the antics of Duck Dodgers and his nemesis Marvin the Martian.
To celebrate all the excitement, fun and entertainment of this spectacular night time Sci-Fi event, guests will be required to dress in their most inter-galactic Sci-Fi outfit. There will be prizes, games and heaps of entertainment plus all the coast’s best rides like Batwing Spaceshot - more G force than a Space Shuttle launch! And Superman Escape rollercoaster, travel 0-100klms in 2 seconds flat!
Don’t cross over to the Dark Side! Go to the Sci-Fi Fantasy Night at Warner Bros. Movie World, the only place to experience out-of-this-world rides and attractions.
The Final Frontier: Sci-Fi Fantasy Night at Warner Bros. Movie World.
Date: Saturday night 14th April, 2007
Time: 6.00pm – 10.00pm
Dress: Sci-Fi costume
Price: $30.00 per adult, $20.00 per child and pensioner
Tickets: www.movieworld.com.au or 133 FUN or ticketek
On Saturday night 14th April, Movie World will become the final frontier. For one night only, from 6.00pm-10.00pm the park will come alive with a gamut of galactic fun and excitement. There will be rides, exclusive Sci-Fi shows and special guest star appearances by legends of the big screen including actor Billy Dee Williams “Lando Calrissian” from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, along with Clayton Watson from The Matrix Trilogy. These amazing stars of the big screen will be appearing on centre stage Main Street, for an exclusive Q & A session.
Guests in park will be transported to the next dimension as they are joined by Sci-Fi characters, never before seen at Movie World. The cyber space atmosphere will include extra terrestrial sightings and the rare appearance of Martian Manhunter who will once again be re-united with the Justice League. The younger generation will also be enthralled by the antics of Duck Dodgers and his nemesis Marvin the Martian.
To celebrate all the excitement, fun and entertainment of this spectacular night time Sci-Fi event, guests will be required to dress in their most inter-galactic Sci-Fi outfit. There will be prizes, games and heaps of entertainment plus all the coast’s best rides like Batwing Spaceshot - more G force than a Space Shuttle launch! And Superman Escape rollercoaster, travel 0-100klms in 2 seconds flat!
Don’t cross over to the Dark Side! Go to the Sci-Fi Fantasy Night at Warner Bros. Movie World, the only place to experience out-of-this-world rides and attractions.
The Final Frontier: Sci-Fi Fantasy Night at Warner Bros. Movie World.
Date: Saturday night 14th April, 2007
Time: 6.00pm – 10.00pm
Dress: Sci-Fi costume
Price: $30.00 per adult, $20.00 per child and pensioner
Tickets: www.movieworld.com.au or 133 FUN or ticketek
Monday, 2 April 2007
First Litter of Sumatran Tiger Cubs Born at Dreamworld
Dreamworld’s first litter of Sumatran tiger cubs were born at Tiger Island on Saturday, March 31, 2007 as part of an international breeding program to save one of the most critically endangered species on Earth.
The first cub, a baby girl arrived at 7.45am weighing in at just 1.19kg. Just under an hour later, a second female cub arrived weighing just 1.18kg.
The cubs received their first post-birth health check, a weigh in yesterday and “passed with flying colours” according to Tiger Island Manager, Patrick Martin-Vegue.
“The siblings are bonding well with their mother and spend the day suckling and sleeping, which is normal behaviour during the first few weeks of their development.”
“We are very fortunate our first-time mum has adjusted so well to her new role, she has become the model parent,” Mr Martin-Vegue said.
Measuring approximately 30cm in length (head to tail), the cubs and their mother will remain in a quarantine environment for the next couple of weeks to minimise the risk of infection and allow the cub’s immune system’s to strengthen.
Dreamworld guests can view the cubs through closed circuit television monitors positioned at Tiger Island. In the next 2-3 weeks, guests will see them bouncing around their purpose built nursery and then at 6 weeks, walking around the park.
There are 125 Sumatran tigers in 57 institutions worldwide and just 29 within the Australasian regional program. Only 3 Sumatran cubs have been born in the region in the last five years.
Dreamworld is honoured and excited to welcome such an important addition to the family born to Soraya (4 yrs of age) and father, Raja (3 years of age) at Tiger Island.
Commenting on the new arrivals, Dreamworld Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Gregg said the entire team is elated with the news, “the birth of the cubs is indeed a hallmark event for Dreamworld and Tiger Island.”
“This is the very first littler of Sumatran tiger cubs born at Tiger Island. In 1998, we welcomed our Bengal tiger cubs, including the birth of the first white tiger in Australia. Almost a decade later, we celebrate another win for Dreamworld’s tiger breeding program.”
“The primary focus at this point is the health and well-being of Soraya and her cubs, and I’m pleased to report that presently, all are doing well. They will be monitored very closely over the next 48 hours and we will review their progress from there,” Mr Gregg said.
The cubs are under the watchful eyes of Dreamworld’s on-site vet, Vere Nicolson, Tiger Island Manager, Patrick Martin-Vegue and the Tiger Island team which collectively have over 40 years experience caring for and working with tigers.
Andy Goldfarb, former Tiger Island Manager will return to assist Patrick and his team over the next few months. Collectively, the pair have aided the births of more than 130 cubs.
The gestation period for tigers is between 100 to 110 days. The average litter size is between two and four cubs with a record eight reported.
