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Chessington announces full World of Jumanji details
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hessington World of Adventures Resort has revealed that 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 further rides and much more, as Chessington brings the box office hit film franchise to life in its wildest adventure yet.
World of Jumanji will see families follow in the footsteps of Dr. Bravestone, through a whole world of adventures to locate the Jaguar’s Eye Jewel, lift the curse and save Jumanji.
The first adventure, and the world’s only Jumanji rollercoaster, Mandrill Mayhem, will sweep up riders in the long arms of a mandrill, as the horde whisks those from 1.2m tall around the sites of Jumanji, all while dodging the hazards of the jungle.
The most fearsome of all the wild animals, the mandrills are unpredictable and 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. Glimpse the Jaguar’s Eye Jewel glow 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 back in 2004. Two further adventures in the World of Jumanji will await families. Guests will dodge the fangs of the black mamba on a dizzying, untameable ride in the bazaar, Mamba Strike, and swerve a herd of stampeding ostriches on a whirlwind ride in the dunes on 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.
Complementing the above, 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: “We look forward to Welcome-ing you to the Jungle this spring, as the amazing World of Jumanji opens at Chessington World of Adventures Resort. 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! This is the next level for families wanting to explore the ultimate adventure together.”
Legoland New York to open new water playground for 2023 season
Legoland New York is opening a new water playground on Memorial Day weekend. The park has also earned a Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation.
The new water playground will feature waterslides and a 318-gallon water bucket. Guests will also get the chance to build and race a Lego boat. When the park opens for the 2023 season on 31 March, it will be a Certified Autism Center (CAC). Each ride will include a sensory guide indicating whether there are bright lights or loud sounds.
In addition, Legoland New York will provide online and paper sensory guides, while a quiet room for children with sensory needs will offer weighted blankets, dim lighting and tactile toys.
Last year, Legoland Florida Resort became the first theme park resort to earn a Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation.
The designation includes the resort’s hotels, as well as the Legoland theme park, Legoland Water Park and Peppa Pig Theme Park. Legoland New York has also confirmed the return of the ‘Red, White, and Boom!’, ‘Brick-or-Treat’ and ‘Holiday Bricktacular’ events. The park is introducing the new ‘Ninjago Days’ in April and May. Located on 150 acres in New York’s Hudson Valley, Legoland New York opened in 2021. It features seven themed lands with 15,000 Lego models made from 30 million Lego bricks.
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