VonRolland
Giga Poster
I'm always partial to a cheeky bit of IMAscore so no complaint's if not, are we aware if this has onboard audio or am i being too optimistic?
Chessington World Of Adventures | Croc Drop | Zamperla Sky (Drop) Tower
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JMW
Roller Poster
Matt N
CF Legend
Ooh, that sounds amazing! I reckon this could arguably become the UK’s version of Talocan; it’s certainly got the grand-scale theming for it!
(For clarity, I know that this ride isn’t a Top Spin. I was more referring to it being an extensively-themed flat ride with really cool effects in a similar vein to Talocan.)
(For clarity, I know that this ride isn’t a Top Spin. I was more referring to it being an extensively-themed flat ride with really cool effects in a similar vein to Talocan.)
Ethan
Strata Poster
Except Talocan's effects work after 6 months of being open!
I can see your point but I think the comparison is a little off. Talocan has the dramatic ride system and tall structure to back it up. This is a stretched out frog hopper, by the looks of it.
VonRolland
Giga Poster
Joelpagett
Mega Poster
Looks pretty good, and I would say a fitting replacement for Ramses Revenge. Looks like it will be ready to open when the park does (whenever that will be).
Screaming Coasters
Strata Poster
I don't think Chessington are being serious with their park... Really poor choice in hardware. Really poor choice in theme. Really poor choice just in general. Metal railings after theming.. Great slap job... Chessington always had a hook of being that family park with an adult ride spectacle, and that seemed to be its hook. Chessington no longer has a hook.
chainedbanana
Hyper Poster
This looks......erm.....decent!
spicy
Giga Poster
I was hoping they would reopen this queue line that went around the top of the area but can see the stairs down are still missing in that most recent picture.
Can’t make my mind up if this looks good or bad at the moment, will reserve judgment until I see it in person. Logo is still terrible though.
Niles
Giga Poster
Some pictures of the snappy boy, I think it’s a good addition and I like the theme idea, but it does look a bit off to me. I will have to see it in person at some point to get a proper look at it.
Source: https://m.facebook.com/ChessingtonBuzz/
Source: https://m.facebook.com/ChessingtonBuzz/
Crazycoaster
Giga Poster
I’m pleasantly surprised that the tower goes through the middle of it, I’d just assumed that the croc was going to be much smaller and just look like forced perspective, like the original Krake mouth.
Are those screens on the seating a permanent fixture or are they just a covid placement?
Are those screens on the seating a permanent fixture or are they just a covid placement?
Matt N
CF Legend
The ride has opened today, and I think it looks absolutely stunning!
Here are some photos courtesy of Chessington Buzz on Facebook:
However, the cold weather today means that the ride is not rotating, and can only take 8 riders at once. As such, the queue currently sits at around 180 minutes:
EDIT: I’ve also found some photos of Blue Barnacle, which also looks amazing:
Here are some photos courtesy of Chessington Buzz on Facebook:
However, the cold weather today means that the ride is not rotating, and can only take 8 riders at once. As such, the queue currently sits at around 180 minutes:
EDIT: I’ve also found some photos of Blue Barnacle, which also looks amazing:
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James F
Hyper Poster
I don't think I have ever seen a drop tower with a three hour wait, part of me thinks the park might be exaggerating to sell fast tracks. The ride looks awesome in it's presentation, but only 8 riders per cycle is ridiculous for a park with Chessington's attendance, somewhere Warldey is sighing.
Tonkso
Hyper Poster
I've seen Condor at PA with a 3 hour wait, crazy!
oriolat2
Giga Poster
^You can't compare Condor to this.
Bloody hell, 180 ****ing minutes for such a short, dull, drop ride?
No thanks. Hard pass.
I must admit that the croc mouth themeing is on point but the ride's hardware is really poor-looking and the ride cycle is lackluster to say the least. Definitely not a worthy replacement for Rameses IMHO.
Bloody hell, 180 ****ing minutes for such a short, dull, drop ride?
No thanks. Hard pass.
I must admit that the croc mouth themeing is on point but the ride's hardware is really poor-looking and the ride cycle is lackluster to say the least. Definitely not a worthy replacement for Rameses IMHO.
JoshC.
Strata Poster
1. I agree that it was unlikely a 3 hour wait in practice.
2. I don't think the park were selling Fastrack for Croc Drop today (though I could well be wrong here)?
3. The Merlin parks do not exaggerate queue times to sell Fastrack. The advertised queue times are decided by the Rides and Operation Teams (and sometimes automatic systems); their sole interest is in making sure the ride operates, and they have no bearing on Fastrack sales. Though the exaggerating of queue times might lead to increased Fastrack sales, it is not the purpose of it.
Let’s face it. London catchment, first public opening day, new or rusty ride ops operating a new ride, indoor attractions closed due to Covid, cold/snow affecting operations...very possible of a 3 hour queue at one point. No ride is worth 3 hours stood on your feet or sat on your bag in a queue line.
I feel gutted for CWOA. Their first notable attraction since Gruffalo and opening day is skewed due to some factors outside their control.
It still looks ace though.
I feel gutted for CWOA. Their first notable attraction since Gruffalo and opening day is skewed due to some factors outside their control.
It still looks ace though.