The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure On Ride POV - Chessington World Of Adventures

[@blunder1591]

The smell of the bubbleworks and the music will always be the making of that ride

[@braidij7598]

I feel like this ride would get so much love if it was a new ride, but because its replaced bubbleworks, people (including me) are just too upset and keep comparing. You cant beat nostalgia

[@StylishChicVibes]

I used to love the bubble works I went on it so many times shame they changed the name I used to love smelling the sweet fizzy drink scent they should of kept it the same name. You’re right you definitely cannot beat nostalgia.

[@EvidentlyFire]

When I was a naughty kid I used to get out of the boat and dance for the other boats. I must have been a nightmare to staff.

[@jessicahutton82]

They just wanted to put the Bubbleworks out of its misery

[@PeterTaylor-qb2xc]

@@braidij7598 I used to be a rides operator and rides host on that, seastorm and vampire

[@jamesissassy8664]

I haven't seen the Gruffalo in years. I still remember the Christmas special, just before Doctor Who Christmas special. My dad would call me the grumpalo when I was grumpy lol.

[@supersnakeboi]

When I heard the bubble works was closing for this, I begged my parents to take me to chessington for my birthday. I did feel like the bubble works was miles better but I loved this ride, and am so glad they kept the fountains

[@gamingandcraftswithlogan8714]

This is terrible compared to bubbleworks.

[@Weary_Dragon]

RIP bubble works Gone but never forgotten

[@ISCREAM.STORE1]

Thanks for the upload. I am trying so hard to like the rebranding of the ride.... it looks lovely, but throughout i couldn't help but feel like something was missing...... The music was an integral part of the original ride and adds drama and excitement, the "fountain finale" and the music were all key parts to create the crescendo of the ride, the fountain finale is there but as amazing as the deco is, it still lacks that goofy wacky charm the original had and makes this seem less fun like it doesnt poke fun at itself as much as the original did. I couldnt really hear music all the way through, perhaps it is there quietly but the prof burp theme was blasting away the entire time. Prof Burps was wacky, crazy, goofy, and brilliant. RIP Bubbleworks

[@shelleyseemayer]

My kids love these books and cartoons. I can’t believe they made a ride, that’s awesome!

[@chyannebessey7805]

The gruffalo ride is ok but bubbleworks was my very first ride at chessington and nothing will ever replace that

[@zinniazinnia2145]

Nothing was as much fun as the original Professor Bubbleworks! It was unique, incredible waterworks! Whaterver problems Bubbleworks had, Chessington could have found a solution instead of replacing it with this.

[@louiswright8282]

That's Merlin for ya. Money over Quality and preservation.

[@coolchick7197]

From videos not a fan of the ride but will give it a go when i go to chessington as sometimes video doesnt do a ride justice, bubbleworks will still remain in my heart especially when i watch 360 videos using my VR headset

[@sharonwright4429]

Thank you for taking me on another awesome day..love watching you and Charlotte having such good times..be safe..I'll be waiting for your next video...❤

[@neuravanny]

My mum loved bubbleworks so she was absolutely devestated when I told her it was replaced by this 😂❤

[@madeleine5129]

The Gruffalo ride is good but I miss all the great memories that I had in Bubbleworks - I just to ride it all the time when I was little :(

[@boiiaintgotalifetroake1017]

Madz ikr :( I'm going this wednesday and I didnt even realise bubbleworks was gone until today

[@amber5655]

the bubbleworks scared me

[@Hippodromesdiamond]

But we this ride now

[@Hippodromesdiamond]

Bye bye bubbleworks rip

[@zahralaila06]

@@amber5655 same 😂 I used to cry when I was forced to go on it when I was little and noone understood why XD

[@tyroneagliotti8205]

RUBBISSH I WAS FIVE WHEN I WENT ON THIS RIDE AND ITS MY ONLY MEMORY OF THE THEME PARK I MISS IT

[@FG-qu3kj]

Me too...

