Monday 17th October 2022
Supports for the new rollercoaster at Chessington have flown up at a fast pace over the past. Since our last visit to the park supports installed for the new rollercoaster has gone from 3 installed and ready to track to possibly 90% installed! Including one of the highest supports now in place around the Jaguar statue, this section of track will be the end of the line before the train rolls back and completes the layout in reverse.
There's still no sign of any track for the rollercoaster yet, but construction work on this project is progressing rapidly. Other changes since our last visit include more vines added to the Jaguar statue and more panels added to the station building. We expect the park will hold off putting a roof on the building until the track has been lifted into the station.
There's still no sign of any track for the rollercoaster yet, but construction work on this project is progressing rapidly. Other changes since our last visit include more vines added to the Jaguar statue and more panels added to the station building. We expect the park will hold off putting a roof on the building until the track has been lifted into the station.
Monday 10th October 2022
The World Of Jumanji at Chessington is about to get a lot bigger! Supports for the new rollercoaster have been delivered to the site since our last visit to the theme park. 3 supports for the ride have already been installed, with one big one installed near the constriction fence near Dragons Fury, one smaller one near the car park entrance and a small one installed just outside the ride's station.
Since our last trip, the huge central theming piece has also been completed. During our trip, we managed to catch a glimpse of some of the vines being installed on the jaguar structure. It looks like the park was just seeing how they looked once installed as they were only installed for around half an hour before being removed.
The station is really starting to take shape now with staircases now installed along with more panels and sides of the station being installed every day. Hand shape holes have been installed on the back end of the station, you can see the space where the train will travel through at high speeds after climbing up the reverse section of the track. We still have no clue how the ride will work or how the capacity issues have been sorted out!
Huge foundations for the new flat ride can be seen ready for ride hardware to be installed over the next few months. We expect the rollercoaster track and supports will be installed first before we see anything else happen around the construction site.
We can't wait to see this project progress over the next few months! It won't be long until we see more supports and the first sections of the track get delivered!
Since our last trip, the huge central theming piece has also been completed. During our trip, we managed to catch a glimpse of some of the vines being installed on the jaguar structure. It looks like the park was just seeing how they looked once installed as they were only installed for around half an hour before being removed.
The station is really starting to take shape now with staircases now installed along with more panels and sides of the station being installed every day. Hand shape holes have been installed on the back end of the station, you can see the space where the train will travel through at high speeds after climbing up the reverse section of the track. We still have no clue how the ride will work or how the capacity issues have been sorted out!
Huge foundations for the new flat ride can be seen ready for ride hardware to be installed over the next few months. We expect the rollercoaster track and supports will be installed first before we see anything else happen around the construction site.
We can't wait to see this project progress over the next few months! It won't be long until we see more supports and the first sections of the track get delivered!
Monday 5th September 2022
The World Of Jumanji is progressing fast with big changes made across the construction site, the big animal theming element is now completely covered n metal rebar and it is close to being finished! Since our last look at the animal more of the creature has been covered in concrete and has been themed.
At the top of the site, the foundations for one of the new flat rides have been completed. Walls can be also seen around the new ride base, we're still a long way off from seeing ride hardware for these new flat rides but it's good to see progress being made!
Work on enclosing the ride's station has now begun with metal panels being added to the back of the station building. Metal rebar can be seen on each side of the station, ready for the station floor to be poured and installed.
There's no sign of any rollercoaster track yet but it won't be long now until we start to see rollercoaster track and supports delivered and start to be installed over the new few months.
Very exciting times ahead for Chessington World of Adventures!
At the top of the site, the foundations for one of the new flat rides have been completed. Walls can be also seen around the new ride base, we're still a long way off from seeing ride hardware for these new flat rides but it's good to see progress being made!
Work on enclosing the ride's station has now begun with metal panels being added to the back of the station building. Metal rebar can be seen on each side of the station, ready for the station floor to be poured and installed.
There's no sign of any rollercoaster track yet but it won't be long now until we start to see rollercoaster track and supports delivered and start to be installed over the new few months.
Very exciting times ahead for Chessington World of Adventures!
Tuesday 16th August 2022
Chessington World of Adventures Resort and Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced today, ‘World of Jumanji’. Set to open in spring 2023, this £17m development marks the world’s first themed land for the box office hit Jumanji film franchise and the single largest investment in the history of the renowned UK resort.
The project brings together entertainment and industry experts from around the world as they create a world-first experience that deep dives into the adventurous, action-packed stories seen in the box office hit Jumanji films. For those who think they are brave enough to enter the world, a first look at some of the proposed designs give an exciting glimpse at what to expect. The impressive entrance portal, which is shrouded in the ominous and overgrown Jumanji jungle that dominates the development, creates the perfect immersive starting point for guests as they prepare to take on a whole host of challenges. The iconic and unmissable Jaguar Shrine structure looms 55ft tall, keeping a watchful eye out over all who enter as it awaits the return of the curse-lifting Jaguar’s Eye jewel. More details about the wild rides, adventurous attractions and drama-filled experiences guests can expect to discover in the ‘World of Jumanji’ are set to be shared over the coming months.
The news follows a multi-territory exclusivity agreement between the Resort operator, Merlin Entertainments, and Columbia Pictures Location Based Entertainment, that was announced earlier this year. The scale of these plans forms part of Merlin’s broader global strategy to engage and work with leading IP and brands across its global estate. It is also a pivotal step in the studio’s larger global strategy to grow and expand location-based entertainment. The market leading studio are looking at how it can further utilise its strong global film and TV brands to create opportunities for audiences around the world to immerse themselves deeper into the studio’s stories.
