Village Roadshow Theme Parks has announced the temporary closure of several attractions due to the approaching Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Following advice from the City of Gold Coast’s Disaster Management Team, the company has confirmed that Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Topgolf will be closed from Wednesday, 5th March, to Friday, 7th March, inclusive.
The decision has been made to prioritise the safety of visitors, staff, and animals. However, Sea World Resort will remain open throughout the weather event.
Theme Parks and Attractions Affected
The closures will impact guests with planned visits and pre-booked experiences across multiple venues. The latest schedule includes:
| Venue | Status |
|---|---|
| Sea World Resort | Open throughout the cyclone period. |
| Movie World, Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country & Topgolf, Seaworld | Open on Tuesday, 4th March. Closed from Wednesday, 5th March, to Friday, 7th March. Expected to reopen on Saturday, 8th March, with a final decision later in the week. |
| Australian Outback Spectacular | Show on Tuesday, 4th March will proceed as planned. Friday, 7th March show is cancelled. Saturday, 8th March show is expected to go ahead, pending updates. |
| Paradise Country Farmstay | Closed from Tuesday, 4th March, to Friday, 7th March. Expected to reopen on Saturday, 8th March, subject to further assessment. |
Guests who have booked additional experiences, such as Animal Adventures, will be contacted directly by the Village Roadshow Theme Parks team.
Animal Care and Essential Services to Continue
While the parks will be temporarily closed, critical support teams will remain on-site to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the animals. Village Roadshow Theme Parks has assured visitors that animal care staff will continue their duties throughout the weather event.
Further Updates and Reopening Plans
Village Roadshow Theme Parks is closely monitoring the situation and working with local authorities to assess conditions. A decision on reopening the parks on Saturday, 8th March, will be made later this week based on safety assessments.
Guests with bookings during the affected period will be directly contacted by the theme parks team for further information. Updates on reopening will be provided via official Village Roadshow Theme Parks communication channels.
For the latest information, guests are advised to check the official website and social media pages of Village Roadshow Theme Parks.
