Will Vampire at Chessington get REMOVED!?

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  • čas přidán 14. 01. 2022
  • One of the UK's most well known classic coasters, amongst others like the Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Nemesis at Alton Towers, is the infamous Vampire suspended coaster at Chessington World of Adventures. Turning 32 years old this year, here i discuss my own and others' opinions on if it will get removed, when would it get removed, and if it did what would replace it?! Enjoy!
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  • @jamesaddison665
    @jamesaddison665 Před 2 lety +22

    Vampire is actually pretty unique. It's been there so long, the trees have matured and grown up around it. I can't think of another uk coaster that has that 'flying through the woods' effect.

  • @kazokee
    @kazokee Před 2 lety +23

    I don't think so, considering that they'd have a massive challenge getting planning permission for the site again. Nice video, as always :)

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! Yeah I've heard that come up quite a bit, interesting to speculate about though! 🔥

    • @amjoy-9316
      @amjoy-9316 Před 10 měsíci

      I know someone who used to work at chessington and it’s secret but they actually are getting rid of vampire in 4 years time.

  • @anemo510
    @anemo510 Před 2 lety +11

    Im biased- its a classic. It would be a real shame to see it go honestly

  • @LucasNinoMusic
    @LucasNinoMusic Před 2 lety +10

    If they do remove it they’ll have to add a new roller coaster and we all know how much Merlin loves adding coasters to chessington 😩
    But hoping it stays another 10 years as having an arrow suspended coaster in the Uk is still nice

  • @jonathonpotter1059
    @jonathonpotter1059 Před 2 lety +5

    Nothing lasts forever but I think Vampire still has a good 5-10 years left in it

  • @mrcra2y166
    @mrcra2y166 Před 2 lety +5

    Vampire should become a b&m invert with 69 inversions

    • @SixDifferentWays.
      @SixDifferentWays. Před 2 lety

      420 would be better, especially if they theme it to Scream

  • @brostereditz
    @brostereditz Před 2 lety +7

    Personally for a new addition at Chessington, I would love to see a dueling motorbike coaster themed to dune racing in Africa. I think it would fit well in the park and would definitely cause allot of attention as the UK and the rest of the world haven't seen many big dueling coasters recently. Or the park should make a Jungle or rainforest themed flying coaster where it makes you feel like a bird flying around the place would be pretty cool as the would both help expand on the world biomes sort of theme of the park!

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  Před 2 lety

      Great ideas! Those would be insane 😍🔥

  • @CurvedGD
    @CurvedGD Před 2 lety +3

    I like the vampire’s jankiness and roughness! It’s what makes it special for me

  • @altonalex1235
    @altonalex1235 Před 2 lety +1

    2:45 DONT YOU DARE DISS MY CONGO 😭😭😭😭

  • @petermc7098
    @petermc7098 Před 2 lety +2

    Hello There, this is a great Video and personally I think the more likely option would be a full retrack as due to the stricter planning regulations they probably couldn't build a ride on the same scale. A great sense of humour, thank you for sharing this, it's much appreciated. Cheers Peter :)

  • @Gamerdogxx1
    @Gamerdogxx1 Před 2 lety +1

    I mean the vampire ride does need another update, but I don’t think that it needs to be removed

  • @sampike5423
    @sampike5423 Před 2 lety +1

    Planning permission would be a massive issue for them. If they replaced it, the layout of the new ride would have to follow the existing route pretty closely. Personally though, if the supports are in sound order, a full retrack and new trains, done by Vekoma most likely, would be great. Its such a rare ride these days, losing it completely would be a sad day imo

  • @amityollie
    @amityollie Před 2 lety +1

    Great vid Dan, I’ve spoken to a couple of people who have said that it’ll definitely be open for this year, and I haven’t heard any news of closure, I hope it lasts a while longer because it’s one of my favourites in the uk

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! Would be sad to see it go if it does go 🙏🏻🔥

