Thursday, March 22, 2012

8. Chessington World of Adventures Resort



Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a theme park, zoo and hotel in South West London, England. It lies 12 miles (19 km) south of Central London. Historically opened as Chessington Zoo in 1931, a theme park was developed alongside it, opening in 1987. In 2010, the park attracted 1.4 million people.Chessington World of Adventures is the UK's ultimate family theme park, with 90% of rides suitable for children under 12 years old. The park is a great family day out, with a good mix of rides for teens, kids and adults.

Chessington Zoo
All sorts of wild animals can be found here, and there are live shows to enjoy at Penguin Cove and Sealion Bay. You can get up close to big cats and gorillas at Trail of the Kings, discover the Creepy Caves, enjoy the Monkey & Bird Garden and explore the Wanyama Village & Reserve with zebra and oryx. For an aquatic experience, make sure you don't miss the Sea Life Centre with its impressive displays of marine life.
With over 20 marine life Sea Life Centre displays housing species ranging from tiny shrimps and starfish to magnificent sharks and stingrays, this is an aquatic attraction, not to be missed! The 250,000 litre aquarium brings kids of all ages almost nose to nose with a wide range of sea creatures, creating the illusion that it is the visitor is on display while the fish swim freely around. There are also interactive touchpools and a walkthrough ocean tank that offers a final 'wow-experience' as the fish swim overhead.


Forbidden Kingdom

An egyptian location sets the scene for two frightful rides. The interactive laser adventure Tomb Blaster (The ultimate mission.Ride through the spooky haunted tomb, armed with a laser gun and defeat its ancient and ghostly inhabitants, thus ridding the tomb of its curse. Play against family and friends and collect your score at the end.)will put a chill down your spine as you fight against evil forces while the thrilling Rameses Revenge (This thrilling Top Spin ride is similar to Ripsaw*at Alton Towers, riders sit in a gondola while two large arms take you up 50ft up into the air, spin you over and over, forwards and backwards before holding you over a wall of water.)will make everyone scream!

Land of the Dragons
This mystical world full of adventures is bursting with great attractions ideal for children 2 to 8 years old. There's the spinning roller coaster Dragon's Fury, a spining boat ride called Sea Dragons, and a swinging and rocking ship named Griffins Galleon. Take your seat in one of the flame ball carriages thrilling journey of twists and turns, dips and dives all whilst spinning around and around!  The 540 metres of track wind through Land of the Dragons rocketing up into the sky and plunging to the ground. Little adventures can feel the force of the mighty dragon in this thrilling battle.

Market Square
A shop and cafe area in the centre of the park, but just around the corner you can find Hocus Pocus hall, a magical 4-D attraction to explore. Enter this creepy mansion for a magical 4D experience, a mysterious walkthrough attraction packed with wizardry mischievous goblins! Created especially for little ones eager to explore the realm of magic and spells with no minimum height restriction. You can also board the Safari Skyway for an overhead view of Animal Land.

Mexicana
Over at this mexican themed village jump on the Rattlesnake ride, where its wild carts wind around sharp corners and steep drops. Take a spin in a wild wagon that will throw you around tight hairpin turns at high speed, you'll feel like you're going to fall off the end of the track! A very exciting roller coaster in Mexicana especially for older adventurers.The other coaster here is the Runaway Train (A family friendly rollercoaster that weaves in and out of rocky scenery taking you through many tunnels. Adventurers are usually treated to several laps of the winding track before coming to a halt at the station.) which is great fun for all the family and ideal for first time roller coaster riders.

Mystic East
Step into an eastern land where you can sample delicious oriental food or take a trip down the river on Dragon Falls. What starts off as a peaceful ride through beautiful mystic surroundings changes into a wild water ride, sending you down multiple small drops before climing to the top of the temple and crashing down into the waters below. Beware as what begins as a gentle cruise through the lakes and valley leads to a exciting plunge. For a fantastic view of the whole park hop on board the observation wheel, Peeking Heights, which towers over the land.

Pirates Cove
How about a massive pirate ship called the Black Buccaneer to get you in the swing of things, or what about the little ones getting caught up in a Sea Storms, well if that sounds good head for this swash buckling cove!

Toytown
A kids dream, a wonderful selection of kiddies treats can be experienced in this playful area. For pink knuckle fun join the fun-loving berries on Berry Bouncers or if you fancy a drive in the country try Todies Crazy cars and the Toytown Truckers.


Transylvania
Themed on the spooky location of many stories and films, watch out for witches, ghosts and ghouls in this haunting land. The flying bats of the Vampire (Swoops riders through the skies, and takes you soaring across the tree tops, legs dangling 'screamingly' free in a bat-tastic journey with plenty of bite! Its one of the best family roller coasters in the UK giving kids their first experience of a big and exciting thrill ride. Before riding, visitors pass through a spooky graveyard and enter a creepy chamber!)suspended family roller coaster and the the legendary foam-fizzing Bubbleworks can both be found here.

Wild Asia
 An ancient and mythical kingdom where Kobra, an awesome spinning Disk'O Coaster ride, lurks in the jungle next to family favourites including the Monkey Swinger and the Tuk Tuk Turmoil dodgems, with the Lorikeet Lagoon walkthrough aviary and Maharaja’s Market just begging to be explored. Kids can go crazy the Temple of Mayhem indoor play area and take a bumpy ride on the colourful Jungle Bus.


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