Ben Roache, Author at OurWorlds

Ben Roache

PositionEditor in Chief

JoinedAugust 28, 2015

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Photographer, film-maker & thrillseeker, sometimes all three at the same time. Lover of great design, captivating stories & amazing people.

Big Dipper Build Update – 17th August – Luna Park Sydney

A new future for Dreamworld – A Mega Roller-Coaster, Water-Slides & Sky Voyager’s Finally Open

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Japan Reviews Theme Parks

Nagashima Spa Land Review – Japan’s biggest amusement park

Editorial Featured

Selling the dream – John Longhurst’s Dreamworld Stories

Editorial Featured

Building the impossible – John Longhurst’s Dreamworld Stories.

Editorial Featured Theme Parks

Origins – John Longhurst’s Dreamworld Stories

What’s the deal with Movie World’s Afterglow?

Dreamworld to build a Soarin’ style Flying Theatre

Top 5 Most Asked Ride Safety Questions

Australia Editorial News

“Holy S**t!” – Riding DC Rivals HyperCoaster

Australia Construction News

DC Rivals HyperCoaster track complete as anticipation grows

6 Rides Dreamworld Could Build to Keep Up With Movie World

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Vale John Longhurst. The Australian theme park co

Vale John Longhurst.
The Australian theme park community has lost an icon today. John was more than just the creator of Dreamworld, he was the inventor of multiple wildly successful businesses, he was a family man (his grandkids meant the world to him) and he was a kind, giving friend to those who knew him well.

In the case of Dreamworld, John built Dreamworld (family in tow) with his literal bare hands, and despite the naysayers, opened a thriving world of escapism that still exists over four decades later.

If you’d like to learn more about John’s legacy, our three part series is the internet’s best source for learning about John and how we built one of Australia’s most iconic businesses.

If there’s anything John taught me, it was to believe in myself. He’s why I’m doing an MBA as we speak to follow in his footsteps. I’ll cherish his legacy, his advice and his friendship until the day I die.

“A little bit different and a little bit better.”

#johnlonghurst #dreamworldau #goldcoast #themeparks #themepark

Work has re-commenced on Leviathan at @seaworldaus

Work has re-commenced on Leviathan at @seaworldaus - it’s easily one of Australia’s most beautiful coasters, made even more elegant by its proximity to the water. The station and queue shade (theming?) has finally made an appearance, with the build gathering pace for its Easter opening.

📸 @luke_sciacchitano

#seaworldaus #goldcoast #experienceoz #destinationgoldcoast #rollercoaster #rollercoasters #coaster #coasters #rollercoasterphotography #coasterphotography #coasterpics #ジェットコースター #achtbaan #achterbahn #amusementpark #themepark #amusementparks #themeparks #themeparkphotography #amusementparkphotography

Steel Taipan might be the new kid on the block, bu

Steel Taipan might be the new kid on the block, but DC Rivals Hypercoaster is still the OG. Both are brilliant coasters, but it’s tough to match the amount of truly “wow” moments Rivals has up its sleeve. Here’s to a long summer of enjoying both. 🍻

📸 @benroachie

#dcrivalshypercoaster #dcrivals #movieworldaus #goldcoast #goldcoastphotographer #goldcoastlife #mackrides #hypercoaster #rollercoaster #rollercoasters #themepark #themeparks #themeparkphotography #amusementpark #amusementparks #amusementparkphotography #coaster #coasters #rollercoasterphotography #coasterphotography #coasterpics #ジェットコースター #achtbaan #achterbahn

Tonight’s your last night to see fireworks and r

Tonight’s your last night to see fireworks and ride #steeltaipan at night! Have you been? Let us know in the comments below. 🍻

📸 @benroachie

#dreamworldau #rollercoaster #rollercoasters #coaster #coasters #rollercoasterphotography #coasterphotography #coasterpics #ジェットコースター #achtbaan #achterbahn #amusementpark #themepark #amusementparks #themeparks #themeparkphotography #amusementparkphotography #instatpr #instaacn #myepicrides #qld #queensland #goldcoast #destinationgoldcoast

Sometimes you’ve gotta sift through the weeds to

Sometimes you’ve gotta sift through the weeds to find a new perspective. 🐍

📸 @benroachie

#steeltaipan #dreamworldau #goldcoast #destinationgoldcoast #rollercoaster #rollercoasters #coaster #coasters #rollercoasterphotography #coasterphotography #coasterpics #ジェットコースター #achtbaan #achterbahn #amusementpark #themepark #amusementparks #themeparks #themeparkphotography #amusementparkphotography #instatpr #instaacn #myepicrides #qld #canon #r5 #mackrides

Seeing Steel Taipan roar through the first turn wh

Seeing Steel Taipan roar through the first turn while having a beer in Main Street - is there anything better? 🍻 #steeltaipan #dreamworldau

#rollercoaster #rollercoasters #coaster #coasters #rollercoasterphotography #coasterphotography #coasterpics #ジェットコースター #achtbaan #achterbahn #amusementpark #themepark #amusementparks #themeparks #themeparkphotography #amusementparkphotography #instatpr #instaacn #myepicrides #mackrides #bluefiremegacoaster #goldcoast #destinationgoldcoast #verygc #qld #queensland