PHOTO REPORT: Universal Studios Japan November 2020 (Holiday Decor Everywhere, Hot Butterbeer Returns, Low Wait Times, and MORE!)

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It’s the happy Christmas season here at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, so we figured we’d take another loop around the park and soak up the spirit of the holiday season! So without further ado, let’s see how they celebrate Christmas in Osaka! Outside the park, banners featuring beloved USJ friends like Snoopy, Elmo, and … Read more

VIDEO: Celebrate the Holiday Hits with “Power of Pop: Christmas Edition” at Universal Studios Japan

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Power of Pop has been a popular outdoor stage show at Mel’s Stage for a couple of years now at Universal Studios Japan. And since the park typically goes all-out for the holidays, this year marked the return of Power of Pop: Christmas Edition, taking the place of the UK Edition performing there since the … Read more

VIDEO: Celebrate the Romance of the Holidays in “New York Christmas Wish” at Universal Studios Japan

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This holiday season, Universal Studios Japan is looking to create a fun atmosphere for both kids and adults! So while many other shows, like the Happy Christmas Street Party, are aimed more at families and kids, New York Christmas Wish in (you guessed it) New York is aimed more at the older crowd visiting the … Read more

REVIEW: Cute New “Despicable Me” Minion Corn Soup (with Gru Toast) at Universal Studios Japan

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As winter approaches, you might be looking for ways to warm up while you journey around the parks. Sometimes we reach for cocoa, other times you want a nice bowl of soup to warm you up. Maybe you could go for the wacky Potato Chip Drink with consommé soup, or try this new Minion Corn … Read more

VIDEO: Meet the Sesame Street Friends in Holiday Garb in “Universal Wonderland Season’s Joy” at Universal Studios Japan

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Universal Wonderland at Universal Studios Japan is home to kid-friendly friends from Hello Kitty, Peanuts, and of course Sesame Street! And this holiday, it’s Elmo and his friends taking center stage in the Season’s Joy character greeting in Universal Wonderland! Luckily, we were able experience a preview of this holiday’s special greeting, and you can … Read more

VIDEO: Watch the Christmas 2020 Opening Ceremony at Universal Studios Japan

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It’s Christmas time once again, and this year Universal Studios Japan was kind enough to invite us to preview some of their holiday 2020 offerings! To open, friends from Sesame Street, Peanuts, Minions, and Hello Kitty came out in New York to open the holidays with a jolly song and dance! And the best part … Read more

REVIEW: Delicious NEW Minion Pop’n Hot Chocolate is Sure to Warm Your Spirit at Universal Studios Japan

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With winter upon us once again, the Universal parks around the world are coming up with ways to keep us warm and cozy through the day! From the return of Hot Butterbeer both in Orlando and Osaka to the crazy Potato Chip Drink with consommé soup, there’s so many choices! Now, Universal Studios Japan has … Read more

REVIEW: Wacky New Potato Chip Drink Surprises and Satisfies Our Taste Buds at Universal Studios Japan

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One thing people always think of when they imagine Japan is wacky food with weird combinations, and theme parks sure play in to that sometimes. From popcorn-flavored soda at Tokyo Disneyland to what we tried today, there’s always something weird that makes you ask “why?” At the Universal Market carts in New York, you’ll find … Read more

PHOTOS: Cute NEW “Minions Cozy Winter” Merchandise Line Has Arrived at Universal Studios Japan

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“Bello!” from Osaka! With the holiday season also comes the scarfs, stockings, snowmen, and hot cocoa to stir the spirit of the season, and Universal Studios Japan is commemorating that in an adorable new line featuring the Minions we all know and love! Available next to Minion Park at San Francisco Candies, the Minions Cozy … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Christmas Comes to Universal Parks – Holiday Tribute Store Opens at Universal Studios Florida, Macy’s Balloons Experience, Hogwarts Castle Holiday Projections, The Grinch Takes Your Holiday Photos, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from November 8 to November 15, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort There’s a new holiday ticket … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Adorable Peanuts Holiday 2020 Merch Debuts at Universal Studios Japan

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The holidays are a time of joy for everyone, where we can all gather with a cup of cocoa and watch A Charlie Brown Christmas. And if you need some winter pals from Peanuts to keep you company, look no further than Universal Studios Japan in Osaka! They’ve released a special blue and white holiday … Read more

REVIEW: NEW “Harry Potter” Hogwarts House Churros Show Our School Pride at Universal Studios Japan

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Grab your Quaffle and trusty broomstick, it’s Quidditch season at Universal Studios Japan! Whether you’re the ultimate Harry Potter fan or listen to your crazy friends talk about it, you know every budding witch or wizard attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is admitted to one of four houses—Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. And … Read more

VIDEO: Celebrate Christmas with Friends from Peanuts, Sesame Street, and Hello Kitty in “Happy Christmas Street Party” at Universal Studios Japan

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It’s the holiday season once more at Universal Studios Japan, and the park has come up with a few creative ways to hold entertainment while keeping a proper social distance. We saw it during Halloween with the new Monsters de Dance show, and now the park is featuring friends from all over Universal Studios Japan … Read more

Universal Studios Japan Announces 20th Anniversary Theme of “No Limit!”

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On March 31, 2021, Universal Studios Japan will celebrate its 20th anniversary, and they’re planning a huge celebration to commemorate! While we don’t quite have all the details yet, the park did reveal the theme of the anniversary—”No Limit!” The park offered the following statement regarding their 20th anniversary: In these days when we cannot … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Christmas Arrives at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Including Hot Butterbeer!), Macy’s Balloon Walkthrough Experience Announced, VelociCoaster Testing, and Halloween at Universal Studios Japan

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from November 1st to November 8, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Check out our photo report … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Minions, Jurassic World, and Peanuts Ski Coats Available at Universal Studios Japan

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If you’re looking for a suitable ski jacket as the chilly winter approaches, come on down to Rodeo Drive Souvenirs at Universal Studios Japan for these new jackets themed to Peanuts, Jurassic World, and Minions! Let’s take a look! Each of these jackets is available for ¥8900 ($84.98). Minions Ski Jacket Peanuts Ski Jacket Jurassic … Read more