[@cutieaesthetics9443]

To be honest it’s a lovely ride It’s really sweet even if you are older and thinking its babyish it’s amazing

[@PS74U]

cant believe the rides 6 years old i remember the opening day like it was last week

[@pandapug3655]

I miss bubble works

[@oldroblox7556]

Me to, but I like gruffalo

[@harrybaldwin4352]

So do I :/

[@leilasuley]

It’s not the same is it… I miss bubble works I still remember the theme music to this day! Wish i could have taken my little girl on it so she could have seen my childhood ride

[@StylishChicVibes]

Me too

[@TheLadyLemonade2023]

Should make a petition to bring it back!

[@unikatie1540]

I am going in a couple of weeks. I'm looking forward to the Gruffalo ride but nothing will beat bubbleworks

[@freshlybrewedtruth5600]

👏

[@freshlybrewedtruth5600]

Kids fun tv is a very easy and easy way to get out of my house now and I am going to come here for a few days and her name is Pink Sparkle

[@glittabones]

I must admit, I was expecting to hate this because I remember when the Bubbleworks opened and they were a huge part of my childhood... but this is really well themed. =)

[@thechessingtonmagpie6055]

Forget this. Long live Professor Burp and his Bubble Works!

[@louiswright8282]

And dont forget ze secret formula! Juice + Gas = POP!!

[@gemmareeks1153]

I'm going on this on Saturday ❤😮

[@Songwritersbehindthecurtain]

The iconic fountains have returned.

[@lukegreen5341]

I've Might Go On The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure AKA Prof Burp's Bubbleworks At Chessington World Of Adventures One Day. Thanks Theme Park Worldwide Mate. X

[@ipdvb4853]

It's not bad. But also not good enough to warrant Bubbleworks closing imo. I also feel like this ride concept would work better in a classic dark ride system, not with the boats. So basically they should've just built this as a separate dark ride if they really wanted this in the park, is what I say.

[@eurovision50]

Totally. Chessington could really use another decent dark ride. The last thing it needed was swaping its best dark ride for a massively underwhelming one. Perhaps if I were four years old, I'd see the appeal...

[@louiswright8282]

@@eurovision50 I grew up with the Gruffalo and I can easily say that Bubbleworks is better by a LONG shot.

[@GigaChaadam]

Our parks need to up their animatronics game! To have it like Disney. Where the characters look so realistic and actually move, so fluidly and life like. Instead of tv screens and projections and statues.

[@HTCGaming1000]

AbsSid Do you think Merlin would put the budget, thought and care that Disney gets into Chessington? CWOA is the only asset Merlin actually own yet it's the asset they care about the least.

[@GigaChaadam]

My point exactly yes. It doesn't even need to be that extravagant it just has that same stale look and feel e.g. Lighting smoke effects motionless statues and some music. Charlie and the chocolate factory ride at Alton towers was the same except for the elevator bit lol. And that goes for most dark rides or rides like this here. They only indoor ride which wows me every time still to this day is Valhalla at Blackpool it's so unique, effects are great you can't find anywhere else 👍🏻

[@HellOnTheAir]

I Understand your Point, The ride has gone Through Many years without many animatronics, but Its Still a Great, ride. with or with out animatronics, what made me love Bubble works is The Song Track and The fountains, and In the Gruffalo, They Kept The fountains which i love, also The incline, Which Mixes Things Up

[@masterknife8423]

AbsSid Yeah I agree. It's 2017 and Merlin thinks that every ride should have screens these days. They need to be taught a lesson by Disney

[@GigaChaadam]

Master Knife yep. It's really average I guess kids won't mind it's just the experience of being in a boat ride in the dark will probably be enough for them. The only lively bits are the clips played on the tv screens dotted around the ride. Of course merlin probably doesn't even have a fraction of the budget that Disney has for their rides, but if you've seen the frozen ride at Disney land the theming the effects are jaw dropping. Makes it so much more immersive for kids and adults alike..

[@alastairdixon5473]

best dark ride I've ever been on

[@martinhayes5194]

I've never been on it I've been on bubble worke

[@HTCGaming1000]

Alastair Dixon How many dark rides have you been on?

[@benjaminfrost4363]

Bubbleworks !!!!@@ We miss you. Come back!!!!!!

[@mariobabbo3497]

The Gruffalo still is popular in the UK and other European regions and children can still enjoy the story.

