Dreamworld vs Wet'n'Wild:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Dreamworld had more branded searches than Wet'n'Wild among theme parks in Australia. Dreamworld had about 201,000 branded searches, while Wet'n'Wild had 60,500. Dreamworld made up 38.2% of all theme park searches we track, and Wet'n'Wild accounted for 11.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about theme parks, Dreamworld appeared in all four answers and Wet'n'Wild in three. Dreamworld was mentioned before Wet'n'Wild in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Dreamworld, about 3 searches for every 1 for Wet'n'Wild
Who does AI mention more?
Dreamworld, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Dreamworld, named ahead of Wet'n'Wild in every answer
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Top theme parks in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Dreamworld appeared in all four answers. Wet'n'Wild was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Dreamworld was listed before Wet'n'Wild in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Dreamworld4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Sea World4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Warner Bros. Movie World4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Wet'n'Wild3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Aussie World2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best theme park in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Australian theme park has the best rides?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most popular theme parks in Australia for families?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“theme parks”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“water park”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 23, 2026.
Is Dreamworld or Wet'n'Wild more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dreamworld and Wet'n'Wild by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five theme parks we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Dreamworld, Wet'n'Wild. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dreamworld | Sea World | Warner Bros. Movie World | Wet'n'Wild | Aussie World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.1% | 21.3% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.6% | 20.7% | 18.3% | 12.2% | 8.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.3% | 20.1% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 9.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 36% | 23% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 8.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.4% | 25.4% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 9.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.6% | 23.4% | 20.1% | 11% | 9% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.7% | 20.8% | 17.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% |
| May 2026 | 39.2% | 25% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 11.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.5% | 22.2% | 19.1% | 5.7% | 10.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.3% | 25% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.5% | 24.6% | 21.1% | 6.3% | 9.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.2% | 23.7% | 17.2% | 11.5% | 9.4% |
How has the Dreamworld and Wet'n'Wild comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Dreamworld was ahead of Wet'n'Wild in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dreamworld’s share of searches among theme parks in Australia moved from 42.1% to 38.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wet'n'Wild’s share of searches among theme parks in Australia moved from 12.7% to 11.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for Australia theme parks in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Wet'n'Wild overtook Aussie World to rank 4th among theme parks in Australia, with 11.5% of the searches.
Dreamworld’s share of searches among theme parks in Australia has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 42.5% to 38.2% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dreamworld’s and Wet'n'Wild’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Dreamworld
1 branded search term
- dreamworld
Wet'n'Wild
1 branded search term
- wet n wild gold coast
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