Minecraft World hotel and 'Escape the Nether' rollercoaster announced for 2027
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IGN reports Mojang Studios and Merlin Entertainments confirmed that Minecraft World at Chessington World of Adventures Resort will include the world’s first official Minecraft hotel and a rollercoaster named Escape the Nether, both set to open in 2027. IGN says concept art and images released for the attraction show wooden houses, Creepers, TNT blocks, a Nether dining area, interactive adventures, blockbuilt playscapes, and themed retail. IGN attributes the announcements to Minecraft LIVE coverage. IGN's article states the attractions are scheduled to open in 2027 but does not provide exact opening dates.
- What happened: IGN reports Mojang Studios and Merlin Entertainments announced the world’s first official Minecraft hotel and the Escape the Nether rollercoaster for the Minecraft World experience at Chessington World of Adventures Resort.
- Why it matters: IGN described these attractions as the world’s first official Minecraft hotel and the first ever Minecraft rollercoaster.
- Context: IGN's report includes released concept art showing wooden houses, Creepers, TNT blocks, a Nether dining area, interactive adventures, blockbuilt playscapes, and themed retail, and says the announcements were made at Minecraft LIVE.
- What next: IGN states both attractions are set to open in 2027 (the article says "at some point next year") but IGN does not provide specific opening dates or further scheduling details.
What changed
- IGN reports that Mojang Studios and Merlin Entertainments confirmed a Minecraft World hotel and a rollercoaster named Escape the Nether as part of the Minecraft World experience at Chessington World of Adventures Resort.
Availability
- IGN states both attractions are set to open in 2027; the article describes this as "at some point next year." The report does not list specific opening dates or ticketing information.
Before and after
- Before: there was no reported official Minecraft hotel or named Minecraft rollercoaster at Chessington.
- After: IGN says concept art and images for the new Minecraft World elements include wooden houses, Creepers, TNT blocks, a Nether dining area, interactive adventures, blockbuilt playscapes, and themed retail.
Limits
- IGN's reporting does not include exact opening dates, pricing, operational details, or a detailed timeline beyond the 2027 opening window.