Dreamworld (Australia)#Guest features

{{Main|History of Dreamworld}}

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In 1974, John Longhurst, the father of the future Australian water-ski champion and two time Bathurst 1000 winner Tony Longhurst, put his dream of building a theme park into practice and purchased {{Convert|85|ha|acre}} of land beside the Pacific Motorway in Coomera. Longhurst spent two years, working 12-hour days, to excavate what is now known as the Murrissipi River. No expense was spared when Longhurst employed some designers who worked on Disneyland and Walt Disney World to design the park. It was up to a collection of Australian architects to mimic Australian pioneer buildings during construction.

With attractions, Longhurst aimed to satisfy all of the family. Opening day attractions included the IMAX Theatre, a Baldwin Locomotive (now known as the Dreamworld Express), Model T Fords (now known as Vintage Cars), Rocky Hollow Log Ride, Australian Koala Theatre and the Captain Sturt Paddle-wheeler. The theme park was officially opened on 15 December 1981 by the Premier of Queensland of the time, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen.{{cite web |title=Macquarie Leisure & Our History |url=http://www.themeparksgoldcoast.com.au/content/tpgc_standard.asp?name=TPGC_History |publisher=Theme Parks Gold Coast |access-date=15 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080822062407/http://www.themeparksgoldcoast.com.au/content/tpgc_standard.asp?name=TPGC_History |archive-date=22 August 2008}}

Since then Dreamworld has constantly evolved adding new rides, themed lands and characters. One year after opening, in 1982, a new themed area, Country Fair was opened. The new themed area featured Thunderbolt which opened as the world's longest steel double loop roller coaster. A new themed area known as Gum Tree Gully also opened.

In 1983, two themed areas were opened. Blue Lagoon water park opened with three water slides and several pools. The second themed area was Village Green. Dreamworld also introduced Belinda Brown as the park's third mascot. In 1984 the park began seven-day trading after two years of only being open Thursday through to Tuesday.

In 1986, a new themed area called Gold Rush Country opened featuring Eureka Mountain Mine Ride and Thunder River Rapids Ride.{{Parkz|ride_name=Thunder River Rapids Ride|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=7|access-date=29 September 2010}} Gold Rush Country was themed around the Australian gold rushes. The same year, Dreamworld opened the Music Bowl (later became Dreamworld Studios).

In 1987, Koala Country opened and in 1989 the Skylink Chairlift opened.{{Parkz|ride_name=Skylink Chairlift|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=12|access-date=29 September 2010}}

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In 1991, to promote the Australian premiere of The Simpsons on Network Ten from 10 February, Dreamworld welcomed the characters of the American TV series. Guests could meet and greet with them as well as see them in the live stage show The Simpsons: Live on Stage, but the characters only appeared twice daily until 30 June.

In 1993, a Waikiki Wave Super Flip named Wipeout opened as part of the new Ocean Parade themed area. In 1995 Tiger Island opened with the Riverwalk Restaurant (now known as the Billabong BBQ and Buffet) opened.

In 1997, Dreamworld opened a slow boat ride named Creature Cruise which they manufactured themselves in Village Oval. Creature Cruise was operation for only a short time. The park also opened the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster Tower of Terror opened. One year later the Giant Drop, the world's tallest freefall ride, was added to the Dreamworld Tower. Also in 1998, four Bengal Tiger cubs were born: Rama, Taj, Sultan and Sita.

In December 1999, Dreamworld added a variety of kids rides in a new themed area called Kennyland. They took up the northern portion of Village Oval and Creature Cruise was converted from a boat ride into a walk-through attraction.

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In January 2001, the Australian Wildlife Experience opened after the refurbishment and expansion of Koala Country. Later that year in April, Big Brother Australia commenced broadcasting following the redevelopment of Dreamworld's Amphitheatre. In December 2001, the Cyclone opened after its relocation from Luna Park Sydney where it was known as "The Big Dipper".{{Cite RCDB |name=Cyclone |location=Dreamworld |metric=m |rcdb_number=1415 |access-date=15 February 2009}} Also in 2001, two new Bengal tigers, Kato and Kaasha, were born in Tiger Island. In 2002, Nickelodeon Central replaced Kennyland and Village Oval to include a wide variety of new and refurbished children's rides.

In 2003, Dreamworld further expanded its wildlife offerings by running after hours 'Sunset Safaris'. In August 2003, Thunderbolt was closed.{{Cite RCDB |name=Thunderbolt |location=Dreamworld |metric=m |rcdb_number=1128 |access-date=21 September 2010}} It was demolished and sold for scrap metal in March 2004. Dreamworld has retained a section of track and at least one train in the park's back-of-house areas.{{Parkz|ride_name=Thunderbolt|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=246|access-date=21 September 2010}} Later that year in September 2004, The Claw opened in Ocean Parade.{{Parkz|ride_name=The Claw|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=45|access-date=21 September 2010}} On 15 March 2005, the Skylink Chairlift, which provided a link between Gold Rush Country and the Australian Wildlife Experience, closed. It remained standing for several months before the wires were removed. The support poles remain standing to this day.{{when|date=March 2024}} Gum Tree Gully closed to make way for the world's first Wiggles World which opened on 10 September 2005.{{Parkz|ride_name=Wiggles World|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=146|access-date=23 September 2010}}

In 2006, Ardent Leisure shifted its focus to improving its offerings of water attractions. In April, Blue Lagoon was closed{{Parkz|ride_name=Aqualoop Flume Ride|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=10|access-date=23 September 2010}}{{Parkz|ride_name=Toboggan Ride|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=11|access-date=23 September 2010}}{{Parkz|ride_name=Krakatoa's Revenge Water Slide|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=9|access-date=23 September 2010}} due to its planned replacement by WhiteWater World as a separate gated complex. On 24 June, the FlowRider opened in Ocean Parade.{{Parkz|ride_name=FlowRider|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=181|access-date=23 September 2010}} On 7 November, the Eureka Mountain Mine Ride closed and it remained standing until 2018{{Cite RCDB |name=Eureka Mountain Mine Ride |location=Dreamworld |metric=m |rcdb_number=1129 |access-date=23 September 2010}}{{Parkz|ride_name=Eureka Mountain Mine Ride|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=245|access-date=23 September 2010}} In 2007, two Sumatran Tiger cubs, Indah and Rahni, were born at Tiger Island. Later that year in September, Mick Doohan's Motocoaster opened{{Parkz|ride_name=Mick Doohan's Motocoaster|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=286|access-date=23 September 2010}}{{Cite RCDB |name=Mick Doohan's Motocoaster |location=Dreamworld |metric=m |rcdb_number=3950 |access-date=23 September 2010}} after the relocation of the Avis Vintage Cars.{{cite web |url=http://www.parkz.com.au/parks/AU/Gold_Coast/Dreamworld/ride/13-Vintage-Cars.html |title=Vintage Cars (Dreamworld) |work=Database Entry |publisher=Parkz |access-date=29 July 2010}}

