PHOTOS, VIDEO: Donkey Kong’s Mine-Cart Madness POV at Epic Universe

A split image showing a stone tiki structure with plants on the left and a Donkey Kong animatronic in a blue-lit environment on the right, evoking the adventurous spirit of Donkey Kong’s mine-cart madness.

Help Donkey Kong protect the Golden Banana on Mine-Cart Madness in Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe. About Read the official description below. It’s up to you to help Donkey Kong protect the Golden Banana on Mine-Cart Madness™. Enter the majestic Golden Temple, board your mine cart and take off in this thrilling family coaster. … Read more

Meet Donkey Kong in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

Two people pose with a Donkey Kong mascot at a theme park while another person takes a photo. A backdrop features bananas and flowers.

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

VIDEO: Donkey Kong Country Grand Opening Ceremony at Universal Studios Japan

People stand at the entrance of Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan, posing with characters Donkey Kong and Mario.

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

Universal Studios Japan Hosts Donkey Kong Country Eve Ceremony

A group of people, including a Donkey Kong mascot, stand behind a "Kong Play Wild!" sign in a lively setting with colorful lights and tropical decor.

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

Universal Studios Japan Updates Donkey Kong Country Opening Timeframe

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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

LEGO Super Mario, Harry Potter, and Jurassic Park Sets Retiring in 2024

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Several Super Mario, Harry Potter, and Jurassic Park/Jurassic World LEGO sets will be retired at the end of 2024. LEGO Super Mario The LEGO Super Mario sets are all expansions for the Super Mario Adventures Starter Course with LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi, or LEGO Peach. These sets must be connected to a Starter Course for … Read more

VIDEO: Closer Look at Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness Coaster Testing Shows Ride Vehicles Jumping Fake Track Gaps in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

Guests have caught more video of the new Donkey Kong roller-coaster called “Mine Cart Madness” testing at the Super Nintendo World expansion in Universal Studios Japan. The coaster’s name and the Donkey Kong Country expansion’s spring 2024 opening were announced earlier this month, soon after video of coaster testing began to surface. Donkey Kong Mine … Read more