[@MeghanScully92]

such a bummer they changed it from bubbleworks, that was a much better ride

[@fellawithahat39]

This ride broke down once we were on it. The lights were on at the part with the owl and my dad knew something was off.

[@ImmaTomato922]

The smell is so freaking good!

[@LucaGamingYT]

Ik lol. The water smells nice for some reason

[@matthewsweeney5403]

I have been subbed to your channel for 5 or 6 years now

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for the support!

[@matthewsweeney5403]

***** no probs

[@tobygale]

I FOUND THE FOUNTAINNNSSS. THERE ARE THE FOUNTAINSSSSS. THE FOUNTAINS HAVE STAYED PUT. YAAAYY

[@themethatpark2494]

Imagine in the middle of the ride a rubber duck pop's out and says back from the dead

[@HellOnTheAir]

That would Be Epic

[@xreplay1504]

Boxykitty 1804 THAT WOULD BE AWESOME

[@jessicawayne6005]

Boxykitty 1804 😂😂😂😂

[@Dharkhaze17]

''I lived bitch''

[@MrOrcshaman]

Then the zombie animatronic of professor burp is seen in the background of the ride watching you.

[@James101]

It looks good, not 100 percent sure about it. The start seems a little sparsely themed but the end looks good and it's great the fountains are still there. I think it's better than the Imperial Leather bubble works but maybe not as good as the original Professor Burps bubble works.

[@wizillustration9723]

James G True About The Beginning But I Think It's Meant To Be Like Travelling Into The Book, That's Why The Theming In The Station Is 2D

[@bkgamers5928]

Thank god they still have the fountains

[@Phantomwise2]

It looks like a great ride concept with well-designed sets and figures, but it doesn't really work with the ride system. This ride system worked with Bubbleworks because the overall story was extremely simple (factory tour), the gags were very easy to understand quickly, and it didn't really matter which way you were looking so the spinning is fun. The Gruffalo's story is more involved and you have to be focused on certain areas to understand the story, which makes the spinning annoying rather than enjoyable. I'm also not understanding how the fountains impact the ride's story at all. I've not read the book, but I'm of the belief that you should be able to understand and enjoy a ride experience without knowing the source material (for example, Disney's Splash Mountain is very easy to understand even though most riders haven't seen Song of the South or even know the characters' names). I felt frustrated that I had to decipher the story. I think it would have been easier to understand with a normal dark ride system. I'm not saying that the Gruffalo is a horrible ride, rather that it really deserved its own ride rather than being stuffed into a pre-existing one. The Bubbleworks layout does not service the Gruffalo well and the Gruffalo does not do the Bubbleworks layout justice.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the ride!

[@eacav09]

I LOVED THIS ONE SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

[@miragesimpp9076]

Going here this Friday and I miss the duck theme one I think it’s called bubble works I absolutely loved it.

[@harrh4528]

Going to chessington this Saturday! Can't wait!

[@HellOnTheAir]

same

[@FG-qu3kj]

I wanna go with you!

[@catguy4996]

It's just not the same as bubbleworks, man.

[@PeterTaylor-qb2xc]

Need to bring back bubble works

[@issyb8346]

What I find strange about Bubbleworks' closure is that it was a family attraction (as in all ages could enjoy it) - it honestly surprised me that they changed it to the Gruffallo ride seeing as it mainly caters to younger children. I get that Bubbleworks was aged, but logically you'd want attractions that appeal to the widest audience possible imo 🤷‍♀

[@mario64remix]

Ah, so this is what Bubbleworks turned into. Not sure how I missed that news because I love the Gruffalo story.

[@miaseaman3112]

Me to

[@freshlybrewedtruth5600]

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[@playmotherthankmelater]

Who else remembers the BubbleWorks?

[@sarahharrison4789]

Lets wish that bubbleworks would return

[@xreplay1504]

BRING BACK BUBBLE WORKS

[@Zaggloid]

It's been around a decade since I went on the original bubbleworks and it sucks really hard finding out recently it closed down 4 years ago. At least it still has some things that bubbleworks had like the fountains

[@HellOnTheAir]

Great positioning of The Camera, On top Of The Lift, Love it i always Wanted my picture taken on that spot, its looks Epic, DO You Agree ThemePark WorldWide

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It's in a much better locatipon, I'm sure they will sell more now!

