Kobra Dismantled as Wild Asia Removal Progresses

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!