Minecraft World theme park
A $70 million official “Minecraft World” is coming to Chessington World of Adventures in the U.K., opening in 2027 with rides, mob encounters, themed food and the franchise’s biggest shop. (x.com) (variety.com).
The project was unveiled during the Minecraft LIVE broadcast on March 21, 2026. (minecraft.wiki) Mojang Studios and Merlin Entertainments jointly announced the new themed land in a company release. (merlinentertainments.biz) Merlin described the development as a “fully immersive” experience inspired by the game’s biomes and iconic items, and published new concept art with the announcement. (merlinentertainments.biz(ign.com) The company framed the build as a £50 million project in its press materials. (merlinentertainments.biz) Merlin positioned the land as part of a broader strategic partnership with Mojang that the operators first announced in November 2024 to bring Minecraft experiences to real-world attractions. (merlinentertainments.biz) Minecraft’s official YouTube channel posted a teaser titled “WELCOME TO MINECRAFT WORLD,” presented by hosts Filip and Daisy, alongside the reveal; that clip was published with the Minecraft LIVE coverage. (youtube.com) Merlin’s track record running branded parks such as LEGOLAND, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park frames the announcement within the operator’s existing global expansion of IP-driven lands. (usatoday.com)
