Project Amazon Construction
Construction work for Project Amazon began in February 2022, following planning approval the previous month. The site, previously used as a picnic field adjacent to the park’s southern edge, was cleared and prepared for major development. The early phases of construction included groundwork, drainage installation, and the laying of foundations for three new attractions. Alongside extensive landscaping efforts to set the stage for the jungle-themed environment.
The most complex part of the build was Mandrill Mayhem, a shuttle wing coaster manufactured by B&M. This marked the first time Chessington had worked with the Swiss coaster giant, and the installation required careful precision due to the coaster’s unusual layout and multiple launch points. The coaster’s imposing spike, track sections, and launch systems were assembled throughout the summer and autumn of 2022. Drawing considerable attention from park fans and the media.
Simultaneously, construction teams worked on the two flat rides—Mamba Strike, a Miami-style ride, and Ostrich Stampede, a Jumper-style ride. These were installed more quickly but still required custom theming, foundations, and queues to fit into the immersive jungle setting. Themed rockwork, foliage, and bespoke scenic elements were installed throughout 2022 and early 2023 to transform the space into the richly detailed World of Jumanji.
Despite a tight timeline and ongoing supply chain challenges, the project was completed in time for its grand opening in 2023. Final ride testing, staff training, and theming touch-ups took place in the weeks leading up to launch. The result was a seamless new land that blended storytelling, thrills, and family-friendly fun. Cementing the project as a milestone in the resort’s development. Project Amazon didn’t just add rides—it introduced an entire new world to explore.
Project Amazon Construction
March 2022
12th March 2022
With Chessington opening up to the public in just a few days, it was time to head on over to check out the progress on Project Amazon. With the park open for annual pass holders, we made the most of the opportunity!
As you can see from our update, work is progressing well. Digging trenches for what we believe is the base of the Flat Ride B, the Top Dancer ride at the top of the site. Markings remain in place for the ride's foundations, and work is moving on full steam ahead.
There are lots to do on-site. Moving the ground around, installing cabling, drainage and getting the land to the required heights for pathing. A lot goes into the installation of a new themed land, and things are moving in the right direction.
In talks with the park, we discovered that piling for the coaster foundations is due to start in April, and the ride hardware is on order from the manufacturers. We cannot wait to see it all arrive and take shape. See a selection of photos below, and we’ll have more updates soon!
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26th March 2022
Now that Chessington World of Adventures is fully open to the public, it is time we returned. It’s time for another exciting Project Amazon update! We have lots of news to share from our visit, so here we go!
The biggest change on site is just how much clearing has moved along. The site looks to be mostly clear now. Parts of the area are now graded and covered in hardcore in preparation for pathing and concreting.
Off-site in the car parks, work on making the rebar cages for the coaster foundations is underway. These cages will be buried into the ground with bolts attached to them, for the ride columns to be bolted on too. These cages won’t be visible, with them eventually being encased in concrete and covered over with earth to tidy up the appearance.
The area for the coaster station has been levelled, again, covered with hardcore and looks ready for foundation works to commence. We believe that they’ll be digging pilons into the ground to support the ride and station foundations. So we expect this to commence soon!
Work is coming along at a steady pace, and we’ll be back soon for more exclusive updates! Chessington Buzz is your one-stop shop for all things Chessington, and we have more news and construction updates coming soon!
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April 2022
4th April 2022
Piling has begun at Chessington. The piling rig has started to put large concrete piles into the ground in preparation for ride footers. The piles are dug many meters into the ground and have the footers and ride foundations sit atop them. They also help to steady the ground surrounding the footer. Which on an uneven plot like this, will help maintain a solid ride foundation.
Some of the previous rebar foundation cages from off-site in the car park have been moved onto the site. These now look to be in position. So it’s likely that concrete pouring in some areas will begin soon. During our visit, we noticed a cement truck at the bottom of the site. So some concrete works appear to already be underway. This is likely just to backfill in one of the already prepared piles.
Although this may not be a super exciting update. It’s becoming clear that steady progress is being made on site. We are hopeful that things are on track. It is hoped that the ride hardware for the coaster and the flat rides will be delivered sometime in November. We will be following closely and cannot wait to see the development finally go vertical once the groundworks are completed.
More updates, as always, are coming soon!
