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
Comcast released its Q4 2023 earnings report revealing an increase in revenue for Universal theme parks, although lower revenue for Universal Orlando Resort. Comcast Q4 2023 Earnings Report The increase is 12.2 percent, from $2.11 billion to $2.37 billion. Comcast attributes the increase to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. The land soft-opened in … Read more
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
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 There will be two options to choose from: one for Donkey Kong with an orange … Read more
The new roller coaster set to open as part of the “Donkey Kong”-themed expansion of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan in 2024 has entered its testing phase. X user @Kyle_0310 shared a video of the roller coaster’s ride vehicle being tested on its track on November 30. Donkey Kong Roller Coaster Testing at … Read more
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” Happy Meal toys have raced into McDonald’s ahead of the movie’s 2023 release! Now with the purchase of a Happy Meal at McDonald’s restaurants across the country, you can pick up toys themed to the upcoming “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” opening in theaters on April 7. We have a … Read more
Even though we’re still years away from the opening of the Donkey Kong expansion to Super Nintendo World, don’t throw your barrels just yet! Alicia Stella at Orlando Park Stop has provided a sneak peek at what to expect when it opens in 2024 at Universal Studios Japan and 2025 at Universal’s Epic Universe. Currently, … Read more
While the second phase of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, themed to Donkey Kong, has been an open secret for a couple of years until very recently, there hasn’t been much word regarding the start of construction. Luckily on our latest visit to Universal Studios Japan, we were able to catch a short … Read more
The holiday season has finally descended upon Universal Studios Japan, so naturally we descended upon Osaka ourselves to check out the latest happenings at this wonderful park! There’s so much going on, so let’s not dilly-dally. Unlike last year, banners at the entrance remained Super Nintendo World-themed, as they have been since February. Despite being … Read more
Super Nintendo World opened at Universal Studios Japan on March 18, and construction on a Donkey Kong-themed expansion for the land is already underway. Thanks to Twitter users @PUSJJJJ and @Hibirobo_Disney, we can give you a look at the progress. In photos from early July from @Hibirobo_Disney, the beginnings of a structure can be seen … Read more