Wiggles World
Encyclopedia
Wiggles World is a themed land at the Dreamworld
amusement park
on the Gold Coast
, Queensland
, Australia
. On 17 September 2005, the area opened replacing the previous Gum Tree Gully section. Based on the musicians of the same name
, the area was the first of several to be installed at theme parks around the world.
During July 2005, Gum Tree Gully was closed to aid in the construction of Dreamworld's second children's area, Wiggles World. Only a narrow corridor remained for pedestrian access during the construction period. On 17 September 2005 Wiggles World officially opened to the public with a performance by The Wiggles.
. It features six separate cups for guests to board and spin as they wish.
Dreamworld
Dreamworld is a large theme park situated on the Gold Coast in Queensland. It is currently Australia's largest theme park with over 27 rides including 4 roller coasters. The park is made up of several themed lands: Ocean Parade, Kid's World, Wiggles World, Gold Rush Country, Rocky Hollow, Tiger...
amusement park
Amusement park
thumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland
Gold Coast is a coastal city of Australia located in South East Queensland, 94km south of the state capital Brisbane. With a population approximately 540,000 in 2010, it is the second most populous city in the state, the sixth most populous city in the country, and also the most populous...
, Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. On 17 September 2005, the area opened replacing the previous Gum Tree Gully section. Based on the musicians of the same name
The Wiggles
The Wiggles are a children's group formed in Sydney, Australia in 1991. Their original members were Anthony Field, Phillip Wilcher, Murray Cook, Greg Page, and Jeff Fatt. Wilcher left the group after their first album...
, the area was the first of several to be installed at theme parks around the world.
History
Attractions
Big Red Car Ride
The Big Red Car Ride takes 6 guests at a time on a 120 metres (393.7 ft) car journey through the Wiggles' house. The house features Wag’s Kennel, Henry's Underwater Big Band and Dorothy's beautiful rosy garden. The attraction opened with Wiggles World on 17 September 2005.Dorothy's Rosy Tea Cup Ride
Exactly one year after Wiggles World opened, the area was expanded to include Dorothy's Rosy Tea Cup Ride. As the name suggests this ride is a tea cup rideTeacups
Teacups is an amusement ride characterized by cup-style spinning vehicles atop a turntable-like floor.-Operation:Typically, each set of four teacup vehicles has a circular floor or a motor capable of turning 360 degrees. The circular floor or motor sits within a larger, turntable-like floor...
. It features six separate cups for guests to board and spin as they wish.