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- AMAZU: Treetop Adventure0min
- Adventure Tree CarouselClosed
- Barrel Bail Out!Closed
- Blue BarnacleClosed
- Canopy CapersClosed
- Chase's Mountain MissionClosed
- Croc DropClosed
- Dragon's FuryClosed
- Dragon's Playhouse - Soft PlayClosed
- Elmer's Flying JumbosClosed
- Griffin's GalleonClosed
- Jungle RangersClosed
- Mamba StrikeClosed
- Mandrill MayhemClosed
- Marshall's Firetruck RescueClosed
- Ostrich StampedeClosed
- RattlesnakeClosed
- Room on the Broom - A Magical JourneyClosed
- Sea DragonsClosed
- SeastormClosed
- Skye's Helicopter HeroesClosed
- The Gruffalo River Ride AdventureClosed
- Tiger RockClosed
- Tiny TruckersClosed
- Tomb BlasterClosed
- Trawler TroubleClosed
- Treetop HoppersClosed
- VampireClosed
- ZufariClosed
- Zuma's Hovercraft AdventureClosed
When the queues are shortest
Average wait across the 10 rides with the longest queues, hour by hour, over the last 30 days
See the hour-by-hour data
| Time | Wait |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | 17 min |
| 11:00 | 29 min |
| 12:00 | 31 min |
| 13:00 | 28 min |
| 14:00 | 30 min |
| 15:00 | 27 min |
Ride by ride
Each ride’s quietest hour and the one to avoid
| Ride | Average | Best time | Peak time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon's Fury | 34 min | 10:0028 min | 11:0036 min |
| Vampire | 33 min | 10:0022 min | 14:0038 min |
| Chase's Mountain Mission | 32 min | 10:0023 min | 12:0039 min |
| River Rafts | 31 min | 13:0026 min | 12:0035 min |
| Zuma's Hovercraft Adventure | 27 min | 10:0017 min | 11:0032 min |
| Elmer's Flying Jumbos | 26 min | 10:0011 min | 14:0030 min |
| Skye's Helicopter Heroes | 24 min | 10:0015 min | 11:0031 min |
| The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure | 23 min | 10:0011 min | 12:0027 min |
| Rattlesnake | 22 min | 10:009 min | 14:0028 min |
| Mandrill Mayhem | 21 min | 10:0012 min | 14:0025 min |
Calculated by WaitDrop from 12,582 wait-time readings recorded every 5 minutes (September 13 – October 13). Park local time, within its opening hours.
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About Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington World of Adventures is in south-west London and combines a theme park and a zoo on the same site, which is unusual. It is arranged in themed areas — Wild Asia, Forbidden Kingdom, Land of the Tiger, Mystic East, Pirates Cove — and its core audience is families with children, which sets it apart from its neighbour Thorpe Park.
Which rides get the longest queues
Mandrill Mayhem, the launch coaster that opened in 2023, draws the biggest crowds. Dragon's Fury, the spinning coaster, and Vampire, the suspended coaster that runs through the woods, build long waits through the day. Croc Drop and Tiger Rock round out the busiest rides. The animal areas carry no queue but absorb a lot of visit time, and are worth allowing for when planning the day.
How to avoid the queues
- Ride Mandrill Mayhem at opening: it is the newest and takes longest to clear.
- Save the animal areas for midday: no queues, and some shade.
- Dragon's Fury queues steadily from mid-morning; ride it early.
- As a family park, the last hour clears considerably as families head home.
- Check live waits before crossing the site.
Frequently asked questions
How long are the waits at Chessington?
On weekends and school holidays Mandrill Mayhem and Dragon's Fury can reach 45 minutes. Midweek in the shoulder season waits are considerably shorter. The live waits on this page show the real figure.
Does Chessington include the zoo?
Yes. The zoo and the SEA LIFE aquarium are included in the park ticket and are a significant part of the visit. Worth setting time aside for them.
Chessington or Thorpe Park?
It depends on the audience: Chessington is family-oriented with children as the main target and the zoo included; Thorpe Park is thrill-focused for teenagers and adults. Both are close to London.
When is Chessington open?
It opens much of the year, with reduced hours in winter and special events at Halloween and Christmas. Worth checking the calendar before visiting.
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