Most of the maps in this article are from here: http://www.scottware.com.au/theme/dream/logos_maps_etc/
Dreamworld's first map from 1981, taken from Dreamworld's Facebook page.
1981: Dreamworld Opens with:
- Captain Sturt Paddle Wheeler (1981 – 2012), The channel which the boat tours is called the Murrissipi River. The ride originally featured a bush show themed to the era of Ned Kelly.
- Dreamworld Railway (1981 – ), Originally called the Cannonball Express.
- Imax Theatre (1981 – 2018), Updated and renamed in 2011 to Dreamworld Cinema, a 3D Movie theatre. Replaced with Sky Voyager.
- Vintage Cars (1981 – ), The ride was relocated from its original location due to the placement of Mick Doohan's Motocoaster ride in 2007.
- Rocky Hollow Log Ride (1981 – 2020)
1982 Map
1982: Country Fair opens, rides included:
- Thunderbolt (1982-2003), the first roller coaster in Australia to feature vertical loops.
- Zumer (1982- ), Chair Swing, later renamed Swinger Zinger and now Puss in Boots Sword Swing.
- Red Baron (1982-2010), a rotating plane ride, later renamed Dora the Explorer's Sea Planes. The ride was moved several times- in Country Fair, Village Green/Village Oval, and Nickelodeon Central.
- Grand Prix Go-Karts (1982-1992), a go-kart track found within Thunderbolt's footprint.
Gum Tree Gully also opened in 1982. The Gum Tree Gully Theatre housed the animatronic show Country Jamboree. The original show was home to Australia's first computerised animatronics.The Australian Country Jamboree closed in late 2001. Gum Tree Gully was converted into Wiggles World which opened in 2005. The Big Red Car Ride now operates inside the building where the theatre once was.
1985 Map
In 1983 Village Green was constructed to provide a link between Country Fair and Gum Tree Gully. The name was changed to Village Oval in 1998. Now part of the Nickolodeon/Dreamworks area. Rides included:
- Avalanche (1983-2012), renamed Angry Beavers Spooty Spin, 2002-2011, replaced by the Pandamonium.
- Bumper Bowl (1983- ), has also been known as Bumper Beach Dodgems and Rocket Power Bumper Beach, now Skadoosh Bumper Cars.
- Carousel (1983- ), has also been known as Mighty-Go-Round, Nick - O – Round, and know Ogre-Go-Round.
- Game Site Video arcade (1983- )
- Little Puff (1983- 1990s), a miniature kids train ride. Little puff is now located on the Main St of Dreamworld, sitting as a stationary photo-op outside the Ice Cream Parlour.
1983 also saw the Country Fair expanded with the addition of:
- Enterprise (1983-2014), later renamed Reef Diver in 2002. The original model was actually replaced in 2000. Replaced by Tail Spin.
- Roulette/Stingray (1983-2012). Originally known as Roulette and themed to a roulette wheel. It was rethemed as a stingray in approximately 1994 for the Ocean Parade themed area.
The Blue Lagoon water park opened in 1983 with a large lagoon pool, a children's pool and 3 water slides: Aqualoop Flume Ride (a body slide), Krakatoa's Revenge (a tube slide), and Toboggan Ride (a toboggan slide). It was replaced by WhiteWater World (on the other side of the park) in 2006.
1987 Map
Gold Rush Country opened in 1986. The area featured two attractions:
- Eureka Mountain Mine Ride (1986-2006)
- Thunder River Rapids Ride (1986-2016)
The Music Bowl also opened in 1986, and was later Dreamworld Amphitheatre and Dreamworld Studios.
1987 saw the opening of Koala Country, Dreamworld's native animal area. It was redeveloped and expanded into the Australian Wildlife Experience in 2001. The Australian Animal Presentation and Oakey Creek Farm Show (Australian Sheep Shearing Show) were added at the same time. In 2013, the area became Dreamworld Corroborre, Expanding to include Indigenous Australian exhibits, shows and demonstrations.
1992 Map
1989 saw the addition of the Skylink Chairlift , which linked Gold Rush Country with Koala Country. The ride was originally located at Magic Mountain, Nobby Beach before being relocated to the park. It closed in 2005.
The Gravitron was added in 1990, and was later named Vortex to fit the Ocean parade theming. It was removed in 2009 to make way for the lien vs. Predator themed Laser Skirmish attraction named AVPX.
1994 Map
In 1993 Ocean Parade took over the northern portion of the Country Fair area. Ocean Parade's flagship attraction was the Wipeout. The Roulette was rethemed to become the Stingray and relocated to a new location at the same time. The Wipeout closed in 2019.
1998 Map
Tiger Island opened in 1995 with six Bengal tigers. At the same time they also constructed the path from Gum Tree Gully to Koala Country. In 2016 Tiger Island was renovated and refurbished.
Tower of Terror opened in 1997, its entrance was originally located in Village Oval, and was relocated to the opposite side of the track in 2002, due to the construction of Nickelodeon Central. In 2010 its car
was replaced with a new backwards-facing model, and the ride was rebranded as Tower of Terror II. It closed in 2019. The Giant Drop was Added to the tower in 1998.
The short lived Creature Cruise boat ride also opened in 1997. Around 1999, the Creature Cruise was converted from a boat ride into a walkthrough attraction. Located in Village Oval, This short-lived attraction was replaced by Kennyland, a childrens area that was replaced with Nickeldeon Central in 2002.
2000 Map
From 1999 – 2002, Kennyland was a children’s area themed after Dreamworld's main mascot Kenny Koala. Located in the northern portion of
the Village Oval, it closed to make way for part of Nickolodeon Central. Rides included: Wild Wheels, track ride with a variety of different cars connected in one train; Kenny Karts, children sized electric cars; Adventure Trails, a jumping castle; and Dreamcopters, a rotating ride with small helicopters. Dreamcopters was rethemed as Blues Skidoo for Nickolodeon, and then as Dronkey Flyers for Dreamworks.
Three of the four rides of Kennyland- The Dreamcopters, Adventure Trails, and Kenny Karts- were moved to Gum Tree Gully in early 2002 to aid in the construction of Nickelodeon Central. A children's Ferris Wheel was also included in the lineup.
2001 Map
In 2001 the Cyclone opened. The ride was the former Big Dipper roller coaster at Luna Park Sydney. Became Hot Wheels Sidewinder in 2015.
The Big Brother House and Dreamworld studios were added as the reality TV show Big Brother commenced
broadcasting from Dreamworld studios in 2001.
2005 Map
I'm putting this one here as it is different to any of the maps I have.
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