ParkChat Theme Park Podcast

In this episode of ParkChat, Ash and Blake talk about Luna Park Sydney, Movie World, Dreamworld and Sea World's roller coasters to determine what gaps remain in their respective lineups.

In this episode of ParkChat, Blake and Ash discuss the Gold Coast theme parks' 2023 additions, and also touch on what they'd like to see for 2024.

In this episode of ParkChat, Ash and Blake discuss what's been happening over the past few months at the Gold Coast's theme parks.

In this episode of ParkChat, the trio went live on Facebook and YouTube to ask its listeners one simple question: why is Village Roadshow getting bad customer reviews?

The ParkChat team share their own thoughts on what they think of Warner Bros. Movie World's new coaster announcement, The Flash: Speed Force.

The ParkChat team share their own thoughts on what they think of Warner Bros. Movie World's new coaster announcement, The Flash: Speed Force.

In this episode, the ParkChat trio try to work out a possible theme for the Surfrider roller coaster moving from Wet'n'Wild to Warner Bros. Movie World. They also reference some of the industry's most high profile ride relocations, including from the late Hard Rock Park.

We wrap up our two-part Melbourne series with Matt and Ash visiting Funfields. The duo discuss what makes Funfields so different to Gumbuya World, and whether or not it competes head on with the bigger Gold Coast theme parks. As an extra bonus, Ash sits down with the General Manager of Funfields to discuss his management style and vision for the family-owned theme park.

In this episode, Blake and Matt discuss Warner Bros. Movie World's recent announcement to give the Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster a multi-million dollar refresh. However, didn't it just get one? The duo also talk about the new Marvin the Martian kids ride heading to Kids' WB! Fun Zone.

In this two-part Melbourne series, Matt and Ash visit Gumbuya World and record 'live'. Excited to try the park's two new coasters - Project Zero and TNT - they go into detail about the park's massive expansion, as well as how locals seem to be enjoying the new multi-million dollar roller coasters.

In this episode of ParkChat, we take a detailed dive through Dreamworld's massive announcement on new rides and precincts. We also talk about the other news from the past month, with Gumbuya World, Funfields and Movie World getting a mention.

In this episode of ParkChat, we review Warner Bros. Movie World's annual Fright Nights event. Our expectations were low, but did the event actually impress us? Join us as we walk through (pun intended) the mazes, precincts, up-charges, as well as general thoughts on what the park should improve.

In this episode of Park Chat, we debut 'Quick Bits' - a quick take on the past month's news. We discuss Fright Nights at Warner Bros. Movie World, and see whether the increased price is justified. We also take a walk down memory lane and share the top 10 missed attractions from the Gold Coast theme parks.

In this episode of ParkChat, we're talking all things theme parks! We go over the past few years' worth of Australian theme park happenings with our Hot or Not segment, plus we talk about Movie World's recent Wizard of Oz announcement.