Minecraft theme park to open in UK and US after deal with Alton Towers owner - Merlin previously struck a deal with Lego to buy its Legoland theme parks

Mojang and UK-based Merlin Entertainment have sealed a deal to build Minecraft-based theme parks in the US and UK.

Mojang Studios, the Microsoft subsidiary in charge of the Minecraft franchise, has teamed up with Merlin Entertainments, the operator of UK theme parks including Alton Towers and Legoland, to bring Minecraft experiences to reality across the globe.