Merlin Entertainments Group have applied for a brand new trademark request today for the ride name Croc Drop.
The very same ride that will replace Rameses Revenge at Chessington Wold of Adventures.
This drop tower ride will stand at 25.6m tall and will consist of a 16-seat gondola that will ascend to the top and ‘free-fall’ down the tower.
The ride will include a wide open-mouthed crocodile head which will be placed around the drop tower making it look as though guests are flying towards the crocs open mouth.
This giant crocodile head will be 12.1m tall and 12.5 wide taking up substantial height of the ride itself.
The ride structure will be based on the Ancient Egyptian god Sobek, a giant crocodile form creature and will be aged to fit the Egyptian theme of the surrounding Forbidden Kingdom.
It is said that the ride will also use fountains to spray water at riders as they enter the crocodiles mouth with various smoke and lighting effects to enhance the experience.
This new application for a trademark almost certainly confirms the name of the upcoming drop tower to be Croc Drop.
The ride is set to open in time for the 2021 season.
There’s certainly a lot to look forward to within the UK theme park scene next year that’s for sure!
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As of December 6th the giant crocodile head was installed giving us the first glimpse of the insane levels of theming that this ride will contain.
On December 13th the construction walls were taken down as more theming was on display.
The beautiful Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics on display for all to see.
Work on the surrounding area began with the installation of plants and more landscaping features.
A queue line is certainly not far behind.
December 19th saw the arrival of the 25.6-meter drop tower that will shoot guests down into the mouth of a crocodile.
The tower is currently sat in the express car park waiting to be craned into the area.
This SBF Visa tower is the same manufacturer of Magma at Paultons Park
Images of the updated theming and the arrival of the drop tower to the park can be found over on Theme Park Guide.
Update: On February 16, Chessington World of Adventures release a promotional video to confirm the name of the ride and a teaser of what guests can expect when the park reopens in 2021.
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