  • @DJSOfficialUK
    @DJSOfficialUK Před rokem

    As much as its one of my favourite rollercoasters, even I am starting to suggest that it maybe time to see something new in that section of the park. Yes it will be sad to see it go, but if its retracked. Think either leave it same layout, but add preshow to it, update theming with more immersive theming or retrack via changing layout aswell updating theme both including new trains and painted track? But if removed, was hoping and thinking maybe a GCI Wooden Coaster going in there? Themed around the Gruffalo? Or a unique theme or even it being named something related to Vampire with references to the current rollercoaster there? If this happened? Would happily if offered have a piece of it for collection lol. Think more likely it will be retracked? But if not, understand its had its time and its time to move on with something new. A bike coaster could be promising, but the other one would be a Flying Coaster. Like Fly, that would be a good addition there especially for CWOA. Future is looking bright at Chessington and any are possible options, but yeah be really sad to see go, but 100% think its time for it to go. Be sold to another park I would support more, but unlikely to happen and instead be scrapped. But yeah, cheers for video, thoughts and wonder what will happen in future to this coaster? Cheers again. 😀👍

  • @m0hamm3d.31
    @m0hamm3d.31 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing vid like always

  • @aaroncourteney-smith1076
    @aaroncourteney-smith1076 Před 2 lety +1

    Think they should repaint and bring back the Transylvania area, classic from childhood

  • @ILV_Coasters
    @ILV_Coasters Před 2 lety

    I would dream that the replacement would be The Gruffalo inferno lol, Great video!

  • @Vegan.Veteran
    @Vegan.Veteran Před 2 lety +1

    Highly doubt they’ll remove it anytime soon, more likely they’ll retract it as it fits the park well & is probably cost effective to run given how reliable it is.

  • @caitlinissitt6853
    @caitlinissitt6853 Před 2 lety +1

    Congo river rapids is that a thing anymore lucky if its open and never get wet but 1hr plus queues

  • @lauracoles5595
    @lauracoles5595 Před 2 lety +2

    Always loved this ride, the theming is amazing

  • @bennickss
    @bennickss Před 2 lety +1

    It could definitely do with new trains, such a mild coaster doesn’t need those bulky ass over the shoulder restraints

  • @caitlinissitt6853
    @caitlinissitt6853 Před 2 lety +2

    Love vampire but now it gives Me more of a headache than nemesis both great rides though

  • @harrybooth7241
    @harrybooth7241 Před 2 lety

    Dan there is this app called Akinator and try’s to think what you are thinking and if you put it on objects it can try and guess roller coaster you are thinking of An idea for ya. Great vid tho as always 👍😊

  • @mikekaraoke
    @mikekaraoke Před 2 lety +1

    Another enjoyable video, although not been 32 years yet since it opened as that was on 11 April 1990 😁
    Do you also like Water Parks, Theatre, Museums, Zoos/Safari Parks?? etc

  • @thepanman2024
    @thepanman2024 Před 2 lety +1

    Give it an overhaul because Chessington shouldn't lose a major coaster atm, do some retracking, repainting and some theming overhauls to keep it alive. Only one of those arrow suspended coasters outside America and one of the last in the world so it would be a massive shame to lose this beauty. If they get rid of the grufalo adventure IP they could turn the building into a trackless dark ride themed to the vampire itself, set within a castle.

  • @Trickyguy9114
    @Trickyguy9114 Před 2 lety

    Great video dan!

  • @tumi_1
    @tumi_1 Před 2 lety +2

    Great vid as always dan, i think a good a replacement could be a family drop track coaster like th13teen and it still remains themed to vampire’s gothic theme

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much! That'd be great to see! 👀🔥

    • @RoboPlays647
      @RoboPlays647 Před 2 lety +1

      Nooooooo Vampire should stay forever

  • @calico_memes
    @calico_memes Před 2 lety

    maybe chessington can do something to make it better, same track layout, still vampire just more smoother

  • @MilitaryEditz12345
    @MilitaryEditz12345 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video dan
    I think it will .. it’s been 32 years since it’s opened and as chessington world of adventures is getting a new thrill coaster I think it would be replaced with maybe a Mac or a gurstlauerer eruofighter … I believe the park is going to get some thrill rides over the decade …

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! It's definitely interesting! 🔥

  • @dragonie
    @dragonie Před 2 lety

    Unless they create a new flagship better than it - or fully switches to a kids based theme park - it'll probably stay for now like how the big one is staying at pleasure beach as its their big selling point lol

  • @CoasterNerd
    @CoasterNerd Před 2 lety

    I don't think it would be closed for a while but when it does a Next Gen Vekoma Flyer would be amazing!