“Fortunately, captive bred cubs have a 90 percent chance of survival because of their stable environment. For cubs born in the wild, the survival rate is just 25 to 50 percent due to poor nutrition, rejection by mothers and predators,” Mr Martin-Vegue said.
The Gold Coast’s first Sumatran Tiger, Soraya (meaning Princess) arrived at Dreamworld from Tier Park Zoo in Berlin, Germany on October 30, 2003 as part of The Australasian Species Management Program for Sumatran tigers, internationally recognised and supported by governments throughout the region.
3 Year old Raja (meaning King/Ruler) was selected by the international stud book coordinator for Sumatran tigers as a mate for Soraya and arrived at Dreamworld from Zoo Krefeld in Germany on December 1st, 2005 as part of the international effort to save one of the most endangered species on Earth.
Raja and Soraya live in their purpose built, off-exhibit tiger facility at Tiger Island built to Australian Standards and approved by Australian Quarantine and Inspection Services (AQIS), Environment Australia and inspected by the RSPCA.
Raja and Soraya have the purest blood lines in the Australasian region, and therefore will make an extremely significant contribution to the conservation of Sumatran Tigers in general.
“Soraya is an extremely inquisitive tiger with an easy-going nature. We have certainly developed a great relationship,” Mr Martin-Vegue said.
“Raja has also had very limited human contact so is unable to be handled. He’s a little more temperamental and certainly likes to let us know who’s boss.”
With less than 400 left in the wild, Sumatran tigers are listed as one of the world’s most critically endangered species by the Convention for International Trade of Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES), supported by 190 countries world wide.
Dreamworld’s Tiger Island was nominated as the new home for Soraya and Raja, by the international Species Coordinator for Sumatran and Amur Tigers, Sarah Christie, a leading member of the European Endangered Species Program and Curator for London Zoo.
Ms Christie visited Dreamworld in 2001 and said she based her decision on the park’s existing tiger facilities, expertise, significant conservation efforts and the need to increase the genetic diversity of Sumatran Tigers in the Australasian region.
The importation of Raja and Soraya confirms Dreamworld's commitment to the regional captive management program for this critically endangered species and will allow further engagement with the region's zoos for its long term recovery.
“Our aim is to ensure the appropriate genetic management of the remaining captive population of the species and raise conservation funds to support on the ground initiatives such as educating people within those areas where tigers are found in their natural habitat. This will also provide a safety valve that will prevent the extinction of the species,” Mr Martin-Vegue said.
“We are very proud of our ongoing efforts to help save tigers in the wild through donations and on
the ground support,” Mr Martin-Vegue said.
“The cubs are another step to help save this magnificent species from extinction. They will be raised here at Tiger Island until they are required by other zoos for breeding.”
Sumatran Tigers are smaller and darker than Bengal tigers. Raja currently weighs about 130 kilograms in comparison to male Bengal tigers who can tip the scales at 230 kilograms.
Dreamworld’s Tiger Island is also home to seven Bengal tigers and two cougars and plays a leading role in tiger conservation world-wide through donations and hands-on involvement with conservation field projects actively saving tigers in the wild.
“Our conservation through education approach at Tiger Island aims to increase public awareness of the grim future faced by tigers in the wild. Soraya’s cubs reinforce Dreamworld’s quest to maintain the survival of this magnificent species,” Mr Martin Vegue said.
In addition to supporting the Sumatran Tiger Program, Dreamworld makes a significant contribution to tiger conservation on a global scale through the park’s Tiger Fund.
To date, Dreamworld has donated over $650,000 to saving tigers in the wild through the Dreamworld Tiger Fund by donating directly to the following programs.
Working closely with these organisations, Dreamworld actively contributes to anti-poaching activity including anti-poaching patrols on the ground in Indonesia, India and Russia, Ranger salaries, the purchase of medical equipment and patrol vehicles, intelligence and legal activity.
The money also goes towards regeneration and protection of tiger habitat including village relocation.
A registered zoo, Dreamworld is located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, 25 minutes north of Surfers Paradise and 40 minutes from Brisbane. The park is open from 10am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day and Anzac Day morning (25/4).
The first cub, a baby girl arrived at 7.45am weighing in at just 1.19kg. Just under an hour later, a second female cub arrived weighing just 1.18kg.
The cubs received their first post-birth health check, a weigh in yesterday and “passed with flying colours” according to Tiger Island Manager, Patrick Martin-Vegue.
“The siblings are bonding well with their mother and spend the day suckling and sleeping, which is normal behaviour during the first few weeks of their development.”
“We are very fortunate our first-time mum has adjusted so well to her new role, she has become the model parent,” Mr Martin-Vegue said.
Measuring approximately 30cm in length (head to tail), the cubs and their mother will remain in a quarantine environment for the next couple of weeks to minimise the risk of infection and allow the cub’s immune system’s to strengthen.
Dreamworld guests can view the cubs through closed circuit television monitors positioned at Tiger Island. In the next 2-3 weeks, guests will see them bouncing around their purpose built nursery and then at 6 weeks, walking around the park.
There are 125 Sumatran tigers in 57 institutions worldwide and just 29 within the Australasian regional program. Only 3 Sumatran cubs have been born in the region in the last five years.
Dreamworld is honoured and excited to welcome such an important addition to the family born to Soraya (4 yrs of age) and father, Raja (3 years of age) at Tiger Island.
