August 19th 2024.
After 30 years of service, the beloved Sea World Monorail has come to the end of its journey. The iconic attraction, which opened as the first of its kind in Australia back in 1986, has officially closed its doors following the completion of the Atlantis precinct. It's a bittersweet moment for both the park and its visitors, as the monorail has been a beloved part of Sea World for nearly four decades.
It all began when the then-premier of Queensland, Joh Bjelke-Petersen, had the honor of taking the inaugural ride on the monorail 38 years ago. Since then, the monorail has made an impressive 330,000 circuits around the park and has delighted a whopping 23 million guests. That's quite a feat for any attraction, and it's a testament to the monorail's popularity and enduring charm.
However, as time went on, the aging infrastructure of the monorail began to show. Despite the best efforts to maintain and repair it, the lack of available parts ultimately led to the difficult decision to cease operations. Bikas Randhawa, from Village Roadshow Theme Parks, explained that the support for the infrastructure was no longer available worldwide, which left them with no choice but to close the monorail down.
The removal of the monorail track is set to take place later this year, marking the end of an era for Sea World and its loyal patrons. It's a sad moment, but also a necessary one as the park looks towards the future and continues to bring new and exciting experiences to its guests. This article was made possible with the assistance of 9ExPress, and we thank them for helping us share this news with all of you.
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