GB: Chessington World of Adventures to Launch New Croc Drop Ride for 2021 Season

After the opening of the new family-friendly themed area ”Rainforest” last spring (cf. EAP news of 14 Feb 2020), Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo continues to grow its visitor experience portfolio. For the upcoming 2021 season, which is scheduled to start at the park located in southwest London on 12 April, the leisure destination is planning the launch of a new drop tower. The “Croc Drop”, supplied by Italian manufacturer SBF-Visa, will plunge visitors 25 meters into the depths and maw of a giant crocodile. According to the storyline, riders will help to free “Sobek”, the ancient Egyptian crocodile god and protector of the Nile, who has been possessed by evil spirits.

Tim Harrison-Jones, Divisional Director at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, said: “We’re thrilled to announce our new ride, Croc Drop – it’s going to be a great addition to our Theme Park, which along with our Zoo and Resort Hotels are temporarily closed until it’s appropriate to reopen, as we adhere to Government guidance in response to Covid-19. The one-of-a-kind drop tower has been over two years in the making and is nearing final construction in our Land, Forbidden Kingdom - just at the sight of it, let alone the thrilling ride itself, guests’ jaws will drop!” Riders from a body height of 120 centimetres or higher will be able to access the new ride.

Read more about this year’s novelties at European leisure parks in our Park Report, to be published in EAP issue 2/2021 (available as of March 1^st.) (eap)