Minecraft fans can now plan their next 2027 family outing with confidence, as a brand-new section is set to open at Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Greater London. Next year, they’ll be able to celebrate the New Year in style when the new section, simply called Minecraft World, debuts, marking the first time the game has completely invested in a big theme park.
Edwin Olding’s approach to building his own theme park began with an unlikely discovery on Temu, a two seater spin ride with three independently rotating rings, an electric motor, and basic safety features, all for a surprisingly reasonable $2,500. Most people would have scrolled straight past it, but Edwin saw exactly what it could become, another worthy addition to the 1,000 square foot storage unit that already housed a loop roller coaster and a pair of go-karts.
Saudi Arabia’s Six Flags Qiddiya City officially opened its doors at the end of 2025, and one of its rides piqued everyone’s interest, which is not surprising given that Falcons Flight is now the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster.
KohlerCoaster spent an entire year painstakingly bringing Starman to life from scratch. Prototype after prototype was made and disassembled while he perfected every feature of the train, track, and entire support system over months. With each test, it became evident that even minor adjustments were required to make the 3D-printed roller coaster to work properly.
Field Station: Dinosaurs, the weird New Jersey attraction in Overpeck County Park, Leonia, is closing its doors for good on November 9, 2025 after 14 years. This is a once in a lifetime chance for dinosaur enthusiasts, collectors or anyone with a big backyard to buy a life-sized animatronic T-Rex, Spinosaurus or Velociraptor off Facebook Marketplace.
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Seventy years after Walt Disney welcomed guests to his magical park in Anaheim, California, he’ll be back at Disneyland. On July 17, 2025, the Main Street Opera House will debut “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” a show starring the first audio-animatronic of Walt himself.
Universal Studios Hollywood officially announces Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a roller coaster set to debut in 2026. It’s the park’s first high-speed outdoor coaster, complete with a state-of-the-art ride system, 360-degree spinning cars, and a track that snakes over the park’s Upper Lot.
Legendary video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto provides us with a first look at the new Donkey Kong Country Land in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan. Slated to open on December 11, 2024, guests will not only be able to enjoy several new attractions, but also themed food offerings as well, including the DK Wild Hot Dog.