On 20 June 2008, SpongeBob FlyPants opened as part of Nickelodeon Central.{{Parkz|ride_name=SpongeBob FlyPants|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=510|access-date=23 September 2010}} On 9 June, Tiger Island welcomed the birth of three Sumatran Tiger cubs: Ndari, Jaya and Shanti.

In the middle of 2008, the final series of Australian Big Brother for the Channel 10 Network was produced, leaving the house and studios standing upon completion. In Ocean Parade, V8 Supercars RedLine opened on 26 December near the FlowRider and Cyclone entrance.{{Parkz|ride_name=V8 Supercars Redline|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=1238|access-date=23 September 2010}} A few months later, the Vortex was closed and removed to make way for AVPX (Alien vs. Predator vs. You) an indoor laser skirmish attraction which opened on 10 April 2009.{{Parkz|ride_name=AVPX|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=1110|access-date=23 September 2010}} Almost exactly one year later in April 2010, the Illuminate Light & Laser Spectacular began seasonal operation in Main Street.Ardents latest: Illuminate & The Wedgie – Parkz Forums. Retrieved 14.06.10 from [http://www.parkz.com.au/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=5120&view=findpost&p=64628 Parkz Forums]. In September, the Tower of Terror relaunched as the Tower of Terror II featuring a new, reversed car.{{cite web |title=Tower of Terror II |url=http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Rides/Thrill-Rides/The-Tower-of-Terror-2.aspx |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=18 August 2010 |date=August 2010}}

In 2009, a Bell 206 helicopter operating joy flights on behalf of Dreamworld crash-landed in the carpark near the park's main entry. The pilot and four Taiwanese visitors to the park suffered minor injuries in the crash. The pilot was initially praised for avoiding crowded areas of the park,{{cite news |url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/pilot-in-dreamworld-helicopter-crash-does-remarkable-job-to-prevent-deaths-20090610-c3dl.html |title=Pilot in Dreamworld helicopter crash does 'remarkable job' to prevent deaths |last=Kellett |first=Christine |date=11 June 2009 |newspaper=The Brisbane Times}} but it was later revealed the crash was a result of mismanagement which led to the helicopter running out of fuel.{{cite news |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/air-safety-investigation-into-crash-of-dreamworld-helicopter-finds-it-did-not-have-sufficient-fuel/story-e6freoof-1226095443909 |title=Air safety investigation into crash of Dreamworld helicopter finds it did not have sufficient fuel |last=Stolz |first=Greg |date=15 July 2011 |newspaper=The Courier Mail}} Dreamworld has not offered helicopter flights since the accident.

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{{See also|Dreamworld's 30th Birthday}}

In late 2010, Dreamworld announced that they would begin celebrating their 30th birthday by holding the Summer Funomenon over the summer school holidays. The IMAX Theatre was renovated to become the Dreamworld Cinema. A roof was constructed over Main Street between the entrances for Ocean Parade and Nickelodeon Central. The Marketplace in Main Street was also upgraded. Also a new tiger cub named Pi (pronounced pie) was born.

In 2011, two separate incidents were reported of handlers at Dreamworld's Tiger Island attraction being bitten by a nine-year-old Bengal Tiger and requiring hospitalisation. The park's life sciences manager said that both incidents would be investigated, and the park reviewed its animal handling procedures.{{cite web |url=http://www.news.com.au/national/dreamworld-tiger-bites-handler-for-second-time/story-e6frfkvr-1226146194029 |title=Dreamworld tiger bites handler for second time |date=26 September 2011 |publisher=news.com.au}}

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On 16 February 2011, Ardent Leisure announced plans to have an Easter promotion where lions would be on temporary exhibition from National Zoo & Aquarium who are renovating their facilities;{{cite news |last=Jones |first=Katrina |title=White lions coming to Dreamworld |url=http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2011/02/01/288201_gold-coast-lead-story.html |access-date=17 February 2011 |newspaper=Gold Coast Bulletin |date=1 February 2011}} this was later revealed by Dreamworld to be "The Lair".{{cite web |title=Dreamworld and WhiteWater World Offer Huge Easter Holiday Lion-Up |url=http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Press-Releases/Press-Release-Pages/Dreamworld-and-WhiteWater-World-Offer-Huge-Easter-Holiday-Lion-Up.aspx |date=March 2011 |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=19 March 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811023209/http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Press-Releases/Press-Release-Pages/Dreamworld-and-WhiteWater-World-Offer-Huge-Easter-Holiday-Lion-Up.aspx |archive-date=11 August 2011 }} On 7 April 2011, Dreamworld announced that they would be adding a family thrill ride in June and a major thrill ride in September 2011.{{cite web |author=Ardent Leisure |date=7 April 2011 |title=UBS Australian Emerging Companies Conference |url=http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20110407/pdf/41xxblgn0fy2r0.pdf |publisher=ASX |access-date=11 April 2011}} On 18 May 2011,{{cite web |title=Dreamworld's newest ride is on a mission to shock |url=http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150304036813378 |via=Facebook |access-date=19 May 2011 |date=18 May 2011}}{{Primary source inline|date=May 2022}} the family thrill ride was officially announced to be a Zamperla Disk'O called Shockwave within Ocean Parade.{{cite web |title=Dreamworld's newest ride is on a mission to shock |url=http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Press-Releases/Press-Release-Pages/Shockwave.aspx |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=19 May 2011 |date=18 May 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110602185839/http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Press-Releases/Press-Release-Pages/Shockwave.aspx |archive-date=2 June 2011 }} The ride opened on 25 June 2011.{{cite web |title=Shockwave Test Crew Photos |url=http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150211525828613.318090.30639128612 |via=Facebook |access-date=25 June 2011 |author=Dreamworld |date=24 June 2011}}{{Primary source inline|date=May 2022}} By the start of the winter holidays on 25 June 2011, Dreamworld's contract with Nickelodeon had been terminated, thus all of the rides in Nickelodeon Central were renamed to a generic kids theme: Kid's World.{{cite web |title=Kid's World – Where kids really do rule |url=http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Media-Kit/Media-Kit-Pages/Nick-Central-Where-Kids-Rule.aspx |work=Press Release |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=25 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110403204542/http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Media-Kit/Media-Kit-Pages/Nick-Central-Where-Kids-Rule.aspx |archive-date=3 April 2011 |date=24 June 2011 |url-status=dead }} On 17 September 2011, Dreamworld opened BuzzSaw – a Maurer Söhne SkyLoop roller coaster.{{cite news |last=Siegmeier |first=Melinda |title=New Dreamworld ride a real Buzz |url=http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2011/09/16/350061_gold-coast-news.html |access-date=16 September 2011 |newspaper=Gold Coast Bulletin |date=16 September 2011}} The opening of the ride was timed with the renaming of Gold Rush Country to the Town of Gold Rush.

