
Wild Asia Closes for 2025 as Ride Removals Make Way for a New World
A significant transformation is underway at Chessington World of Adventures, as the park confirms that Wild Asia will remain closed throughout the 2025 season.

A significant transformation is underway at Chessington World of Adventures, as the park confirms that Wild Asia will remain closed throughout the 2025 season.

After two seasons of wear and tear, the theming for Mamba Strike in Chessington World of Adventures has finally been restored. Guests may remember that parts of the attraction were previously damaged, leading to temporary nets being added around affected areas.

The Legendary Rollercoaster, Vampire at Chessington World of Adventures turns 35 this year and to celebrate, the park has announce a weekend of celebrations from the 11th to the 13th April, including two exclusive events.

Chessington is hosting an exclusive Scorpion Express online auction, offering an exciting opportunity for theme park fans and ride enthusiasts to own unique memorabilia from one of the park's most iconic attractions.

Change is on the horizon at Chessington, as construction walls move in around the old Children’s Petting Zoo and Mexicana area. This marks the beginning of a major transformation, and it won’t be long before this part of the park looks completely different.

Exciting changes are on the horizon at Chessington World of Adventures, as the park has officially confirmed that Project Play has been approved.

Chessington World of Adventures has confirmed that Wild Asia will not be reopening for the 2025 season. Fans first noticed the area’s removal from the park’s official website, sparking speculation about its future. Now, the park has released a statement confirming the closure, saying:

Here’s an update from Chessington as the closed season nears its end, with plenty of activity bringing the park back to life!

With the approval of plans for Project Play, the removal of Scorpion Express has officially begun. Work started on Thursday, with cranes spotted in the area as sections of track were swiftly dismantled.

As Chessington World of Adventures gears up for an exciting 2025 season, the closed season offers a glimpse into the ongoing preparations and changes taking place behind the scenes. Here’s a rundown of the latest updates from around the park:

Chessington has submitted another planning application today for the "Development of a replacement themed land including demolition of existing buildings/structures and installation of rides"