Secure ready to level up your vacation plans. The massively popular video game Minecraft is building its first-ever theme park land, aptly named Minecraft World, at Chessington World of Adventures in Greater London.
Announced on March 21, 2026, the project is a collaboration between Mojang Studios and Merlin Entertainments, and represents a £50 million investment. Minecraft World is slated to open in 2027, bringing the block-building phenomenon to life with a thrilling coaster, interactive adventures, and play areas designed in the game’s signature style.
Merlin Entertainments
The novel land will draw inspiration from the game’s most iconic environments, characters, and items, offering fans a fully immersive experience. According to the companies’ description, Minecraft World will also feature themed retail locations and dining options. This project marks the first time the best-selling video game of all time will be brought into the physical world at a major theme park.
Merlin Entertainments
“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,” officials said in a statement. “Minecraft World will allow friends and families to play, explore and craft together on a truly epic scale.”
Merlin Entertainments
The $70 million project, as reported by Variety, is expected to draw a significant crowd, capitalizing on the game’s enduring popularity and dedicated fanbase. The announcement comes as theme parks increasingly look to established intellectual property to drive attendance and engagement.