On 10 November 2011, Dreamworld announced a three-stage plan to incorporate DreamWorks Animation films and characters into its theme park at a cost of $10 million.

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{{cite web |title=Dreamworld Unveils Spectacular End of 2011: New World-Class Entertainment Alliance with DreamWorks Animation |url=http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Press-Releases/Press-Release-Pages/DREAMWORLD-UNVEILS-SPECTACULAR-END-TO-2011.aspx |work=Press Release |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=10 November 2011 |date=10 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120522113806/http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Press-Releases/Press-Release-Pages/DREAMWORLD-UNVEILS-SPECTACULAR-END-TO-2011.aspx |archive-date=22 May 2012 }}{{cite news |last=Scott |first=Tessa |title=DreamWorks at Dreamworld |publisher=Nine Gold Coast News |date=10 November 2011}} The first phase was the temporary summer show, the DreamWorks Holiday Shrektacular. The second phase was the DreamWorks Experience precinct (the retheming of the existing Kid's World area) which opened on 31 March 2012. The final phase was the development of Kung Fu Panda: Land of Awesomeness. This area opened on 21 December 2012 with the park's eighth thrill ride, Pandamonium. In 2012, Dreamworld also saw the return of Big Brother{{cite news |title=Big Brother returns to Dreamworld |url=http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2012/02/22/393185_gold-coast-theme-parks.html |access-date=22 February 2012 |newspaper=Gold Coast Bulletin |date=22 February 2012 |archive-date=2 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302055829/http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2012/02/22/393185_gold-coast-theme-parks.html |url-status=dead }} as well as the addition of the Big Red Boat Ride to Wiggles World.

AVPX closed on 31 March 2013.{{cite web |title=Timeline Photos |url=http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151328796563613&set=a.127090438612.105255.30639128612&type=1 |via=Facebook |access-date=8 March 2013 |date=6 March 2013}}{{Primary source inline|date=May 2022}}{{cite web |title=The War Ends 1 April, 2013. |url=http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Attractions/AVPX---Closing.aspx |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=8 March 2013 |date=6 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308223534/http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Attractions/AVPX---Closing.aspx |archive-date=8 March 2013 |url-status=dead }} It was replaced with Zombie Evilution on 13 September 2013. Zombie Evilution originally ran as a temporary scare maze until 14 October. On 18 October, the attraction reopened as a laser skirmish attraction with the same theme and backstory.

On 8 November 2013, the park was evacuated when a bushfire came within close proximity. Everyone in the park was evacuated within an hour. Dreamworld announced via Facebook that the park was not under any immediate threat and that back burning to protect it from any damage had started just outside the Big Brother complex. Later that day, Dreamworld again announced via Facebook that the blaze was under control thanks to firefighters and that the park would re-open as normal the next day.{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-09/firefighters-battle-blaze-near-dreamworld/5081206 |title=Dreamworld evacuated as Queensland firefighters battle grass fire |date=8 November 2013 |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}}

On 28 April 2014, the Reef Diver closed and was subsequently removed. On 20 September, it was replaced by Tail Spin, a Gerstlauer Sky Fly.

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In early 2015, Dreamworld teased that two new big attractions would be coming to the park in 2015. Throughout the early months of the year, rumours circulated as to the reopening of the Eureka Mountain Mine Ride, however these did not eventuate. Zombie Evilution once again reopened as a scare maze in April. On 12 May, Dreamworld announced that Wiggles World would become a shared kids' world based on the characters of the Australian children's television network, ABC Kids. ABC Kids World opened in June. Dreamworld also revealed plans for an extensive motorsport attraction, which was expected to be a new V8 Supercars attraction to either complement or replace V8 Supercars RedLine. On 26 July, Tiger Cub Kai was born. On 12 October, The Cyclone was closed for refurbishment as part of the Motorsport Precinct, labelled to open 26 December 2015.

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On 25 October, Dreamworld posted new information on its website regarding the Motorsport Precinct, noting that the Cyclone would be renamed "Hot Wheels SideWinder" after Dreamworld entered into a partnership with Hot Wheels. Dreamworld also revealed that the Precinct will feature the Motorsport Museum (Featuring the 30 Peter Brock V8's) as well as six racing simulators, a new F&B (Food and Beverage) Outlet named Grid Burgers and Sports Bar, as well as a new retail outlet. The Precinct is sponsored by Dunlop, RACQ and Hot Wheels and opened on 26 December 2015.{{Cite web |title=Hot Wheels roller coaster confirmed for Dreamworld motorsports precinct |url=http://www.ausparks.com.au/2015/10/hot-wheels-roller-coaster-confirmed-for-dreamworld-motorsports-precinct/ |website=AusParks.com.au |access-date=30 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151028223713/http://www.ausparks.com.au/2015/10/hot-wheels-roller-coaster-confirmed-for-dreamworld-motorsports-precinct/ |archive-date=28 October 2015 |url-status=dead}}

On 29 November 2015, Two Female Tiger Cubs were born. Later named Akasha and Adira. On 26 December 2015, The Motorsports Experience, including the Brock Museum, Trackside Merchandise Outlet, Grid Burgers Food and Beverage as well as the Hot Wheels SideWinder opened as advertised.