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14th April 2022
We’re back at Chessington again, which means only one thing! Amazon Update time! More progress is being made on-site rapidly every visit! This time we’ve got some solid foundations in place!
Throughout the area, piling continues. The rebar poles go into the piles and are made ready to be put in place. Concrete was being actively poured into multiple piles around the site today, and more rebar cages were made up in the car park, ready to be put into the ground.
Also on site are precast concrete tubes. These tubes are likely to form the sides of the concrete foundations for the coaster’s supports. These will sit around the tops of the piles and support the ride foundations. Exciting progress is certainly being made!
At the bottom of the site, foundations look to be mostly completed for the ride’s main theming feature. The concrete pad and stanchions look to be freshly poured with it slowly setting. The coaster will wrap around this themed feature, so it is likely that this will need to be installed before the coaster track. This will therefore likely rise soon!
Lots of exciting changes happening at the park and progress is clear to see. We can’t wait to see the rides arrive and the track rise! More updates soon!
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23rd April 2022
Things are progressing well now. A large rebar cage has been installed alongside one of the park’s car parking roads. This new rebar cage is thought to be one of the ride’s first footers. This has also seen the relocation of one of the perimeter fences, which has been pushed back. There are other cages like this around the site, also likely to be part of the coaster's foundations.
One of these such cages has been wrapped in plastic sheeting, likely ahead of concrete being poured into the mould to cast the footer. These are, therefore, likely to be in their final positions.
Piling work continues and not much has changed on the site of the coaster’s station. Work is progressing well around the site, with things moving rapidly with regard to foundation work. It looks likely that piling may soon be completed in some areas. Once finished, the final footer castings will sit atop the piles. Creating the final foundations for the coaster and other rides in the area.
Work is continuing at a great pace, and things are starting to move along. It may be tricky to follow the progress and work out where things are going, but we’re starting to see the area take shape. More updates to follow real soon!
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Project Amazon Construction
May 2022
7th May 2022
That’s right. In this exciting update, we can exclusively show that footers for Chessington’s new roller coaster are starting to take shape. The footer bolts have been installed within the precast concrete tubes. These tubes form the surround of the footer, with the bolts installed on top of rebar cages and deep concrete piles.
Foundations continue to be installed throughout the project site. With huge progress being made. Project Amazon is storming along and we’ll be providing more updates soon!
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26th May 2022
Work is progressing well on the rebar grid which will form the foundations of the ride station. With the layout of the building now taking shape, we can also see that structural steel has been delivered. Stored in the car park, the steel looks to be the framework for what could be either the station. It is also possible, that this steel frame could be for the coasters maintenance shed.
Around the rest of the site, coaster footers continue to take shape. Work has also progressed well on the installation of foundations for the large themed feature that the ride will wrap around at its end. Footers can also be made out wrapping around this element, giving us a better understanding of where the coaster will sit in the area.
As work continues to take shape. We’ll have more updates coming soon. Please also remember, as always. Chessington Buzz only takes photos from publically accessible places unless stated otherwise. Site safety is paramount during construction and we’ll continue to provide updates. Exciting times ahead!
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June 2022
7th June 2022
Once again, it is time for another exclusive update. Today, however, big changes are being made on-site at Chessington.
That’s right. The huge animal-themed mountain feature has started to go vertical. With structural steelwork rising. The steelwork is built on some of the earlier poured foundations and is located towards the bottom of the site.
When fully erected, this theming feature will be wrapped around by coaster track. It is likely that the park’s creative team are keen to get this feature up and completed before the arrival of the coaster track and supports. This is because access to it with the track in situ would be incredibly difficult.
We don’t currently know what form the themed feature will take, although it is highly believed to be linked to the Jumanji film franchise. The steelwork will likely be covered in mesh and sprayed in concrete to produce the themed feature.
Around the rest of the project site, work on the footers for the coaster continues. With most of the footer casts now believed to be in place. Work will progress on finishing off the footers with the pouring of concrete. The foundation layout for the ride’s station looks to be almost complete, with rebar frames and casings in place, ready for the pouring of concrete.
Elsewhere around the project site, grading on the terrain to get it to the required levels is in progress. Historically a boggy area with a steeply graded hill, the area will be far more shallow when completed. This will involve moving a large amount of earth around the site to improve access for wheelchair and pushchair users.