Commenting on the new arrivals, Dreamworld Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Gregg said the entire team is elated with the news, “the birth of the cubs is indeed a hallmark event for Dreamworld and Tiger Island.”
“This is the very first littler of Sumatran tiger cubs born at Tiger Island. In 1998, we welcomed our Bengal tiger cubs, including the birth of the first white tiger in Australia. Almost a decade later, we celebrate another win for Dreamworld’s tiger breeding program.”
“The primary focus at this point is the health and well-being of Soraya and her cubs, and I’m pleased to report that presently, all are doing well. They will be monitored very closely over the next 48 hours and we will review their progress from there,” Mr Gregg said.
The cubs are under the watchful eyes of Dreamworld’s on-site vet, Vere Nicolson, Tiger Island Manager, Patrick Martin-Vegue and the Tiger Island team which collectively have over 40 years experience caring for and working with tigers.
Andy Goldfarb, former Tiger Island Manager will return to assist Patrick and his team over the next few months. Collectively, the pair have aided the births of more than 130 cubs.
The gestation period for tigers is between 100 to 110 days. The average litter size is between two and four cubs with a record eight reported.
“Fortunately, captive bred cubs have a 90 percent chance of survival because of their stable environment. For cubs born in the wild, the survival rate is just 25 to 50 percent due to poor nutrition, rejection by mothers and predators,” Mr Martin-Vegue said.
The Gold Coast’s first Sumatran Tiger, Soraya (meaning Princess) arrived at Dreamworld from Tier Park Zoo in Berlin, Germany on October 30, 2003 as part of The Australasian Species Management Program for Sumatran tigers, internationally recognised and supported by governments throughout the region.
3 Year old Raja (meaning King/Ruler) was selected by the international stud book coordinator for Sumatran tigers as a mate for Soraya and arrived at Dreamworld from Zoo Krefeld in Germany on December 1st, 2005 as part of the international effort to save one of the most endangered species on Earth.
Raja and Soraya live in their purpose built, off-exhibit tiger facility at Tiger Island built to Australian Standards and approved by Australian Quarantine and Inspection Services (AQIS), Environment Australia and inspected by the RSPCA.
Raja and Soraya have the purest blood lines in the Australasian region, and therefore will make an extremely significant contribution to the conservation of Sumatran Tigers in general.
“Soraya is an extremely inquisitive tiger with an easy-going nature. We have certainly developed a great relationship,” Mr Martin-Vegue said.
“Raja has also had very limited human contact so is unable to be handled. He’s a little more temperamental and certainly likes to let us know who’s boss.”
With less than 400 left in the wild, Sumatran tigers are listed as one of the world’s most critically endangered species by the Convention for International Trade of Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES), supported by 190 countries world wide.
Dreamworld’s Tiger Island was nominated as the new home for Soraya and Raja, by the international Species Coordinator for Sumatran and Amur Tigers, Sarah Christie, a leading member of the European Endangered Species Program and Curator for London Zoo.
Ms Christie visited Dreamworld in 2001 and said she based her decision on the park’s existing tiger facilities, expertise, significant conservation efforts and the need to increase the genetic diversity of Sumatran Tigers in the Australasian region.
The importation of Raja and Soraya confirms Dreamworld's commitment to the regional captive management program for this critically endangered species and will allow further engagement with the region's zoos for its long term recovery.
“Our aim is to ensure the appropriate genetic management of the remaining captive population of the species and raise conservation funds to support on the ground initiatives such as educating people within those areas where tigers are found in their natural habitat. This will also provide a safety valve that will prevent the extinction of the species,” Mr Martin-Vegue said.
“We are very proud of our ongoing efforts to help save tigers in the wild through donations and on
the ground support,” Mr Martin-Vegue said.
“The cubs are another step to help save this magnificent species from extinction. They will be raised here at Tiger Island until they are required by other zoos for breeding.”
Sumatran Tigers are smaller and darker than Bengal tigers. Raja currently weighs about 130 kilograms in comparison to male Bengal tigers who can tip the scales at 230 kilograms.
Dreamworld’s Tiger Island is also home to seven Bengal tigers and two cougars and plays a leading role in tiger conservation world-wide through donations and hands-on involvement with conservation field projects actively saving tigers in the wild.
“Our conservation through education approach at Tiger Island aims to increase public awareness of the grim future faced by tigers in the wild. Soraya’s cubs reinforce Dreamworld’s quest to maintain the survival of this magnificent species,” Mr Martin Vegue said.
In addition to supporting the Sumatran Tiger Program, Dreamworld makes a significant contribution to tiger conservation on a global scale through the park’s Tiger Fund.
To date, Dreamworld has donated over $650,000 to saving tigers in the wild through the Dreamworld Tiger Fund by donating directly to the following programs.
- Flora and Fauna International
- LifeForce Satpura National Park Project India
- 21st Century Tiger (another UK based charity)
- Sumatran Tiger project
- Taman Safari Park
- The Phoenix Fund
Working closely with these organisations, Dreamworld actively contributes to anti-poaching activity including anti-poaching patrols on the ground in Indonesia, India and Russia, Ranger salaries, the purchase of medical equipment and patrol vehicles, intelligence and legal activity.
The money also goes towards regeneration and protection of tiger habitat including village relocation.
A registered zoo, Dreamworld is located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, 25 minutes north of Surfers Paradise and 40 minutes from Brisbane. The park is open from 10am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day and Anzac Day morning (25/4).