On 27 January 2016, Zombie Evilution closed to the public and would no longer operate as a laser tag arena, the attraction was still, however, utilised as a scare-maze for special events, such as Screamworld. On 9 February, Dreamworld welcomed two female white tiger cubs from Kagoshima City, in Japan. These two cubs were viewable in a quarantine enclosure located in front of the Zombie Evilution attraction. On 29 February, Tiger Island closed for refurbishment, the tiger cubs were still viewable in a new Tiger Cub Kindy area, located in Ocean Parade. Tiger Island reopened on 18 September 2016 and Cub Kindy was moved back to Tiger Island.

In April 2016, a man fell out of the log ride when he stood up mid-ride. He was then run over by two more logs, suffering cuts to his head and almost drowning. The ride was closed for two days after while it was investigated by Queensland authorities.{{cite news |title=Teenager on Dreamworld log ride suffered serious injuries after two boats went over him |work=News.com.au |date=26 October 2016}} In October 2016, Kelly's Showdown and Jack's Watering Hole were permanently closed after most of the Gold Rush Country was blocked off to the public due to a fatal accident.

In October 2016, a malfunction of the Thunder River Rapids Ride resulted in the deaths of four park patrons.{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-25/four-people-dead-ride-at-dreamworld-gold-coast/7963880|title=Dreamworld: Four people killed on Thunder River Rapids ride at Gold Coast theme park |date=25 October 2016|work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=26 October 2016}} Because of that tragedy, the ride was permanently closed and demolished.{{cite web |date=9 November 2016 |title=Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids Ride to be demolished after theme park deaths |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-09/dreamworld-theme-park-demolish-ride-gold-coast/8007870 |access-date=9 November 2016 |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} Ardent Leisure was fined $3.6 million for its breaches of health and safety laws.{{cite news |last1=Huxley |first1=Jennifer |title=Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure fined $3.6m for Thunder River Rapids Ride deaths |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-28/qld-dreamworld-ardent-leisure-court-thunder-river-rapids-ride/12709338 |access-date=2024-04-04 |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |date=2020-09-28}}

In March 2019, Dreamworld announced that Wipeout, the park's oldest thrill ride, would be retired and dismantled, and will not re-open from its maintenance period. It was replaced with a shaded seating space for guests.{{cite web |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/wipeout-memories |title=WipeOut's Retirement {{!}} Dreamworld Media |website=www.dreamworld.com.au |access-date=8 March 2019}}

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At a shareholders conference on 23 August 2019, Ardent Leisure confirmed that the Sky Voyager "flying theatre" simulator ride would open to the public that day. The $17-million Sky Voyager was built in partnership with Brogent Technologies on the site of the former Dreamworld Cinema. It was originally scheduled to open in late 2018, but was delayed due to issues with design registration.{{cite web |url=https://www.ausleisure.com.au/news/dreamworld-opens-long-awaited-sky-voyager-attraction/ |title=Dreamworld's long-awaited Sky Voyager takes flight |publisher=Australian Leisure Management |date=23 August 2019 |access-date=27 August 2019}} During the conference, Ardent further committed to a $50-million investment in their Dreamworld and WhiteWater World properties over the coming three to five years.{{cite web |url=https://www.parkz.com.au/article/2019/08/23/665-Dreamworld_opens_Sky_Voyager_as_owners_commit_to_50_million_in_new_rides_including_a_major_launched_roller_coaster.html |title=Dreamworld opens Sky Voyager as owners commit to $50 million in new rides including a major launched roller coaster |last=Wilson |first=Richard |publisher=Parkz |date=23 August 2019 |access-date=27 August 2019}} A $30-million launched roller coaster built by Mack Rides was scheduled to begin construction in early 2020.{{cite web |url=http://www.mygc.com.au/dreamworld-set-to-undergo-multi-million-dollar-overhaul/ |title=Dreamworld set to undergo multi-million dollar overhaul |last=Dobeson |first=Shanee |publisher=myGC.com.au |date=23 August 2019 |access-date=27 August 2019}} The coaster's layout would be based on Europa-Park's Blue Fire coaster. A semi-shuttle multi-launch system would be used; a transfer-track will transport riders to the launch track, where the train is launched forwards, then backwards up a vertical spike, then forwards again to complete the track's layout. The coaster features 1,200 m (3,937 ft) of track, a top speed of 105 km/h (65 mph), maximum height of 38 m (124 ft), and four inversions. In addition, the last row of each train would feature backwards-facing spinning cars.{{cite web |url=https://www.parkz.com.au/article/2019/08/27/667-Dreamworlds_new_launched_roller_coaster_puts_them_back_in_the_game.html |title=Dreamworld's new launched roller coaster puts them back in the game |last=Wilson |first=Richard |publisher=Parkz |date=27 August 2019 |access-date=27 August 2019}}{{cite web |url=https://ourworlds.co/2019/08/a-new-future-for-dreamworld/ |title=A new future for Dreamworld - A Mega Roller-Coaster, Water-Slides & Sky Voyager's Finally Open |last=Roache |first=Ben |publisher=OurWorlds |date=23 August 2019 |access-date=27 August 2019}} The park also confirmed that ABC Kids World would receive a multi-million dollar revamp, with confirmation of a new ride to come and further details to be announced at a later date.

