Today the iconic Bubbleworks’ ride at Chessington World of Adventures will take its last spin, closing for good after 26 years.
- From July 22: Theme park lovers in meltdown as Chessington World of Adventures says it will close beloved Bubbleworks ride
The park announced in July that the beloved ride would close today after completing more than 15 million circuits.
@CWOA so sad to see the bubbleworks going today... Let the day long riding marathon commence #ByeByeBubbleworks pic.twitter.com/URKMIXC7KL
— Luke Excell (@PvtLuek) 6 September 2016
Luke Excell tweeted a picture showing a 90 minute wait for the ride on its last day
The impending closure of the foamy and water-soaking ride provoked an outpouring of sorrow from guests who were devastated to learn the Bubbleworks factory, run by the quirky Professor Burp, would close its doors forever.
The news of its closure prompted one superfan from Kingston to change his name by deedpoll to Professor Burp in its memory.
It is not yet known what will replace Bubbleworks, but a spokeswoman from Chessington World of Adventures said that die-hard fans will be able to take a piece of the ride home with them as they auction off some of the animated scenes at the beginning of this month.
Said goodbye to an old childhood friend yesterday @CWOA. Thanks Bubbleworks, you were lots of fun #ByeByeBubbleworks pic.twitter.com/dQb97sKiM6
— Chris Mayo (@Chris_Mayo) 6 September 2016
The Surrey Comet team will live tweet the ride’s last circuit tonight as the theme park bids farewell to the ride.
Follow us at @surreycomet, @rachsurreycomet or @jmitchelljourno and follow the hashtag #ByeByeBubbleworks to share your pictures and stories of the ride.
- Email your pictures and stories of the Bubbleworks ride over to rachel.dickerson@london.newsquest.co.uk
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