World of Minecraft

Work continues to progress on the new rollercoaster being built as part of Minecraft World at Chessington World of Adventures Resort.

The station building is continuing to take shape, with more of the structure now in place. However, it looks as though our views of the building may soon become more restricted, as external panels are now beginning to be installed around parts of the structure.

Elsewhere on site, what appears to be an evacuation platform or staircase has been constructed next to what we believe could be the launch section as the coaster exits the show building. The concrete stair sections that were previously spotted awaiting installation have also now been fitted into place.

There have been no new track or support deliveries since our last update, but with much of the groundwork appearing to be close to completion, the project could soon enter a much more exciting phase. As construction continues, we expect to see more vertical progress across the site in the coming months.
 

Over at Chessington World of Adventures, there has been a small update on the new Minecraft-themed rollercoaster. No new track has been installed yet, but work on the station building is making good progress. More of the metal structure has now been put into place, and the sections of track already installed are slowly being covered over.

As well as this, two more sections of track have been delivered and are currently being stored in the field next to where Go Ape used to be.

There has been lots of progress at the World of Minecraft construction site at Chessington World of Adventures. The station building structure has now started to be installed, with concrete stairs for guest access into the station now visible on site ready to be fitted into place.

A large metal structure, which appears to be the ride’s load and unload platform, has also now been installed alongside what looks to be a lift shaft to the left of the building. While it is still early days for the project, some major structural elements are already beginning to take shape.

Alongside the station construction, another section of track has now been installed. At the end of what we believe will be the launch section out of the building, a tilted piece of track has appeared. From the angle and height of the section, we believe this could potentially be linked to a special effects scene or even a motion platform element, which could make this another UK first for the attraction.

White protective sheets have also been placed around sections of track and the drive motors while construction continues around the supports and ride area.

Installation of the rollercoaster track is continuing at a fast pace, and the layout is becoming much more defined as more sections go up. One of the most exciting developments is the addition of drive motors, now clearly visible along parts of the track. These are likely part of the brake run and station area, where trains will slow down and load or unload guests. Alongside this, more supports and track pieces are still being staged nearby, showing that construction is moving forward steadily.

The Minecraft coaster has now gone vertical, and track and supports for the new Minecraft themed roller coaster have now been delivered, with some currently being stored in the grass car park.

Big and exciting times at Chessington World of Adventures. Even more excitingly, supports for the indoor section of the roller coaster have started to be installed. The launch section appears to run beneath the large structure, which would explain why this part of the track has been installed first. There are no visible signs of launch components just yet.

Green supports can be seen stored in the field alongside black supports. It is expected that the green supports will be used for the outdoor section of the coaster, while the black supports and track will form the indoor section.

During a short visit to the park today, three sections of track were spotted already installed. Two smaller sections appear to have a gap left between them, which suggests they could form part of the maintenance bay at the side of the ride. One longer section could form part of the station or possibly a dark ride section. It already looks fantastic, and it is exciting to think about how much more track and support installation we will see over the coming weeks and months.

The structure of supports already in place appears to form a U turn in the layout, possibly wrapping around a central themed feature, which could be part of an indoor dark ride section.

It is always thrilling to see track rising into the sky.

The first supports for the Minecraft rollercoaster at Chessington have officially been delivered, marking a significant step forward in the project.

The black supports match previous work from Intamin, potentially confirming the manufacturer, and are currently being stored in the field where Go Ape used to be as construction begins to ramp up on site.

With supports now arriving, attention turns to what comes next — how long will it be before track pieces and additional supports begin to appear?

Photo credit: Chessington Buzz

The transformation of Kobra has begun at Chessington, with Kobra Leaves marking the start of an exciting change. The ride is set to return in 2027 alongside the opening of the new Minecraft-themed land, but for now, sections of track and supports are being loaded onto lorries to be repainted and re-themed.

While it may feel a little early to see elements for the new Minecraft coaster and buildings appear, groundwork is well underway, with foundations for the main new rollercoaster continuing to take shape in the area.

With it now officially confirmed that Minecraft World will be coming to Chessington in 2027, banners have been installed on the construction walls surrounding the area. Work on the foundations for the large new rollercoaster is also continuing.

It’s incredible to see just how big this new ride and land is going to be, and we can’t wait to watch it take shape over the coming months. Looking at the foundations currently being poured for the coaster, it also appears that some of the side walls for the station building are beginning to be worked on.

Breaking from Minecraft Live!

Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios have officially announced Minecraft World, the first-ever fully immersive Minecraft-themed land at a major theme park. Opening in 2027 at Chessington World of Adventures in Greater London, this £50 million project will bring the best-selling video game of all time into the real world!

What to expect in Minecraft World:

A world-first Minecraft-themed rollercoaster

Interactive adventures and epic blockbuilt playscapes

Themed retail and dining

A host of fan favourites and “ridiculous fun” straight from the Minecraft universe

Concept drawings for the area have also been released, giving fans a first look at the new land. Microsoft and Mojang Studios have worked with gamers and iconic Minecraft creators to build real gameplay-inspired experiences into the area, making it feel like stepping into the Minecraft Overworld.

Angela Jobson, SVP of Global Brand at Merlin Entertainments said:

"Minecraft World will allow friends and families to play, explore and craft together on a truly epic scale."

Torfi Frans Ólafsson, Senior Creative Director of Entertainment at Minecraft added:

"We're thrilled to realise a place where you can literally be in the Minecraft Overworld and have an adventure of your own."

Just a 35-minute train ride from London Waterloo, Minecraft World is set to be one of Chessington’s most ambitious developments in recent years.

Stay up to date: https://www.chessington.com/minecraft/

Work is progressing well on Chessington’s 2027 project, with early construction now clearly taking shape across the site.

Foundations for the new rollercoaster and surrounding area are developing steadily, with concrete continuing to be poured for footers—even during our visit on the opening day of the 2026 theme park season.

There are also strong rumours that the project could be officially announced by Microsoft during Minecraft Live on Saturday 21st March 2026, although this has not yet been confirmed.

It’s still early days, but the scale and pace of construction suggest this could be a major new addition to Chessington for 2027.