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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.
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.
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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.
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 commences at 2.30 PM every day, and also 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
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 modeled after similar movie-based theme parks overseas such as Universal Studios or Disney's Hollywood Studios. The park opened on June 3, 1991. 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.
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 as well as the parks original show, a western play, the Police Academy Stunt Show as well as the Looney Tunes River Ride.
In 1992, Movie World's first new ride since its opening, Batman Adventure - The Ride opened.
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.
In 1997, Looney Tunes Village opened. the family-oriented area features colourful and cartoon-like themed children's rides and attractions. Also in 1997, Marvin the Martian in 3D opened in the Roxy Theatre. The movie was the first computer animated movie viewed with 3D glasses to be produced in the world. It mixed the old art of anaglyphic or polarized film (viewed with 3D glasses), and the relatively new art of CGI (the first CGI feature-film Toy Story was made only 2 years before).
In 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 k/ph splashdown at the end of the ride. The ride was later renamed Wild West Falls due to a licensing issue.
In 2000, Australia's first junior rollercoaster opened at Movie World in December, the Road Runner Roller Coaster.
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. At the end of 2001 The Batman Adventure Ride was re-themed to become Batman Adventure 2. A new interactive water fountain was also added to the Looney Tunes Village.
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.
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.
In 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. 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.
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.
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.' 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.
December 26, 2008 saw the arival 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.
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