History of Dreamworld
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The history of Dreamworld dates back to the mid-1970s when John Longhurst envisioned the future theme park. After a seven-year construction period, Dreamworld officially opened to the public on 15 December 1981. Now owned by publicly listed Ardent Leisure, the park has seen many expansions, closures and replacements over its 30-year history.
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Dreamworld's most iconic attraction is the Dreamworld Tower which stands 119 metres (390 ft) high. The tower houses The Giant Drop (once the world's tallest and fastest drop tower) and once housed the Tower of Terror II (once the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster). Other thrill rides at the park include The Claw, The Gold Coaster, Mick Doohan's Motocoaster, Serpent Slayer and Tail Spin. The park also features a children's area based upon ABC Kids shows. A wide collection of flat rides rounds out the attraction lineup.
Throughout 2011, Dreamworld celebrated its 30th birthday by investing money in a variety of attractions over the course of the year.