A planning application has been submitted by Chessington World of Adventures for a new lorikeet enclosure to replace Lorikeet Lagoon in Wild Asia, which will be removed as part of the area's redevelopment for Project Refresh & Renew. Like the existing enclosure, the new lorikeet enclosure is proposed [...]
Chessington World of Adventures have today announced their plans to open a new PAW Patrol themed land in Spring 2026. The new immersive themed land is the result of a partnership with Paramount Location-Based Experiences and global preschool powerhouse, PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment. The 1.4 [...]
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Vampire at Chessington World of Adventures, Attraction Source was invited to attend a special Q&A event with legendary ride designer John Wardley, hosted by Howard Ebison, Vice President at Chessington. The day began at the Safari Hotel, where guests checked in and collected [...]
After fifteen years of operation, Chessington World of Adventures Resort has officially confirmed that Wild Asia has been retired from the park and will not reopen for the 2025 season. In this article, we’ll take a look back at the history of the land, celebrate the highlights of the area, [...]
Chessington World of Adventures Resort have this week submitted the full planning application for Project Play, which will see the redevelopment of Mexicana into a new immersive land that will cater to pre-school children, with rides including a rollercoaster. The Proposal The proposed site for Project Play is [...]
Last week, Chessington World of Adventures Resort submitted the full planning application for Project Refresh & Renew. The project will see both the Wild Asia and Explorer Glamping areas of the Resort removed and replaced with a new immersive land featuring a new rollercoaster, indoor immersive experience, retail, and food [...]
Merlin Entertainments have this week announced a global strategic partnership with Mojang Studios to bring Minecraft to life through immersive and interactive entertainment attractions in fixed locations around the globe. Referred to as "Adventures Made Real", a phrase trademarked by Merlin earlier this month, the partnership will see [...]
Chessington World of Adventures Resort have begun a two week public consultation on current and new emerging projects, including two new areas featuring attractions such as a major rollercoaster. The headline new development is referred to as Project Refresh & Renew, which is planned for the combined area [...]
Following a public consultation in late 2022, Chessington World of Adventures Resort have now submitted the full planning application for their proposed Waterpark Adventure development, codenamed Project Bruce. Representing an investment of £38 million, the waterpark will be constructed as an extension to the northern wing of the [...]
Ahead of the official opening of World of Jumanji on Monday 15th May, Chessington World of Adventures Resort invited Attraction Source and others to preview the adventures that await guests! We round-up everything that this new land has to offer. Entry to World of Jumanji is via an [...]
Chessington World of Adventures Resort have confirmed that World of Jumanji, their new for 2023 land, will officially open on Monday 15th May. With construction continuing on-site, the Resort invited Attraction Source and others for a hard hat tour, along with the opportunity to ‘meet the makers’ behind the development. [...]
Chessington World of Adventures Resort have today unveiled full details of what will await in World of Jumanji, when it opens later this spring, with families set to follow in the footsteps of Dr. Bravestone to locate the Jaguar’s Eye Jewel, lift the curse and save Jumanji! [...]