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23rd June 2022
The mountain rises! In our latest update, we can see the steelwork for what is suspected to be a Jaguar-shaped mountain rising. The framework also includes an internal network of access steps and levels. Could this be for a fire, water or mist effect?
The mountain forms the centrepiece of the land’s signature attraction, a Wing Coaster from Swiss manufacturer B&M. The ride, due to be delivered later this year, will wrap around the mountain as it reaches its finale. Only for guests to then travel the layout backwards. With the structural frame close to being completed, we expect it won’t be long until it is covered in scaffolding and hidden from view. We’re expecting the framework to be covered in mesh and sprayed with concrete in a similar way to that of Wickerman at Alton Towers.
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Project Amazon Construction
July 2022
4th July 2022
With things progressing well across most of the site now, it’s time for another update. This time, something new has started to rise!
With the steelwork now thought to be completed on the main theming feature, crews have started up work elsewhere. The station building is their next target, with the steel framework fully delivered and now starting to go up. We expect the station and the majority of the frame, including the stairs, to go up, with the track then slotting in from the front and rear of the building.
Elsewhere on-site, a large clearing has been made and prepared with sand. We expect this will be the eventual service area for the new roller coaster, with footers marking out what appears to be the location of the rear spike of the coaster.
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6th July 2022
The station framework has flown up rapidly. It seems that the majority of the steelwork is now up. With details such as the floor, stairways and walls yet to be put into place. We can now see how wide the station building is. With a row of coaster footers sitting neatly down the middle.
With the building taking shape, we’re now getting closer to seeing the track arrive on site. We are more certain about our thoughts surrounding the ride’s manufacturer. Which is still yet to be confirmed by the park. We still firmly believe the ride will be a Wing Coaster, by Swiss coaster company B&M.
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30th July 2022
Construction work continues rapidly over on the site of Project Amazon. Steelwork for the coasters station building and the maintenance shed is now mostly completed. It is expected that some staircases are to be installed in the coaster’s station. Internal walls are set to be installed within the maintenance shed too.
Work has also begun on adding the first layers of concrete to the main themed structure. This work is being done by Koda Creative, the team who did the lower parts of Croc Drop’s building.
Work has also begun towards the top of the site on installing the foundations for Flat Ride A. This round ride can be seen taking shape, but getting photos is quite tricky due to its location on the site.
Work around the site is full speed ahead and we’ll be back with more updates soon! Please remember, as always, that these photos were taken from publically accessible locations. Please do not attempt to gain access to an active construction site.
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Project Amazon Construction
August 2022
9th August 2022
With every update we post, so much more happens on site. Things are still progressing well and the changes are evident to see.
Towards the bottom of the site, the maintenance building now has most of its walls connected. The roof is in place and it seems likely that work will commence soon fleshing out the inside. A lot of technical equipment and plant for the new roller coaster will be installed here. This includes all of the Audio Visual equipment and the power supplies for the launch system.
Over on the large themed feature, Koda Creative are continuing to install concrete. The mesh frame is continuing to rise and work is progressing well in spraying the concrete. This will then be shaped into the final form before being painted.
Elsewhere on site, foundations are being shaped and poured for the two supporting rides in the land. Block work is being laid for what could be the control rooms for the two rides and grading on the terrain is continuing.
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Project Amazon Construction
October 2022
13th October 2022
Here we go! Update time! We’re back at Chessington World of Adventures for another update on the construction of the World of Jumanji!
Construction continues at a great pace. Work on the painting and detailing of the Jaguar Shrine is wrapping up now and is close to complete. Once the track is up, it is likely that other details, planting and theming around the base. This will help to detail this impressive themed structure. The themed gem is in place and we’re told it will light up and flash when the ride is completed.
More supports are now vertical for the roller coaster. Supports which hold up the Zero-G Roll look to be completed. With the supports which head down towards the final helix spike starting to rise. It is unlikely that the rest of the supports around the shrine will go up until the track for this area has arrived and is installed.
The supports for the reverse spike near the station are yet to go up. But this is unlikely to go up until the rest of the coaster track has been installed. Access to the site is likely to be in this area. So, it is believed this will be the final area to go vertical.
Work on adding stairs to the station has continued and block work has started to rise. The station building is really starting to take shape and work has continued on installing themed panelling on the exterior. Detailed hand holes can be seen on one side, hinting at some great head choppers for riders. Interestingly, there are 8 hands, confirming that the trains are likely to feature four seats per row.
