We may not know exactly when Super Nintendo World will open to the public, but we do know that Universal Studios Japan is itching to go and they’re ready to show off the exciting expansion to the world! As part of this effort, Universal Studios Japan has partnered with JR West, a local railway company, … Read more
With Super Nintendo World opening sometime this year (after the State of Emergency lifts in Osaka) at Universal Studios Japan, there has been several peeks at what will be on sale in the land’s two gift shops already. Although we’ve seen a few things from walking Mario figurines to around 50 of the items revealed … Read more
One of the classic traditions of travel in Japan is the purchase of souvenirs, or omiyage, to distribute to friends and family back home. Usually these take the form of small, individually wrapped snacks. And for those looking to commemorate their visit to Super Nintendo World, opening sometime after the State of Emergency in Osaka … Read more
While Super Nintendo World has no set opening date due to the ongoing State of Emergency in Osaka and we aren’t allowed to show you what it’s like inside the expansion just yet, some exclusive merchandise has come out of the land and into the Hollywood-area shops at Universal Studios Japan! In fact, this line, … Read more
Due to the expansion of the State of Emergency situation to the Kansai Area, including Osaka, Universal Studios Japan has decided to postpone the grand opening of Super Nintendo World, originally scheduled for February 4th. Super Nintendo World was previously scheduled to open on February 4th. The State of Emergency was previously declared last Friday … Read more
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In anticipation of Super Nintendo World, the world’s first Nintendo-themed area, opening February 4th at Universal Studios Japan, Universal and Nintendo have partnered together to create hundreds of new merchandise items exclusively for sale at the exciting new expansion! We’ve seen a small preview of the items on offer, including the magically walking Tokotoko Mario … Read more
Super Nintendo World opens in just under one month! Hasn’t the time flown? And to promote the expansion, a new and massively interactive website has gone live to tell Guests all about Super Nintendo World! There’s details about the new attractions, restaurants, merchandise, and experiences all coming soon to the land, so let’s dive in! … Read more
We’ve already seen some of the special items coming to the Kinopio Cafe, Super Nintendo World’s counter service eatery. But how about the snacks you can feast on outside? Now we have a peek thanks to Super Nintendo World’s new interactive website! These will both be available at Yoshi’s Snack Island, adjacent to the new … Read more
We’re just under one month away from the grand opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan! And while we have seen quite a bit already thanks to Shigeru Miyamoto’s 15-minute tour of the land, now we have a sneak peek at some of the popcorn buckets thanks to the land’s new dedicated website! … Read more
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One of the most exciting additions to the theme park world as we enter 2021 will most certainly be Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan! The highly-anticipated expansion is set to open on February 4th, and Universal is certainly doing its part to drive hype for the grand opening, including ongoing previews as early … Read more
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While Guests are already experiencing Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan through Annual Passholder lotteries and contests from park sponsors, we won’t be hearing much about the full details until the spoiler embargo lifts on opening day of February 4th. But to tide us over, Universal Studios Japan recently provided a sneak peek of … Read more
New information about power-up bands, which will be used at Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Japan, is now available on the Nintendo website. Wearing a “power-up band” on your wrist will expand your playing experience in the themed “Super Nintendo World” area of Universal Studios Japan. You can also use it as an amiibo … Read more
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