The permit to remove the Vikings River Splash ride has been approved, and demolition work is now in full swing. Heavy machinery is on site, starting with the removal of a section of the rapids to improve access.
The new Launch Pad relaxation area at Thorpe Park is progressing rapidly, with major developments now visible across the site. It’s impressive just how much has changed in the space of a single week.
To celebrate 20 years of Stealth at Thorpe Park, special vinyls have been added to the front of the trains, and banners are now on display in the ride’s courtyard.
Thorpe Park has launched an exciting new range of merchandise for 2026! Fans can grab new pin badges, shirts, and nostalgic throwbacks to classic rides, including Logger’s Leap and the original Flying Fish logo.
During this closed season, SAW – The Ride at Thorpe Park has had its signage refreshed. The iconic “JBS Works”lettering on the ride building has been repainted, and all signage at the entrance to the queue line, shop, and plaza has been updated for a clean, polished look.
The removal of Rumba Rapids at Thorpe Park has now been confirmed, with public access to the attraction fully blocked off. A large blue wall has been installed around the ride, leaving only limited views through a construction gate and from the Nemesis Inferno queue line.
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The World of PAW Patrol at Chessington is shaping up to be an exciting addition for the 2026 season, with the area now looking fantastic as the park reopens.
Work is progressing well on Chessington’s 2027 project, with early construction now clearly taking shape across the site.
Land of the Tiger at Chessington has officially reopened for the 2026 theme park season, and parts of the area have received some much-needed attention and care.
Elmer’s Flying Jumbos at Chessington has been closed since summer 2025 for its seasonal maintenance, and during that time, the ride was completely removed from its site. Over the past few days, work has begun to reassemble the iconic ride, with the main framework being carefully rebuilt.