The World of Minecraft development at Chessington World of Adventures just keeps getting bigger. The rollercoaster building is now looking enormous, with significant progress made since our last visit to the park.
Vampire at Chessington World of Adventures has been closed since Thursday, 9 July 2026. Earlier this week, scaffolding could be seen being installed around the rollercoaster’s second lift hill, suggesting that repair work is now under way.
Work has begun to remove the former Go Ape course at Chessington World of Adventures.
Elmer’s Flying Jumbos has reopened at Chessington World of Adventures! The family ride had been closed for more than a year following an incident, with its colourful elephant ride vehicles later removed while work was carried out.
More track and supports have been delivered for Chessington World of Adventures’ new Minecraft rollercoaster.
Chessington World of Adventures appears to be making a major change to one of its biggest annual events for 2026.
Elmer’s Flying Jumbos at Chessington looks almost ready to reopen! The ride has been testing, and with work appearing close to completion, it could welcome guests back within the next few days.
Vampire’s Ride Access Pass queue has now moved to the ride’s main entrance and Fastrack queue line, while Trail of the Kings has closed. With the former access route and surrounding area no longer in use, could Chessington have future plans for this part of the park?
Elmer’s Flying Jumbos at Chessington is finally being reassembled after being closed off for around a year.
There has been a huge track delivery at Chessington for the new Minecraft rollercoaster, revealing the colour scheme for the outdoor sections of the ride.
Chessington World of Adventures Resort is preparing for a summer of music, dancing and family adventures, with two live shows running from 18 July until 31 August 2026.