Wednesday, 24 January 2007
Batwing Spaceshot Now Open
From out of this world and beyond the darkness comes a fantastic new Super Hero thrill ride attraction for Warner Bros. Movie World!
BATWING SPACESHOT, the latest in cutting edge, adrenalin pumping thrill rides was launched on Wednesday 20th December 2006 to complement the fantastic array of extreme rides now on offer at the Gold Coast’s favourite theme park.
The awesome new Batwing Spaceshot is a rapid 4.5G vertical launch up a 60 meter tower, followed by a drop into a breathtaking negative descent – beyond freefall!
Batwing Spaceshot is the first of its kind in Australia, and adopts the theme of one of DC Comic’s most popular Super Heroes, Batman.
BATWING SPACESHOT, the latest in cutting edge, adrenalin pumping thrill rides was launched on Wednesday 20th December 2006 to complement the fantastic array of extreme rides now on offer at the Gold Coast’s favourite theme park.
The awesome new Batwing Spaceshot is a rapid 4.5G vertical launch up a 60 meter tower, followed by a drop into a breathtaking negative descent – beyond freefall!
Batwing Spaceshot is the first of its kind in Australia, and adopts the theme of one of DC Comic’s most popular Super Heroes, Batman.
Wednesday, 10 January 2007
Kids' WB Fun Zone opens!
Kids of all ages will love the fun and fantasy of the fantastic NEW Kids' WB! Fun Zone - a magical cartoon world for the young and the young at heart! Home to all your favourite Looney Tunes characters including - Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Sylvester, Wile E. Coyote, Porky Pig and Foghorn Leghorn.
Search for that wascally wabbit Bugs Bunny in the Looney Tunes River Ride, board the Yosemite Sam Railroad and blast off on Marvin The Martian Rocket you'll also find an array of other colourful cartoon-themed rides including the Sylvester and Tweety Cages, Taz's Hollywood Cars or get wet in the Looney Tunes Splash Zone – an awesome interactive water fountain.
Then, brave the Road Runner Rollercoaster - Australia's only family rollercoaster. Join Wile E. Coyote as he chases the Road Runner from the ACME Fireworks Factory through the Arizona Desert in an exciting journey of twists and turns, ups and downs. It's a fun and fast adventure for the whole family to enjoy.
And - just launched in time for the school holidays, two gorgeous new rides are now situated in the new Kids' WB! Fun Zone. The all-new Looney Tunes Carousel is a wonderful carnival theme of colour and lights that is sure to entertain and delight, plus you can't go past the breath-taking new Sylvester's Pounce'n'Bounce this new and exciting ride is a mini thrill ride - just for kids!
Search for that wascally wabbit Bugs Bunny in the Looney Tunes River Ride, board the Yosemite Sam Railroad and blast off on Marvin The Martian Rocket you'll also find an array of other colourful cartoon-themed rides including the Sylvester and Tweety Cages, Taz's Hollywood Cars or get wet in the Looney Tunes Splash Zone – an awesome interactive water fountain.
Then, brave the Road Runner Rollercoaster - Australia's only family rollercoaster. Join Wile E. Coyote as he chases the Road Runner from the ACME Fireworks Factory through the Arizona Desert in an exciting journey of twists and turns, ups and downs. It's a fun and fast adventure for the whole family to enjoy.
And - just launched in time for the school holidays, two gorgeous new rides are now situated in the new Kids' WB! Fun Zone. The all-new Looney Tunes Carousel is a wonderful carnival theme of colour and lights that is sure to entertain and delight, plus you can't go past the breath-taking new Sylvester's Pounce'n'Bounce this new and exciting ride is a mini thrill ride - just for kids!
Wednesday, 25 October 2006
Halloween Family Fun at Warner Bros. Movie World
Due to the overwhelming success of ticket sales, Warner Bros. Movie World has officially announced a complete sell-out for Halloween Family Fun at Movie World!
Tickets for the evening have been totally sold out and will no longer be available for purchase from the front gates on the night. Guests that may have missed out on purchasing tickets this year will need to put it in the diary for next year, and remember to pre-book!
For those people who have already pre-booked, Tuesday 31st October, from 5.45pm to 9.00pm, is set to be the best Halloween Family Fun at Warner Bros. Movie World. Guests will have the chance to join Scooby and the Mystery Inc. Gang for a night of ghoulish fun and scary antics with Warner Bros. Movie World’s favourite characters and some spooky special guests including Network Ten’s stars of ‘Toasted TV’, Pip and Dan.
There’ll be loads of entertainment and a great atmosfear down Main St with thrills and chills on the Big Screen, ghostly games to play and prizes for the best fancy dress! All this, plus the FUN of Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster, Shrek 4-D Adventure, Looney Tunes Village, Batman Adventure – The Ride, Superman Escape and more!
Plus, there’ll be free Trick or Treat for the kids, presented by Cadbury.
Tickets for the evening have been totally sold out and will no longer be available for purchase from the front gates on the night. Guests that may have missed out on purchasing tickets this year will need to put it in the diary for next year, and remember to pre-book!
For those people who have already pre-booked, Tuesday 31st October, from 5.45pm to 9.00pm, is set to be the best Halloween Family Fun at Warner Bros. Movie World. Guests will have the chance to join Scooby and the Mystery Inc. Gang for a night of ghoulish fun and scary antics with Warner Bros. Movie World’s favourite characters and some spooky special guests including Network Ten’s stars of ‘Toasted TV’, Pip and Dan.
