The Minecraft coaster has now gone vertical, and track and supports for the new Minecraft themed roller coaster have now been delivered, with some currently being stored in the grass car park.
Work on Launch Pad at Thorpe Park is continuing to progress well, with a bright blue resin floor now being installed within the area. The colourful flooring is beginning to transform the space and adds another major piece to the refreshed look of the attraction.
New markings for the resin flooring at Launch Pad in Thorpe Park have now started to be sketched out, giving guests an early look at the layout for the refreshed area.
Excitement is building at Chessington World of Adventures Resort as the park has officially announced that its brand-new World of PAW Patrol land will open on 3rd May 2026, just in time for the May Bank Holiday.
The first supports for the Minecraft rollercoaster at Chessington have officially been delivered, marking a significant step forward in the project.
With Rattlesnake no longer being based on a Mexican theme at Chessington, the ride has now been re-themed to fit within the Forbidden Kingdom area. The attraction has undergone a small makeover, with some of the old mine-style theming removed and replaced with new elements.
The transformation of Kobra has begun at Chessington, with Kobra Leaves marking the start of an exciting change.
Elmer’s Flying Jumbos at Chessington is now being reassembled for the 2026 season. The ride’s arms have been freshly repainted, with brackets for the cars also receiving a refresh and being reinstalled.
Blue Barnacle at Chessington has reopened following a rerouting of its queue line, which no longer goes down and around the rocks. It now features a much simpler and more efficient layout.
Tidal Wave has begun testing ahead of the 2026 season, with some noticeable updates to the station area. New gates appear to have been installed at both the front and rear of the station, helping to prevent access to the ride area.
Launch Pad at Thorpe Park is progressing well, with brick paving now being installed towards the far end of the site. More lighting poles are being added into the concrete footings, while benches are also starting to appear around the area.