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Minecraft World to Open at Chessington in 2027 With £50 Million Immersive Land

The Merlin–Mojang project aims to translate core Minecraft gameplay into a physical experience shaped with creator input.

Overview

  • The land will debut the first Minecraft rollercoaster alongside interactive adventures, block-built play areas, and themed retail and dining.
  • Developers stress the experience is grounded in how people play the game rather than the Minecraft movie franchise.
  • The reveal came during Minecraft Live with concept art and a creators’ groundbreaking, featuring LDShadowLady, DanTDM, Aimsey and Grian.
  • Located at Chessington World of Adventures in Greater London, the site sits about 35 minutes by direct train from London Waterloo.
  • The Chessington build forms part of Merlin’s previously announced $110 million Minecraft program, with the U.S. site and detailed ride specifics still to be announced.