--- title: "Ultimate Gold Coast School Holidays: Village Roadshow Theme Parks Adventure" description: Epic Gold Coast school holidays with Village Roadshow Theme Parks. DC Super Heroes, Scooby-Doo, multi-day passes & Gold Coast adventures. Book with SPARK POP. image: https://sparkpop.au/hubfs/Blog%20Image_MovieWorld_fatherdaughter.png --- [Skip to content](https://sparkpop.au/village-roadshow-theme-parks-gold-coast-school-holidays#main-content) [![SPARK POP](https://sparkpop.au/hs-fs/hubfs/SP-Primary-Full-White-RGB-2.png?width=300&height=176&name=SP-Primary-Full-White-RGB-2.png)](https://sparkpop.com.au/) [Search](https://sparkpop.com.au/search/) Price Match Guarantee EN English (International) - AUD - [Wishlist](https://sparkpop.com.au/new-my-account/gift-cards/?tab=3) [Login](https://sparkpop.com.au/new-my-account/gift-cards/) - [Experiences](https://sparkpop.com.au/experiences/) - [Celebrations](https://sparkpop.com.au/celebrations/) - [Inspiration](https://sparkpop.com.au/inspiration/) - [About Us](https://sparkpop.com.au/about-us/) - [Gift Cards Redeem](https://sparkpop.com.au/gift-card/) ![vector](https://sparkpop.au/hubfs/Vector4.svg) ![vector](https://sparkpop.au/hubfs/Vector5.svg) ![vector](https://sparkpop.au/hubfs/Vector6.svg) ![vector](https://sparkpop.au/hubfs/Vector7.svg) # Ultimate Gold Coast School Holidays: Village Roadshow Theme Parks Adventure Four world-class theme parks, one postcode. The Gold Coast is the closest thing Australia has to a purpose-built family playground, and the September holidays are its moment to shine — warm-but-not-scorching days, spring in the air, and a fresh round of shows and seasonal fun across Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild and Paradise Country. September 26, 2026 [SPARK POP](https://sparkpop.au/author/spark-pop) CONTENTS [What's New These Holidays](https://sparkpop.au/village-roadshow-theme-parks-gold-coast-school-holidays#queensland) [The Strategy](https://sparkpop.au/village-roadshow-theme-parks-gold-coast-school-holidays#queensland) 0min read SHARE #### But four parks is a lot to weigh up, especially with kids of different ages (and different tolerance for both queues and heights). So rather than list everything, here's our SPARK POP take: what's genuinely worth planning your holidays around this September, which park suits which crew, and the handful of tips that turn a big day out into a smooth one.   What's New these Holidays Whether you're Queensland families planning a local getaway, interstate visitors making the pilgrimage to the Gold Coast, or grandparents treating the grandkids to an unforgettable adventure — this is your complete guide to maximizing seven days of pure theme park magic (and beyond). **Let's dive in.** ## Hollywood All Star Parade If you only build your day around one thing at Movie World, make it the parade. It's had a serious glow-up for these holidays: a brand-new soundtrack from acclaimed producer Mark Watson, reworked floats and tightly choreographed characters strutting down Main Street. It's the kind of set-piece that stops kids in their tracks — and gives you a natural mid-afternoon breather. *Tip: it runs once a day, so check the showtime in the app and claim a kerbside spot 10–15 minutes early (bonus points for a shady one).*  ## Meet the Nicktoons:Nickelodeon's Big Bush Dance Sea World | All Ages Sea World is pairing its marine magic with a proper dance party this September, as favourite Nickelodeon characters lead a high-energy sing-and-boogie session the little ones will adore. It's a lovely change of gear between the dolphin and penguin presentations, and a guaranteed hit for the 3–8 crowd who can't sit still. *Tip: shows run to a set schedule — glance at the app when you arrive and slot it between animal presentations so nobody misses out.*  [GET YOUR MULTI PASS NOW](https://sparkpop.com.au/product/5-day-multi-park-pass/) ![Blog Image Sea World Sponge Bob](https://sparkpop.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20Sea%20World%20Sponge%20Bob.png?width=997&height=580&name=Blog%20Image%20Sea%20World%20Sponge%20Bob.png) ## Dive into Wet'n'Wild Oxenford | All Ages The big-ticket cool-down. Wet'n'Wild spans everything from genuine thrill slides to the huge wave pool and the drift-along Calypso Beach lazy river, with dedicated shallow zones for the littlies. Parents who'd rather stay dry can base themselves at a shaded cabana while the kids do lap after lap. *Light caveat: it's the most weather-dependent of the parks and spring water can still feel brisk early in the day, so save it for your warmest forecast and pack towels and a change of clothes.*  ## Spring on the Farm Oxenford The calm one, and a welcome one after the big parks. Paradise Country leans into spring with newborn farm animals to meet, weekend live music, fair-style treats and gentle, all-ages entertainment. It's ideal for toddlers, grandparents and anyone wanting a slower, hands-on day rather than a rides-and-queues marathon (note it closes earlier, at 3:30pm, so start in the morning).  ## Which is Right for Your Crew - **Toddlers & pre-schoolers:** Paradise Country for baby animals at an easy pace, Sea World for marine life plus the Big Dance Bash, and Movie World's Kids' WB zone for pint-sized rides. - **Primary kids:** happy anywhere — character meet-and-greets and the parade at Movie World, splash zones at Wet'n'Wild, and Sea World's shows all land well. - **Tweens & teens:** the thrill-seekers' picks — Movie World's big coasters, Wet'n'Wild's tallest slides, and Sea World's newer high-energy rides. *(Quick reality check: the headline thrill rides have height minimums, so it's worth a look before you hype them up to a shorter kid.)*   [BOOK NOW](https://sparkpop.com.au/product/5-day-multi-park-pass/) ## Do It All with a SuperPass Planning to hit more than one park? The **Village Roadshow Super Pass**, bookable through SPARK POP, unlocks unlimited entry to all four parks across 7 consecutive days — so you can spread the fun out, follow the weather, and never feel rushed. It's also a brilliant experience gift for a birthday or Christmas (memories, not more stuff). While you're there, seek out the newest additions: Sea World's all-new The Atlantis precinct (home to Leviathan, Trident and Vortex), Marvin the Martian: Cosmic Boom at Movie World, and the towering slide tower and H2Oasis splash zone at Wet'n'Wild.  [BOOK NOW](https://sparkpop.com.au/product/5-day-multi-park-pass/) The Strategy #### Plan your visit.  **September holiday operating hours:** - Warner Bros. Movie World: 10:00am – 5:00pm\* - Sea World: 10:00am – 5:00pm - Wet'n'Wild: 10:00am – 5:00pm - Paradise Country: 10:00am – 3:30pm *\*Times can shift across the holidays — confirm the day's hours in the app before you set out.* ## A Few Tips to Make the Day Easy **A few tips to make the day easy:** - **Get park-ready with the app.** Download the Village Roadshow Theme Parks app, load your tickets before you arrive for a straight-through entry, and use it on the day for maps, showtimes and live ride wait times. - **Arrive for opening.** Rolling in at 10am means shorter queues and the coolest part of the day for Wet'n'Wild. - **Anchor your day to the shows.** Build everything else around the Hollywood All-Star Parade and the Big Dance Bash so the headline acts don't slip past you. - **Under-3s go free** at the theme parks — one less ticket to buy. - **Come cashless and sun-smart.** All four parks are card/phone only, so bring a payment method plus hats, sunscreen and refillable water bottles (and towels for Wet'n'Wild). 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