Work is really ramping up and we’ll be back for more updates soon!
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20th October 2022
In what is one of the most exciting updates, we can confirm that Track has arrived at the Resort! These photos, taken from publically accessible areas, show the bright green track for what we expect is the station and launch track.
Behind the station track, stored in the car park, were other pieces of track covered in tarps. We believe this is an extra launch and station track section. Another smaller piece located behind these appears to be part of the ride’s reverse spike, to the rear of the station.
Another section of the track is already on site. This part we believe is the initial track piece after the station and launch. This part, with a slight slope and partial banking, would turn passengers to the right up into the Zero G-Inversion.
Aside from the supports connected to the ride’s rear spike, we now believe that all of the ride’s main supports are up. As you can see from the below photos, some of the supports are nice and close to where the track passes. We’re expecting some fantastic head-chopper moments on the ride through the supports on the final helix.
Exciting times are ahead, with more track due imminently, we’re excited for the ride to start to rise. More updates coming soon as we follow the construction of The World Of Jumanji!
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Project Amazon Construction
November 2022
6th November 2022
Following on from the delivery of some of the roller coaster track for The World of Jumanji, we can reveal that more track has been delivered.
With the station track and reverse launch now in place, work has progressed well on covering the ride station, with internal walls taking shape. The staircases are in and theming work is beginning to take shape around the area. Layouts for pathing are beginning to take shape as well as the foundations for the entry portal into the new world.
Elsewhere on site, more track has been delivered and is awaiting being moved into position. The track is expected to be for the turn up to the ride’s Zero-G inversion, with the roll itself being stored in the car park.
The eagle-eyed amongst us will spot some unique details on the track. First of all, the launch track appears to have a section of rail that can be removed. We believe this is so that the train can be removed from the track for maintenance without the need for a transfer track. Another nerdy fact for enthusiasts, the track is labelled as WI-R. This is the project code for coaster manufacturer B&M.
With closed season now upon us, updates may not be as frequent, but we’ll be back with more updates soon!
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12th November 2022
It’s been under a week since our last update and not much has changed on-site. Work on the station building is continuing, but the biggest news is track related.
Although no track has been put up, more has arrived, with it being stored once again in the holding area within the Explorer Car Parks. Not a huge update, but it’s exciting that more is arriving. We believe the park is waiting for the final track sections to arrive before bringing in a crane and getting to work!
With Zoo days now upon us, getting updates from within the park itself is difficult due to which areas are open. We’ll continue to provide updates where we can with more coming soon!
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16th November 2022
With Chessington Buzz up at the park for the latest round of planning consultation, there was no way we would miss an opportunity to see what has happened over the last few days.
Simply put, a lot has happened. With three sections of track up since Monday, and two more lifted whilst we were there. We won’t go crazy with the text content here. Enjoy our exciting photo update and we’ll be back for more updates real soon!
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26th November 2022
Not a huge amount of progress has taken place over the last week. Two more sections of track have been lifted into place, but the park has taken another huge delivery.
It now appears that the remaining track is now all on site, with the final pieces now awaiting unpacking and moving into position. The crane remains on site, so chances are the park has a busy week ahead of them shifting the track up into position.
We believe work has begun on the wiring and electrical installation for the ride alongside the continued installation of the ride track, with what appears to be a number of cableways being installed within the station. Elsewhere on site, it appears a small amount of planting has arrived and work is ongoing on working out a rough layout for the plants.
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Project Amazon Construction
December 2022
3rd December 2022
Not a huge amount of progress has been made on the coaster this week, with no more track sections going vertical. Other things have happened though, with a whole load of planting taking shape.
Bamboo and other tropical planting have been arranged and in some places planted, with path layouts now starting to take shape and become more clear. A large swathe of planting is due to arrive as part of the project, with a selection of it being grown off-site. This should really bring the World of Jumanji to life when it opens in 2023.
Elsewhere, work on installing what we believe will be the backdrop facade around Flat Ride B has gone up, alongside the rides operator hut. Work is progressing well around here, with planting and the outlines of pathing also taking shape.
The station building continues to take shape, with insulation going up on the front wall and the steps now in place. Planting is also happening around here, leading us to believe they could be planting vines and other plants over the station. Helping the building to blend in.
The land is really starting to come together now, with all of the track now on site, it’s only a matter of time before the crane comes back and the track flies up. We cannot wait to see more and will be back with more updates soon!