[@HellOnTheAir]

Yeah, And I Love Your Videos Huge Fan :D

[@tombanyard1318]

Theme Park Worldwide Op

[@docterfantazmo]

The original animatronic ride will be missed but I'm glad they turnt it into something kids can enjoy after the gutted mess that was left by Imperial Leather.

[@kkrispy2009P]

at least the fountains are there and it's fun !!!!!!

[@reigaterobot4965]

Agreed with other comments, this ride was as dull as dishwater, 7 yr old daughter actually fell asleep during it

[@blazingaqua9127]

WHERE ARE THE FOUNTAINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Vycter_Real]

the sides ones are there.

[@blazingaqua9127]

THE FOUNTAINS, ARE, NO MORE!!!!!!!! DU DU DU, DU DU DA, DA DA DA, DA DA DA!! DA DA DA!!! WHERE ARE FOUNTAIN!!!!! GOOD BYE FOUNTAINS!!!!! THE FOUNTAINS ARE NO MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Some have survived!

[@HellOnTheAir]

Theme Park Worldwide You Prayed That they will Stay and so Did we, Its a Miracle, Now You have to Make a new Fountain song! NEw song ->Welcome Fountains!! Hello Fountains, We Hope you!!!!! Enjoy Your Stay!!! La la la la,.. " i don;t know How to finish It Help Me finish our new song

[@HellOnTheAir]

Please

[@swetha7reddy934]

I LIKE THE RIDE

[@henryg4377]

YAAAAYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!! TGE FOUNTAINS ARE BACK!!!!!!!(:

[@sharonwright4429]

Awesome video!

[@peachblossom6941]

An old animatronic pops out “ I lived “

[@izaakz12]

Nice video

[@PaoHerrera-zd4yy]

as a kid i thougth this movie was a dream i had

[@clevm002]

I like it, nothing beats the original bubble works! That was a ride where you could see where their budget was spent. Decent animatronics/ great score and lighting .... I'm in my late 20's now and I still humm the tune. The overlay with imperial was shocking and I honestly thought it was just an advert ride. At least this is a nice mid-way... The screens and statues are clearly there to cut back on budget ... But at least this has some sort of story/style unlike the crappy bubble works 2.0.

[@Ashe_000]

Rip Bulbbleworks

[@AliKhan-md9fi]

SPINDASH MUSIC 123456678901

[@twitch_jjg_6234]

F

[@truemetalsonic]

i thought it looked pretty good for a children's themed dark ride - but evidently lots of people really hate it from reading the comments.

[@thecinematicmind]

Zeuxain Actually it replaced the worst re-theme to a classic ride ever.

[@joshcoyle3804]

I loved going on this ride

[@BellHillMayor]

As a fan of the Gruffalo animated films, I was really upset when this replaced Bubble works.... WHY CAN'T THIS BE A NEW RIDE IN THE FIRST PLACE!? -_-

[@mistyangelic665]

OMG ME AND MY FRIENDS SAW THE SEATS AND THY WERE SOAKING SO WE THOUGHT THERE WOULD BE TONS OF WATER SO FOR THE WHOLE RIDE WE WERE SCREAMING THINKING WE'D GET DRENCHED AND IN THE PICTURE THEY TAKE OF YOU WE WHERE JUST IN A HUDDLE WITH OUT HOODS ON HUDDLED UP IN A BALL 😹 Sorry for grammar cba to fix it.

[@JapaneseSoomi]

i love this comment so much

[@MelsLilCherubx]

This ride traumatised me as a kid because I was forced to go on it by my mother and also the animatronics scared me. I also cried on this ride when my friends mum took me and my friend on it

[@lace8156]

Bubble works was my childhood ;( and all they did was toss it away the Gruffalo ride is actually boring I went on there with my friends this year 1hr and 20 mins of queuing it wasn’t even fun it was boring I miss bubble works so much

[@whoguru5]

Looks good seems better than CATCF at Alton that's for sure.

[@wizillustration9723]

whoguru5 TRUE

[@Mrs_Funshine]

My girls would love this!

