A ‘Minecraft’ Theme Park Is in the Works

Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios are going to need a ton of solid blocks for this one. Together, the companies are building a Minecraft theme park, a $70 million construction project set to open in 2027 at Chessington World of Adventures in Greater London. Minecraft World will feature Minecraft -themed attractions, including a roller coaster, interactive adventures, block-built playscapes and, of course, themed retail and dining. A “selection of iconic Minecraft creators” will consult on the build, the companies said on Saturday during the Minecraft Live event. Related Stories Movies Sofia Coppola's Planned Period Film With Kirsten Dunst Not Moving Forward, Director Says Movies Rosamund Pike Feared 'Doom' Movie Was Career-Ender: "It Was a Catastrophe" “We’re absolutely thrilled to be bringing Minecraft’s creativity, bold adventures, and ridiculous fun to life at a theme park for the first time at Chessington World of Adventures,” Angela Jobson, senior vice president of global brand for Merlin Entertainments, said in a statement. “Minecraft World will allow friends and families to play, explore and craft together on a truly epic scale. Working closely together with Mojang Studios, we are meticulously creating an authentic world that the global community of Minecraft fans will want to immerse themselves in and experience the game in a whole new way.” Chessington World of Adventures, a 35-minute direct train ride from London Waterloo, is Britain’s biggest wildlife theme park, featuring rides, a zoo, an aquarium and two hotels. “Minecraft World represents a meaningful milestone in our ongoing journey to expand the Minecraft universe,” Torfi Frans Ólafsson, senior creative director of entertainment at Minecraft, said. “We’re thrilled to ...