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10th December 2022
Welcome back once again for another World of Jumanji update! Work has kicked off again and to make things a little easier, we’ve split it up into three separate areas of interest. Let’s get into it!
Track
With all of the track now on-site, there’s not much to report on this end, but it’s fun to snap more photos for sure! We’ve now spotted the two end sections, which have small stoppers installed to prevent the train from flying off. Another interesting thing to note is that these track sections have plates on them. We believe this is to bolt magnetic fins onto. This would stop the train in the event of it getting anywhere close to the end of the track. The track has been moved around a bit, most likely to get the sections needed on to the site.
Construction
On-site things have ramped up. The second launch section has been installed as well as the beginnings of the helix finale. Close-up shots show the LSM fins and the cabling work – wouldn’t want that job for sure!
Interesting to note that the track sections that run down the hill from the Zero-G Roll to the second launch are yet to be installed. We believe this may be for the installation of Flat Ride A. This will likely need to be craned into position and the track may make that harder.
Landscaping
Now for the largest part of the update. A huge amount of progress is being made on the landscaping – or theming – of the area. Large swathes of planting continue, as well as the installation of a large snake head near the site of Flat Ride B. The entrance steelwork for this ride has also gone verticle, with the grey pagoda-esque framework.
The internal fit-out of the station is progressing well, with the operator booth now fleshed out. Also inside, although not easily captured on camera, theming on the walls inside the station has begun. Wooden panelling has been fixed onto the wall by the stairs within the building.
On the floor in the central hub appears to be some wooden cut our lettering. Although it is unclear what this says at this stage. Elsewhere other structures have appeared on site. One near Flat Ride A. It’s unclear what this building is for as it is facing the wrong direction for it to be for the rides operating control room. We believe this may be a food or drink kiosk.
14th December 2022
Time for another little update, this time as Flat Ride B arrives at the park. Built by SBF Visa rides, the ride is a Top Dancer, set to be named Mamba Strike. Painted red, the ride stands out, as our images show, the ride is now in situ but remains covered over. Not as large as first thought, but it’ll be interesting to see how much of a punch the ride packs in terms of intensity.
Elsewhere on site, game pieces have arrived and have been placed within the themed area at the centre of the land. Although these are not all that clear in the photos taken by our reporter P, they are in place.
More sections of the track have also gone up, with work continuing on the helix finale of the ride. The section between the Zero-G Roll and the second launch is still yet to be worked on.
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17th December 2022
Here we go again. Just a few days after our last update, we’re back. With the Zoom lens in hand, we’ve got some great photos and were lucky enough to capture one of the park’s new rides, Ostrich Stampede being installed. Without further ado, catch the updates below!
Trackwork
In terms of Mandrill Mayhem coaster track, work is progressing well. More helix sections have now been installed, with the ride wrapping the Jaguar Shrine. In the car park, extra work has been ongoing, with the end track sections now having stoppers and LSM fins installed. This will prevent the train from going off the end of the track. Themed end sections featuring split-apart rails can also be seen awaiting installation.
Landscaping
In terms of landscaping and theming, work is progressing well. More planting has taken place and themed statues are clearly seen within the central hub of the land. Work continues inside the station, with what appears to be Bamboo being planted within the walls. Could this, therefore, grow within the station building and over the roof? We’re not sure – but it’ll be interesting to follow. Elsewhere, a steel-framed building has started to go up next to the station. This is likely the on-ride photo shop from the plans. So things are really taking shape.
Mamba Strike
Over at Mamba Stike, we have more shots of the ride now in place. The entrance framework is up and visible and theming and queue-line installation work has commenced. We’re not sure how the theming here will work, but the snake is set back from the ride, possibly to give some forced perspective. We cannot wait to see how this will look when completed. Visible under the wrappings are what we believe to be over-the-shoulder restraints. They appear to be similar in shape to those on Croc Drop.
Ostrich Stampede
The biggest part of the update today is for sure Ostrich Stampede. The ride has arrived, with carriages featuring over-the-shoulder restraints seen in the storage compound. We were fortunate enough to see the ride’s main hardware being delivered and installed on the site, so enjoy the photos we have of the ride going in.
The eagle-eyed fans may spot a wooden crate in the pictures with SBF spray painted on it. This is confirmation that the ride is constructed by them and confirmed our theory that the ride is a Super Jumper model from them.