Tim Harrison-Jones, Divisional Director at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, said:
“What could be more exciting than bringing the global hit Jumanji film franchise to life within the single largest development Chessington has ever seen. We know what it takes to create the ultimate adventure for our guests, spread over 128acres the Resort already delivers surprises around everyone corner with over 40 wild rides and attractions, zoo with over 1,000 majestic animals and two themed hotels, plus glamping!
Jeffrey Godsick, EVP of Global Partnerships and Brand Management and Head of Location Based Entertainment at Sony Pictures Entertainment said:
“After being entertained by the films for so many years, fans now have the chance to experience Jumanji in a whole new dimension and we are thrilled to be going on this exciting adventure with the creative team at Chessington as Jumanji further expands with its very own themed land.”
The project brings together entertainment and industry experts from around the world as they create a world-first experience that deep dives into the adventurous, action-packed stories seen in the box office hit Jumanji films. For those who think they are brave enough to enter the world, a first look at some of the proposed designs give an exciting glimpse at what to expect. The impressive entrance portal, which is shrouded in the ominous and overgrown Jumanji jungle that dominates the development, creates the perfect immersive starting point for guests as they prepare to take on a whole host of challenges. The iconic and unmissable Jaguar Shrine structure looms 55ft tall, keeping a watchful eye out over all who enter as it awaits the return of the curse-lifting Jaguar’s Eye jewel. More details about the wild rides, adventurous attractions and drama-filled experiences guests can expect to discover in the ‘World of Jumanji’ are set to be shared over the coming months.
The news follows a multi-territory exclusivity agreement between the Resort operator, Merlin Entertainments, and Columbia Pictures Location Based Entertainment, that was announced earlier this year. The scale of these plans forms part of Merlin’s broader global strategy to engage and work with leading IP and brands across its global estate. It is also a pivotal step in the studio’s larger global strategy to grow and expand location-based entertainment. The market leading studio are looking at how it can further utilise its strong global film and TV brands to create opportunities for audiences around the world to immerse themselves deeper into the studio’s stories.
Tim Harrison-Jones, Divisional Director at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, said:
“What could be more exciting than bringing the global hit Jumanji film franchise to life within the single largest development Chessington has ever seen. We know what it takes to create the ultimate adventure for our guests, spread over 128acres the Resort already delivers surprises around everyone corner with over 40 wild rides and attractions, zoo with over 1,000 majestic animals and two themed hotels, plus glamping!
Jeffrey Godsick, EVP of Global Partnerships and Brand Management and Head of Location Based Entertainment at Sony Pictures Entertainment said:
“After being entertained by the films for so many years, fans now have the chance to experience Jumanji in a whole new dimension and we are thrilled to be going on this exciting adventure with the creative team at Chessington as Jumanji further expands with its very own themed land.”
Sunday 14th August 2022
Project Amazon at Chessington is speeding ahead and it shouldn't be long until we start to see bigger construction around the site commence.
We say this every time but it shouldn't be long until we see the track for the rollercoaster starts arriving.
Around the construction site for the new rollercoaster and 2 new flat rides, we've seen foundations for one of the new spinning rides started, a new round base can be seen at the top end of the site next to the car park entrance. In the middle of the site, a new retaining wall can be seen, it is currently unknown what this new section will be but it could just be part of new theming that will be installed in the area.
The biggest change in the Project Amazon area is the main theming element continues to be built and wrapped in metal rebar. Concrete continues to be sprayed onto the structure and towards the bottom of the theming element, it appears the theming company working on it has started to apply the final base coat and shape the "animal" into the final product. This theming element is going to look amazing when it's completed!
Towards the bottom of the site, the maintenance building is now fully enclosed and we can now see where the train will be transferred in and out for maintenance. Work on the station also appears to be progressing well with a new floor installed in the station, we're starting to see where the platform for the ride will be. We'd love to see a preshow for the ride but with the space available we don't see this happening.
Project Amazon is looking amazing and will be the biggest investment in the park for many years. We look forward to finding out the official theme for the ride in the next few months.
We say this every time but it shouldn't be long until we see the track for the rollercoaster starts arriving.
Around the construction site for the new rollercoaster and 2 new flat rides, we've seen foundations for one of the new spinning rides started, a new round base can be seen at the top end of the site next to the car park entrance. In the middle of the site, a new retaining wall can be seen, it is currently unknown what this new section will be but it could just be part of new theming that will be installed in the area.
The biggest change in the Project Amazon area is the main theming element continues to be built and wrapped in metal rebar. Concrete continues to be sprayed onto the structure and towards the bottom of the theming element, it appears the theming company working on it has started to apply the final base coat and shape the "animal" into the final product. This theming element is going to look amazing when it's completed!
Towards the bottom of the site, the maintenance building is now fully enclosed and we can now see where the train will be transferred in and out for maintenance. Work on the station also appears to be progressing well with a new floor installed in the station, we're starting to see where the platform for the ride will be. We'd love to see a preshow for the ride but with the space available we don't see this happening.
Project Amazon is looking amazing and will be the biggest investment in the park for many years. We look forward to finding out the official theme for the ride in the next few months.