There’ll be loads of entertainment and a great atmosfear down Main St with thrills and chills on the Big Screen, ghostly games to play and prizes for the best fancy dress! All this, plus the FUN of Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster, Shrek 4-D Adventure, Looney Tunes Village, Batman Adventure – The Ride, Superman Escape and more!
Plus, there’ll be free Trick or Treat for the kids, presented by Cadbury.
Wednesday, 20 September 2006
Do it in the dark at Screamworld
Looking for something different to shake up your weekend? Dreamworld, Nova FM and Coke have teamed up to turn it up, mix it up and put some thrills back into your week!
Grab some mates, find a date and most importantly, pack a spare pair for the next exciting edition of Screamworld, The After Dark Park.
On Friday September 22nd, from 6.30pm to 10.00pm, Dreamworld will flick the switch on some of the wildest rides in the world and it all happens under the cloak of darkness.
Get ready to ride the wildest wave in Australia on Wipeout. Flip, spin, twist and tumble on a massive 40 seat gondola and hang ten like never before!
Then swing nine storeys high, spin 360 degrees and reach zero gravity on Dreamworld’s latest scream machine, The Claw.
Swinging at 64km per hour, you’ll get to grips with ninety seconds of insane hang time on this spine tingling talon of terror.
Then brace yourself for the big one and brave the ‘tallest, vertical free-fall ride in the world.’
Standing 119 metres high, the legendary Giant Drop will raise you to the black abyss before plunging back to earth at the speed of gravity.
Feel the need for speed? Take on the Tower of Terror and turn yourself inside out reaching 160km per hour in just seven knuckle-crunching seconds.
Still think you can weather the storm? Head for the tallest high-speed gravity rollercoaster in the Southern Hemisphere.
Standing 40 metres high and reaching speeds of 85 km per hour, the Cyclone mega coaster is an 800 metre track of terror complete with hair raising loops and a screaming sidewinder.
Nick Central, the coolest kid’s zone in the world will also come alive for a night of messy mayhem so don’t miss the massive moonlight mix and get ready for three and a half hours of screams a minute.
Purchase your early bird tickets for only $30 before Wednesday 20th September or come with a group of friends and receive 1 free ticket for every 10 tickets purchased.
To maximise the thrills and minimise the queues, tickets to Screamworld are limited.
Book online at www.dreamworld.com.au or call the Dreamworld Booking Centre on (07) 5556 1111.
Selected rides and attractions will be closed on the evening: River Rapids, Log Ride, Big Brother, Tiger Island and the Australian Wildlife Experience.
Screamworld is proudly bought to you by Coke and Nova FM. It's the hottest, most exclusive ticket in town so make sure you don't miss out!
Grab some mates, find a date and most importantly, pack a spare pair for the next exciting edition of Screamworld, The After Dark Park.
On Friday September 22nd, from 6.30pm to 10.00pm, Dreamworld will flick the switch on some of the wildest rides in the world and it all happens under the cloak of darkness.
Get ready to ride the wildest wave in Australia on Wipeout. Flip, spin, twist and tumble on a massive 40 seat gondola and hang ten like never before!
Then swing nine storeys high, spin 360 degrees and reach zero gravity on Dreamworld’s latest scream machine, The Claw.
Swinging at 64km per hour, you’ll get to grips with ninety seconds of insane hang time on this spine tingling talon of terror.
Then brace yourself for the big one and brave the ‘tallest, vertical free-fall ride in the world.’
Standing 119 metres high, the legendary Giant Drop will raise you to the black abyss before plunging back to earth at the speed of gravity.
Feel the need for speed? Take on the Tower of Terror and turn yourself inside out reaching 160km per hour in just seven knuckle-crunching seconds.
Still think you can weather the storm? Head for the tallest high-speed gravity rollercoaster in the Southern Hemisphere.
Standing 40 metres high and reaching speeds of 85 km per hour, the Cyclone mega coaster is an 800 metre track of terror complete with hair raising loops and a screaming sidewinder.
Nick Central, the coolest kid’s zone in the world will also come alive for a night of messy mayhem so don’t miss the massive moonlight mix and get ready for three and a half hours of screams a minute.
Purchase your early bird tickets for only $30 before Wednesday 20th September or come with a group of friends and receive 1 free ticket for every 10 tickets purchased.
To maximise the thrills and minimise the queues, tickets to Screamworld are limited.
Book online at www.dreamworld.com.au or call the Dreamworld Booking Centre on (07) 5556 1111.
Selected rides and attractions will be closed on the evening: River Rapids, Log Ride, Big Brother, Tiger Island and the Australian Wildlife Experience.
Screamworld is proudly bought to you by Coke and Nova FM. It's the hottest, most exclusive ticket in town so make sure you don't miss out!
Friday, 15 September 2006
The Wiggles Hit Dreamworld
In 2006, The Wiggles toured the world, won their 5th ARIA Award for Best Children’s Release, LIVE HOT POTATOES and were named Australian Exporter Of The Year.
Today, The Wiggles celebrated another milestone, their 15th birthday and what better place to party than in their very own mini-theme park, the world’s first and only Wiggles World.
Opened September 2005, Wiggles World is filled with colour and music and is the ultimate place for wiggly fans to play, dance and sing with their favourite wiggly friends every day of the year.