22nd December 2022
Work continues to take shape on World of Jumanji. New theming has been installed. Track work continues at pace and Ostrich Stampede’s ride hardware is fully installed. Check out the update below!
Landscaping
The World of Jumanji is taking shape. Work continues on the themed station building of Mandrill Mayhem. With wooden cladding visible inside the building and work continuing to fit out the inside. On the front of the station building, themed paintwork can be spotted. Taking the shape of a brick pattern. The rest of the walls remain unpainted and in a shade of pink. So the final design is yet to take shape here, but it’s certainly interesting.
In the centre of the land where the themed game pieces are, pathing is taking shape. The central circle which will form part of the game board is taking shape and is laid out with blockwork.
Elsewhere on site, an upturned lorry has arrived. Flipped over with an opening on one side, we believe this may be a drinks kiosk or coffee shop unit. It looks really nice in its location, but the concrete base sticks out. We’re hoping this will be hidden with pathing and plant and planting to help it blend in.
Mamba Strike
Not a huge amount of progress has been made over at Mamba Strike. The ride photo building for Mandrill Mayhem continues to rise, and fencing for the queue line is taking shape. With the Mamba head set back from the ride, it’ll be interesting to see how this theming will blend in behind the ride, but nothing else has changed around this part of the ride.
Ostrich Stampede
Ostrich Stampede seems to be mostly completed now. The ride arms and vehicles have been bolted together, but the centrepiece remains uninstalled. It’ll be interesting to see how this will blend into the area and the ride as a whole. The gondolas are decorated with feathers and an Ostrich like texture. It’s going to be great to see the ride decorated further with pathing, the queue line and planting in time.
Mandrill Mayhem
More track has gone vertical and the ride is now close to complete. The final sections of the track have been installed onto the helix and the ride has now reached its highest point. The stopper and fins on the top of the spike are there to prevent the train from leaving the end of the track. With the magnetic fins preventing the train from going to the end. The ‘broken rail’ end piece has also been installed making the track look broken.
The final two sections of the track on the downhill section into launch two have also been installed. Meaning the track is complete from the station to the top of the helix. The only section of track needed to be installed now is the reverse spike at the rear of the station. It’s unlikely this will go up soon though, as it’s due to be located where the main access for the World of Jumanji site is located.
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January 2023
7th January 2023
Happy New Year!
Once again, we’re back with another World of Jumanji construction update. Not a huge amount of progress to report over the last week. With swathes of the park also now closed off for Zoo Days, access makes getting updates trickier.
Around the site, not much has changed since before Christmas. A couple of supports for Mandrill Mayhem’s spike have gone up. We do believe they will likely want to start putting up the remainder of the track soon, so we’re hopeful for a more exciting update next time. More updates soon!
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15th January 2023
The Mandrill Mayhem train has arrived and is on track!
There’s quite a lot to talk about this week, apart from the arrival and installation of the Mandrill Mayhem coaster train. We’ll start with that. The 7-car train has been installed and features at least one row facing in reverse during the ride. We believe the ride will operate with 6 cars facing forwards, and one backward. In a similar vein to how Thorpe Park’s, The Swarm ran with two backwards-facing rows.
The train bogeys are painted brown to match the ride supports and are yet to have their themed covers installed. This is unlikely to happen until the ride has been tested and any issues ironed out. Over in the car park, the ride “Test-seat” has been delivered. Allowing guests to check they fit in the train before joining the queue line.
Elsewhere on site, the backflash for Mamba Strike appears to have been installed and shows a sandstone-esque pattern. We’re sure there’s more work to be done here to tie in the snake head. As this currently has exposed steelwork and doesn’t blend in well at all.
The framework for the entrance portal to the World Of Jumanji has gone up and work has begun on pouring concrete pathing around the area. Detailing work appears ongoing within the station and lots of progress is being made all over.
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28th January 2023
With little by way of much to report on last week. We’re back with a bumper update this week. The biggest news is that track work on Mandrill Mayhem is now completed.
That’s right! The final spike has been installed and the track is completed. Work will now progress on wiring up the ride’s electrical systems. Not only that, but work on finalising the position of the supports is underway, with concrete casings being completed on the footers.
Work continues within the station and the train on Mandrill Mayhem continues to move. With the train moving in and out of the station whilst work is underway.
