Sweaters and more have joined the snowman Mario headband and other 2023 “Joyful Holidays” merchandise available at Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Japan. The holiday merchandise is available in 1-Up Factory. Super Nintendo World Merchandise Much of last year’s “Joyful Holidays” collection also returned. Snowman Mario & Luigi Sweater This first sweater is mostly … Read more
When Donkey Kong Country officially opens in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan in Spring 2024, guests can look forward to immersing themselves fully in the world of Donkey Kong, including riding in a barrel-shaped cart and jumping tracks on the land’s Donkey Kong-themed roller coaster. Jumping Tracks on Donkey Kong-Themed Roller Coaster In today’s … 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 Donkey Kong Country expansion in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan has officially announced its grand opening window. Donkey Kong Country Grand Opening Window Revealed Donkey Kong Country will officially make its way to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan in Spring 2024. The announcement was made at a Kick-Off presentation for … 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
Mario and his friends have decorated the Mushroom Kingdom for the holiday season. Garlands, trees, and more are up throughout Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan before the start of NO LIMIT! Christmas. Super Nintendo World Holiday Decorations At the land’s main entrance are a pair of snowmen with scarves, hats, and mustaches that … Read more
Yoshi’s Snack Island in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan is serving up two special winter treats this season: the red shell calzone and Yoshi’s holiday hot apple tea. Red Shell Calzone – ¥850 with Cheese & Ketchup Spaghetti Fling The calzone comes in a green wrapper featuring a red Yoshi. The red shell … Read more
Construction continues around the future site of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort. Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct on X (formerly known as Twitter) has shared new photos from the sky, offering a look at the portal to the Universal Classic Monsters-themed land, the overall portal entrance for the park, and more. Overview Work is moving right … Read more
Construction is moving quickly around the site of Epic Universe. Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct continues to share photos from the sky of Epic Universe, giving us an amazing look at the progress of the third Universal Orlando Resort theme park. Above is the only piece of concept art released for the park. A Super Nintendo World … Read more
Comcast released its Q3 2023 earnings report on Thursday morning, reporting a successful quarter for Universal theme parks, with an EBITDA increase of 20 percent. Record-Breaking Earnings for Universal Theme Parks in Q3 2023 Theme park earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization were $983 million. Revenue was $2,418 million. The 20 percent increase in … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood Pass Members will soon be able to ring in the holiday season in exclusive fashion, as the park will be hosting a two-day Pass Member Holiday Park Takeover in late November. The upcoming event was announced on October 20 alongside the launch of a new Pass Member-exclusive Toad magnet. New Universal Studios … Read more
Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct shared more photos on X of Epic Universe, the new Universal Orlando Resort theme park currently under construction. These photos were taken on September 29, 2023. The only land that has been confirmed for Epic Universe is Super Nintendo World, but the other lands are rumored to be Dark Universe (inspired by … Read more
Work continues on the “most technologically advanced” Universal theme park, Epic Universe, which is still on track to open by summer 2025. Aerial photographer bioreconstruct has shared more construction images on X (formerly known as Twitter) taken over the past weekend, and we’ve collected the latest updates to share with you here. General Construction & … Read more
Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge at Universal Studios Hollywood has won the Golden Ticket Award for Best New Family Attraction. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Universal Creative (@universalcreativeofficial) The official Universal Creative Instagram posted the news with this caption: Congratulations to the Universal Creative team who worked on Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge … Read more
The next Universal Orlando Resort theme park, Epic Universe, is on track to open by the summer of 2025. A lot of details on this brand new theme park are still unannounced, but there’s a lot happening around the construction site. Aerial photographer bioreconstruct has been providing construction updates on Twitter and we’ve collected the … Read more
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood officially opened earlier this year, but there’s a brand new addition that has just arrived! A Toad meet and greet has joined Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach in Super Nintendo World. Let’s-a go to Universal Studios Hollywood and head through the warp pipe to meet Toad! Toad Meet … Read more