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*2008: [[Looney Tunes]]: What's Up Rock?<ref name="wur">[http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Park-Info/News/ALL-NEW-LOONEY-TUNES-LIVE-SHOW-AT-WARNER-BROS-MOVIE-WORLD.htm All New Looney Tunes Live Show at Warner Bros. Movie World]</ref>
*2008: [[Looney Tunes]]: What's Up Rock?<ref name="wur">[http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Park-Info/News/ALL-NEW-LOONEY-TUNES-LIVE-SHOW-AT-WARNER-BROS-MOVIE-WORLD.htm All New Looney Tunes Live Show at Warner Bros. Movie World]</ref>


==Current Rides, Shows and Attractions
==Current Rides and Shows==
===Rides===
===Rides===
*[[Batwing Spaceshot]]
*[[Batwing Spaceshot]]<ref name="mwbatwing">[ Batwing Spaceshot]</ref>
*[[Batman Adventure - The Ride 2]]
*[[Batman Adventure - The Ride 2]]<ref name="mwbatman">[ Batman Adventure - The Ride 2]</ref>
*[[Superman Escape]]
*[[Superman Escape]]<ref name="mwse">[ Superman Escape]</ref>
*[[Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster]]
*[[Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster]]<ref name="mwsdsc">[ Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster]</ref>
*[[Lethal Weapon - The Ride]]
*[[Lethal Weapon - The Ride]]<ref name="mwlw">[ Lethal Weapon]</ref>
*[[Wild West Falls]]
*[[Wild West Falls]]<ref name="mwwwf">[ Wild West Falls]</ref>
*[[Kids WB Fun Zone]]<ref name="mwkidswb">[http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Rides/Kids-WB-Fun-Zone.htm Kids WB Fun Zone]</ref>
*[[Kids WB Fun Zone]]
**[[Road Runner Roller Coaster]]
**[[Road Runner Roller Coaster]]
**[[Looney Tunes River Ride]]
**[[Looney Tunes River Ride]]
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===Shows===
===Shows===
*[[Hollywood Stunt Driver]]<ref id="mwhsd">[http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Hollywood-Stunt-Driver.htm Hollywood Stunt Driver]</ref>
*[[Hollywood Stunt Driver]]
*[[Shrek 4-D|Shrek 4D Adventure]]
*[[Shrek 4-D|Shrek 4D Adventure]]<ref id="mwshrek">[http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Shrek-4D-Adventure.htm Shrek 4D Adventure]</ref>
*Looney Tunes - What's Up Rock?
*Looney Tunes - What's Up Rock?<ref id="mwwur">[http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Whats-Up-Rock-.htm What's Up Rock?]</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 23:01, 25 April 2009

27°54′26.17″S 153°18′45.54″E / 27.9072694°S 153.3126500°E / -27.9072694; 153.3126500

Warner Bros. Movie World
LocationOxenford, Queensland
OpenedJune 3, 1991
OwnerWarner Village Theme Parks
SloganHollywood on the Gold Coast
Operating seasonAll year round
Attractions
Total8
Roller coasters4
Water rides2
WebsiteOfficial Site

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. Movie World also features the only Scooby-doo film based indoor roller-coaster situated in the theme park's own studio lot. In addition, costumed character performers also patrol the park, allowing visitors the chance to take photos with them. These include Catwoman, Batman, Austin Powers 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.

There are also a number of actual 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.

History

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.[2]

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[3].

In 1992, Movie World's first new ride since its opening, Batman Adventure - The Ride opened.[4]

In 1995, the park's first Roller Coaster opened, Lethal Weapon. Lethal Weapon - The Ride, a Vekoma SLC themed to the Lethal Weapon series of films.[5]

On December 26 1997, Looney Tunes Village opened. the family-oriented area features colourful and cartoon-like themed children's rides and attractions[6]. Also in 1997, Marvin the Martian in 3D opened in the Roxy Theatre.

Wild West Falls log flume

On December 26 1998, the park opened the Hopkins log flume ride Wild Wild West, based on the film of the same name. It features a backwards drop as well as a 70 km/h splashdown at the end of the ride.[7] The ride was later renamed Wild West Falls due to a licensing issue.