On 22 June 2019, six children were arrested after they burnt down the Big Brother house. The children were found at Coomera railway station shortly after the arson. Two of the children were charged with vandalism. The house was completely destroyed and it was demolished along with the Dreamworld Studios shortly after. The wind that day blew the smoke away from the park so the park did not need to evacuate and nobody was injured.{{cite web |url=https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/big-brother-narrator-says-fire-really-sad-for-australians-to-see-20190622-p520ay.html |title=Four kids charged with arson over Big Brother house fire |first=Jocelyn |last=Garcia |date=22 June 2019 |access-date=30 June 2020 |work=Brisbane Times}}

Just months after the closure of Wipeout, the park announced on 25 October 2019, that the Tower of Terror ll would cease operation on 3 November of the same year. The park cited "focusing our investment on the future and delivering new, world-class attractions for you to enjoy"{{Cite web |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/towers-retirement |title=Tower of Terror's Retirement {{!}} Dreamworld |website=www.dreamworld.com.au |access-date=24 October 2019}} as the reason for closing the attraction. The park confirmed that The Giant Drop will continue to operate as normal, with the Tower of Terror II track being removed from the Dreamworld Tower structure over time. The press release also included confirmation that a new thrill ride would be announced sometime in the next year as the park continued forward with their multi-million dollar expansion.

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On 7 February 2020, Dreamworld Management announced that the Rocky Hollow Log Ride had been retired from service after 38 years of operation. The following was put out by Dreamworld:

"In order to continue Dreamworld's journey as Australia's biggest and best theme park, the Dreamworld team has made the decision to retire the Rocky Hollow Log Ride, which opened 38 years ago on 15 December 1981. Dreamworld guests should be assured that this decision to not reopen the ride following its recent scheduled maintenance has been made to allow us to continue developing new experiences for guests while taking proactive steps to deliver a new generation of rides."{{cite web |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/whats-on/park-update |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200207064616/https://www.dreamworld.com.au/whats-on/park-update |archive-date=7 February 2020 |title=Dreamworld {{!}} The Latest Park Update}}

Dreamworld also announced a refurbishment of the Hot Wheels SideWinder coaster (renamed to The Gold Coaster) and an upgrade to ABC Kids World which includes a new ride.

On 22 March 2020, Dreamworld announced that they would temporarily cease operations for both Dreamworld and WhiteWater World due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Two days later, Dreamworld announced it had donated {{convert|755|kg}} of food to OzHarvest.{{cite web |title=WATCH: Dreamworld help to feed locals in need with OzHarvest donation |url=http://www.mygc.com.au/watch-dreamworld-help-to-feed-locals-in-need-with-ozharvest-donation/ |last=Tooma |first=Carla |publisher=myGC |date=25 March 2020 |access-date=21 June 2020}}

Over a month later, on 27 April 2020, supports for the new roller coaster, announced in August 2019, started arriving at the Dreamworld carpark. Roller coaster tracks started arriving on 2 June 2020, however no land works had been done during the parks closure.

The Play School Art Room was removed from Dreamworld's website and the attraction was removed, with the exception of the online park map on 17 June.{{cite web |title=Dreamworld Website updates |url=https://www.parkz.com.au/forums/topic/8871-dreamworld-website-updates/ |author=gavinfulikes |publisher=Parkz |date=11 May 2020 |access-date=21 June 2020}}

On 12 August 2020, Dreamworld announced the reopening dates for the park as 16 September 2020. Dreamworld also announced that the majority of the Corroboree area was going to be temporarily closed and that FlowRider and the Big Red Car were going to be permanently closed after 14 years. The park removed indoor seating and reconfigured queue lines to allow for social distancing.{{cite web |title=Park Updates |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/news/park-updates/ |access-date=12 August 2020}}

In November 2020, Dreamworld announced the name for their currently under construction roller coaster that took up the land that was once occupied by the Thunder River Rapids Ride. The ride, named Steel Taipan, is a Mack Rides Blue Fire clone with a shuttle launch, vertical twisted spike and spinning rear seat.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBnlt0Nxr-Q&feature=emb_title |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/SBnlt0Nxr-Q |archive-date=12 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=HybridTrain: Spinning Seat Upgrade for MACK Coaster |author=MACK Rides |via=YouTube |date=20 November 2020 |access-date=30 November 2020}}{{cbignore}} Steel Taipan officially opened on 15 December 2021.

On 17 July 2021, in an email to pass holders, Dreamworld announced that BuzzSaw would be retired after 31 August 2021. The ride was the 13th attraction to be closed since October 2016.{{cite web |author1=Bob |author2=Greg |author3=Paul |title=Farewell Buzzsaw |url=https://dwgoldenyears.wixsite.com/dwgoldenyears/post/farewell-buzzsaw |publisher=Dreamworld's Golden Years - Past, Present, Future |access-date=2 November 2021 |date=13 August 2021}} The attraction was refurbished and relocated to Gumbaya World in Victoria as [https://www.gumbuya.com.au/attraction/project-zero Project Zero].

Dreamworld also announced that the Dreamworld Express would be receiving new train carriages.{{cite web |title=Park Updates |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/news/park-updates/ |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=25 July 2021}} The refurbished attraction reopened in July 2022, with a reduced track layout and reversed direction of travel. The train now runs clockwise instead of anti-clockwise, with two stations (Central Park Station and Corroborree Station) instead of four. The previous track loop around the Blue Lagoon site has been removed. The Station platforms were also raised to allow for wheelchair users to be able to access al the train carriages with ease.

In April 2022, The Giant Drop closed for refurbishment and repainting of the Dreamworld Tower. The attraction reopened on 24 June 2023.{{cite web |title=The Giant Drop |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/rides-attractions/dreamworld/thrill-rides/the-giant-drop/ |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=25 November 2022}} On 24 November, Dreamworld announced a rebranding of the DreamWorks Experience and ABC Kids World themed area into Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland with rebranded and refurbished attractions as well as new attractions. Also, a new chair swing ride called The Dreamworld Flyer was announced for Main Street.

