Chessington World of Adventures Resort has announced World of Jumanji - set to open in spring at the Surrey Theme Park and Zoo - will include the world’s only Jumanji rollercoaster. The world’s first Jumanji-themed land will also feature two other new rides.
World of Jumanji will see families follow in the footsteps of Dr. Bravestone to locate the Jaguar’s Eye Jewel, lift the curse and save Jumanji. The first adventure, rollercoaster Mandrill Mayhem, will sweep up riders in the long arms of a mandrill, as the horde whisks riders around the sites of Jumanji, while dodging the hazards of the jungle.
The mandrills will launch at full speed through the treetops, flipping upside down on a hair-raising adventure, spiralling to the summit of the 55ft tall Jaguar Shrine before falling and braving the adventure again… backwards.
Mandrill Mayhem is a winged, launch, shuttle ride, with an inversion – a first for Chessington, which last introduced a rollercoaster in 2004. Two further adventures in World of Jumanji will await families -Mamba Strike and Ostrich Stampede.
The single largest investment in Chessington’s history, World of Jumanji will also feature a maze of pathways – some trickier to navigate than others – based on the iconic Jumanji board game. Themed food, drink and merchandise will also be on offer.
Six new Jumanji themed bedrooms will be introduced to the Chessington Safari Hotel as well.
Scott O’Neil, CEO of Merlin Entertainments, which operates Chessington, said: “Families should prepare to be turned upside down… literally, as the first new rollercoaster in nearly 20 years at the resort has a twist, turn and flip that will have you holding on to your seat."
Visit Chessington.com/Jumanji for updates and to book the Jumanji-themed Hotel bedrooms from Saturday April 1, ahead of World of Jumanji opening.