  • @themeparkquackers1760
    @themeparkquackers1760 Před 2 lety

    It is DEFINITELY back for this year- hopefully for the march opening if all goes to plan. Its also nice and clean as it got jet washed before winter tail, and the trains are getting their usual maintenance now. I think Vampire will live forever (or at least I hope so- its my favourite to work at) if it does get replaced I think it will just be with a newer model and retracked. I do have a suspicision of what the next coaster to leave the park will be but I'm keeping hush

  • @StamfordBridge
    @StamfordBridge Před 2 lety +3

    Would not be easy to remove Vampire. I think it requires a wooden stake through the heart.

  • @C.A.Wilson
    @C.A.Wilson Před rokem

    If they do re-track it they should keep the swinging element

  • @nicoladennis373
    @nicoladennis373 Před rokem

    I would hate if the vampire went as it has always been the first ride I go on and I would 😢 its a iconic ride and even though its there so long it's still a thrill

  • @hirafatima1661
    @hirafatima1661 Před rokem

    I would literally cry so hard if vampire was removed

  • @newsuperhdgraphic
    @newsuperhdgraphic Před rokem +1

    vampire, closed next Christmas and replaced by a lump of coal

  • @ParksandPosh
    @ParksandPosh Před 2 lety

    Love the Pokémon music in the background. Gives it a sense that Vampyre is battling for its place haha

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  Před 2 lety

      Didn't even think of it like that 😂😂

  • @coastercountdowns6769
    @coastercountdowns6769 Před 2 lety

    Knowing merlin they won’t remove it until they have to so maybe 10 years and vekoma flying coaster would be amazing following a similar layout

  • @elliefitzpatrick544
    @elliefitzpatrick544 Před 2 lety

    Also I cryed during this vid as vampire has been my fam tradition every year and I’d hate to stop that as it makes great memories and it’s great how it is I love it so much and I’d be super disappointed for my tradition to stop pls keep vampire it is history after all

  • @Theaeroplaneguy
    @Theaeroplaneguy Před 2 lety

    Is it possible that it could close, when the new amazon coaster is completed?

  • @TFLify2024
    @TFLify2024 Před 2 lety

    1:30 Pokemon XY Rival music

  • @nataliewalsh6744
    @nataliewalsh6744 Před 2 lety +1

    Bring back the bat cars, if you get rid of Vampire you might as well put all the animals down and change the name because it won't be Chessington with no Vampire, was bad enough changing Bubbleworks to Gruffalo 😂 Destroying my childhood one ride at a time 😂😂😂

    • @thechessingtonmagpie6055
      @thechessingtonmagpie6055 Před 2 lety +1

      I love this comment. They absolutely can't take Vampire away from us! It was heartbreaking enough losing our beloved Bubbleworks - don't you dare do it Merlin!

  • @monkeygaming2841
    @monkeygaming2841 Před 2 lety +1

    no, its a staple of the park, like how AT wouldn't just remove nemesis, but people want it to become a family suspended coaster

  • @Spiritofthecimmarron
    @Spiritofthecimmarron Před 2 lety

    i thought that they couldnt do anything with this area of land because getting planing permission there for anything else was nigh on impossible? apparently vampire caused complaints from the locals so nothing larger or even similar is likely to be granted permission in that location again. I think the park will keep running it until its no longer repairable.

  • @kieraoak5053
    @kieraoak5053 Před rokem

    So cool

  • @privateshadow1
    @privateshadow1 Před rokem

    I'm late, yes. but basically I think that vampire will not be removed, but I think that it would get a retrack

  • @ashleyjiscool
    @ashleyjiscool Před 2 lety +1

    Ngl I think it will get retracted and become a arrow 1990-202? and vekoma 202? to ????

