Warner Bros. Movie World
Warner Bros. Movie World is a popular movie related theme park on the Gold Coast in Australia. It is owned and operated by Warner Village Theme Parks and is the only movie related park in Australia. It opened on June 3, 1991.
Even though it is not Australia's largest theme park, it gets the most visitors (an estimated 5.2 million people a year).
History
Concept and construction
The concept of Warner Bros. Movie World was the creation of the late C.V. Wood (1920 - 1992), one of the world's foremost theme park designers and President of the Recreation Enterprises Division of Warner Bros. Woody, as he was affectionately known, was instrumental in the design and development of Disneyland, Six Flags Over Texas and other leisure-time facilities.
From the moment Woody flew to Australia and saw the vacant land adjoining the Studios, the promise of Warner Bros. Movie World was born.
Within 16 months, an ordinary swamp had been transformed into a spectacular movie-related theme park. Wherever possible, construction involved local skills and labour. Five hundred people were recruited and trained on completion.
Opening
The park opened on the 3rd of June in 1991. Queensland Premier Wayne Goss marked the occasion by cutting novelty film reel. The opening of the park was attended by celebrities such as Clint Eastwood, Mel Gibson, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.
History of attractions
1991: Police Academy Stunt Show
1992: Batman Adventure - The Ride - New simulator added in 2001
1995: The Maverick Show - Closed 2002
1995: Lethal Weapon - The Ride
1997: Looney Tunes Village - Splashzone added in 2001
1997: Marvin the Martian in 3D - Closed 2005
2000: Road Runner Roller Coaster
2001: Harry Potter Movie Magic Experience - Closed 31st July 2002
2002: Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster
2003: The Official Matrix Exhibit
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See also
- Warner Bros. Park in Madrid, Spain (formerly known as Warner Bros. Movie World Madrid)
- Movie Park Germany in Bottrop, Germany