18th March 2013
Runaway Train Closed For 2013. Chessington World of Adventures has sadly confirmed that it will keep the Runaway Train closed for the 2013 season. The ride originally opened in 1987 and was an opening day attraction…
16th March 2013
Zufari Preview Review. We were fortunate enough to be invited along to the preview night for Zufari: Ride Into Africa! The new attraction features a whole host of new animals, a story-driven ride experience and more…
11th January 2013
You’re Having A Giraffe! With the opening of Zufari: Ride Into Africa! opening only a few months away. Chessington World of Adventures today took delivery of four very special inhabitants. The bull Rothschild giraffes have all…
10th January 2013
Hotel Expansion Gets Approval. In September last year, the authorities approved the new resort hotel expansion, set to open at Chessington World of Adventures. Following our news post, the planned expansion features sixty-nine guest bedrooms, a…
12th December 2012
Three Rhinos Crash into Chessington World of Adventures. Heavy snowfall can’t halt animals’ charge from Europe to Surrey for a new multi-million-pound safari attraction. The first steps in bringing the African Safari to Surrey are underway.…
25th September 2012
Hotel Expansion Planning begins. Chessington World of Adventures has today submitted a new planning application. The plans detail the resort’s desire to expand the accommodation offering. Adding a new wing to the existing hotel. It will…
30th July 2012
Ride into the heart of Africa on Zufari, New for 2013! Alongside the release of the ride’s logo and some promotional artwork. We now know that Zufari: Ride Into Africa! will be launching as the new…
28th February 2012
That’s right, it’s time to Party at Chessington World of Adventures in 2012 as Madagascar Live takes centre stage! As part of the new Africa-themed land, Madagascar Live: Prepare to Party is the season’s new hit…
4th February 2012
That’s right, Flying Jumbo’s takes flight once more and has officially moved into a new home. Thought to be part of the Mexicana area, Flying Jumbo’s has been relocated to make way for bigger changes in…