  • @KayanOldac
    @KayanOldac Před 2 lety +1

    Hol' up didn't they just do a refurbishment on Vampire?

  • @xyyxxylophone7608
    @xyyxxylophone7608 Před 2 lety

    I always bring this up at work and people say it’s too one of a kind to replace but then they can’t retract it apparently bc arrow doesn’t make that design anymore?? Idk 😭

    • @jiminiecrickettt644
      @jiminiecrickettt644 Před 2 lety

      They might replace it with verkoma track like they did with the trains back in the 2000s

  • @alexwashere6660
    @alexwashere6660 Před 2 lety

    i really hope not, it was my first roller coaster and have being its been there for 30 years its still decent quality

  • @kylebicker7649
    @kylebicker7649 Před 2 lety +1

    What? NO!

  • @mariusliutkeviciushighlights

    Did you know its time to build the rollercoasters !

  • @esajoosub6864
    @esajoosub6864 Před 2 lety

    They removed Ramses Revenge for Croc Drop but which is better??

  • @TheCoasterPotato
    @TheCoasterPotato Před 2 lety

    When is your next stream???? Btw nice video

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! Next stream will be on Tuesday! Will be a fun one! 🙌🏻🔥

  • @reub_
    @reub_ Před 2 lety

    Anyone know what the outro music is called

  • @behzodegamov9823
    @behzodegamov9823 Před rokem

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @zaynelbaraka584
    @zaynelbaraka584 Před 2 lety +1

    DONT SAY THAT THATS MY 2ND FAV RIDE I GREW UP WITH IT

  • @Dave_Williams200
    @Dave_Williams200 Před 2 lety +1

    If Vampire At Chessington World Of Adventures Was Removed forever Will Bubbleworks Coming back…?

    • @louiswright8282
      @louiswright8282 Před 2 lety +1

      We're talking about Merlin here, they don't give a single damn about the Attractions not built by them.
      What a great way to run a park (not)

  • @Yeettoinfinity
    @Yeettoinfinity Před 2 lety +3

    I don’t think it will lol

  • @artygold.
    @artygold. Před 2 lety

    ohnooo!!!

  • @LiftHillsandThrills
    @LiftHillsandThrills Před 2 lety

    I wouldn't mind if it went, it was good at the time but it's just a little meh now in my opinion. Great theming and a great staple ride that put Chessington on the map but I think it's time for a change

  • @Inezjade11
    @Inezjade11 Před 2 lety

    Vance I think ur the lights

  • @gdplayrr
    @gdplayrr Před 2 lety

    Cmon, I was gonna go on vampire in the summer and bruh, now I’m scared for it to be removed.

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  Před 2 lety

      It won't be removed by summer don't worry! Hope you have a good time! 🙌🏻

  • @Jxsh_.17
    @Jxsh_.17 Před 2 lety

    when is the planet coaster challange video coming out?

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  Před 2 lety

      After an extension the entries close tomorrow night so the video should be out in the next few weeks! 🔥

    • @Jxsh_.17
      @Jxsh_.17 Před 2 lety

      @@DigitalDan chrs i cant wait :)

  • @Thorpemanic
    @Thorpemanic Před 2 lety

    I think vimpire will stay for along as it can it's always the one thing people go chessington for always the longest queues great for kids 1st coaster if they really had to do something I think would be a retrack or same model

  • @jamesgibbins3189
    @jamesgibbins3189 Před rokem +1

    I don't want vampire to be removed

  • @deleteitchat.4798
    @deleteitchat.4798 Před 2 lety

    I like to ride rumba rapids after I’ve stuffed myself with pizza and pasta…let my food go down a bit! 😂😂👍🏻

  • @Jason-Clark235
    @Jason-Clark235 Před 2 lety

    I think it needs a retrack

  • @unknown_onyt8442
    @unknown_onyt8442 Před rokem

    If vampire goes I don’t no if I will go back to chessington

  • @reecehaines395
    @reecehaines395 Před 2 lety

    what about tomb blaster

  • @behzodegamov9823
    @behzodegamov9823 Před rokem

    🤔👍🏻

  • @keatonward7693
    @keatonward7693 Před 2 lety

    as my response didnt make it in the vi ill say it here it will be demolished tomorrow and replaced with a 500 ft rmc :]

  • @eddienhp
    @eddienhp Před 2 lety

    I Think they should keep it. After all, it's apart of Chessington's history.

