The World Of Jumanji at Chessington World of Adventures has been open for 1 month now so we wanted to take a second to look back at the huge difference this new area has made to the skyline of the park and what changes have taken place since the area opened on 15th May 2023.
In the first photo there’s a comparison of what the area looked like just a year and a half ago. A picnic filed left empty with the remains of the summer beach. During the summer months this field was full with family’s having picnics and relaxing in the sun. Now the area is totally unrecognisable, transformed into World of Jumanji this space is now home to a brand new B&M rollercoaster along with two new flat rides.
What’s changed around the area?
Not much but we’ve noticed a few bits around the area. Starting off in the entrance portal, signs can be seen advertising that Mandrill Mayhem is operating on a virtual queue system. Guests must scan a QR code and join a virtual queue for the new roller-coaster.
Plants around the area are growing nicely, it wont be long until the outside of the area looks like a jungle. Inside the area, we feel like more plants are needed!
New paper presses similar to the ones found around Shipwreck Coast last year have been installed around the area. These look to be part of a game where you explore the area, stamp a card and redeem a prise at the end.
The food truck located opposite Ostrich Stampede has received a new sign.
The test seat for Mandrill Mayhem has been installed outside the entrance for the roller-coaster.
The gem in the statue for Mandrill Mayhem now lights up green when the train reaches the top and guests shout “Jumanji”
In the queue for Mandrill Mayhem, speakers that where left exposed under the jaguar statue have been enclosed in themed boxes.
The second launch for Mandrill Mayhem has had a new path created, tarmac has been installed to help level out the ground. This is to help evacuate the ride in the chance of the ride stopping and a manual evacuation needed.
Walking into the bazar, a new sign advertising the location of the Jumanji shop have been installed.
In the station for Mandrill Mayhem, luggage boxes have been installed and at the exit signs have been installed saying “No Running”
New themed bins where installed however have since been removed and seem to have been replaced with regular bins.
All small changes but it helps enhance the experience. We can’t wait to see this area grow over the next few years.
Happy 1st month of operating World of Jumanji!
