Trending Now - London to Welcome First Minecraft-themed Park by 2027
WHO:
Mojang Studios, the game franchise's creative director Torfi Frans Ólafsson, Merlin Entertainments
WHAT:
The Minecraft World theme park will be a new section in Chessington World of Adventures, which includes a built-in zoo.
The park will feature a roller coaster, interactive adventures, and epic block-built playscapes.
The Minecraft Experience: Moonlight Trail event will open in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in May 2026, allowing visitors to engage in an hour-long outdoor nighttime adventure.
A Minecraft World theme park is set to open in 2027.
The park will feature the first-ever Minecraft coaster, interactive adventures, and epic block-built playscapes.
The park is a collaboration between Mojang Studios and Merlin Entertainments, the world's second-largest theme park builder.
WHERE:
The theme park will be located at Chessington World of Adventures in Greater London, England.
Chessington World of Adventures is a 35-minute train ride from London's Waterloo station.
WHEN:
The Minecraft Experience: Moonlight Trail event is scheduled to open in May 2026.
The next big update for the game, Tiny Takeover, will be released on March 24th, 2026.
The announcement of the theme park was made during Minecraft Live 2026.
The park is scheduled to open in 2027.
WHY:
The aim is to create an immersive, authentic, and welcoming experience for visitors.
HOW:
The park will include themed retail and dining spots, allowing visitors to engage with Minecraft-themed merchandise.
(UPDATED March 22, 2026 03:50 UTC)
In an exciting development for fans of the popular game, a new Minecraft World theme park is set to open at Chessington World of Adventures, featuring a roller coaster, interactive adventures, and impressive block-built playscapes. Additionally, the Minecraft Experience: Moonlight Trail event will launch in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this May, offering visitors an immersive hour-long outdoor nighttime adventure. Gamers can also look forward to the upcoming update, Tiny Takeover, which is scheduled for release on March 24, 2026.
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(UPDATED March 22, 2026 01:43 UTC)
A Minecraft World theme park is set to open in 2027 at Chessington World of Adventures in Greater London, a short train ride from London's Waterloo station. This exciting collaboration between Mojang Studios and Merlin Entertainments will feature the first-ever Minecraft coaster, interactive adventures, and immersive block-built playscapes, along with themed retail and dining options for fans. The announcement was made during Minecraft Live 2026, with the goal of creating an authentic and welcoming experience for all visitors.