Attraction Timeline

All of the information in this section has been retrieved from Dreamworld's official website unless otherwise stated.[2]
1981 - IMAX Theatre, Dreamworld Railway, Vintage Cars, Rocky Hollow Log Ride, Australian Koala Theatre and Captain Sturt Paddle-wheeler opened.
1982 - Thunderbolt opened as the world's longest steel double loop rollercoaster. Gum Tree Gully opened.
1983 - Blue Lagoon water park opened.
1986 - Gold Rush Country opened featuring Eureka Mine Ride and Thunder River Rapids Ride.
1987 - Koala Country opened.
1989 - Skylink Chairlift opened.
1993 - Ocean Parade opened featuring the Wipeout.
1995 - Tiger Island opened.
1996 - Riverwalk Restaurant (now known as the Billabong BBQ and Buffet) opened.
1997 - The Tower of Terror opened.
1998 - Giant Drop opened as, and has remained as the tallest freefall ride in the world.
2001 - In January, the Australian Wildlife Experience opened after the refurbishment and expansion of Koala Country. In April, Big Brother commenced broadcasting following the redevelopment of Dreamworld's Amphitheatre. In December, the Cyclone opened after it's relocation from Luna Park Sydney where it was known as "The Big Dipper"[5].
2002 - Nick Central opened as Australia's biggest kids cartoon attraction zone.
2003 - The after hours Sunset Safari commenced operation.
2004 - In August, the Thunderbolt was demolished and sold for scrap metal, with the park retaining a section of track and at least one train in the park's back-of-house areas. The Claw opened in September.
2005 - Gum Tree Gully closed to make way for the world's first Wiggles World which opened on September 10. Skylink Chairlift closed.
2006 - FlowRider opened. Blue Lagoon closed due to the adjacent construction and opening of WhiteWater World. Eureka Mine Ride ceased operations.
2007 - Mick Doohan's Motocoaster opened in late September.
2008 - SpongeBob FlyPants opened as part of Nick Central in late June. V8 Supercars RedLine opened on December 17. Final series of Australian Big Brother produced - the House and Studios remain standing.
2009 - Vortex closed to make way foAr AVPX.
2010 - Illuminate Light & Laser Spectacular begins seasonal operation.[6]