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.
Saturday 12th July 2025
Wild Asia has now been completely demolished. All the theming, buildings, rides—even the iconic entrance portal—are gone. This follows weeks of deconstruction, marking the end of an era and the beginning of something new.
Rumours continue to swirl about what’s replacing it, with strong hints pointing towards a Minecraft-themed area. If true, this would include a brand-new indoor rollercoaster, the relocation of Kobra, and a new indoor flat ride—all major additions to the park's lineup.
Kobra isn’t going far, though. The beloved ride is being shifted slightly and has already been dismantled. Currently, you can spot the track and parts of the ride stored in the Explorer Car Park, safely behind fencing. For the best view, head to the top field near Go Ape—you'll get an up-close look at the iconic ride, waiting for its new home.
It's certainly surreal to see Wild Asia reduced to rubble—once a vibrant, immersive area now standing empty.
Rumours continue to swirl about what’s replacing it, with strong hints pointing towards a Minecraft-themed area. If true, this would include a brand-new indoor rollercoaster, the relocation of Kobra, and a new indoor flat ride—all major additions to the park's lineup.
Kobra isn’t going far, though. The beloved ride is being shifted slightly and has already been dismantled. Currently, you can spot the track and parts of the ride stored in the Explorer Car Park, safely behind fencing. For the best view, head to the top field near Go Ape—you'll get an up-close look at the iconic ride, waiting for its new home.
It's certainly surreal to see Wild Asia reduced to rubble—once a vibrant, immersive area now standing empty.
Friday 20th June 2025
What was once one of Chessington’s most iconic areas is now almost completely gone. Since our last update, demolition has moved at lightning speed, with buildings across Wild Asia being swiftly torn down.
Work officially began on Monday, and in just a few short days, the heart of Wild Asia has been transformed into a construction zone. Only a few features remain—the central water fountain, the banyan tree, and the Temple of Mayhem.
Earlier this afternoon, the dodgems building and its themed entrance were completely dismantled.
Rumours suggest the area will soon be reborn with a Minecraft theme, and excitement is building. With a brand-new indoor rollercoaster on the way, this transformation promises to be one of the most thrilling yet!
Work officially began on Monday, and in just a few short days, the heart of Wild Asia has been transformed into a construction zone. Only a few features remain—the central water fountain, the banyan tree, and the Temple of Mayhem.
Earlier this afternoon, the dodgems building and its themed entrance were completely dismantled.
Rumours suggest the area will soon be reborn with a Minecraft theme, and excitement is building. With a brand-new indoor rollercoaster on the way, this transformation promises to be one of the most thrilling yet!
Saturday 24th May 2025
The gradual removal of Chessington’s Wild Asia continues, with the most noticeable activity currently centered around the clearing of trees. While progress appears steady, there haven't been any major changes since the last update. A key visual reminder of the area’s past remains—a section of Kobra’s track still sits prominently in the middle of the site, hinting at what once was.
Saturday 10th May 2025
Work is now well underway at Chessington World of Adventures as the park begins clearing Wild Asia to make way for a brand-new themed land, set to open in 2027.
One of the biggest developments this week was the removal of Kobra, Wild Asia’s signature spinning coaster. The ride’s theming was stripped a few weeks ago, and yesterday, a crane was seen lifting track sections out of the area. But fans of the ride can relax—Kobra isn’t leaving the park. It’s set to return as part of the new area, just in a slightly different location, further back from its original spot.
Elsewhere, parts of Monkey Swinger have been spotted in the park’s entrance car park, prompting speculation about its future. Could it be relocated to another Merlin park, like Alton Towers? Nothing has been confirmed yet, but its absence from the area suggests it might not return to Chessington.
With the majority of rides now removed, Wild Asia is almost unrecognisable. Only the dodgems building remains standing for now.
In addition to the ride removals, Chessington’s glamping site near Wild Asia has also started to be taken down. The check-in tent and other facilities have been dismantled, hinting at even more major changes coming to this part of the park.
The countdown to 2027 is officially on, and we can’t wait to see what this ambitious new development brings to Chessington. Stay tuned for more updates as construction continues!
One of the biggest developments this week was the removal of Kobra, Wild Asia’s signature spinning coaster. The ride’s theming was stripped a few weeks ago, and yesterday, a crane was seen lifting track sections out of the area. But fans of the ride can relax—Kobra isn’t leaving the park. It’s set to return as part of the new area, just in a slightly different location, further back from its original spot.
Elsewhere, parts of Monkey Swinger have been spotted in the park’s entrance car park, prompting speculation about its future. Could it be relocated to another Merlin park, like Alton Towers? Nothing has been confirmed yet, but its absence from the area suggests it might not return to Chessington.
With the majority of rides now removed, Wild Asia is almost unrecognisable. Only the dodgems building remains standing for now.
In addition to the ride removals, Chessington’s glamping site near Wild Asia has also started to be taken down. The check-in tent and other facilities have been dismantled, hinting at even more major changes coming to this part of the park.
The countdown to 2027 is officially on, and we can’t wait to see what this ambitious new development brings to Chessington. Stay tuned for more updates as construction continues!