In late 2022 Dreamworld CEO Greg Yong announced the A$50million redevelopment of ABC Kids world & Wiggles world, The new area is to be called Rivertown which is a nod to Dreamworld's past.{{Cite web |last=Mitchell |first=Bea |date= 25 November 2022|title=Australia's Dreamworld theme park to open new land and coaster |url=https://blooloop.com/theme-park/news/dreamworld-new-land-roller-coaster/ |website=Blooloop}} The area opened in December 2024 featuring the most heavily themed ride in the country "Jungle Rush" roller coaster & "Murrissippi Motors". The land features Australia's largest & most heavily themed restaurant "Jane's Rivertown Restaurant".{{Cite web |first= |title=Dreamworld opens new Rivertown precinct |url=https://www.ausleisure.com.au/news/dreamworld-opens-new-rivertown-precinct/ |archive-url= |website=Australian Leisure Management}}

In September 2024 Dreamworld announced that The Claw would be closing in January 2025 to be replaced by "King Claw".{{Cite web |title=Dreamworld announces new King Claw ride - Australasian Leisure Management |url=https://www.ausleisure.com.au/news/dreamworld-announces-new-king-claw-ride/ |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=www.ausleisure.com.au}} Standing at 27 metres tall, King Claw will be more than 50% taller than The Claw, reach speeds more than 50% faster and have a swing height taller than the highest peak of the park’s largest rollercoaster, Steel Taipan. It will be built by intamin who also manufactured the original Claw.

In December 2024 Dreamworld officially opened the A$55million Rivertown precinct. CEO Greg Yong invited Michelle Doyle, who is Dreamworld's longest serving employee to cut the ribbon alongside other dignitaries.{{Cite web |title=World-first': Inside Dreamworld's now open new epic rides precinct |url=https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/entertainment/rivertown-first-look-inside-new-dreamworld-rides-precinct-opening-just-before-christmas-2024/news-story/7376282d1a665fa8b9002c2a4951efe7 |website=Gold Coast Bulletin}} The precinct includes the Jungle Rush rollercoaster, Murrissippi Motors, which is a refurbished Vintage Car Adventure, and the rethemed Billabong Buffet which is now called Jane's Rivertown Restaurant. The precinct is the most heavily themed and expensive addition to Dreamworld since the parks opening. The precinct features hundreds of theming pieces, custom music, theatrical lighting, a former RAAF DHC-4 Caribou aircraft, multiple old vehicles, and hundreds of new plants & trees.

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• 1974: Dreamworld's creator, John Longhurst, purchased 58 hectares of land in Coomera.
• 1981: Dreamworld opens to the public with the Captain Sturt Paddlewheeler, IMAX Theatre (later Dreamworld Cinemas), Cannonball Express (now Dreamworld Express), Rocky Hollow Log Ride and Model T Fords (now Vintage Car Adventure)
• 1982: Grand Prix, Red Baron (later Dora the Explorer's Sea Planes), Thunderbolt and Zumer (later Soaring Swing) open along with the Country Fair themed area.
• 1983: The Blue Lagoon water park opens along with the Village Oval themed area and Avalanche, Bumper Bowl (now Deep Sea Dodgems), Carousel (now the Bananas in Pyjamas Carousel), Enterprise (later Reef Diver), Game Site, Little Puff and Roulette (later Stingray).
• 1984: 7-day trading began.
• 1986: Gold Rush Country opens with the Eureka Mountain Mine Ride and Thunder River Rapids Ride along with the Dreamworld Studios.
• 1987: Koala Country opens along with the Skyline Chairlift.
• 1991: Dreamworld celebrates 10 years of operation.
• 1992: Grand Prix is decommissioned.
• 1993: Ocean Parade opens with the Wipeout.
• 1995: Tiger Island themed area opens.
• 1996: Little Puff is decommissioned.
• 1997: Creature Cruise and Tower of Terror (later Tower of Terror II) opens.
• 1998: The Giant Drop opens.
• 1999: Kennyland opens with Adventure Trails, Dream Copters (now Big Red Plane), Kenny's Cars and Wild Wheels.
• 2000: Creature Cruise is decommissioned.
• 2001: Australian Wildlife Experience (now Dreamworld Corroboree) opens along with Cyclone (now The Gold Coaster) and The Mummy Returns scare attraction. Dreamworld celebrates 29 years of operation. Big Brother Australia starts production at the amphitheatre with the house located nearby.
• 2002: Nickelodeon Central opens with Rugrats Runaway Reptar (now Kenny's Forest Flyer), Wild Thornberry's Rainforest Rampage (now Belinda's Treehouse), and the Slime Bowl (now the Dreamworld Theatre). Adventure Trails, Kenny's Car, Wild Wheels and a temporary kids Ferris wheel are decommissioned.
• 2003: The Sunset Safari experience opens. Thunderbolt is decommissioned.
• 2004: The Claw and Farmyard Friends opens. Fright Night (now Happy Halloween) event is inaugurated.
• 2005: Wiggles World (later ABC Kids World) opens with the Big Red Car Ride, Fun Spot (later ABC Kids World Fun Spot) and SS Feathersword (later Giggle and Hoot's Pirate Ship). Gum Tree Gully and Skylink Chair Lift are decommissioned.
• 2006: FlowRider and WhiteWater World opens. Eureka Mountain Mine Ride is decommissioned.
• 2007: Mick Doohan's Motocoaster (now Motocoaster) opens.
• 2008: SpongeBob FlyPants (now Humpty-Go-Round) and V8 Supercars RedLine opens. Big Brother Australia ceases production.
• 2009: Vortex was decommissioned and replaced with AVPX. Farmyard Friends was also decommissioned and replaced with the Dreamworld Woolshed.
• 2010: The IMAX Theatre and Tower of Terror refurbished to become the Dreamworld Cinema and Tower of Terror II respectively. Dora the Explorer's Sea Planes was decommissioned.
• 2011: As part of Dreamworld's 30th Birthday, BuzzSaw, Shockwave and The Lair opens. Nickelodeon Central is replaced by the DreamWorks Experience themed area.
• 2012: Avalanche is decommissioned for Pandamonium (now Serpent Slayer). Captain Sturt Paddle Wheeler and Stingray were also decommissioned. Big Brother Australia resumes production at the park for the second time.
• 2013: AVPX was decommissioned and replaced by Zombie Evilution.
• 2014: Reef Diver was decommissioned and replaced by Tail Spin. Big Brother Australia ceases production for the second and final time.
• 2015: Motorsports Experience opens with Brock's Garage, new V8 Super Car RedLine and Hot Wheels SideWinder (previously Cyclone).
• 2016: The Ride Express virtual queueing system is introduced. A man was seriously injured on the Rocky Hollow Log Ride. Four riders were killed on Thunder River Rapids Ride. Thunder River Rapids Ride was decommissioned.
• 2017: Tiger Island Up Close Experience opens along with Australia's first LEGO Store. The Park after Dark event was inaugurated.
• 2018: Trolls Village opened and Rocky Hollow Log Ride reopened. Zombie Evilution and the Dreamworld Cinema are decommissioned.
• 2019: Kickback Cove and Sky Voyager open. Giggle and Hoot Hop n Hoot, Tower of Terror II, Trolls Village, V8 Supercars RedLine and Wipeout are decommissioned. Winterfest was inaugurated while Happy Halloween returned after 15 years.
• 2020: Hot Wheels Sidewinder was refurbished and became The Gold Coaster. Big Red Car Ride, FlowRider and Rocky Hollow Log Ride are decommissioned. The park was closed for 6 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 2021: BuzzSaw was decommissioned. Steel Taipan opens replacing the Thunder River Rapids Ride and Spring Country Fair was inaugurated.
• 2022: Street Food Festival was inaugurated. The Giant Drop and Dreamworld Express rides are refurbished. Dreamworld Parents Centre was inaugurated. Rivertown project is Announced.
• 2023: DreamWorks Experience is replaced by Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland. Soaring Swing was decommissioned and replaced by the Big Red Boat Coaster. Seabed Splash and the Dreamworld Flyer open. ABC Kids World closes.
• 2024: A spinning seat is added to both Steel Taipan trains. Rivertown opens with Jungle Rush, Murrissippi Motors & Jane's Rivertown Restaurant. The Claw's replacement "King Claw" is announced.

