Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland is a themed area at the Dreamworld

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on the Gold Coast,

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. The area based around Dreamworld mascot and characters as well as characters from certain ABC Kids shows. Phase 1 of the area opened on 31 March 2023, with the area fully opening 23 December of that year. The area replaced the former

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themed land.

History

The area of Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland was first known as Village Oval. In 2000, the northern portion of Village Oval became Kennyland, a themed area based around Kenny Koala, one of the park's mascots. In 2004 Dreamworld partnered with

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and opened the Nickelodeon Central themed area, replacing Kennyland. In 2012, Nickelodeon Central was replaced with the

area. On 24 November 2022, Dreamworld announced a $55m investment to the park, which included Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland, a new themed area to replace the existing

area. The area is expected to receive rebranded and refurbished rides and attractions as well as new attractions under the

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, Play School,

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and traditional Dreamworld branding. Only two attractions from

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were moved into the new area.

Rides and attractions

Current attractions

Former attractions

Shows & Entertainment

Character Appearances

Throughout the day, guests have the opportunity to interact and have photos taken with Dreamworld's mascots Kenny Koala and Belinda Brown; Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Captain Feathersword from ''

'', and B1, B2 and Rat from ''

''. On special occasions, presenters from ABC Kids and '' Play School'', alongside members of

will make appearances in the area.

Shows

At various points of the day, there are several shows held at The Dreamworld Theatre such as: * Dreamworld's Sock Hop Rock - a 1960s

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themed show. * Kenny & Belinda's Wipeout Show - a summer-themed show featuring the park's mascots, Kenny Koala and Belinda Brown. * Wiggly Friends Show - A show featuring Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Captain Feathersword.

Facilities

Dreamworld Parents Centre

The ''Dreamworld Parents Centre'' is a parents centre featuring private feeding spaces, kids play areas, reading nooks, microwaves, bottle sanitisers and changing spaces. The centre opened in December 2022, marking the first addition to Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland.

References

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