Warner Bros. Movie World

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Coordinates: 27°54′26.17″S 153°18′45.54″E / 27.9072694°S 153.31265°E / -27.9072694; 153.31265

Warner Bros. Movie World

Location Oxenford, Queensland, Australia
Website Official website
Owner Warner Village Theme Parks
Opened June 3, 1991
Operating season All year round
Rides 17 total
  • 4 roller coasters
  • 2 water rides
Slogan Hollywood on the Gold Coast

Warner Bros. Movie World is a popular movie related theme park on the Gold Coast in Australia. It is owned and operated by Village Roadshow since the take over from Time Warner and is the only movie related park in Australia. It opened on June 3, 1991.[1]

The park contains various movie-themed rides and attractions ranging from motion simulators to roller coasters and slow river rides. In addition, costumed character performers also patrol the park, allowing visitors the chance to take photos with them. These include Catwoman, Batman, Austin Powers, Marilyn Monroe, Shrek, Scooby Doo, The Mystery Inc. Gang and various Looney Tunes characters. Minor street shows including skits and singing performances are also present. The All-Star Parade showcases costumed characters alongside vehicles and movie-themed floats. [2]

There are a number of active film studios within the Movie World complex. House of Wax, the live-action Scooby Doo films, the 2003 Peter Pan film, Ghost Ship, The Condemned and Fortress are amongst the many films and television series produced at Warner Roadshow Studios, adjoining Warner Bros. Movie World.

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[edit] History

[edit] Park History

Construction of Movie World began in 1989, and was designed by C. V. Wood, who was responsible for the design of theme parks such as Six Flags Over Texas. The park was completed within 16 months, converting swampland into a theme park modelled after similar movie-based theme parks overseas such as Universal Studios or Disney's Hollywood Studios. The park opened on June 3, 1991.[1] Queensland Premier Wayne Goss marked the occasion by cutting novelty film reel at an opening attended by celebrities such as Clint Eastwood, Mel Gibson, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.[3]

Initial attractions at the park focused on learning about and getting involved in movie related scenes and behind the scenes action. Opening day attractions included a Movie studio Tour, the Western Action Show, the Police Academy Stunt Show, The Great Gremlins Adventure as well as the Looney Tunes River Ride[4].

2001 saw the park's tenth anniversary with massive celebrations being held which included 1000 invites being given out via radio station B105 in August 2001. Guests were treated to live performances by Human Nature, Invertigo, ATC and Joanne[5].

2008 saw the construction of a new roof over Main Street, similar to that of Universal Studios Japan and Tokyo Disneyland. As stated on the official website, the roof is 4000sqm and will 'provide year round protection from the elements including inclement weather and sultry summer days.'[6] The permanent structure will also make a substantial difference to after hours scheduled program of events including three nights of ‘Halloween Family Fun Night' held in October. The roof was completed in September 2008.

Police Academy Stunt Show
Road Runner Roller Coaster
Superman Escape

[edit] Attraction history

[edit] Current Rides and Shows

Batwing Spaceshot
Wild West Falls log flume

[edit] Rides


The All-Star Parade in progress

[edit] Shows

[edit] Gallery

The park's entrance gate

Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster

Superman Escape over Movie World's Entrance

Hollywood Stunt Driver's Entrance

Lethal Weapon - The Ride's Entrance

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b History and Development of Movie World
  2. ^ Main Street Entertainment: Warner Bros. Movie World
  3. ^ Our History: Grand Opening
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Parkz Database: Warner Bros. Movie World
  5. ^ Our History: 10th Birthday Celebrations
  6. ^ Warner Bros. Movie World has the Gold Coast Covered
  7. ^ a b Meet the Hollywood Stunt Driver Hell Drivers
  8. ^ Our History: Batman Adventure - The Ride
  9. ^ a b c Our History: Batman 2 and Looney Tunes Splash Zone
  10. ^ Our History: Lethal Weapon
  11. ^ Our History: Looney Tunes Village
  12. ^ Our History: Marvin the Martian in 3D
  13. ^ Our History: Wild West Falls
  14. ^ Our History: Road Runner Roller Coaster
  15. ^ Our History: Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster
  16. ^ Our History: The Official Matrix Exhibit
  17. ^ Our History: Shrek 4D Adventure
  18. ^ Our History: Superman Escape
  19. ^ Our History: Batwing Spaceshot
  20. ^ Kids WB Fun Zone - Warner Bros. Movie World
  21. ^ All New Looney Tunes Live Show at Warner Bros. Movie World
  22. ^ Batwing Spaceshot
  23. ^ Batman Adventure - The Ride 2
  24. ^ Superman Escape
  25. ^ Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster
  26. ^ Lethal Weapon
  27. ^ Wild West Falls
  28. ^ Kids WB Fun Zone
  29. ^ Road Runner Roller Coaster
  30. ^ Looney Tunes River Ride
  31. ^ Hollywood Stunt Driver
  32. ^ Shrek 4D Adventure
  33. ^ What's Up Rock?
  34. ^ See More of Your Favourite Stars

[edit] External links

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Warner Bros. Movie World
Roller coasters:
Other rides:
Shows:
Hollywood Stunt Driver · Shrek 4D Adventure · Looney Tunes - What's Up Rock? · All Star Parade · Western Town Show Down · Batman - Shadows of Gotham · Scooby Doo Disco Detectives · Marilyn Tribute
Former rides:
The Gremlins Adventure · Riddler's Lair · Young Einstein Gravity Homestead
Former attractions:
Related articles:
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Amusement and water parks owned by Warner Village Theme Parks
Currently operating
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Theme parks and Amusement Parks in Australia
Currently operating
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