In 1974, John Longhurst put his dream of building a theme park into practice and purchased 85 hectares of land beside the Pacific Motorway in Coomera. Longhurst spent two years, working 12 hour days, to excavate what is now known as the Murrissipi River. No expense was spared when Longhurst employed some designers who worked on Disneyland and Walt Disney World to design the park. It was up to a collection of Australian architects to mimic Australian pioneer buildings during construction.[2]
When it came to find attractions, Longhurst aimed to satisfy all age groups. Opening day attractions included the IMAX Theatre, a Baldwin Locomotive (now known as the Dreamworld Railway), Model T Fords (now known as Vintage Cars), Rocky Hollow Log Ride, Australian Koala Theatre anAd the Captain Sturt Paddle-wheeler[2]. The theme park was officially opened on November 15, 1981 by the Premier of Queensland of the time, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen[4].
Since then Dreamworld has constantly evolved adding new rides, themed lands and characters. In 1983 Dreamworld introduced Belinda Brown as the park's third mascot. In 1984 the park began seven day trading after two years of only being open Tuesday through A
When it came to find attractions, Longhurst aimed to satisfy all age groups. Opening day attractions included the IMAX Theatre, a Baldwin Locomotive (now known as the Dreamworld Railway), Model T Fords (now known as Vintage Cars), Rocky Hollow Log Ride, Australian Koala Theatre anAd the Captain Sturt Paddle-wheeler[2]. The theme park was officially opened on November 15, 1981 by the Premier of Queensland of the time, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen[4].
Since then Dreamworld has constantly evolved adding new rides, themed lands and characters. In 1983 Dreamworld introduced Belinda Brown as the park's third mascot. In 1984 the park began seven day trading after two years of only being open Tuesday through A
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