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Coordinates: 27°51′50.3″S 153°19′05.3″E / 27.863972°S 153.318139°E / -27.863972; 153.318139
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Jungle Rush
Dreamworld
LocationDreamworld
Park sectionRivertown
Coordinates27°51′50.3″S 153°19′05.3″E / 27.863972°S 153.318139°E / -27.863972; 153.318139
StatusOperating
Soft opening date18 December 2024
Opening date23 December 2024
CostA$35,000,000
ReplacedBig Red Car Ride
General statistics
TypeSteel – Switchback
ManufacturerVekoma
ModelSwitchback coaster
Lift/launch systemDrive tire lift hill
Inversions0
Height restriction95–205 cm (3 ft 1 in – 6 ft 9 in)
ThemeJungle temple
WebsiteOfficial website
Airtime points12
Ride Express available
Single rider line available
Jungle Rush at RCDB

Jungle Rush is a Vekoma switchback coaster located within the Rivertown themed area at the Dreamworld amusement park on the Gold Coast, Australia.[1]

The ride is the world's first[2] and currently only switchback coaster[3], and can support several cycle paths.[4] The ride consists of outdoor and show sections, with the theming created by Pico Play, and reflecting an ancient jungle temple.[5][6]

History

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On 24 November 2022, Dreamworld announced a A$55,000,000 investment into the park consisting of the new Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland and Rivertown themed areas, which included Jungle Rush.[7] Rivertown was slated to open in late-2024.[7] In early 2024, it was announced that Pico Play was working on Rivertown's theming, which included the temple that Jungle Rush is located within.[5] This marked Dreamworld's 10th collaboration with the company.[5]

On 18 December 2024, the Rivertown area (excluding Murrissippi Motors) soft opened, allowing the general public to experience the area for the first time.[8] Jungle Rush officially opened on 23 December 2024 with the new Rivertown area.

Dan Mickan, Director and Project Manager at Herron Coorey stated that “Rivertown is a game-changer for Dreamworld and for the Gold Coast, and we’re thrilled to see it open to the public”.[9] Randy Garfield, Board of Directors at Coast Entertainment and former President of Walt Disney Travel Company and Vice President for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products also noted that “what Dreamworld has achieved with Rivertown is extraordinary. With the quality of the theming, the attention to detail, the physical site and the ride itself, it’s different from anything Disney has but just as good. And I mean that. Nothing in this country comes close to what you’re about to see”.[9]

Ride characteristics

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Jungle Rush is a custom switchback coaster, which consists of the world's first inclined triple-switch turntable, which allows the roller coaster train to travel both forwards and backwards.[10] This allows the ride to operate several different cycle paths, which allows the ride time to vary.[11]

The ride has 2 trains themed to jeeps which can hold up to 20 riders. The ride track consists of 12 airtime points as well as a drive tire lift hill.[10] The ride also features show moments and immersive theming.[12]

Ride experience

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Theming

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Jungle Rush is themed to an ancient jungle temple where you board a Jeep and explore the temple's mysteries at wild speeds. The ride also interacts with Murrissippi Motors, including the wrecked Caribou A4-179 aircraft.[9]

Entrance and queue

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The ride's entrance is located next to Jane's Rivertown Restaurant. The queue is located inside of a building themed to a jungle temple. The queue has a variety of jungle theming which included snakes, gems, ancient temple artworks and also a skull from the former Tower of Terror II attraction. Water features are also present. The queue eventually splits into three separate queues: general, single rider and Ride Express.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Rivertown". Dreamworld. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Vekoma-designed Jungle Rush switchback coaster to open at Australia's Dreamworld later this year". Planet Attractions. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  3. ^ Marden, Duane. "Switchback Coaster". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  4. ^ Niles, Robert (8 February 2024). "Vekoma unveils new coaster design with multiple paths". Theme Park Insider. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  5. ^ a b c Coates, Charlotte (7 February 2024). "Pico Play to deliver full theming solution for Dreamworld's new Jungle Rush roller coaster". blooloop. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  6. ^ Anstey, Tom (2 September 2024). "Duo of major theme park projects from Pico Play coming to Australia in December". Planet Attractions. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  7. ^ a b Mitchell, Bea (25 November 2022). "Australia's Dreamworld theme park to open new land and coaster". blooloop. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  8. ^ Parkz Members. "Jungle Rush Coaster". Parkz. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  9. ^ a b c "Dreamworld opens new Rivertown precinct". Australian Leisure Management. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  10. ^ a b Marden, Duane. "Jungle Rush". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Behind the Parks: Dreamworld CEO Greg Yong" (Podcast). Dane's Theme Park Life: The Podcast. 4 December 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  12. ^ Hardy, Rebecca (19 September 2024). "Vekoma Rides to unveil new Family Launch Coaster at IAAPA Expo Europe". blooloop. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  13. ^ "Jungle Rush Officially Open (2024) - Dreamworld Australia". YouTube. 26 December 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
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