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Have you got kids in that difficult-to-please “tween and teen” age group? When it comes to keeping them entertained, their tastes are a little more demanding and, shall we say, sophisticated? They want excitement, adventure, and a sense of freedom while still having you - or a Cabana (keep reading, it will all be explained!) – as a base to come back to. You can satisfy ALL their needs with a day out at Dreamworld and WhiteWater World.
What’s to love for Tweens at Dreamworld?
What’s to love for Teenagers at Dreamworld?
In that upper primary bracket, ages 9-12, your tween still fondly remembers DreamWorks family movie nights. Shrek, Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda will never get old, and we grown ups love watching them too! You can indulge your own guilty pleasure of posing for a photo with Shrek (under the guise of “doing it for the kids”) at the Dreamworld DreamWorks Experience.
What do teenagers want? Thrill rides! And food… but mainly; thrill rides!
DreamWorks Experience The DreamWorks Experience is a like stepping into a scene from an animated movie, filled with themed rides and ‘cartoon’ buildings. The rides are a step-up from the gentler rides of ABC Kids World and Wiggles World, which themselves are perfect for younger siblings. DreamWorks Experience is where children can take to the air on the Escape From Madagascar roller coaster, the Dronkey Flyers, Gingy’s Gliders and the Puss In Boots Sword Swing – and go upside down on the giggle-inducing Pandamonium! There’s also live stage shows, water play, and rides a little closer to the ground for those not quite ready for thrill rides! There are rides in DreamWorks Experience suitable for riders from 90cm in height, and if your child is over 120cm tall they can experience all the rides this area has to offer. To be honest, DreamWorks Experience is a favourite destination for our family when we visit Dreamworld. We tried to get Nanna on Escape From Madagascar but she was having none of it (too high on the “thrillometer”), and then later she rode Mick Doohan’s Motocoaster. Go figure! She did enjoy getting her picture taken with Shrek, though. I digress, let me tell you about Dreamworld and WhiteWater World for teenagers!
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Thrill Rides There are plenty of rides at Dreamworld to satisfy your teenager’s need for speed and taste for adrenalin. If they like to see their world spinning, The Claw, Pandamonium and Tail Spin will answer their need. If they want to spot the L-Plate on their car from 119 metres up sky-high, then The Giant Drop will give them pause to do so before plummeting at the speed of gravity safely back down to earth. The great thing about visiting Dreamworld with your teenagers is that you don’t have to go on the thrill rides with them, unless you want to of course! You’re free to wander around the shops and visit the animals, or sit back with a coffee and a book, safe in the knowledge that the kids will find you when it’s time to eat! Being 110cm or taller will get you on Mick Doohan’s Motocoaster, and a minimum height of 130cm gives you access to ALL the thrill rides (average min. rider height for thrill rides is 120cm). The Claw has a maximum rider height of 200cm.
Your Local Families Magazine December 2020 / January 2021 www.familiesmagazine.com.au
