CWOA | Mandrill Mayhem (World of Jumanji) | B&M Wing Coaster | 2023

[Swat]

World of Juhandji confirmed.

 

[Niles]

More work has taken place on the jaguar statue and a support has gone up by it.


In fact loads of supports have started to go up around the site, wonder when we will start to see track.




Another look at the hands.

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[CineramaMax]

Merlin's best themed structure to date?





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[Joelpagett]

The structure is already looking pretty good - they just need to make sure they don't scrimp on the trees and foliage - as given a few years of growth that could look awesome

 

[CineramaMax]

I read somewhere (probably Chessington Buzz) that the trees and foliage are being grown off site, ready for the area to look like a jungle come opening day.

 

[spicy]

Credit where it is due, that looks absolutely incredible. That second image of the head literally looks like concept art.

 

[CineramaMax]

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Lots of nice detailing like moss. I hope we keep seeing more subtle layers added.

It's believed that there could be show effects built into the jaguar shrine, from when the coaster train reaches the top of the helix. Perhaps the jaguar gem could glow and pump out smoke. Something like that would add an extra layer of magic to what is already looking visually arresting.

 

[Crazycoaster]

I read somewhere (probably Chessington Buzz) that the trees and foliage are being grown off site, ready for the area to look like a jungle come opening day.

This is gunna be the most crucial part of the theming to be honest, jungles need a LOT of plants. While the statue looks good on its own, the foliage will be the real immersive aspect of this place.

For example, you just have to look at pictures of that new Lost Island theme park that opened in the US, themed around a tropical island, but without the foliage it looks pretty awful.

 

[CineramaMax]

This is gunna be the most crucial part of the theming to be honest, jungles need a LOT of plants. While the statue looks good on its own, the foliage will be the real immersive aspect of this place.

For example, you just have to look at pictures of that new Lost Island theme park that opened in the US, themed around a tropical island, but without the foliage it looks pretty awful.

If these plans are anything to go by, there should be a fair amount of foliage throughout the area. Not a huge amount so as to not obstruct sightlines of the Jaguar shrine, but hopefully enough to immerse people in the environment.

 

[FistedColossus]

Nipped over to Chessington a couple of weeks back and couldn't believe the scale of this project.

The who area is absolutely huge, especially considering how compact Chessington is.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

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[CineramaMax]

Beautiful Hulk green track

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[Joelpagett]

It's refreshing to see a Merlin coaster that isn't 'Morbid Grey'

 

[Tonkso]

Also, B&M track in Chessington. Never thought we'd see the day.

 

[Lukas D]

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What does this track piece have wheels for?

 

[Hixee]

What does this track piece have wheels for?

They're the rollers, so it can coast. Duh.

Serious reply - they're cooling fans for the LSMs (I think).

 

[spicy]

Also, B&M track in Chessington. Never thought we'd see the day.

This.

Also only a few years back most thought we would never see LSMs on B&M track in general.

Here we are with a launched B&M at Chessington.


Love the colour too.

 

[oriolat2]

This.

Also only a few years back most thought we would never see LSMs on B&M track in general.

Here we are with a launched B&M at Chessington.


Love the colour too.

And also the freaking FIRST B&M shuttle coaster in history. I really like the shade of green they have chosen.

 

[Gazza]

They're the rollers, so it can coast. Duh.

Serious reply - they're cooling fans for the LSMs (I think).

Are the wheels just so they can hold the train in the station, since LSMs cannot fully stop a train?

 

[Jared]

^ This. I think the drive tyres will sit in the centre of the station as there is a set on each track piece. I assume these are to hold the train in the station during loading etc.