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
We stopped by the new Power Up Cafe at Universal Studios Hollywood to try some of their incredibly themed snacks and drinks. Power Up Cafe is located on the Upper Lot and opened to celebrate the one year anniversary of Super Nintendo World. The menu offers unique items you won’t find inside the land, so … Read more
While most of the dishes on the Toadstool Cafe menu are inspired by the heroes of Super Nintendo World, there is also a meal named after the land’s villain — Bowser’s Fireball Challenge. We decided we were up for the challenge and tried the meatball and mushroom meal during our most recent visit to Universal Studios … Read more
The limited-edition Golden Power Up Band is now available at Universal Studios Hollywood for the first anniversary of the park’s Super Nintendo World. Golden Power Up Band – $52 The band is a yellow-gold color with a white center. A golden “M” is printed on the center. Two eyes are on one end of the … Read more
Take a look inside the new Power Up Cafe at Universal Studios Hollywood. Power Up Cafe Power Up Cafe is a newly opened snack location inside Universal Studios Hollywood. Located on the Upper Lot on New York Street, the cafe opened on February 15, 2024, in celebration of the one-year anniversary of Super Nintendo World, … 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
Crews have installed the deck of Constellation Carousel, are testing Curse of the Werewolf, and have added more theming elements throughout Epic Universe. Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared photos of all this work and more this week. Epic Universe Overview Epic Universe will be the third Universal Orlando Resort theme park, after Universal Studios Florida and … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood and Spirit Airlines have unveiled a new collaboration in the form of the first-ever Super Nintendo World-themed airplane to celebrate the land’s 1-year anniversary. Super Nintendo World Airplane The Airbus A320neo was first revealed on X (formerly Twitter) this afternoon from the official Universal Studios Hollywood account. The plane is decked out … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood announced three new offerings coming to the park in honor of the 1st anniversary of Super Nintendo World on February 17, 2024. Golden Power-Up Band First up is the limited edition Golden Power-Up Band, which was first released at Universal Studios Japan for the second anniversary of the original Super Nintendo World. … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed the five themed areas that will be at Epic Universe. Epic Universe Lands The lands include: Thanks to rumors and aerial photography of the construction site, we already knew what the lands were going to be, but this is the first time Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed them and announced … 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
Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared new photographs of Epic Universe this week. The theme park will be the third gate at Universal Orlando Resort, with lands themed to Nintendo, “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Harry Potter,” and Universal Monsters (only Super Nintendo World has been officially confirmed). Epic Universe is expected to have a central non-IP … Read more
We recently returned to Toadstool Cafe at Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood to review a few items we hadn’t yet had the opportunity to try. We reviewed most of the menu when Super Nintendo World opened in January 2023, but this time we got the Super Mushroom Soup, Tomato Soup, and Chef Toad … Read more
The Universal Legacy Store in CityWalk has been undergoing some major changes lately, leading to some epic new rumors. The Legacy Store is a merchandise shop that has given old props new life, with displays, models, and costumes from the past. Now, it seems like this location may go from focusing on the past to … 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
For the first time, some Super Nintendo World merchandise from Universal Studios Hollywood is now available to purchase online through the official Universal Orlando Resort shop, suggesting Super Nintendo World merchandise may soon be available in person at Universal Orlando Resort. Super Nintendo World will be part of Epic Universe, the upcoming third theme park … Read more