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'''Magic Kingdom''' was a small [[amusement park]] located in [[Lansvale, New South Wales|Lansvale]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. It is now closed. |
'''Magic Kingdom''' was a small [[amusement park]] located in [[Lansvale, New South Wales|Lansvale]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. It is now closed. |
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==History |
==History== |
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The park operated in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. The park was closed not long after [[Wonderland Sydney]] opened. |
The park operated in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. The park was closed not long after [[Wonderland Sydney]] opened. |
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The park was promoted on television with commercials featuring the song [[Magic (Pilot song)|"Magic"]] by the band [[Pilot (band)|Pilot]]. |
The park was promoted on television with commercials featuring the song [[Magic (Pilot song)|"Magic"]] by the band [[Pilot (Scottish band)|Pilot]]. |
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Some of the rides were sourced from [ |
Some of the rides were sourced from [[Luna Park Sydney|Luna Park]] after Luna Park closed in 1979 following the [[Ghost Train (Luna Park Sydney)|Ghost Train tragedy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aussieheritage.com.au/listings/nsw/Milsons%20Point/LunaPark/5644 |title=Aussie Heritage - Luna Park| accessdate=2008-02-01| date=2007-01-30}}</ref> |
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Magic Kingdom was popular at its peak but due to size and location (it could only be accessed by a road which went through an industrial area and residential area) the park struggled to remain viable. |
Magic Kingdom was popular at its peak but due to its size and location (it could only be accessed by a road which went through an industrial area and residential area) the park struggled to remain viable. |
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The site was sold in 2017 however, flooding issues with the nearby [[Prospect Creek (New South Wales)|Prospect Creek]] have limited its potential for redevelopment. |
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==Attractions== |
==Attractions== |
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* Slides (Two open water slides (95 metres long) plus a giant dry slide)<ref>{{Citation | last=Cockington | first=James | title= SUMMER NO SWEAT | newspaper=[[Sydney Morning Herald]] | date= 28 November 1986}}</ref> |
* Slides (Two open water slides (95 metres long) plus a giant dry slide)<ref>{{Citation | last=Cockington | first=James | title= SUMMER NO SWEAT | newspaper=[[Sydney Morning Herald]] | date= 28 November 1986}}</ref> |
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* Radio-controlled cars |
* Radio-controlled cars |
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* Big Shoe |
* Big Shoe |
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* Petrol-powered mini-boats on a lake<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.funk.net.au/index_files/Abondondedparks.htm |title=Abandoned Parks - Funk.net.au |accessdate=2008-02-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080118095217/http://www.funk.net.au/index_files/Abondondedparks.htm |archive-date=18 January 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
* Petrol-powered mini-boats on a lake<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.funk.net.au/index_files/Abondondedparks.htm |title=Abandoned Parks - Funk.net.au |accessdate=2008-02-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080118095217/http://www.funk.net.au/index_files/Abondondedparks.htm |archive-date=18 January 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 00:17, 7 June 2024
33°53′57″S 150°58′11″E / 33.8991°S 150.9697°E Magic Kingdom was a small amusement park located in Lansvale, New South Wales, Australia. It is now closed.
History
[edit]The park operated in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. The park was closed not long after Wonderland Sydney opened.
The park was promoted on television with commercials featuring the song "Magic" by the band Pilot.
Some of the rides were sourced from Luna Park after Luna Park closed in 1979 following the Ghost Train tragedy.[1]
Magic Kingdom was popular at its peak but due to its size and location (it could only be accessed by a road which went through an industrial area and residential area) the park struggled to remain viable.
The site was sold in 2017 however, flooding issues with the nearby Prospect Creek have limited its potential for redevelopment.
Attractions
[edit]The park was small, covering about 36 acres (150,000 m2). Features included:
- Over 15 rides
- Slides (Two open water slides (95 metres long) plus a giant dry slide)[2]
- Radio-controlled cars
- Picnic area with barbecue facilities[3]
- Big Shoe
- Petrol-powered mini-boats on a lake[4]
- In the 1990s' bungy jumping was available at the park.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Aussie Heritage - Luna Park". 30 January 2007. Retrieved 1 February 2008.
- ^ Cockington, James (28 November 1986), "SUMMER NO SWEAT", Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ "Children's parties", The Sun-Herald, pp. Tempo, page 129, 7 April 1991
- ^ "Abandoned Parks - Funk.net.au". Archived from the original on 18 January 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2008.
- ^ Corbett, Bryce (21 December 1996), "Nathan's leap of faith", The Daily Telegraph (Sydney), p. 13
External links
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