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
The latest round of Epic Universe aerial photos by bioreconstruct on X showcase Frankenstein Manor, Stardust Racers, the Helios Grand Hotel pool, Constellation Carousel creatures, and more. Epic Universe Construction Bioreconstruct most recently flew over the park on October 24. When we last shared a construction update from bio, construction was recovering from Hurricane Milton. … Read more
This post contains sponsored content from Be Our Guest Vacations. Help support WDWNT by using the links in this article to book your next resort stay with our sponsors, Be Our Guest Vacations. Now that tickets are available to visit Epic Universe when it opens on May 22, 2025, it is time to plan the trip you’ve … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is adding a whole new theme park to its lineup and they’ve finally announced when the Epic Universe opening date. When Will Epic Universe Open? Epic Universe will open on May 22, 2025. Select multi-day tickets and packages will go on sale on October 22, 2024. Bookings for Universal Helios Grand Hotel … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood has shared details about one of the experiences coming to Super Nintendo World during Universal Fan Fest Nights. Yoshi Egg-Hunt at Universal Fan Fest Nights In a post on X, Universal Studios Hollywood announced that guests will get to partake in a Yoshi egg-hunt during Universal Fan Fest Nights in 2025. While … Read more
Aerial photographer Bioreconstruct flew over Epic Universe twice this week, sharing photos on X of work on the new Universal Orlando theme park following Hurricane Milton. The park didn’t see any major damage but the water features filled up with rain water and some trees were knocked over. Epic Universe Construction Epic Universe includes five … Read more
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood will celebrate the holidays for the first time this year. Universal also announced the return of “Grinchmas” and “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.” Holiday celebrations begin on Friday, November 29 at Universal Studios Hollywood. Holidays at Super Nintendo World While Super Nintendo World at Universal … Read more
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
Character standees have been added outside of some of the golden archways at the Epic Universe Preview Center in Universal CityWalk Orlando. Epic Universe Preview Center Character Standees The Epic Universe Preview Center opened in June, taking over the space formerly occupied by the Universal Legacy Store. We provided a full tour of the location … 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
Universal Orlando Resort has announced that the Universal Studios Store in Universal CityWalk Orlando will expand to include two new areas in 2025, featuring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World. Universal Studios Store Expansion First reported by Scott Gustin on X (formerly Twitter), the new Harry Potter section of the store … 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
Two new Super Nintendo World plush hats are now available at the Epic Universe Preview Center in Universal CityWalk Orlando. Super Nintendo World Toad and Goomba Cap – $39 each These are the latest in a line of Super Nintendo World plush hats inspired by characters from the “Super Mario Bros.” franchise. Featured in the … Read more
One of the highlights of a trip to Super Nintendo World is dining at Toadstool Cafe. This restaurant serves up incredibly themed dishes, all prepared by Chef Toad. We’ve tried everything at Toadstool Cafe, so we’ve put together a list of the best and worst items. The following reviews are from Universal Studios Hollywood, but … Read more