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{{main|List of events held at Dreamworld}}

Dreamworld runs several of annual and special events throughout the year and they also offer private event functions where groups can hire one of the parks event venues during the after hours.{{cite web |title=Events at Dreamworld |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/events |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=24 May 2020 }}{{cite web |title=What's On |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/what-s-on/ |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=3 November 2021}}

• Happy Halloween is an annual halloween event that is held in late October. The event runs after the park hours at night with all the rides and attractions operating. A giant trick or treating event is present along with performances and special food and beverages outlets available.{{cite web |title=Happy Halloween |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/halloween |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=24 May 2020 }}
• Park After Dark is a night time event that is held several times through the year. The event runs after the park has closed. All rides will be operating along with entertainments and special food and beverages outlets.{{cite web |title=Park After Dark |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/what-s-on/park-after-dark/ |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=3 November 2021}}
• Spring County Fair is an annual spring themed event first inaugurated in 2021. Unlike other events, the event is only held during the day. Farm animals are brought in during the event along with live acoustic music and special food and beverages outlets.{{cite web |author1=Remembering the Golden Years |title=Spring has Sprung 16/09/2021 - Park Update |url=https://dwgoldenyears.wixsite.com/dwgoldenyears/post/spring-has-sprung-16-09-2021-park-update |publisher=Dreamworld's Golden Years - Past, Present, Future |access-date=3 November 2021 |date=16 September 2021}}{{cite web |title=Spring County Fair |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/what-s-on/spring-county-fair/ |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=3 November 2021}}
• Street Food Festival is an annual food event at Dreamworld. The event offers food and beverage options in pop-up stalls, food trucks and existing outlets. The menu offers special limited time American and Asian food. Special entertainment is also offered during the event.{{cite web |title=Street Food Festival |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/what-s-on/street-food-festival/ |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=26 May 2022 }}
• Winterfest is an annual winter themed event first inaugurated in 2019. The event is held during the day and night similar to Park After Dark. All rides and attractions are also operational. In addition, the annual Ice Maze, Toboggan Slide and Ice Skating Rink are also available. There are also special food and beverages outlets through the park.{{cite web |title=Winterfest 2021 - Review and what to expect.. |url=https://dwgoldenyears.wixsite.com/dwgoldenyears/post/winterfest-2021-review-and-what-to-expect |publisher=Dreamworld's Golden Years - Past, Present, Future |access-date=3 November 2021 |date=24 July 2021}}{{cite web |title=Winterfest |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/what-s-on/winterfest/ |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=3 November 2021}}

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Dreamworld is broken up into a series of themed areas – each with their own collection of rides, shows, attractions and shops. From the entrance (in a clockwise direction) they are: Main Street, Gold Rush Country, Corroboree, Rivertown, Tiger Island, Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland and Ocean Parade.

{{anchor|Main Street}}Main Street serves as the entrance and midway for the park. It features the central station for the Dreamworld Express as well as the Sky Voyager. There area is mainly made up of food, beverage and retail outlets. There area was extended after the removal of Rivertown, and now currently features the Motocoaster.

{{anchor|Gold Rush Country}}Gold Rush Country is located to the left of Main Street. It opened on 11 December 1986 with the Eureka Mountain Mine Ride and the Thunder River Rapids Ride. In 2006, the Eureka Mountain Mine Ride was decommissioned due to safety concerns, it was demolished in 2018. Thunder River Rapids Ride was closed in 2016 following a fatal accident and was also removed.{{cite news |title=Dreamworld Australia: Thunder River Rapids ride to be demolished |work=BBC News |date=8 November 2016 |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-37916546 |access-date=4 December 2016}} Gold Rush Country also featured the BuzzSaw (a Maurer Söhne SkyLoop roller coaster).{{Parkz|ride_name=Buzzsaw|location=Dreamworld|parkz_number=1476|access-date=17 September 2011}} The area was extended after it took over Rocky Hollow as a sub-themed area. The area now includes The Giant Drop, which opened in 1998 as the world's tallest free fall ride. Standing at {{Convert|119|m|ft}}, The Giant Drop accelerates riders at speeds of up to {{Convert|135|km/h}} in a matter of seconds. The area is also features Steel Taipan, a MACK Rides steel launched roller coaster. File:Giant Drop - Dreamworld.jpg: home to the Tower of Terror II (track pictured) and The Giant Drop (gondalas pictured)]]

{{anchor|Dreamworld Corroboree}}Dreamworld Corroboree is a collection of wildlife attractions divided into several subsections which allow guests to view the animals in their natural habitats. It is a registered zoo with 800 native and barnyard animals located within the Dreamworld grounds.{{cite web |title=Australian Wildlife Experience |url=http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Aust-Wildlife-Experience/ |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=6 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100831063234/http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Aust-Wildlife-Experience/ |archive-date=31 August 2010 }} There area is also home to a set of Ford Model T vintage cars which can be driven around a small circuit.