Elsewhere on site, not a huge amount appears to have changed. Work continues at a steady pace and we’re excited to see what changes week on week. More updates coming soon.
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February 2023
19th February 2023
It’s a very exciting time at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Mandrill Mayhem has begun completing full test runs. We won’t bore you with loads of information, simply check out our video below. We’ll let the ride do the talking.
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March 2023
25th March 2023
Here we go with another World of Jumanji construction update. With lots of little things to report on around the site. Now that the park is fully open for the season and access is a little easier, we can expect more updates to come a little bit faster now.
Throughout the land more bits of theming, planting and details are being added. Work on the Food unit is progressing with the internal fit-out looking close to starting. Lots of planting with palms and bamboo being spotted around the area look close to going into the ground. Certainly lots of exciting work on the theming front taking place. A hippo can also be spotted along the path down the side of the area.
Work on the commissioning of Mandrill Mayhem continues, with the ride seen testing various different speeds. The ride was also testing its safety features, with multiple stops on the ride’s midsection launch. The queue line also seems to be taking shape down the bottom of the area, with the vertical posts for the fencing going into place.
Check out the photos below and as always, more updates coming soon!
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April 2023
8th April 2023
Here we go with another update! This time not a huge amount has changed throughout the site, but work on planting and foliage is ramping up. Lots more bamboo, palms and low-level planting has begun to go in around the paths, starting to hide the fences that wrap around Mandrill Mayhem.
Elsewhere, the market street has started to receive its internal fit-out, the walls and details are beginning to be painted and the area is coming along nicely. There are what appear to be lights and speakers that have begun to be installed and the area is really starting to come together.
The snake at the back of Mamba Strike has begun to have its basket installed and queue line fences, additional theming and signage are starting to be installed everywhere.
Work is continuing at a solid pace. We’ll be back with another update soon.
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22nd April 2023
Well, here we are once again with another World of Jumanji update! With just a few weeks to go now until the launch of this new land and opening on May 15th, things are really starting to come together.
Lots of planting, painting, detailing and work is ongoing around the site. The main entrance sign into the area is now up and taking shape, with the remaining parts close to going in. The sign will also feature vines and other plantings nearby to really bring it to life.
Elsewhere, flooring is starting to take shape around the land. With lots of variety in the flooring, what looks to be animal footprints and other details around the area. The ride queue lines look to be completed, with darker-coloured flooring in place for Mandrill Mayhem’s queue line. The flooring around Ostrich Stampede is in place and detail work in the “bazaar” area is coming together.
We’ll stop rambling, so enjoy the photos of the latest work on World of Jumanji. More updates coming soon!
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May 2023
1st May 2023
We’re back for yet another update! This time, the details are starting to come together. Work is rapidly progressing on the Bazaar area, with painting, wall details and the roofs starting to take shape.
A small rock form has appeared within the entrance portal of the area, it will be interesting to see what form this takes when it’s completed. Mamba Strike is spotted testing. Mandrill Mayhem continues to test as the rides team continues operator training too.
The land is really progressing well, and we’ll be back with another update soon!
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7th May 2023
As the opening of the World of Jumanji on May 15th draws near, the area is bustling with activity and excitement. The construction crew works tirelessly to put the finishing touches on the area, ensuring that every detail is perfect for the grand opening. Join us for one last time as we publish our last construction update on the World of Jumanji.
Lots of props, signs and details have been installed throughout the land. Work is really coming together now, with a lot of attention to detail. The signs and props, featuring links to the films are really helping to bring the area to life. With more planting and landscaping going on, things are really coming together.
In addition to the visual elements, the audio and sound effects are also being tested to ensure that every experience is fully immersive.
The rides are also being put through their paces, with staff undergoing training to ensure that visitors have an enjoyable experience. Mamba Strike and Ostrich Stampede rides are being tested extensively, with the park’s engineers and technicians ensuring everything is in perfect working order.
With just a few days left until the grand opening, the World of Jumanji is shaping up to be an incredible experience. With new theming, finishing touches, and rides being tested.
For one last time, we’ll let the photos do the talking. With details to spot around every corner. We’ll be at the official launch of the World of Jumanji on May 13th, until then we’d just like to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s followed and supported our updates. It’s been a pleasure to follow the construction and we look forward to seeing the area, and the park grow.
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