The Gruffalo at Chessington World of Adventures – Last weekend we were invited to the Gruffalo Summer Party show at Chessington World of Adventures. In the last few months, Kipper had discovered the Julia Donaldson books. His favourites, the Gruffalo, ZOG and Room on the Broom all feature in their new Summer show. For this reason, we were very excited about going. Plus it gave us a chance to try out the new Room on the Broom experience.
The Gruffalo at Chessington World of Adventures
Before the show itself, we got a chance to head first to the Gruffalo Ride. This has long been a favourite of all of ours. In fact I wrote a post about our first experience back in 2017. If you have not visited before you travel through the Gruffalo story in a little round boat. Bobbing along and spinning around. There are some modern effects, including giant dandelion clocks and a plasma screen with a snake squeezing mouse. At the end of the ride, you actually go through the Gruffalo crumble projected onto dry ice. Kipper’s face is always full of wonderment every time we go round. On this trip I think we went around three or four times, he really didn’t want to leave.
The Room on the Broom Ride
After we headed to the Room on Broom ride, situated in the old Hocus Pocus Hall. We were asked specifically to put our cameras away. So the only way to see what goes onside is to visit yourself. It consists of walking through various rooms including one with a secret door. Each room has an interactive element and tells the story of The Room on the Broom. There’s even a mirror maze at the end.
At the end of the ride you can head up to the experience. Where you get to star in your very own Room on the Broom movie! Monkey thought it was great fun sitting in the green room on a broom! As you enter you get to choose certain things such as the character, accessory and background. So you can really personalise your experience. I think it came out really well…. even with the toddler
The Gruffalo Show
Next, we headed to the arena to see the beginnings of the show. Each character is walked in giving the children plenty of opportunities to see them since they walk through the crowd and up the red carpet. All our favourites were there – The Highway Rat, Witch, ZOG, The Gruffalo, Stickman along with Betty O’Barley & Harry O’Hay. It was a great introduction to the show and got everyone excited for the party.
It wasn’t long until the characters were preparing for the party. Each brought a different party accessory such as balloons or cake which magically appeared on the huge screen behind them. Each character brought a different toe-tapper to the party as well. It got all the kids up and dancing enjoying the old songs. Even the parents joined in. The show itself only lasted about twenty minutes which is perfect for little ones with the Gruffalo blowing out his candles at the end. Afterwards, we got the chance to meet the stars of the show for a photo opportunity.
Our conclusions
The Gruffalo Summer Party is a great addition to the lineup at Chessington World of Adventures. It’s a must for any Julia Donaldson fan and I am sure will be entertaining children and parents alike over the Summer period. Appearing every day from the 19th of July to the 2nd of September, there are three shows a day at 12 noon, 2 pm and 4 pm. Find out more on their website.
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30 Responses
Wow this is fab!
I can’t wait to visit, it really looks like my kind of a day out with my grandchildren!
It looks great! We love the Gruffalo and Chessington is such a fun day out for the whole family too.
T hats a beauty – would love to see it too
looks like so much fun 🙂
This looks such a brilliant day out!
The last time I went to Chessington this ride was still the bubble works. I would love to go again soon with my kids, my son has never been!
This is lovely so glad they enjoyed it . Lovely that they got to be in it x
this looks so good! my little boy would love it
We went spent the day at chessington yesterday – had a great time :). We caught the last summer party – not going to lie…they even got me dancing and singing along, much to my kids embarrassment! Haha
This looks like so much fun, we love the Julia Donaldson books so I know my daughter would enjoy it x
This sounds like such a wonderful thing to go to. Erin would love it.
Looks a fun day out, nice book to work from
Gruffalo Summer Party Remind of of some event i went to on vacation..so sweet sometimes it is good to catch up with those when you can.
A grand and fun filled party. So you had a wonderful time. I like these kind of parties. Very nice
Oh my gosh this looks so fun! My kids really love the room on a broom book, this looks amazing!
This looks like such a fun day out! My kids would have loved something like this! Definitely a great memory to make.
Golly I’ve not been to Chessington since I was a child myself – this looks and sounds amazing
This looks like lot of fun for children and it seems there is also lot to do x
This looks amazing, my boys would love it. We’ve got tickets to see the Stick Man show in September.
Really fun way to enjoy the summer. I’m sure the parents would enjoy it as much as the kids.
The kids are really looking good, and the photos are just mind blowing.
My little baby cousin would love it. It’s so fun. And the broom look little similar to one in Harry Potter. I am an adult and here excited to attend such parties. 😅🤣
Such a fun party..! Kids will really love it.. As well as adults..! Nice blog.. 😊
This place looks so fun..! Thanks for sharing this. Kids will love it here, as well as adults.
This kind of party seems so fun and entertaining. I bet kids will really enjoy it.. Thanks for sharing..!
What a fabulous experience. We haven’t been to Chessington for quite some time but have always enjoyed it. Time for another visit.
This looks like a great way to spend the day with family. Thanks for sharing
looks a fab day out, love the video
We are big big fans of the Gruffalo in our house!!