In 2000, Australia's first junior roller-coaster opened at Movie World in December, the Road Runner Roller Coaster. [8]

The following year saw the park's tenth anniversary with massive celebrations being held which included 1000 invites being given out via B105 in August 2001. Guests were treated to live performances by Human Nature, Invertigo, ATC and Joanne[9]. At the end of 2001, Batman Adventure - The Ride was re-themed to become Batman Adventure - The Ride 2. A new interactive water fountain was also added to the Looney Tunes Village.[10]

June 2002 saw the arrival of a new indoor Mad Mouse roller coaster, the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster. The opening coincided with the new live action movie incarnation of Scooby-Doo. It features a backwards drop, an elevator as well as many different light and sound effects.[11]

Following the release of the two The Matrix sequels, The Matrix Revolutions and The Matrix Reloaded, the Official Matrix Exhibit opened in 2003. Items on display include some of the actual costumes, props, models, and sets used during the filming of the movies, accompanied with various sound effects and video clips.[12]

In September 2005, The Roxy Theatre saw Marvin the Martian in 3D ending its run and being replaced with the Shrek 4D Adventure which includes added real world effects to immerse the viewers into the film such as wind, water, Chair Movements and light effects[13]. December 26, 2005 saw the opening of Movie World's fourth roller coaster, Superman Escape. The coaster is the only hydraulic launch Accelerator Coaster in Australia, launching from 0-100 km/h in two seconds.[14]

December 20, 2006 saw Movie World's newest Thrill Ride, Batwing Spaceshot designed and built by S&S Power. The 16 seat spaceshot sends riders catapulting to the top creating 4.5 g of force up 56 metres. The tower of the Batwing Spaceshot is 61 metres tall and is the first S&S Power ride in Australia.[15]

After months of construction, the park has now completed a new roof over Main Street, similar to that of Universal Studios Japan and Tokyo Disneyland. As said on the official website, The roof is 4000sqm and will 'provide year round protection from the elements including inclement weather and sultry summer days.'[16] 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.

December 26, 2008 saw the arrival of movie world's newest attraction, Hollywood Stunt Driver. The show, replacing the Police Academy Stunt Show, puts guests in the middle of an action movie set where stunt drivers are about to shoot their scene for the new upcoming movie directed by Morgan Ross, a hot show movie producer. The show features gun shots, explosions and car chases.[17]

Attraction history

Superman Escape
File:Roller Coaster-Movie World Australia.jpg
Road Runner Roller Coaster

Current Rides and Shows

Rides

Shows

See also

References

  1. ^ a b History and Development of Movie World
  2. ^ Our History: Grand Opening
  3. ^ Parkz Database: Warner Bros. Movie World
  4. ^ a b Our History: Batman Adventure - The Ride
  5. ^ Our History: Lethal Weapon
  6. ^ a b Our History: Looney Tunes Village
  7. ^ a b Our History: Wild West Falls
  8. ^ a b Our History: Road Runner Roller Coaster
  9. ^ Our History: 10th Birthday Celebrations
  10. ^ a b c d Our History: Batman 2 and Looney Tunes Splash Zone
  11. ^ a b Our History: Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster
  12. ^ a b Our History: The Official Matrix Exhibit
  13. ^ a b Our History: Shrek 4D Adventure
  14. ^ a b Our History: Superman Escape
  15. ^ a b Our History: Batwing Spaceshot
  16. ^ Warner Bros. Movie World has the Gold Coast Covered
  17. ^ a b Meet the Hollywood Stunt Driver Hell Drivers
  18. ^ Cite error: The named reference marvin was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  19. ^ Kids WB Fun Zone - Warner Bros. Movie World
  20. ^ All New Looney Tunes Live Show at Warner Bros. Movie World
  21. ^ [ Batwing Spaceshot]
  22. ^ [ Batman Adventure - The Ride 2]
  23. ^ [ Superman Escape]
  24. ^ [ Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster]
  25. ^ [ Lethal Weapon]
  26. ^ [ Wild West Falls]
  27. ^ Kids WB Fun Zone
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