Insider’s Guide to Chessington World of Adventures
Plan ahead & explore our round-up of Cheap Tickets to Chessington World of Adventures before using our queue-busting tips set out below to make the most of your visit.
1. Chessington World of Adventures Tickets from £32pp
Take advantage of online savings and pick up tickets to Chessington World of Adventures from just £32pp. Pick up savings of up to £34pp off standard price entry when booking in advance that also guarantees entry to this popular attraction. Ticket prices vary so try to be flexible with your dates to gain the best savings.
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2. Chessington World of Adventures; Early Ride Time
Chessington World of Adventures offers selected guests early access to the park before it opens to the public. Known as Early Ride Time here’s an opportunity to enjoy designated rides & attractions a full hour before the park opens to the public. This exclusive perk is available to those staying at either the Chessington Safari or Azteca Resort Hotel during the main theme park season where your package includes theme park entry.
Simply head the the Azteca Gate and present your hotel booking confirmation to admissions staff on the day where wristbands will be handed out to eligible guests. Early Ride time is available free of charge during the theme park season where available rides will be confirmed during your visit.
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3. Chessington World of Adventures; Early Access Tickets
Another way to enjoy early access to the park, without the need to stay over at a Resort hotel, is by purchasing Early Access Tickets. This is additional to your theme ticket or pre-booked annual pass ticket and offers you entry to the park from 9am-10am. Selected rides & attractions will be available offering you a chance to get some rides under your belt before the gates open to the public. Find out more information on how this works over at Chessington World of Adventures early Access Tickets.
4. Chessington World of Adventures; Fastrack
A Fastrack offers you a paid method to bypass the queues at Chessington World of Adventures that can be particularly beneficial during busy times of the year. Fastrack has replaced the Reserve & Ride system that was previously in place at the park. Fastrack offers a range of packages from One Shots through to a Gold Fastrack. Remember that Fastrack tickets are in addition to your entrance charges so you’ll need to consider the costs. More information over at Fastrack at Chessington World of Adventures.
5. Chessington Short Break; May Half Term, (from £94pp)
Extend your theme park visit with a Chessington short break this May half term from just £94pp. Packages include overnight accommodation, breakfast & 1-day theme park entry. Opt to stay at either Chessington Safari or Azteca Resort Hotels and you can also enjoy FREE parking & Early Ride Time that offers you access to the park before it opens to the public. This can be a great way to get some popular rides under your belt before the park gets busy. Early Ride Time is only available with valid theme park entry.
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6. Chessington World of Adventures; Parent Swap Passes
Young families can take advantage of a Parent Swap Pass that allows both parents/carers & a child to ride without having to queue twice. Parent 1 & child queues & rides as normal but the second parent can use the Fastrack entrance to bypass the queues. This works particularly well in groups of adults and children as you can still enjoy the thrill of the rides together. More details available at Parent Swap Passes.
7. Chessington World of Adventures; Single Rider
Good to see Single Rider queues now running on a number of rides at the park offering you potentially faster access. Single Rider Queues are now available on THREE of the main attractions at the park where you are effectively using up available space on the ride. This options often allows you swifter access to the rides but does mean that you are not experiencing the rides with friends or family. The Single Rider queue is clearly marked so simply ensure you enter the correct queue as you arrive. You’ll then be ushered onto any available space within a carriage with more information over at Chessington World of Adventures Guide To Single Rider Queues.
8. Chessington World of Adventures; Fastrack One Shot
A Fastrack One Shot offers you a single Fastrack entry to a particular ride & is only available on the day. This can give you a head start on a popular ride or two that then allows you to concentrate on the other main thrills at the park. Prices vary throughout the season and are available to purchase via the Chessington app or Fastrack kiosk at the park. Worth noting that One Shots can sell out fast on busy days at the park so best making a purchase early in the day. More information is available over at Chessington World of Adventures One Shot Fastracks.
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9. Chessington World of Adventures; Early Bird
The first 60/90 minutes of the day is the best time to get round the main attraction rides before the queues start to build. Ensure you are parked up & ready to go the moment the park opens.
10. Chessington World of Adventures; It’s The Ride NOT The Queue
Did you know that it’s the RIDE QUEUE that closes at the stipulated end time & not the actual ride? For those in the know this can give you one last chance at the main rides as the park begins to empty for the day.
11. Chessington World of Adventures; Queue Times
Check out the electronic boards dotted around the park that indicate real-time times for popular theme park rides. You also have the option of downloading the Chessington World of Adventures app that comes with real time queue times too. This helps you plan your day as you make your way around the park.
12. Chessington World of Adventures; Unlimited Digital Content
Look out for ride photography deals that offer unlimited digital downloads, (photos & videos) at participating rides at the park. Guests can opt for 1 day unlimited digital content or passholders can invest in a photo pass that is valid all year long. More details available within our Chessington World of Adventures Ride Photo Deals.
13. Chessington World of Adventures; Non-Queue Activities
As the park starts to build, it can be worth interspersing popular rides with non-queue activities that can be found throughout the park. In fact the great advantage at Chessington is there is plenty of attractions available for younger customers away from the crowds. Look out for the Canopy Capers Play Area, Amazu adventure playground, Chessington Zoo, (including talks & feeding times), SEA LIFE Chessington & Wanyama Village & Reserve.
14. Chessington World of Adventures; Picnics & Lockers
Chessington World of Adventures welcomes picnics at the park and offers some easy savings on a day out. There are a number of picnic spots around the park plus a good range of lockers available to rent by the hour or per day. More details on hire charges, location and availability within our Guide To Picnics & Lockers at Chessington World of Adventures.
15. Chessington World of Adventures; Water Refill Stations
Look out for Water Refill Stations dotted around the park that offer you a FREE option to keep hydrated around the park. Simply pack a water bottle and refill as required throughout the day an no extra charge.
16. Chessington World of Adventures; Drop Off/Collection
One way to avoid parking fees is by arrange drop off/collection to & from Chessington World of Adventures. This FREE method allows you to bypass the car parking charges as well as secure you swifter entry/exit to and from the park if you can secure a lift. More details on location & how to navigate within our Guide To Drop Off/Collection at Chessington World of Adventures.
17. Chessington World of Adventures; Lost Child Wristbands
Lost child wristbands are available at the park for that extra piece of mind. Simply pop into the Information kiosk at the park to take advantage of this FREE service.
18. Chessington World of Adventures; Choose Your Day
The easiest way to avoid the queues is to visit during off-peak times. Look out for quieter times that tend to run during March/April, (avoid Easter) & September/early October. Fridays tend to be busier than any other weekday and teacher training days can be especially quiet for school age children. Young families can make use of term time/weekdays but check the park is open before you set off to avoid disappointment.
19. Chessington World of Adventures; Parking
Most guests driving to Chessington now need to pay for parking although there’s still a few ways still open to you to to secure FREE parking. Follow our guide to Chessington World of Adventures parking below that includes current parking charges, how to pay & ways to bypass parking charges plus Express Parking options. More information within our Guide To Parking at Chessington World of Adventures.
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