A visit to the World of Jumanji

Room on the Broom – A magical Journey

Where the goblins once caused mischief in Hocus Pocus Hall, the nameless witch is now searching for her hat, bow and magic wand. In the process, we meet some animal helpers who gradually join us (just like in the children’s book). All in all, Room on the Broom – A magical Journey is a successful attraction for the youngest visitors to the animal and theme park.

Croc Drop

Where the Croc Drop now rises into the air, the HUSS Top Spin Rameses Revenge used to stand. The ride on the SBF Visa Drop’n Twist has no real sense of momentum and is therefore mercilessly insignificant compared to the more typical representatives of this type of ride from Zierer. It’s a shame that the old HUSS attraction has been replaced in such an unworthy manner.

World of Jumanji

One year after Gardaland unveiled a surprising and wild dark ride with Jumanji – The Adventure, a new theme based on the classic cursed board game is coming to the park in the World of Adventure. The World of Jumanji consists of the Mandrill Mayham rollercoaster, the Mamba Strike Miami ride and the Saltamontes Ostrich Stampede. While the roller coaster is from B&M, the other two rides are from SBF Visa.

Ostrich Stampede und Mamba Strike

Merlin Entertainments has been buying from SBF Visa a lot in recent years. The Italian ride manufacturer generally offers mass instead of class, and so the rides on these two rides offer a lot of wasted potential, as well as the uncomfortable seats and restraints that are typical of the manufacturer. As filler attractions in the World of Jumanji themed area, they are quite nice to look at, but a ride here is only worthwhile if no one is actually queuing.

Mandrill Mayhem

The big top dog in the World of Jumanji is B&M’s Mandrill Mayhem rollercoaster, which completely encircles the themed area. In addition to two smaller launch areas, the coaster consists of an overbanked spike right at the start of the ride, a long roll and an upward spiral around the towering jaguar statue.

The Mandrill Mayhem ride starts with a short backwards ride out of the station. With momentum we go through a dip and then up the overbanked spike, which is a very nice introduction to the ride, especially in the last rows. Shortly after, we pick up speed again and leave the station in a left turn that takes us straight into the ride’s rollover element and over the entrance portal to the World of Jumanji. In a turn we pass the Ostrich Stampede ride and after a short turn we approach the upward spiral to the Jaguar statue. Once we put the Jaguar’s Eye jewel back in its place and call out Jumanji, the curse is broken and everything goes back to normal. Including us. Now we go through the short chicane again, turn upside down in the inline twist and then enter the station again.

Mandrill Mayhem is a very fun coaster. Similar to Maximus – Der Flug des Wächters at Legoland Deutschland, the ride is rather short, but scores with its staging and integrated elements. Despite two roll-overs and numerous launch sections, the ride is very family friendly and a great introduction to roller coasters.

Pictures Chessington World of Adventures

 


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Carowinds



Theme Park:Carowinds (since 2007)
Paramount Carowinds (1993 - 2006)
Carowinds (1973 - 1992)
Address:14523 Carowinds Blvd
28273 Charlotte
https://www.carowinds.com/
Operated by:Six Flags


Carowinds, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of America’s great theme parks. Opened in 1973 and located on the border of North and South Carolina, the park is famous for its vast collection of shows and attractions, including some of America’s finest roller coasters.

 
Reviews

Stumbling into Carowinds


 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Afterburn

The great Inverted Coaster

 


 

Copperhead Strike

A surprisingly good launch coaster

 


 

Fury 325

The great B&M Hyper

 


 

Thunder Striker

The airtime coaster

 


 

Vortex

The awesome Stand-Up Coaster

 


 

Woodstock Express

A fun family coaster

 


Hersheypark



Theme Park:Hersheypark (since 1906)
Address:100 Hersheypark Dr
17033 Hershey
https://www.hersheypark.com/
Operated by:Hershey Entertainment


Hersheypark, located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is one of America’s most iconic amusement parks. Opened in 1906 by the Hershey Company, the park is famous for its vast collection of world-class roller coasters and bitter-sweet candy branding.

 
Reviews

Having a sugar rush at Hersheypark


 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Candymonium

The great hyper coaster

 


 

Comet

The classic wooden coaster

 


 

Fahrenheit

The coaster with the 97° drop

 


 

Great Bear

A superb inverted coaster

 


 

Laff Track

The fun spinning coaster

 


 

Skyrush

The rush to the sky

 


 

Sooper Dooper Looper

The classic looping coaster

 


 

Storm Runner

A blast of a ride

 



 
 

Past Highlight of the Theme Park

 





 

Wildcat

A nice Twister coaster