Monday 23rd February 2026
Construction is progressing quickly at Chessington World of Adventures as redevelopment of the former Wild Asia area continues. Foundations are well underway for a brand-new rollercoaster featuring both indoor and outdoor sections, alongside a new flat ride.
A huge concrete base is currently being poured, with clear forms visible for what are believed to be the coaster’s footings, ready for future track installation. Across the site, large quantities of metal rebar can be seen stacked and prepared, waiting to be installed to reinforce the upcoming foundations.
Rumours continue to circulate that the coaster could be supplied by Intamin, potentially similar in style to Uncharted at PortAventura World.
In addition to the rides, the new area will also feature brand-new toilet facilities, a themed shop, and a restaurant, helping to completely transform this section of the park.
This is shaping up to be a hugely exciting project, and we can’t wait to see — and hear — more developments over the coming year.
A huge concrete base is currently being poured, with clear forms visible for what are believed to be the coaster’s footings, ready for future track installation. Across the site, large quantities of metal rebar can be seen stacked and prepared, waiting to be installed to reinforce the upcoming foundations.
Rumours continue to circulate that the coaster could be supplied by Intamin, potentially similar in style to Uncharted at PortAventura World.
In addition to the rides, the new area will also feature brand-new toilet facilities, a themed shop, and a restaurant, helping to completely transform this section of the park.
This is shaping up to be a hugely exciting project, and we can’t wait to see — and hear — more developments over the coming year.
Tuesday 16th December 2025
Chessington’s replacement for Wild Asia is really starting to heat up!
Since our last look at the area, pipes have now been laid into the ground for cables and ducting, showing that the project is moving quickly behind the scenes. On top of that, metal rebar cages are already in place, with foundations expected to begin very soon — and it’s clear this new building is going to be BIG.
The site has come a long way in just a month and a half since our last visit to the park. If you’re riding Dragon’s Fury, you can actually get an amazing view straight into the construction area, making it even more exciting to see how fast things are progressing.
Since our last look at the area, pipes have now been laid into the ground for cables and ducting, showing that the project is moving quickly behind the scenes. On top of that, metal rebar cages are already in place, with foundations expected to begin very soon — and it’s clear this new building is going to be BIG.
The site has come a long way in just a month and a half since our last visit to the park. If you’re riding Dragon’s Fury, you can actually get an amazing view straight into the construction area, making it even more exciting to see how fast things are progressing.
Friday 31st October 2025
As the 2025 season at Chessington draws to a close, fans are getting their final look at the park before the winter lull sets in. Groundwork for the highly anticipated new area—and its major rollercoaster—has officially begun. For now, there’s nothing too dramatic to see: cleared patches of land, early construction markers, and the first hints of infrastructure taking shape. But expectations are high. By the time Chessington reopens for the next theme park season, we’re likely to see the full layout of the new zone emerging, along with the first visible foundations of the rollercoaster itself. Rumours continue to swirl that the ride will be Minecraft-themed, adding an extra layer of excitement as fans eagerly await what the park has in store for 2027.
Sunday 12th October 2025
Chessington’s next big investment, set to open in 2027, is already well underway — and signs point to it being one of the park’s largest projects yet. Recent construction photos show extensive groundwork and foundation digging for what appears to be a large show building alongside a new rollercoaster layout. Heavy machinery is on-site, and early concrete work suggests the structure will feature both indoor and outdoor elements.
Although it’ll likely be some time before track installation begins, the visible progress is exciting for fans. The area under development occupies a sizeable space, indicating a major new themed land may be in the works.
There’s growing speculation that the attraction could be Minecraft-themed, which would be a first for any Merlin Entertainments park. If true, the combination of Minecraft’s creativity and Chessington’s family-focused storytelling could make this one of the most unique additions in the park’s history.
Although it’ll likely be some time before track installation begins, the visible progress is exciting for fans. The area under development occupies a sizeable space, indicating a major new themed land may be in the works.
There’s growing speculation that the attraction could be Minecraft-themed, which would be a first for any Merlin Entertainments park. If true, the combination of Minecraft’s creativity and Chessington’s family-focused storytelling could make this one of the most unique additions in the park’s history.
Sunday 14th September 2025
Construction for Chessington’s highly anticipated 2027 project is expanding, with fences pushed out further to cover a noticeably larger footprint than before. This suggests big things are planned for the area.
At present, the site remains relatively bare, with only a handful of construction vehicles and machinery scattered across the ground. While there’s not much vertical progress just yet, the increased scale of the construction zone hints at the scale of what’s to come.
It’s still early days, but all signs point to Chessington’s 2027 addition being one of the most significant developments the park has seen in years.
At present, the site remains relatively bare, with only a handful of construction vehicles and machinery scattered across the ground. While there’s not much vertical progress just yet, the increased scale of the construction zone hints at the scale of what’s to come.
It’s still early days, but all signs point to Chessington’s 2027 addition being one of the most significant developments the park has seen in years.
