'Minecraft' is getting real-life theme parks

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The company behind LEGOLAND is bringing Minecraft to life. Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios are creating two permanent Minecraft amusement parks. One will be opened in the US and another in the UK. They're scheduled to open between 2026 and 2027.

The parks will feature interactive attractions, rides, restaurants, gift shops, and everything else you expect from a theme park. But there will also be digital tie-ins. It's unclear what they'll be but Merlin claims there will be "touchpoints that will allow guests to unlock exclusive in-game content to continue their gaming journey." The company also intends to bring these experiences to other locations.

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Airbnb to host a 'Gladiator II' experience at Rome's Colosseum

Airbnb to host a 'Gladiator II' experience at Rome's Colosseum

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Airbnb and the Colosseum Archaeological Park signed a US$1.5 million deal to allow 16 tourists a free experience at the Roman Colosseum. The promotion is a tie-in with the newly released Paramount film, Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott. The May 7-8, 2025, experience is free for the eight guests (and their plus ones), where they can explore rarely seen areas of the Colosseum and dress in full gladiatorial garb for their "mock battle." The winners must arrange their transportation and accommodation in Rome.

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