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All planning tips for Chessington

See which daypart is historically most favorable per ride, including more specific time windows and comparisons with the other dayparts.

Historical comparison from 2026-05-09 through 2026-11-04. Only available measurements during operating hours are included.

Late time slots only apply on days when both the park and the attraction are open then. Days with short and long operating hours are compared together; check the hours for your visit.

Complete opening hours for 2026-11-05 are unavailable. This does not necessarily mean the park is closed.

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Tips 8

Measurements used 74.117

Most opportunities Morning

Ride advice

Morning tips 08:00-12:00

6 tips

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Morning

ZUFARI

typically 12 min 49% shorter wait

Plan ZUFARI early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 5 min. That is usually 12 min better than evening.

Best time 10:00-11:00

Wait time 5 min

Shorter than average wait 49%

Morning 08:00-12:00 12 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 28 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 23 min

Based on 9.345 historical measurements.

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Morning

River Rafts

typically 27 min 28% shorter wait

Plan River Rafts early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 17 min. That is usually 10 min better than evening.

Best time 10:00-11:00

Wait time 17 min

Shorter than average wait 28%

Morning 08:00-12:00 27 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 42 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 37 min

Based on 7.493 historical measurements.

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Morning

Elmer's Flying Jumbos

typically 21 min 32% shorter wait

Plan Elmer's Flying Jumbos early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 12 min. That is usually 10 min better than evening.

Best time 10:00-11:00

Wait time 12 min

Shorter than average wait 32%

Morning 08:00-12:00 21 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 35 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 31 min

Based on 6.950 historical measurements.

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Morning

Tiger Rock

typically 13 min 44% shorter wait

Plan Tiger Rock early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 5 min. That is usually 9 min better than evening.

Best time 10:00-11:00

Wait time 5 min

Shorter than average wait 44%

Morning 08:00-12:00 13 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 27 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 21 min

Based on 9.458 historical measurements.

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Morning

Vampire

typically 37 min 12% shorter wait

Plan Vampire early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 32 min. That is usually 6 min better than evening.

Best time 10:00-11:00

Wait time 32 min

Shorter than average wait 12%

Morning 08:00-12:00 37 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 44 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 43 min

Based on 8.258 historical measurements.

This historical advice for 09:00-10:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Morning

Mandrill Mayhem

typically 29 min 15% shorter wait

Plan Mandrill Mayhem early in the day. Around 09:00-10:00, the historical wait is about 5 min. That is usually 5 min better than evening.

Best time 09:00-10:00

Wait time 5 min

Shorter than average wait 15%

Morning 08:00-12:00 29 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 36 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 34 min

Based on 10.952 historical measurements.

Ride advice

Evening tips 17:00-24:00

2 tips

This historical advice for 18:00-19:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Evening

Skye's Helicopter Heroes

typically 22 min 26% shorter wait

Save Skye's Helicopter Heroes for later in the day. Around 18:00-19:00, the historical wait is about 16 min. That is usually 7 min better than morning.

Best time 18:00-19:00

Wait time 16 min

Shorter than average wait 26%

Morning 08:00-12:00 29 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 31 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 22 min

Based on 10.849 historical measurements.

This historical advice for 18:00-19:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Evening

Zuma's Hovercraft Adventure

typically 32 min 15% shorter wait

Save Zuma's Hovercraft Adventure for later in the day. Around 18:00-19:00, the historical wait is about 25 min. That is usually 5 min better than morning.

Best time 18:00-19:00

Wait time 25 min

Shorter than average wait 15%

Morning 08:00-12:00 37 min
Afternoon 12:00-17:00 39 min
Evening 17:00-24:00 32 min

Based on 10.812 historical measurements.