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27th Dec 2024

New themed land for pre-school children coming to Chessington

By |27th December 2024|Chessington World of Adventures Resort|

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 [...]

25th Nov 2024

Chessington submit plans for new immersive land featuring a rollercoaster

By |25th November 2024|Chessington World of Adventures Resort|

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 [...]

20th Nov 2024

Merlin Entertainments to open Minecraft attractions in partnership with Mojang Studios

By |20th November 2024|Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Industry News|

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 [...]

7th Nov 2024

Thorpe Park submit plans to redevelop Amity Beach into new plaza area

By |7th November 2024|Thorpe Park|

Thorpe Park have submitted a planning application to redevelop part of Amity Beach into a new plaza area featuring a stage, seating areas and kiosks. Referred to as Project Pivot, Thorpe Park are proposing to redevelop the larger, northern side of Amity Beach, located parallel to Depth Charge. [...]

20th Sep 2024

Chessington begin consultation for new attractions including a rollercoaster

By |20th September 2024|Chessington World of Adventures Resort|

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 [...]

2nd May 2024

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort submit plans to remodel park entrance

By |2nd May 2024|LEGOLAND Windsor Resort|

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort have submitted a planning application for a large-scale overhaul of the park entrance experience. The documents show an intention to completely re-imagine The Beginning and the park entrance infrastructure. This project is being undertaken to ensure that LEGOLAND Windsor has a ‘contemporary appearance’ that is [...]

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