The day kicked off at Dreamworld Studios with an exclusive hour long Wiggles Concert where celebrities, media personalities, prize winners and some very special families from Make A Wish, Starlight Foundation, Royal Childrens Hospital, Heart Kids, AEIOU, Childhood Cancer Support, Gold Coast Childrens Hospital and The Leukaemia Foundation wiggled their worries away.
Then it was down to Wiggles World for another birthday celebration. Wiggles World tuned one and to mark the occasion, The Wiggles launched a brand new attraction - Dorothy's Rosy Tea Cup Ride.
Dreamworld CEO, Stephen Gregg presented The Wiggles with a special birthday cake before they cut the ribbon and climbed aboard for a cup of tea, Dreamworld style.
Dorothy’s Rosy Tea Cup Ride is thrills for three year olds where fans can whirl and twirl inside Dorothy’s giant tea cups.
Today, Dreamworld guests were thrilled to be among the first to take a spin around the wiggliest tea party in the world!
The Wiggles also took time out for a special cuddle with some of Dreamworld’s favourite furry friends from The Australian Wildlife Experience.
Dreamworld is a Gold Sponsor and the Australian Koala Foundation and The Wiggles are the Official Ambassadors for Save the Koala Month, 2006.
The Wiggles gave their new friends the “Koala Thumbs Up” urging everybody to help out on Save The Koala Day, Friday September 29, 2006.
This year marks the Australian Koala Foundation's 20th anniversary, for more information, check out www.savethekoala.com.
Dreamworld guests lined the streets in anticipation for the final farewell, Wiggles On Parade.
Pint sized pop fans formed mini mosh pits as the entertainment giants joined The Wiggles Friends and wiggly dancers in a convoy of wiggly fun on Ocean Parade.
Wiggles On Parade concluded with a few wiggly songs with wiggly fans savoring every minute of the mania.
The Wiggles have taken over the world in terms of pint-sized popularity and the creation of a tangible Wiggles experience at Dreamworld has been a dream come true for wiggly fans from around the world.
Children can dance with Dorothy the Dinosaur, shake their hips with Wags the Dog, tickle and sing with Captain Feathersword and wave and wiggle with Henry the Octopus every day of the year.
It’s also the only place in the world where children can ride in The Big Red Car, learn and play at The Fun Spot Activity Centre, sail the seas on the S.S Feathersword and interact with bouncing barnyard babies at The Wiggles Farmyard Friends.
Wiggles World is a haven for creative expression and positive social interaction taking children right to the centre of The Wiggles’ wiggly world.
Wiggles World is packed full of fun and interactive play. From healthy food options to shaded rest spots and parenting rooms, you can wiggle without the worry.
Wiggles World is also home to the world’s largest Wiggles Shop filled with all your favourite music, videos and DVDs. Or create your own wiggly photograph using the magic of Green Screen.
Dreamworld Chief Executive Officer Stephen Gregg said Wiggles World complements Dreamworld’s signature attractions and has further enhanced the park’s popularity with children and their families from Australia and across the world.
“This partnership joins two great Australian entertainment icons that are both leaders in their fields. We’re extremely excited about the relationship and the future opportunities it will bring. The international popularity of The Wiggles provides a wonderful opportunity for the Tourism Industry. The Gold Coast and specifically Dreamworld now hold a whole new appeal in markets where the Wiggles are incredibly strong,” Mr Gregg said.
Dreamworld is home to some of the tallest, fastest thrill rides in the world, Nick Central, Tiger Island, The Australian Wildlife Experience, Big Brother and FlowRider.
Today, The Wiggles celebrated another milestone, their 15th birthday and what better place to party than in their very own mini-theme park, the world’s first and only Wiggles World.
Opened September 2005, Wiggles World is filled with colour and music and is the ultimate place for wiggly fans to play, dance and sing with their favourite wiggly friends every day of the year.
The day kicked off at Dreamworld Studios with an exclusive hour long Wiggles Concert where celebrities, media personalities, prize winners and some very special families from Make A Wish, Starlight Foundation, Royal Childrens Hospital, Heart Kids, AEIOU, Childhood Cancer Support, Gold Coast Childrens Hospital and The Leukaemia Foundation wiggled their worries away.
Then it was down to Wiggles World for another birthday celebration. Wiggles World tuned one and to mark the occasion, The Wiggles launched a brand new attraction - Dorothy's Rosy Tea Cup Ride.
Dreamworld CEO, Stephen Gregg presented The Wiggles with a special birthday cake before they cut the ribbon and climbed aboard for a cup of tea, Dreamworld style.
Dorothy’s Rosy Tea Cup Ride is thrills for three year olds where fans can whirl and twirl inside Dorothy’s giant tea cups.
Today, Dreamworld guests were thrilled to be among the first to take a spin around the wiggliest tea party in the world!
The Wiggles also took time out for a special cuddle with some of Dreamworld’s favourite furry friends from The Australian Wildlife Experience.
Dreamworld is a Gold Sponsor and the Australian Koala Foundation and The Wiggles are the Official Ambassadors for Save the Koala Month, 2006.
The Wiggles gave their new friends the “Koala Thumbs Up” urging everybody to help out on Save The Koala Day, Friday September 29, 2006.
This year marks the Australian Koala Foundation's 20th anniversary, for more information, check out www.savethekoala.com.
Dreamworld guests lined the streets in anticipation for the final farewell, Wiggles On Parade.
