The Gold Coast is a mecca for home-grown, inter-state and international athletes to base themselves with the city playing host to a multitude of sporting events year-round. While on the Gold Coast, no stay is complete without a trip to the iconic Theme Parks and this is no different for our sporting-stars. From gold medallists to premiership winners and even world champs, these athletes certainly made the most of their theme park experience.
Top 15 Sports Stars to visit Theme Parks | Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Mitchell from Village Roadshow Theme Parks | 26 March 2019 | 5 minute read
Chris Lynn
One half of the Brisbane Heat’s Bash Brothers, Chris Lynn swung by Movie World to go toe-to-toe with the caped crusader in a battle of the Bat-men!
Sally Pearson
Olympic and World Champion Hurdler Sally Pearson is a Gold Coast girl who loves her theme parks. So much so she is now an ambassador for them.
Shane Warne
Australia’s king of spin, Shane Warne took on all the twists and turns of the Superman Escape during his visit to Warner Bros. Movie World.
Gabriel Medina
Two-time World Surfing Champion Gabriel Medina couldn’t resist the waves at Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast. Judges scored a perfect-10 on his FlowRider effort.
Jeff Horn
Australia’s world champion underdog boxer, Jeff Horn couldn’t resist giving Bugs Bunny some tips of the trade during a visit to Movie World. Points decision to the champ!
Sam Stosur
Tennis Grand Slam winner Sam Stosur stopped by Movie World to work on her backhand with a match-up against the Looney Tunes. New doubles partner for Sam?
Craig Lowndes and Fabian Coulthard
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Kevin Owens and Emma
WWE Superstars Kevin Owens and Emma went in search for a new tag-team partner at Movie World. Thankfully there wasn’t a heel turn from KO.
Harlem Globetrotters
The world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters couldn’t resist recreating a scene out of Space Jam when they balled with Bugs and the gang at Movie World.
Gold Coast Titans
The Gold Coast Titans popped into Movie World for a bit of team bonding with skipper, Ryan James leading the way on the Superman Escape.
Queensland Maroons
When Topgolf Gold Coast opened it was the must-do destination and there was no keeping the Queensland Maroons at bay. Queenslander!
Gordon Tallis/Bill Harrigan
Former Rugby League foes Gordon ‘Raging Bull’ Tallis and Bill ‘Hollywood’ Harrigan settled their difference at Sea World. At Lowes!
Steel Von Hoff
2018 Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Cyclist Steel Von Hoff stopped by Movie World to show off his brass to an admiring Superman and Supergirl.
Sam Perrett
Former Rooster, Bulldogs and New Zealand winger, Sam Perrett produces arguably one of the best on-ride photos on the Kamikaze at Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast.
Brisbane Roar
Three-time A-League champions, the Brisbane Roar travelled down the M1 to meet the Justice League at Movie World. Thankfully no red-cards were handed out!
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