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| Location |  |
| Status | Defunct |
| Operated | 22 March 1997 to 12 November 2000 |
| Owner | Jacfun Sega Enterprises (1997-1999) |
| Operator | Jacfun |
| Operating season | Year-Round (indoor) |
| Slogan | Totally Out There |
Sega World Sydney was an indoor theme park located in Darling Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. It operated from 1997-2000 and was commercially unsuccessful during its four years of operation.
History
Jacfun invested over A$80 million to build the park and surrounding areas in collaboration with Sega and the Darling Harbour Authority. The park's complex - Darling Walk, consisted of the park itself and other entertainment venues including a Sports Bar and Cafe.
The park opened on 22 March 1997.[1]
The park suffered from low attendance and finance throughout its life, and Sega soon sold their shares in the park to Jacfun in 1999. The park closed in November 2000 following continued poor attendance.[2] The park's rides were soon sold off,[3] and Jacfun sold its lease in Darling Walk to the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority in 2003 after the company failed to find a new tenant to replace Sega World Sydney. For a time, the former Sega World grounds were used as a furniture exhibition warehouse.
The Darling Walk complex was demolished in December 2008, and an office complex was built in its place.
Areas
The park featured three different subsections corresponding with the themes of "The Past", "The Present", and "The Future".
Former Roller Coasters
| Name | Manufacturer | Designer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rail Chase The Ride | Masago Industrial | Sega AM5 | enclosed | March 6, 1997 | November 12, 2000 | Relocated to Haailand |
Former Attractions
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Nova | Sega AM5 Digital Universe |
Simulator | March 6, 1997 | November 12, 2000 | Sold |
| AS-1 | Sega AM5 | Simulator | March 6, 1997 | November 12, 2000 | Relocated to Luna Park |
| Ghost Hunters | Sega AM5 | Ghost Train | March 6, 1997 | November 12, 2000 | Relocated to Haailand |
| Mad Bazooka | Sega AM4 | Dodgems | March 6, 1997 | 1999 | Scrapped |
References
- ↑ Jinman, Richard (1997-03-19). "Knight rider enjoys the Sonic sensation". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 4.
- ↑ https://www.smh.com.au/national/citys-great-red-hope-still-locked-up-with-nowhere-to-go-20020611-gdfcun.html
- ↑ "Big dipper". www.gusworld.com.au. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
External links
- Sega World Sydney on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