Pint sized pop fans formed mini mosh pits as the entertainment giants joined The Wiggles Friends and wiggly dancers in a convoy of wiggly fun on Ocean Parade.
Wiggles On Parade concluded with a few wiggly songs with wiggly fans savoring every minute of the mania.
The Wiggles have taken over the world in terms of pint-sized popularity and the creation of a tangible Wiggles experience at Dreamworld has been a dream come true for wiggly fans from around the world.
Children can dance with Dorothy the Dinosaur, shake their hips with Wags the Dog, tickle and sing with Captain Feathersword and wave and wiggle with Henry the Octopus every day of the year.
It’s also the only place in the world where children can ride in The Big Red Car, learn and play at The Fun Spot Activity Centre, sail the seas on the S.S Feathersword and interact with bouncing barnyard babies at The Wiggles Farmyard Friends.
Wiggles World is a haven for creative expression and positive social interaction taking children right to the centre of The Wiggles’ wiggly world.
Wiggles World is packed full of fun and interactive play. From healthy food options to shaded rest spots and parenting rooms, you can wiggle without the worry.
Wiggles World is also home to the world’s largest Wiggles Shop filled with all your favourite music, videos and DVDs. Or create your own wiggly photograph using the magic of Green Screen.
Dreamworld Chief Executive Officer Stephen Gregg said Wiggles World complements Dreamworld’s signature attractions and has further enhanced the park’s popularity with children and their families from Australia and across the world.
“This partnership joins two great Australian entertainment icons that are both leaders in their fields. We’re extremely excited about the relationship and the future opportunities it will bring. The international popularity of The Wiggles provides a wonderful opportunity for the Tourism Industry. The Gold Coast and specifically Dreamworld now hold a whole new appeal in markets where the Wiggles are incredibly strong,” Mr Gregg said.
Dreamworld is home to some of the tallest, fastest thrill rides in the world, Nick Central, Tiger Island, The Australian Wildlife Experience, Big Brother and FlowRider.
Thursday, 22 June 2006
The Ultimate Fusion of Board Sports Arrives Down Under
"The key to the FlowRider is the controlled environment, like tennis or golf, but with the excitement of wave riding...It would be safe to say 95% of all surfers will want to try it."
Kelly Slater, 6-Time World Champion Professional Surfer.
Dreamworld is riding the crest of imagination to the perfect wave with a brand new, unrivalled, aquatic experience never before seen in Australia.
Born from the roots of surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding and bodyboarding, FlowRider will bring the world’s latest board sport down under.
With over 40 installations worldwide and a global visitor count of over fifteen million per year, FlowRider provides a controlled environment where the water is warm and the waves are on tap.
Cut back, ollie or grab air on the ultimate wave, the meanest bowl and the steepest rail in Australia. Surf’s up at Dreamworld, now the only place guaranteed to give you a decent wave all year round.
FlowRider pushes a thin sheet of rushing water over a stationary form so riders can drop in on their own unbroken wave, slide down, carve a turn, cut back and ride up the padded surface.
Pro surfers, skaters and snowboarders from around the world are flocking to FlowRider, now it’s your turn to push the limits and figure out new ways to ride the ultimate rail.
FlowRider is a safe platform for novices and a challenging stage for competitive board riding enthusiasts to show off their skills.
The flexible, trampoline-like base can handle any wipeout so it’s thrills and skills for the whole family where you can go hard from the word go.
Do it standing up or lying down. Regardless of age and skill, everybody can now experience the rush of riding a wave.
Flowboarding
Flowboarding is now an established sport with a worldwide following, a progressive set of skills and tricks and a whole new lingo to boot.
It won’t be long before you’re dropping a ‘miller’, carving the ‘buzz’, throwing a ‘fan’ and slipping a ‘stealie.’ Don’t be the last to go with the flow.
The FlowRider will operate in three modes:
* Bodyboarding sessions for beginners and intermediates
* Flowboarding demonstrations for spectators and wanna-be pros
* Stand-up boarding for advanced riders
Flowboarding by Day
During park hours, you can try lie-down flowboarding / bodyboarding with a $5 Flow Pass. This gives you a thirty minute shared ‘glory’ session with up to 15 other people.
Initially, the Flow Pass is only available for bodyboarding but if people find their feet and the demand grows, Dreamworld will introduce stand-up flowboarding sessions during the day.
Flowboarding by Night
On selected Friday nights, advanced riders can hone their skills in stand-up mode by booking in for NightRider.
$20 will get you a one hour shared ‘glory’ session with up to 12 other people and must be pre-booked.
$5 spectator passes will be also be available for NightRider, where you can grab a bite, crack a cold one and watch your mates take to the stage.
It’s a brand new wave of skill and self-expression as thrilling for the spectator as it is for those on board.
Hit The Flow Zone
Dreamworld has created a multi-million dollar recreational zone to house the Australian first complete with merchandise shop, food outlet and a chill-out bar to take in the action.
Dreamworld’s surfing CEO, Stephen Gregg said the FlowRider is part of a master plan to introduce a new breed of innovative rides and attractions at Dreamworld.
“This is really a taste of things to come, we’re about bringing a new generation of experiences to life which we hope will capture the Aussie culture like never before.”
Mr Gregg said the FlowRider is Australia’s first self contained, flexible and safe surfing environment for families to try a brand new sport on a perfect wave.
