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'Minecraft' Theme Parks Coming to the Real World in UK, US Starting in 2026

Mojang is partnering up with Merlin Entertainments to bring Minecraft theme parks to the real world with the first one coming in 2026.

Player One

Minecraft is getting two block-busting theme parks

Complete with Minecraft accommodation and Minecraft restaurants.

PC Gamer

Minecraft theme parks to open in the UK and the US

Merlin previously struck a deal with Lego to buy its Legoland theme parks

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Minecraft to become UK real-life destination in deal with Merlin

The deal will include Minecraft-themed accommodation, retail and restaurants plus a Minecraft-themed ride in the UK and the US

Evening Standard

Minecraft enters real world with $110m global theme park deal

Exclusive: Block-building game to appear in theme parks, hotels and stores, starting in UK and US

The Guardian - UK

Royal Navy member dies after Merlin helicopter crashes into Channel

Two others rescued after incident during training with HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier off Dorset coast

The Guardian - UK

The free Merlin app can record and identify thousands of bird calls, and now I’m hooked

Merlin app can help you distinguish and pinpoint the birds around you, and eventually train your ears.

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Don’t miss! 50% off kids tickets at Merlin attractions, including Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE, and the London Eye

Merlin is offering discounted child tickets at loads of attractions across the nation, just in time for summer holidays - and it's teamed up with TikTok's ice cream twins to do it

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Gaia, London: ‘Nosebleedingly expensive’ – restaurant review

It describes itself as a ‘refined taverna’, but this Greek restaurant deserves more colourful language

The Guardian - UK

Legoland owners bring in dynamic pricing policy so park will cost more at busier times

The change will see prices fluctuate as demand goes up and down

Evening Standard

Legoland and Alton Towers owner plans to charge more at peak times

Merlin Entertainments says surge pricing will help offset decline in visitors since Covid pandemic

The Guardian - UK

RollerCoaster Tycoon at 25: ‘It’s mind-blowing how it inspired me’

Real-world rollercoaster designers and the game’s creator, Chris Sawyer, reflect on the impact of the primitive-looking theme park sim that became a late 90s icon

The Guardian - UK

Save up to £60 per person on days out with the kids to Alton Towers, Cadbury World and more, in the Merlin Annual Pass sale

With school holidays fast approaching, and parents scrambling for cost-effective days out with the family, the Merlin sale is well-timed

GoodToKnow

Peppa Pig to make Lego debut and expand global theme parks

Hasbro signs deal with Lego Group and Alton Towers operator Merlin Entertainments

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Disney World rival reveals rides, attractions for new theme park

The Disney rival theme park will open in 2024 with six major rides and numerous of other attractions.

The Street

Disney World rival Universal unveils another new theme park

Universal Studios turns up the heat in the theme park competition.

The Guardian - US

Legoland trying to deter ride techs’ bid to unionize, workers say

Exclusive: ride technician engineers in California say union avoidance consultants brought in after filing for union election

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Gear Review: Segura Patrol Motorcycle Jacket

Segura is no stranger to style, and the French brand’s latest collection has that in droves, and this is one of them: The Segura Patrol in Navy Blue.

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The Independent UK

Who's that singing? As fall migration arrives, apps that ID birds by sound have taken off

For many bird watchers — novices and experts alike — this fall's migration will have a soundtrack

Wales Online

Peppa Pig Park to open in Europe next year

There is already a successful park in the USA with a second now under construction

TechRadar

Some of your favorite music is coming to Canva

Canva partners with Warner Music Group and Merlin to let users add commercially released music to content creations.

Birmingham Post

South West business leaders recognised in King's Birthday Honours List 2023

The awards for 2023 have been announced and include a number of influential business figures from across the West Country

Birmingham Post

Pret A Manger digital head joins Legoland and Alton Towers owner Merlin Entertainments

Sarah Venning has previously held senior roles at the John Lewis Partnership and Heathrow Airport

Daily Record

'Negotiations' ongoing as cinema chain eyes up Ayr Odeon following shock closure

Merlin Cinemas have opened up talks with Odeon over the now vacant Burns Statue Square cinema.

Daily Mirror

Leah Washington ready for 'dream wedding' eight years on from Alton Towers Smiler crash

The now-25 year old was just 17 when she and boyfriend Joe Pugh sustained horrific injuries when the Alton Towers rollercoaster smashed into another carriage but now happier times are here

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