List of former Warner Bros. Movie World attractions

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

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Attractions

NameOpenedClosedDescriptionReplacementNotes
Looney Tunes River Ride 19912011A river ride themed around following Bugs Bunny to Australia.Junior Driving School
Warner Bros. Classics and The Great Gremlin Adventure 19912001A dark ride. Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster [1]
Young Einstein Gravity Homestead1991September 2000A 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 19922001A 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 19952012A roller coaster ride. Arkham Asylum – Shock Therapy
Pokémon Island Adventure19992000-2001?A walkthrough interactive attraction with animated Pokémon Characters. This ride was based on the Pokémon video game series.
Batman Adventure – The Ride 2 20012011A simulator ride. Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D
Harry Potter Movie Magic Experience 20012003A walkthrough exhibit featuring recreations of sets in the first two Harry Potter movies. The Official Matrix Exhibit [6]
The Official Matrix Exhibit 20032008A walkthrough exhibit featuring many of the props from the Matrix films.Intencity Fun & Games, Dodgem Cars [7] [8]
Dodgem Cars20072019A dodgem cars ride.
Sylvester's Bounce 'n' PounceSeptember 20072020A SBF frog hopper.
Arkham Asylum – Shock Therapy 20122019A roller coaster ride.
Aquaman - The Exhibition film exhibition13 December 201817 July 2019A walkthrough exhibit featuring many of the props from the DC Comics films.WB Studio Showcase [9]

Shows

Movie Magic Special Effects Show 19912005A show which showcased a variety of film making techniques. Superman Escape [10]
Police Academy Stunt Show 19912008A live action stunt show based on the Police Academy films Hollywood Stunt Driver [11]
Western Action and Animal Actors Stage19911995An outdoor live show with a western theme. Sponsored by Australian Airlines.The Maverick Grand Illusion Show [12] [13]
Looney Tunes Musical Revue19912007A live show featuring songs sung by the Looney Tunes. Looney Tunes - What's Up Rock? [14]
The Maverick Grand Illusion Show19952001An indoor live show with a western theme. [15]
Marvin the Martian in 3D 19972005A 3-D film. Shrek 4D Adventure [16] [17]
Shrek 4D Adventure 20052010A 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 Studio20052005Two songs of Hi-5 music videos and DVDs.Hi-5 Base to Outer Space
I Believe in Magic
[20]
Happy Feet Spectacular2006A live show based on the film Happy Feet [21]
Journey to the Center of the Earth 4-D Adventure 20102012A 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 20122014A 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 20142015A 4-D film based on the Rio film series.Looney Tunes 4D starring Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote

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