“The FlowRider is great news for board riders mixing the highs of surfing, skating, snowboarding bodyboarding and wakeboarding.”
The iconic landmark is set to find a cult following on the coast where the more you do it, the more you love it and the better you get at it.
Every time you ride, you improve your skills and perform for the crowd, it’s Australia’s most radical stage.
“In the near future, we’ll launch Flowboarding competitions that will pitch top board sports professionals from around the world against our regular riders right here at Dreamworld.”
“Flowrider will also provide an awesome new venue with theming and lighting for world class events after dark,” Mr Gregg said.
The wave is heated and open all year round so be one of the first to experience FlowRider and get ready to get wet.
Change rooms are available and make sure you BYO towel, swimwear, wetsuit / rashies.
FlowRider is not included in Dreamworld’s general admission price. For more information, check out www.flowrider.com.au
So Many Worlds in One, Dreamworld is home to some of the tallest and fastest thrill rides in the world, Nick Central, Wiggles World, Tiger Island, The Australian Wildlife Experience and Big Brother.
For six massive hits in one great location, head to Dreamworld open form 10am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day (24/12) and Anzac Day Morning (25/04).
Kelly Slater, 6-Time World Champion Professional Surfer.
Dreamworld is riding the crest of imagination to the perfect wave with a brand new, unrivalled, aquatic experience never before seen in Australia.
Born from the roots of surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding and bodyboarding, FlowRider will bring the world’s latest board sport down under.
With over 40 installations worldwide and a global visitor count of over fifteen million per year, FlowRider provides a controlled environment where the water is warm and the waves are on tap.
Cut back, ollie or grab air on the ultimate wave, the meanest bowl and the steepest rail in Australia. Surf’s up at Dreamworld, now the only place guaranteed to give you a decent wave all year round.
FlowRider pushes a thin sheet of rushing water over a stationary form so riders can drop in on their own unbroken wave, slide down, carve a turn, cut back and ride up the padded surface.
Pro surfers, skaters and snowboarders from around the world are flocking to FlowRider, now it’s your turn to push the limits and figure out new ways to ride the ultimate rail.
FlowRider is a safe platform for novices and a challenging stage for competitive board riding enthusiasts to show off their skills.
The flexible, trampoline-like base can handle any wipeout so it’s thrills and skills for the whole family where you can go hard from the word go.
Do it standing up or lying down. Regardless of age and skill, everybody can now experience the rush of riding a wave.
Flowboarding
Flowboarding is now an established sport with a worldwide following, a progressive set of skills and tricks and a whole new lingo to boot.
It won’t be long before you’re dropping a ‘miller’, carving the ‘buzz’, throwing a ‘fan’ and slipping a ‘stealie.’ Don’t be the last to go with the flow.
The FlowRider will operate in three modes:
* Bodyboarding sessions for beginners and intermediates
* Flowboarding demonstrations for spectators and wanna-be pros
* Stand-up boarding for advanced riders
Flowboarding by Day
During park hours, you can try lie-down flowboarding / bodyboarding with a $5 Flow Pass. This gives you a thirty minute shared ‘glory’ session with up to 15 other people.
Initially, the Flow Pass is only available for bodyboarding but if people find their feet and the demand grows, Dreamworld will introduce stand-up flowboarding sessions during the day.
Flowboarding by Night
On selected Friday nights, advanced riders can hone their skills in stand-up mode by booking in for NightRider.
$20 will get you a one hour shared ‘glory’ session with up to 12 other people and must be pre-booked.
$5 spectator passes will be also be available for NightRider, where you can grab a bite, crack a cold one and watch your mates take to the stage.
It’s a brand new wave of skill and self-expression as thrilling for the spectator as it is for those on board.
Hit The Flow Zone
Dreamworld has created a multi-million dollar recreational zone to house the Australian first complete with merchandise shop, food outlet and a chill-out bar to take in the action.
Dreamworld’s surfing CEO, Stephen Gregg said the FlowRider is part of a master plan to introduce a new breed of innovative rides and attractions at Dreamworld.
“This is really a taste of things to come, we’re about bringing a new generation of experiences to life which we hope will capture the Aussie culture like never before.”
Mr Gregg said the FlowRider is Australia’s first self contained, flexible and safe surfing environment for families to try a brand new sport on a perfect wave.
“The FlowRider is great news for board riders mixing the highs of surfing, skating, snowboarding bodyboarding and wakeboarding.”
The iconic landmark is set to find a cult following on the coast where the more you do it, the more you love it and the better you get at it.
Every time you ride, you improve your skills and perform for the crowd, it’s Australia’s most radical stage.
“In the near future, we’ll launch Flowboarding competitions that will pitch top board sports professionals from around the world against our regular riders right here at Dreamworld.”
“Flowrider will also provide an awesome new venue with theming and lighting for world class events after dark,” Mr Gregg said.
The wave is heated and open all year round so be one of the first to experience FlowRider and get ready to get wet.
Change rooms are available and make sure you BYO towel, swimwear, wetsuit / rashies.
FlowRider is not included in Dreamworld’s general admission price. For more information, check out www.flowrider.com.au
So Many Worlds in One, Dreamworld is home to some of the tallest and fastest thrill rides in the world, Nick Central, Wiggles World, Tiger Island, The Australian Wildlife Experience and Big Brother.
For six massive hits in one great location, head to Dreamworld open form 10am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day (24/12) and Anzac Day Morning (25/04).
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