[@WJL1]

I'm going down to Thorpe and Chessington this weekend both for the first time also goin to the alton towers fan meet up

[@m.c.ufan1019]

The voice of the Gruffalo was the late and great Robbie Coltrane from Harry potter as Rubius Hagrid, keeper of keys, grounds and teacher of magical creatures at hogwarts.

[@ThemeParkSquib]

I went on opening day and was impressed

[@hardrockinhere]

Am i the only one who's sick of seeing the Gruffalo everywhere? How did the book get so popular again in the last few years?

[@cauliflowercat3734]

here’s my take: the Bubbleworks was obnoxious and honestly creepy, this ride is adorable

[@Th3Reactionzツ]

So theme park worldwide do u like the new ride 😉

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It's very well themed and the smells are nice inside! Still prefer Bubbleworks but this is a nice replacement still

[@lellywelly]

bring back bubble works 😔😔😔

[@alvarovasquez5999]

They should make a where the wild things are ride

[@kacii.g4154]

I went there yesterday. I screamed..

[@SerialDesignationnV]

I recorded me on this ride. “WERE ON THE GRUFFALO” “Don’t get my phone wet” “Yes ok”

[@MrOrcshaman]

guess its alright if you like the Gruffalo. But professor burp was its own thing, its own creation, only at chestington, so seeing it gone, its taking that little piece of uniqueness and replacing it with just some stock thing you see everywhere.

[@louiswright8282]

I know right. I'm getting sick with how theme parks in the uk now, get rid of old attractions for no valid reason and replacing it with an IP for marketing. I miss the original ideas...

[@Taz123taz]

I love the guffalo ride it is amazing 🤩 and Literally I love ❤️ it

[@jameskean8489]

Could have done so much more with this ride. So many blank spots within the ride and a bit of fake grass could have gone a long way on this ride.

[@unusedsn]

Going by just the videos I think Bubble Works was better. When they made it they knew how to pull all the elements together to make it theatrical. Yeah they kept the fountains but how much better was it when there was strobe and symphonic music? It was theatre from a boat.

[@Gone-q9c]

Why did this replace Bubbleworks

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

The park wanted to bring in a new ride and this is where it was decided to go!

[@masterknife8423]

Theme Park Worldwide If they wanted a new ride why not think of something original? Why slap an IP on it and shove rip off merchandise in people's faces?

[@thomaswhite4344]

Because of its age

[@Bunnies_6560]

My brothers loved that ride so much

[@vehiclefanno1652]

RIP bubble-works 1990-2016

[@Spud8]

It would be good if you had a 360 camera so we can look around the rides

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We are looking in this in the future

[@Rarewubboxesstudio]

I remember this.....

[@tyrairvine3530]

Can't believe they got rid of bubble works for this...

[@user_e2686]

Shoosh they worked really hard

[@jaydeashby7449]

It feels so nice

[@curranannetts5454]

this looks great compared to the bubble works when it was overtaken by imperial leather I felt like it lost all it's original charm.

[@JessPea]

YAY! THE FOUNTAINS HAVE BEEN SAVED! WHERE ARE FOUNTAINS! HELLO FOUNTAINS! THE FOUNTAINS CAME TO STAY! DA DA DA DA DA DA!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We are very pleased also!

[@TheAltaman]

I love the short films and the books I wish I could experience this ride myself.

[@TheLonelyGoomba]

Looks pretty good actually. Vids never quite do dark rides justice though

[@mario64remix]

What the heck are you doing here? XD

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Agreed!

[@blazingaqua9127]

TheLonelyGoomba I didn't know you are coaster enthusiast

[@danielmarshall4050]

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[@amandaaustin1153]

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[@KatieJade]

Will you be doing a full review of the ride?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Our vlog will be online in the next few days

[@damocoaster8451]

Do you think the Vampire will be re themed? I hope it won't be removed!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We doubt it will be re-themed anytime soon

[@youtubehatesme845]

Chessington did us dirty

[@pashygamer9979]

R.I.P bubble works you will be missed

[@justinchavez9530]

In my opinion, Chessington should’ve kept the iconic Bubbleworks attraction and use The Gruffalo for a new dark within a different area of the park.

[@Couch_potato123-w5g]

I sadly never rode this ride when it was bubble works