  • @naomithatcher519
    @naomithatcher519 Před 2 lety

    well l dont think so because it has been at the park for years

  • @En1ow
    @En1ow Před 2 lety

    answer: noh

  • @nicoleasx
    @nicoleasx Před 2 lety

    omg

  • @JustSomeRandomGuy756
    @JustSomeRandomGuy756 Před 2 lety +1

    VAMPIRE BETTER NOT BE REMOVED, ITS A PIECE IF MY CHILDHOOD

  • @pebblez7604
    @pebblez7604 Před rokem

    I ummm……. My seatbelt fell off

  • @AliAliHough
    @AliAliHough Před 2 lety

    my first ever coaster, so hope no

  • @RollerCoasterBeth
    @RollerCoasterBeth Před 2 lety +1

    As much as it’s such a childhood ride for me and I really don’t want it to go, I do think it might last for one more season… it’s just so old and not as smooth! But I still love it! But could they add bubbleworks back if they did remove it 😂😂😂

    • @DigitalDan
      @DigitalDan  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah I'd take Bubbleworks back too to be fair 😂😂

    • @RollerCoasterBeth
      @RollerCoasterBeth Před 2 lety

      @@DigitalDan it was such an iconic ride! Still, I’m glad they kept the fountains 😂😂

  • @willrichardson3021
    @willrichardson3021 Před rokem

    Vampire is never getting removed because a day at Chessington would never be complete without a ride on vampire

  • @tblkldg
    @tblkldg Před 2 lety

    single rail but family audience or retracked

  • @hexagon_life7793
    @hexagon_life7793 Před 2 lety

    RMC vampire

  • @robertnichols9625
    @robertnichols9625 Před 2 lety +2

    RMC INVERTED COASTER????

  • @lambsauce221
    @lambsauce221 Před 2 lety +1

    _replace it with smiler_

  • @babyalexander
    @babyalexander Před 2 lety

    I think they will remove it in 6 years or so

  • @richpmanser1981
    @richpmanser1981 Před 2 lety +2

    Do you not realise that vampires are immortal? Only a wooden (stake) coaster can kill it.

  • @XFXRyan99QPR
    @XFXRyan99QPR Před 2 lety +1

    Vampire will not close for many many more years

  • @SixDifferentWays.
    @SixDifferentWays. Před 2 lety +1

    4th

  • @glossyxgacha1772
    @glossyxgacha1772 Před rokem

    Chessington wouldn't be the same without vampire , Chessington isn't the same vibe now bubbleworks is gone ;(

  • @shanerochford6074
    @shanerochford6074 Před 2 lety +1

    If it is removed chestignton would loose a lot of customers

  • @alisonhorsfield2130
    @alisonhorsfield2130 Před rokem

    I hope not

  • @danieloconnell6722
    @danieloconnell6722 Před 2 lety

    Chessington wouldn't be Chessington with out vampire ride

  • @themeparkuk8504
    @themeparkuk8504 Před 2 lety

    Nah mate nah

  • @katiamills6183
    @katiamills6183 Před 2 lety

    Digital Dan Don’t do it

  • @DrDDeath
    @DrDDeath Před 2 lety +1

    first + ratio

  • @Asw_2004
    @Asw_2004 Před 2 lety

    Goofy ahh comment 3 34 cos no one else talks about it ever

  • @Nathandelange
    @Nathandelange Před 2 lety

    Rmc it

  • @savvadance7006
    @savvadance7006 Před 9 měsíci

    No it's still at chessington forever