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.

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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.

Construction is progressing quickly at Chessington World of Adventures as redevelopment of the former Wild Asia area continues. Foundations are well underway for a brand-new rollercoaster featuring both indoor and outdoor sections, alongside a new flat ride.

A huge concrete base is currently being poured, with clear forms visible for what are believed to be the coaster’s footings, ready for future track installation. Across the site, large quantities of metal rebar can be seen stacked and prepared, waiting to be installed to reinforce the upcoming foundations.

Rumours continue to circulate that the coaster could be supplied by Intamin, potentially similar in style to Uncharted at PortAventura World.

In addition to the rides, the new area will also feature brand-new toilet facilities, a themed shop, and a restaurant, helping to completely transform this section of the park.

This is shaping up to be a hugely exciting project, and we can’t wait to see — and hear — more developments over the coming year.

Chessington’s replacement for Wild Asia is really starting to heat up!

Since our last look at the area, pipes have now been laid into the ground for cables and ducting, showing that the project is moving quickly behind the scenes. On top of that, metal rebar cages are already in place, with foundations expected to begin very soon — and it’s clear this new building is going to be BIG.

The site has come a long way in just a month and a half since our last visit to the park. If you’re riding Dragon’s Fury, you can actually get an amazing view straight into the construction area, making it even more exciting to see how fast things are progressing.

As the 2025 season at Chessington draws to a close, fans are getting their final look at the park before the winter lull sets in. Groundwork for the highly anticipated new area—and its major rollercoaster—has officially begun. For now, there’s nothing too dramatic to see: cleared patches of land, early construction markers, and the first hints of infrastructure taking shape. But expectations are high. By the time Chessington reopens for the next theme park season, we’re likely to see the full layout of the new zone emerging, along with the first visible foundations of the rollercoaster itself. Rumours continue to swirl that the ride will be Minecraft-themed, adding an extra layer of excitement as fans eagerly await what the park has in store for 2027.

Chessington’s next big investment, set to open in 2027, is already well underway — and signs point to it being one of the park’s largest projects yet. Recent construction photos show extensive groundwork and foundation digging for what appears to be a large show building alongside a new rollercoaster layout. Heavy machinery is on-site, and early concrete work suggests the structure will feature both indoor and outdoor elements.

Although it’ll likely be some time before track installation begins, the visible progress is exciting for fans. The area under development occupies a sizeable space, indicating a major new themed land may be in the works.

There’s growing speculation that the attraction could be Minecraft-themed, which would be a first for any Merlin Entertainments park. If true, the combination of Minecraft’s creativity and Chessington’s family-focused storytelling could make this one of the most unique additions in the park’s history.

Construction for Chessington’s highly anticipated 2027 project is expanding, with fences pushed out further to cover a noticeably larger footprint than before. This suggests big things are planned for the area.

At present, the site remains relatively bare, with only a handful of construction vehicles and machinery scattered across the ground. While there’s not much vertical progress just yet, the increased scale of the construction zone hints at the scale of what’s to come.

It’s still early days, but all signs point to Chessington’s 2027 addition being one of the most significant developments the park has seen in years.

Wild Asia is gone but certainly not forgotten. One of the old ride signs can still be spotted in the site compound near Go Ape, a small reminder of what once stood there. It also looks like a new concrete base has been poured for a site office — a sign that this project is going to be active for quite some time. Interestingly, this office might be used for future developments too, with the area around Tiger Rock now marked as a “future development space.”

A large wall has been installed around the front of the former Wild Asia area and painted a striking Minecraft green — an unusual but eye-catching choice! There’s still no official word yet on what the new area will become, but it’s certainly strange to see the site so flat and empty. So far, there are no major groundworks, but it’s clear that big changes are on the horizon.

Wild Asia has now been completely demolished. All the theming, buildings, rides—even the iconic entrance portal—are gone. This follows weeks of deconstruction, marking the end of an era and the beginning of something new.

Rumours continue to swirl about what’s replacing it, with strong hints pointing towards a Minecraft-themed area. If true, this would include a brand-new indoor rollercoaster, the relocation of Kobra, and a new indoor flat ride—all major additions to the park's lineup.

Kobra isn’t going far, though. The beloved ride is being shifted slightly and has already been dismantled. Currently, you can spot the track and parts of the ride stored in the Explorer Car Park, safely behind fencing. For the best view, head to the top field near Go Ape—you'll get an up-close look at the iconic ride, waiting for its new home.

It's certainly surreal to see Wild Asia reduced to rubble—once a vibrant, immersive area now standing empty.

What was once one of Chessington’s most iconic areas is now almost completely gone. Since our last update, demolition has moved at lightning speed, with buildings across Wild Asia being swiftly torn down.

Work officially began on Monday, and in just a few short days, the heart of Wild Asia has been transformed into a construction zone. Only a few features remain—the central water fountain, the banyan tree, and the Temple of Mayhem.

Earlier this afternoon, the dodgems building and its themed entrance were completely dismantled.

Rumours suggest the area will soon be reborn with a Minecraft theme, and excitement is building. With a brand-new indoor rollercoaster on the way, this transformation promises to be one of the most thrilling yet!