Minecraft World to open at Chessington World of Adventures

A Minecraft attraction is due to open at UK theme park Chessington World of Adventures next year, the game's makers have announced. Concept images of the £50m Minecraft World project show plans for a rollercoaster, dining areas and interactive exhibits inspired by the video game. Merlin Entertainments, which also owns Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, said it chose Chessington, about 30 minutes outside London, to cater to international and local visitors. It's the latest collaboration between the theme park giant, which has warned of a drop in demand, and an entertainment brand. The company did not give new details on a US version of Minecraft World previously announced as part of the deal. Concept images of the attraction show areas modeled on the blocky landscapes and structures made famous by the video game. They also show models of the various creatures that populate Minecraft's world - known to fans as "mobs" - including pigs and enemy characters Creepers and zombies. An interior sketch shows passengers riding along a track lined with TNT blocks - one of the game's most recognisable materials. First launched on PC in 2011, Minecraft has become one of the best-selling and most-play