Rivertown
Rivertown Wharf (entrance to Captain Sturt Paddle Wheeler) in 2011.
StatusUnder construction
ThemeRiver town
Attractions
Total3
Roller coasters2
Dreamworld
Coordinates27°51′48″S 153°19′02″E / 27.863294°S 153.317267°E / -27.863294; 153.317267
Opened15 December 1981 (1981-12-15) (reopening late-2024)
Closed2010s
ReplacedABC Kids World
Replaced byMerged with ABC Kids World and Main Street

Rivertown is an upcoming themed area at the Dreamworld amusement park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.[1] It will replace the existing ABC Kids World and provide a link between Main Street and the Dreamworld Corroboree.[1][2] The area previously existed from the park's opening in 1981 until being merged into Main Street in the 2010s.[1]

History

Rivertown opened with the park in 1981.[3] The area originally was home to the Avis Vintage Cars which have since been relocated to the Australian Wildlife Experience. The Avis Vintage Cars were located where Mick Doohan's Motocoaster currently exists.[2][4] At opening the area was home to the Captain Sturt Paddle Wheeler (John Longhurst's signature attraction) and the Avis Vintage Cars.[3] In 2012, the Captain Sturt Paddle Wheeler ceased operations.

On 24 November 2022, Dreamworld announced that Rivertown would be returning, replacing the existing ABC Kids World which took over much of the original Rivertown's footprints. The return of Rivertown is also to come with the introduction of a new attraction and is expected to open in late-2024.[1] ABC Kids World closed on 8 October 2023, with the construction of Rivertown commencing.[5][6]

Attractions

Future attractions

Original Rivertown attractions

Mick Doohan's Motocoaster
Tower of Terror II

Shopping & Dining

Upon exiting Mick Doohan's Motocoaster guests receive the opportunity to purchase on-ride photos as well as a variety of racing merchandise from Motocoaster Photos and Motocoaster Pit Stop Shop. Across the pathway from the ride guests can purchase food and beverage items at Fast Foods. Similarly, the Tower of Terror Warehouse offers appropriate merchandise for the ride.[15] The Motocoaster Pit Stop Shop is still operating as part of Main Street.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "The Future of Dreamworld". Dreamworld. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Park Map" (PDF). Dreamworld. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 March 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
  3. ^ a b c "Dreamworld History" (PDF). Dreamworld. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 December 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
  4. ^ a b "Vintage Cars (Dreamworld)". Database Entry. Parkz. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
  5. ^ "Rivertown". Dreamworld. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  6. ^ Parkz Members. "Jungle Rush Coaster". Parkz. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  7. ^ a b c "Captain Sturt Paddle Wheeler (Dreamworld)". Database Entry. Parkz. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
  8. ^ "Mick Doohan's Motocoaster". Database Entry. Parkz. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
  9. ^ "Man Up Landing". Dreamworld. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  10. ^ Wilson, Richard (13 March 2008). "Motocoaster comes in second last in worldwide coaster poll". News Article. Parkz. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
  11. ^ a b "Printable Park Map" (PDF). Dreamworld. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  12. ^ Marden, Duane. "Record Holders  (Speed)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  13. ^ Marden, Duane. "Tower of Terror  (Dreamworld)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
  14. ^ a b "Tower of Terror (Dreamworld)". Database Entry. Parkz. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
  15. ^ Dreamworld and WhiteWater World Park Map (2009).
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