{{anchor|Tiger Island}}Tiger Island opened in 1995 as one of only two interactive tiger exhibits in the world. The exhibit featured various locations for the tigers to live, swim and play. In 2010, the exhibit is home to 6 Bengal tigers, 6 Sumatran tigers{{cite web |title=Tigers at Dreamworld |url=http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=6 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100817030406/http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Tigers-at-Dreamworld.aspx |archive-date=17 August 2010 }} and 2 cougars.{{cite web |title=Cougars at Dreamworld |url=http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Cougars-at-Dreamworld.aspx |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=6 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100709132301/http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Wildlife/Tiger-Island/Cougars-at-Dreamworld.aspx |archive-date=9 July 2010 }}

{{anchor|Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland}}Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland is a section of the park designed specifically for children and tweens. All of the attractions in Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland have been refurbished from their operation as rides in DreamWorks Experience, Kid's World and Nickelodeon Central. The area's flagship attraction is Kenny's Forest Flyer, a suspended family roller coaster.{{cite web |title=Nickelodeon Central |url=http://www.parkz.com.au/parks/AU/Gold_Coast/Dreamworld/ride/21-Nickelodeon-Central.html |work=Database Entry |publisher=Parkz |access-date=6 August 2010}} File:Runaway Reptar Roller Coaster.jpg

{{anchor|Ocean Parade}}Ocean Parade is the largest themed area at Dreamworld in terms of attractions. It features three thrills rides, being Serpent Slayer, Tail Spin and The Gold Coaster which are within close proximity of each other. Ocean Parade has an Australian beach culture theme with some beach-themed rides scattered around the area including the Shockwave and Deep Sea Dodgems, and formerly the FlowRider. It also features an internal, park-hop entrance to WhiteWater World.

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{{Main|List of former Dreamworld attractions}}

Like all theme parks, attractions are sometimes closed due to age and replaced with more contemporary attractions. Dreamworld has seen this action used a great deal of times, with many attraction closures, replacements and expansions.{{cite web |url=http://www.parkz.com.au/parks/AU/Gold_Coast/Dreamworld/ |title=Dreamworld |work=Database Entry |publisher=Parkz |access-date=6 August 2010}}

Like all theme parks, Dreamworld currently has several proposed or under construction attractions in order to modernise, expand or replace the current attraction listings.

Dreamworld has several of food, beverages and shopping outlets located around the park with some shops themed around rides. The following is a list of outlets:{{cite web |title=Food and Beverage Outlets |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/park-information/food-shopping-outlets/food-beverage-outlets/ |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=3 November 2021}}{{cite web |title=Shopping and Photo Outlets |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/park-information/food-shopping-outlets/shopping-photos-outlets/ |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=3 November 2021}}

Some dining locations offer online ordering & table service via the dreamworld website or QR Codes that can be scanned.{{Cite web |title=Chewzie |url=https://order.chewzie.me/dreamworld/ |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=order.chewzie.me}}{{Cite web |title=Shop & dine {{!}} Dreamworld |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/shop-and-dine |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=www.dreamworld.com.au |language=en}}

Dreamworld offers a virtual queuing system called Ride & Slide Express that can be used on almost all rides and slides. Ride & Slide Express can be purchased either online or at Guest Services.{{cite web |title=Ride or Slide Express |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/park-information/ride-or-slide-express/ |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=4 February 2021}}

A photo pass is also available for purchase that can save on-ride photos and character photos. Photos from the Corroboree such as the Koala Photos must be purchased separately.{{cite web |title=Dreampix Photos |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/park-information/food-shopping-outlets/dreampix-photos/ |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=4 February 2021}}

Dreamworld also offer a Play Pass card for its Gamesite Arcade. Guests can load funds onto their Play Pass to play any of the arcade machines.{{cite web |title=Gamesite Arcade |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/park-information/food-shopping-outlets/gamesite/ |publisher=Dreamworld |access-date=4 February 2021}}

Guest's can purchase tickets at various prices to experience the spinning seats known as "Tailwhip" onboard the Steel Taipan roller coaster. Passholders can access discounted tickets for this experience.{{Cite web |title=Experiences & upgrades {{!}} Dreamworld |url=https://www.dreamworld.com.au/tickets/experiences-tickets |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=www.dreamworld.com.au |language=en}}

Children's wagons & mobility scooters can be hired from Guest Services.

Animal experiences including Crocodile feeding, Koala photos, dingo encounters, tiger feeding, snake pictures, bird photos and seasonal petting zoo feeding and photos are all available for purchase.

• In January 2001, prior to park opening, 4 empty rafts of the Thunder River Rapids Ride flipped, no one was injured.{{Cite web |last=McDougall |first=Coroner James |date=February 2020 |title=Inquest into the deaths of Kate Goodchild, Luke Dorsett, Cindy Low & Roozbeh Araghi at Dreamworld, October 2016 |url=https://www.courts.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/641830/10545784-final-dreamworld-draft-6-for-upload.pdf |website=CORONERS COURT OF QUEENSLAND}}
• In October 2004, a female guest fell into the water of the Thunder River Rapids Ride whilst disembarking.
• On 25 October 2016 at 2:20 pm AEST, four people were killed in an incident on the Thunder River Rapids Ride. The ride would be permanently closed and demolished.''
• In Late 2020, an 8 year old girl allegedly received injuries to her groin area whilst riding the newly opened Fully 6 Waterslides at WhiteWater World.
• In September 2024, a trained animal handler was bitten by one of the parks' tigers. The senior handler was transported to hospital with injuries to her arm and released that afternoon.{{Cite news |date=2024-09-02 |title=Woman hospitalised after being bitten by tiger at Dreamworld |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-02/tiger-attack-dreamworld-queensland-woman/104299036 |access-date=2024-12-31 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}

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