Dane’s Theme Park Life: The Podcast

After 2 years of planning, we take a peek behind the curtain of entertainment at Village Roadshow Theme Parks! Michael Croaker has over 30 years of entertainment experience. From bringing one of the biggest IPs to Australia for the very first time to writing the scripts to some of your favourite shows, Michael along with his team have been behind it all. ​What’s next in the world of entertainment...

The Dreamworld Wildlife Foundation is an integral part of the Zoological part of Dreamworld on the Gold Coast. It’s been instrumental in conservation for tigers through the amazing TIGER ISLAND and many other species including bilbies, tree kangaroos, koalas and so many more. In this very special episode I catch up with Melinda Niblock and Chantel Maclachlan from DWF to chat about the amazing work...

Live from the AALARA trade show floor we chat with Medhy and Michael from Showtime Entertainment Production. The team responsible for Spy Chase Stunt Show at Movie World on the Gold Coast, Australia. ​We chat about the importance and history of stunt shows in Gold Coast theme parks. ​Safety measures in the show. ​The world class athletes delivering these shows.

LIVE from the AALARA Trade Show Floor. I catch up with S and S Worldwide CEO Jason Mons on his first ever visit to Australia. S and S are responsible for Green Lantern Coaster and Batwing Spaceshot at Movie World. We learn… What attraction he’d put into our parks? The future of the industry? Where does S and S get their ideas from?

LIVE from the AALARA ‘26 Trade Show floor. I catch up with Grant and David from Whitewater West. Responsible for some amazing slides at Gumbuya World and the Zoom Zone at Wet ‘n’ Wild, we chat about the evolution of slides and water parks and whether or not the Gold Coast could be home to a slide WHEEL?!?

LIVE from the AALARA ‘26 Trade show floor. I caught up with former chief engineer Thorsten Koebele from MACK RIDES. Mack rides are responsible for some of the greatest rides in the World. Leading the way in innovation (as seen with the Rocking Boat model) and manufacturer’s of DC RIVALS HYPERCOASTER, STEEL TAIPAN, and SCOOBY DOO SPOOKY COASTER on the Gold Coast. Where is innovation headed? What do...

LIVE from the Big Brother house at DREAMWORLD - Coast Entertainment CEO Greg Yong and Coast Entertainment Creative Lead Laine Firth join Dane to chat about the evolution of Dreamworld. * All things King Claw! What was it going to be called? * The partnership with Australian Geographic. * Is Big Brother coming back to Dreamworld? * Is RIVERTOWN complete or is there more to come? * What’s next for D...

Behind the Parks takes a deep dive into the people involved in the Gold Coast theme parks. This podcast series chats to those people who shape our experiences, create creative concepts, plan the next big thing and keep us entertained. We learn where their passion of theme parks has come from, their history and more. For the final episode of season one - I chat with the CEO of DREAMWORLD Greg Yong....

Behind the Parks takes a deep dive into the people involved in the Gold Coast theme parks.  This podcast series chats to those people who shape our experiences, create creative concepts, plan the next big thing and keep us entertained.  We learn where their passion of theme parks has come from, their history and more.  For episode eight - Thunder Lake and Hollywood Stunt Driver Showtime FMX stunt...

Behind the Parks takes a deep dive into the people involved in the Gold Coast theme parks. This podcast series chats to those people who shape our experiences, create creative concepts, plan the next big thing and keep us entertained. We learn where their passion of theme parks has come from, their history and more. For episode seven - It’s part 2 with EARTHSTORY co-founders Dan Harvey and Dene Wa...

Behind the Parks takes a deep dive into the people involved in the Gold Coast theme parks. This podcast series chats to those people who shape our experiences, create creative concepts, plan the next big thing and keep us entertained. We learn where their passion of theme parks has come from, their history and more. For episode six - I chat with EARTHSTORY co-founders Dan Harvey and Dene Waring. -...

Behind the Parks takes a deep dive into the people involved in the Gold Coast theme parks and beyond. This podcast series chats to those people who shape our experiences, create creative concepts, plan the next big thing and keep us entertained. We learn where their passion of theme parks has come from, their history and more. For episode five - I chat with the Big Banana Fun Park CEO Michael Lock...

Behind the Parks takes a deep dive into the people involved in the Gold Coast theme parks. This podcast series chats to those people who shape our experiences, create creative concepts, plan the next big thing and keep us entertained. We learn where their passion of theme parks has come from, their history and more. For episode four - I chat with Pico Play’s Senior Attraction Designer Gavin Seipel...

***This episode was recorded before the DREAMWORLD after dark event where more themeing had indeed gone into Jungle Rush*** We take a break from the “Behind the Park” series and review RIVERTOWN at Dreamworld. This is our in depth review of the entire brand new land RIVERTOWN that has recently opened at DREAMWORLD on the Gold Coast. The Theme Park Cartel podcast. Follow my socials Instagram: @dane...

Behind the Parks takes a deep dive into the people involved in the Gold Coast theme parks. This podcast series chats to those people who shape our experiences, create creative concepts, plan the next big thing and keep us entertained. We learn where their passion of theme parks has come from, their history and more. For episode three - I chat with theme park entertainer Ryan “Coachgrey” Graham. -...

Behind the Parks takes a deep dive into the people involved in the Gold Coast theme parks. This podcast series chats to those people who shape our experiences, create creative concepts, plan the next big thing and keep us entertained. We learn where their passion of theme parks has come from, their history and more. For episode two - I chat with Vlogger Jagg’s Journeys. What does Shane hope the vi...

Behind the Parks takes a deep dive into the people involved in the Gold Coast theme parks. This podcast series chats to those people who shape our experiences, create creative concepts, plan the next big thing and keep us entertained. We learn where their passion of theme parks has come from, their history and more. For episode one - I chat with the CEO of DREAMWORLD Greg Yong. Was the new land al...