FIRST LOOK: First Ever Donkey Kong & Diddy Kong Power-Up Bands Revealed for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

Brit Tuttle

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FIRST LOOK: First Ever Donkey Kong & Diddy Kong Power-Up Bands Revealed for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

Brit Tuttle

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FIRST LOOK: First Ever Donkey Kong & Diddy Kong Power-Up Bands Revealed for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

At today’s media event for the Donkey Kong Country expansion of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, attendees got a first look at the new Donkey Kong-themed Power-Up Bands that will be available for purchase.

Donkey Kong Power-Up Bands

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There will be two options to choose from: one for Donkey Kong with an orange and yellow center and a green strap with bananas, and another for Diddy Kong with a green and yellow center and an orange strap with stars.

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These two bands will join the already stacked lineup of Power-Up Bands featuring Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Toad, and Yoshi. These interactive wearables are used to engage with the land by earning coins, getting Power-Ups, and participating in boss battles through the use of the Universal Studios Japan mobile app.

The Power-Up Bands are a part of the new merchandise options that will themed to the Donkey Kong Country expansion.

Will you be buying either of these Power-Up Bands when Donkey Kong Country opens in spring 2024? Let us know in the comments.

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