The world’s first Jumanji themed land will also feature two further rides and much more, as Chessington World of Adventures 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.

Mandrill Mayhem

The first adventure, and the world’s only Jumanji roller coaster, Mandrill Mayhem, will sweep up riders in the long arms of a mandrill, as the horde whisks those from just 1.2m tall around the sites of Jumanji, all while dodging the hazards of the jungle.

The ride 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 World of Adventures, which last introduced a roller coaster back in 2004.

Two further adventures in World of Jumanji will await families…

Dodge the fangs of a black mamba on a dizzying, untameable, new ride in the bazaar, Mamba Strike.

Swerve a herd of stampeding ostriches on a whirlwind ride in the dunes on Ostrich Stampede.

The single largest investment in the history of the resort, World of Jumanji will also feature a maze of pathways – some trickier to navigate than others – and based on the iconic Jumanji board game. Themed food, drink and merchandise will also be on offer.

Jumanji themed bedrooms

Complementing the new themed land, 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 World of Adventures, 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.”

Visit Chessington.com/Jumanji for updates and to book to be the first to sleep in the new Jumanji themed hotel bedrooms from Saturday April 1, ahead of World of Jumanji opening.

World of Jumanji at Chessington World of Adventures follows a global agreement between resort operator, Merlin Entertainments, and Columbia Pictures Location Based Entertainment.