Universal Studios Japan has multiple Donkey Kong-themed food and beverage items that can be purchased in Donkey Kong Country within Super Nintendo World — including a unique sundae served in a barrel mug. DK Crush Sundae with Mug – ¥2,000 This tropical banana-flavored sundae comes served in a mug shaped like a barrel with the … Read more
A Donkey Kong meet and greet in Epic Universe has been added to the character encounter page on the official website of Universal Orlando Resort. Donkey Kong Meet and Greet When Super Nintendo World in Epic Universe opens in May 2025, guests will be able to meet Donkey Kong. The official Universal website states: You’ll … Read more
With the opening of the Donkey Kong Country expansion to Super Nintendo World, guests can now meet Donkey Kong in Universal Studios Japan. Donkey Kong Meet and Greet Donkey Kong will meet with guests daily outside of his treehouse, next to Jungle Beat Shakes. Stanchions are set up in front of a platform in front … Read more
The gift shop in Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan is Funky’s Fly ‘n’ Buy. It’s inspired by Funky Kong’s shop of the same name from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Funky’s Fly ‘n’ Buy The gift shop resembles a cartoon-ish airplane sitting in the jungle. The side of the fuselage is open, with … Read more
Donkey Kong Country opened at Universal Studios Japan this week and guests can now ride Mine-Cart Madness. The new coaster emulates a Donkey Kong video game, with guests riding mine carts that appear to jump tracks. Mine-Cart Madness Guests enter Mine-Cart Madness through an overgrown temple. They board a train of mine carts and pass … Read more
Donkey Kong Country has officially opened as an expansion of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan. A small opening ceremony was held at the new land’s entrance to welcome guests into the world. Donkey Kong Country Grand Opening Ceremony J.L. Bonnier, President and CEO of Universal Studios Japan, and Mario opened the ceremony. Bonnier … Read more
Last evening, Universal Studios Japan held a Donkey Kong Country Eve Ceremony to celebrate the expansion of its Super Nintendo World. Universal Studios Japan is the first to have Donkey Kong Country, a new land of the Super Nintendo World expansion. However, when Epic Universe opens in Florida in May 2025, it will also have … Read more
With the announcement of the opening date for Donkey Kong Country, an expansion of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, the resort has announced two special offers. One is a ticket to guarantee entry to the new land, and the other is a passholder preview opportunity. Universal Express Pass – Donkey Kong Special A … Read more
Universal Studios Japan has updated their opening timeframe for the delayed Donkey Kong Country expansion to Super Nintendo World. Donkey Kong Country Opening Timeframe Donkey Kong Country was previously scheduled to open in the spring of 2024. They later stated the expansion was delayed and would open in the second half of 2024. Media has … Read more
Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared new snaps of the Epic Universe construction site this week, including photos of Toothless from “How to Train Your Dragon” uncovered on Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, Yoshi spotted on Mount Beanpole, and more. Epic Universe Overview & Entrance Since our last Epic Universe update, much of the theme park has started to take shape. … Read more
Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared new snaps of the Epic Universe construction site this week, including photos and videos of Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness and Curse of the Werewolf testing. Bio also spotted the statues from the defunct Monsters Cafe Bone Chillin’ Stand in a staging area for the park. Epic Universe Parking Crews are installing … Read more
McDonald’s has revealed the 12 Universal Studios-themed Happy Set toys that will be available in Japan starting July 12. Happy Set is the Japanese name for a Happy Meal. McDonald’s Universal-Themed Happy Meal Toys McDonald’s and Universal Studios Japan are collaborating to bring 12 different toys inspired by popular characters from Universal Studios Japan to … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has revealed the height requirements for the attractions that will be in Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe when the park opens next year. Super Nintendo World Height Requirements Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge is a 3-D/4-D experience with motion simulation. The minimum height requirement is 42 inches, or … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has announced official details for Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe. Super Nintendo World Super Nintendo World was the first land confirmed for Epic Universe. This will be the third version of Super Nintendo World, following Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood. The Florida version will include the original attractions from … Read more
The opening date for Super Nintendo World’s newest expansion at Universal Studios Japan — Donkey Kong Country — has officially been delayed several months. Opening Date Set for Donkey Kong Country Universal Studios Japan has released a statement apologizing for the delays and stating they can not make the previously promised “Spring 2024” timeline, instead … Read more
The upcoming Donkey Kong Country expansion in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan has been added to the Power-Up Band map before the land’s opening. Donkey Kong Country Added to Power-Up Band Map X (formerly Twitter) user 123456789usj shared the below image of Donkey Kong Country added to the Power-Up Band map. The map, … Read more