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{{short description|Defunct amusement park in Sydney, Australia}}
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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.


==History and operation==
==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.


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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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The park operated in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. The park was closed not long after [[Wonderland Sydney]] closed.


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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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The park was promoted on television with commercials featuring the song [[Magic (Pilot song)|"Magic"]] by the band [[Pilot (band)|Pilot]].


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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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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>


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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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.

The land is now empty, with only the giant dry slide, the big shoe (not a ride), the lake (natural) and toilets (both male and female) remaining.


==Attractions==
==Attractions==

The park was small, covering about {{convert|36|acre|m2}}. Features included:
The park was small, covering about {{convert|36|acre|m2}}. Features included:


* Over 15 rides
* Over 15 rides
* 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>
* Radio-controlled cars
* Radio-controlled cars
* Picnic area with barbecue facilities <ref>{{Citation | title= Children’s parties| newspaper=[[The Sun-Herald]] | pages= Tempo, page 129 | date= 7 April 1991}}</ref>
* Picnic area with barbecue facilities<ref>{{Citation | title= Children's parties| newspaper=[[The Sun-Herald]] | pages= Tempo, page 129 | date= 7 April 1991}}</ref>
* Big Shoe
* Big Shoe
* 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}}</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>
* In the 1990s' [[bungy jumping]] was available at the park.<ref>{{Citation | last=Corbett | first=Bryce| title= Nathan's leap of faith | newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph (Australia)]] | pages= page 13 | date= 21 December 1996}}</ref>
* In the 1990s' [[bungy jumping]] was available at the park.<ref>{{Citation | last=Corbett | first=Bryce| title= Nathan's leap of faith | newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)]] | page= 13 | date= 21 December 1996}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNLN0dzU_Xg Video of the amusement park on YouTube]
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{{Australian Theme Parks}}
{{Australian Theme Parks}}


[[Category:Defunct amusement parks in Australia]]
[[Category:Defunct amusement parks in Australia]]
[[Category:Visitor attractions in New South Wales]]
[[Category:Amusement parks in New South Wales]]
[[Category:1970s establishments in Australia]]
[[Category:1970 establishments in Australia]]




Latest revision as of 00:17, 7 June 2024

33°53′57″S 150°58′11″E / 33.8991°S 150.9697°E / -33.8991; 150.9697 Magic Kingdom was a small amusement park located in Lansvale, New South Wales, Australia. It is now closed.

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 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

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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

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  1. ^ "Aussie Heritage - Luna Park". 30 January 2007. Retrieved 1 February 2008.
  2. ^ Cockington, James (28 November 1986), "SUMMER NO SWEAT", Sydney Morning Herald
  3. ^ "Children's parties", The Sun-Herald, pp. Tempo, page 129, 7 April 1991
  4. ^ "Abandoned Parks - Funk.net.au". Archived from the original on 18 January 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2008.
  5. ^ Corbett, Bryce (21 December 1996), "Nathan's leap of faith", The Daily Telegraph (Sydney), p. 13
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