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List of former Warner Bros. Movie World attractions

(Redirected from The Maverick Grand Illusion Show)

The following is a list of attractions that previously existed at the Warner Bros. Movie World amusement park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Attractions

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Name Section Opened Closed Description Replacement Notes
Looney Tunes River Ride 1991 2011 A river ride themed around following Bugs Bunny to Australia. Junior Driving School
Warner Bros. Classics and The Great Gremlin Adventure 1991 2001 A dark ride. Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster [1]
Young Einstein Gravity Homestead 1991 September 2000 A walkthrough attraction which featured a sloped floor to exhibit gravity based on the film Young Einstein. Harry Potter Movie Magic Experience [2]
Batman Adventure – The Ride 1992 2001 A simulator ride. The original film was replaced and the ride became Batman Adventure – The Ride 2 Batman Adventure – The Ride 2 [3][4][5]
Lethal Weapon – The Ride 1995 2012 A roller coaster ride. Arkham Asylum – Shock Therapy
Pokémon Island Adventure 1999 2000-2001? A walkthrough interactive attraction with animated Pokémon Characters. This ride was based on the Pokémon video game series. —
Batman Adventure – The Ride 2 2001 2011 A simulator ride. Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D
Harry Potter Movie Magic Experience 2001 2003 A walkthrough exhibit featuring recreations of sets in the first two Harry Potter movies. The Official Matrix Exhibit [6]
The Official Matrix Exhibit 2003 2008 A walkthrough exhibit featuring many of the props from the Matrix films. Intencity Fun & Games, Dodgem Cars [7][8]
Dodgem Cars 2007 2019 A dodgem cars ride. —
Sylvester's Bounce 'n' Pounce September 2007 2020 A SBF frog hopper. —
Arkham Asylum – Shock Therapy 2012 2019 A roller coaster ride. —
Aquaman - The Exhibition film exhibition 13 December 2018 17 July 2019 A walkthrough exhibit featuring many of the props from the DC Comics films. WB Studio Showcase [9]

Shows

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Name Section Opened Closed Description Replacement Notes
Movie Magic Special Effects Show 1991 2005 A show which showcased a variety of film making techniques. Superman Escape [10]
Police Academy Stunt Show 1991 2008 A live action stunt show based on the Police Academy films Hollywood Stunt Driver [11]
Western Action and Animal Actors Stage 1991 1995 An outdoor live show with a western theme. Sponsored by Australian Airlines. The Maverick Grand Illusion Show [12][13]
Looney Tunes Musical Revue 1991 2007 A live show featuring songs sung by the Looney Tunes. Looney Tunes - What's Up Rock? [14]
The Maverick Grand Illusion Show 1995 2001 An indoor live show with a western theme. [15]
Marvin the Martian in 3D 1997 2005 A 3-D film. Shrek 4D Adventure [16][17]
Shrek 4D Adventure 2005 2010 A 3-D film based on the Shrek franchise. Journey to the Center of the Earth 4-D Adventure [18][19]
Be a Hi-5 Star Studio 2005 2005 Two songs of Hi-5 music videos and DVDs. Hi-5 Base to Outer Space
I Believe in Magic		 [20]
Happy Feet Spectacular 2006 A live show based on the film Happy Feet [21]
Journey to the Center of the Earth 4-D Adventure 2010 2012 A 3-D film based on the 2008 film Journey to the Center of the Earth Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs – The 4D Experience
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs – The 4D Experience 2012 2014 A 4-D Film based on the Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs film. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 4-D Experience
Rio: The 4-D Experience 2014 2015 A 4-D film based on the Rio film series. Looney Tunes 4D starring Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote
Julie Andrews' Nightclub Singer 2024 2025 A live show based on the 1970 film Darling Lili Looney Tunes characters.

References

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  1. ^ "The Great Gremlins Adventure (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Parkz. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  2. ^ "Young Einstein Gravity Homestead (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Parkz. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  3. ^ "Batman Adventure – The Ride 2 (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Parkz. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  4. ^ "Our History – 1992 Batman Adventure – The Ride". 21 July 2008. Archived from the original on 21 July 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  5. ^ "Our History – 2001 Batman 2 & Looney Tunes Splashzone". Web Archive. 21 July 2008. Archived from the original on 21 July 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  6. ^ "Harry Potter (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Parkz. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  7. ^ "The Official Matrix Exhibit (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Parkz. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  8. ^ "Our History – 2003 The Official Matrix Exhibit". Web Archive. 21 July 2008. Archived from the original on 21 July 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  9. ^ "Aquaman brings Atlantis to the Gold Coast". The Newcastle Herald. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  10. ^ "Movie Magic Special Effects Show (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Parkz. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  11. ^ "Police Academy Stunt Show (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Parkz. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  12. ^ "Western Action Show (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Parkz. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  13. ^ "Opening of Movie World". SBS. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  14. ^ "Looney Tunes Musical Revue (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Parkz. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  15. ^ "The Maverick Show (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Parkz. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  16. ^ "Marvin the Martian in 3D (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Parkz. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  17. ^ "Our History – 1997 Marvin the Martian in 3D". Web Archive. 21 July 2008. Archived from the original on 21 July 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  18. ^ "Shrek 4D (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Parkz. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  19. ^ Shrek 4D Adventure Archived 22 August 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  20. ^ "Unknown". Archived from the original on 24 November 2010.
  21. ^ "- YouTube". YouTube.
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