Chessington 2022 Pin Badges Released
Exciting news for Chessington fans! The 2022 pin badges have officially hit the shop! These limited-edition collectibles feature vibrant designs inspired by the park's latest attractions and beloved characters.
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Extra Theming Added To Mexicana
Extra bunting / theming has been added to Mexicana at Chessington, leading down to the Scorpion Express the new bunting looks fantastic and the amount of detail on it is beautiful.
Project Amazon Constriction Site Comes Alive
During a quick visit to Chessington yesterday we took a quick glimpse at a very active Project Amazon site. Due to normally only visiting during the weekends we never get to see work being done as construction sites only normally work during the week.
Concrete Poured For New Bobbing Barrels Attraction
It might only be two days since our last look at Project Anchor at Chessington, however, the park has been hard at work! The concrete footer for the centre of the new splash battle ride has been poured and work is now turning to the ride's floor.
Work On Project Amazon Foundations Begins
Chessington's next rollercoaster is getting closer by the day, work on Project Amazon is progressing well! The next phase of the project appears to have begun, with drilling and pilling for supports started.
Chessington Lodge Gate Retheme Continues
Work on the Lodge Gate refresh continues, with new entrance gates installed and the new entrance plaza starting to take shape. Two new topiaries have been installed in the new plaza area, making for a great first impression of the resort.
Foundations For Project Anchor Continue
Project Anchor is progressing well at Chessington, foundations for the relocated rock and tug ride from Thorpe Park appear to be completed, concreate has now been poured into the foundations, last time we saw the area the metal rebar was still being prepared.
Project Anchor Plans Approved
Plans submitted by Chessington for Project Anchor have been approved today by the local planning council. Work can now commence on pouring foundations and preparing the area. We expect that these new rides will be ready for the Summer 2022 season!
Land of The Dragons Given A Refresh
Land of The Dragons at Chessington World of Aventures has been given a refresh during the closed season. The entrance portal, photo kiosk and fences around the ride area have been repainted and given a new lease of life.
Canopy Installed Over Dragons Fury Break Run
A huge metal structure is currently being installed over the final break run of Dragons Fury. When it begins to rain Dragons Fury is known to have issues with wetness. It's hoped that when this structure is completed that the ride's availability during wetter days will be improved.
Early Work On Project Amazon Progresses
Construction work on Project Amazon at Chessington appears to be progressing well. Since our last visit to the park, a time-lapse camera has been set up on the site office shipping container in the corner of the site and further site preparation has happened.