Happy boo-lated Halloween from Universal Studios Japan! We’re checking in towards the end of spooky season here at the world’s most visited Universal park, so let’s check out the latest developments here in Osaka! Outside the park, banners outside the park signify Halloween at the park! We’ll take a closer look at these once we … Read more
Universal Studios Japan is always playing with fun new ways to create merchandise for Guests featuring the park logo, like the pink and blue “Most Exciting Day” line from this summer. Now its latest variant is this neon green and pink line, available now at Rodeo Drive Souvenirs and the Universal Studios Store in Hollywood. … Read more
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 October 25 to November 1st, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Universal has released a behind … Read more
With COVID-19 still raging worldwide, Universal Studios Japan has elected to hold smaller-scale holiday seasons this year, with smaller summer and Halloween events so far. So instead of a full Universal Crystal Christmas, the park says they will take a break and host a unique program this year only to celebrate the holidays with safety … Read more
The happy holiday season is almost upon us at Universal Studios Japan, and the park has revealed a few special treats exclusive to the holiday season this year! So what are you waiting for, grab a fork and let’s dig in to what’s coming November 9th to Universal Studios Japan! Please note that prices are … Read more
Despite revenue being down over 80% in the third fiscal quarter, Universal Parks & Resorts expressed optimism that they will break even in 2021. The Orlando Business Journal‘s Richard Bilbao described the discussion taking place on the third quarter report from Universal’s parent company, Comcast. Unsurprisingly, the theme parks end of the business is still … Read more
Halloween may be a scary time for our eyes and ears, but it shouldn’t be for our taste buds! And while I’ll usually laud Universal Studios Japan for its higher caliber of food, the park seems to have hit a bit of a mixed bag with their new Halloween Churritos, announced last month. One of … Read more
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 October 19 to October 25, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Florida “Strike Teams” have been … Read more
There’s truly no greater symbol of the Halloween season than monsters, and Universal Studios Japan has brought them out of captivity from the Universal Monsters Live Rock n’ Roll Show to dance along with Guests on the streets of Hollywood for a spooky seasonal celebration! The new Monsters De Dance show on Mel’s Stage allows … Read more
While we all anxiously await the opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan in Spring 2021, Universal Studios Japan has announced some exciting news via their e-mail newsletter—Annual Passholders will be eligible to enter a preview lottery for Super Nintendo World ahead of its opening next spring! While details surrounding entry method, number … Read more
When Universal Studios Japan started selling themed masks back in August, notably absent were the Hogwarts House-themed masks seen at Universal Orlando Resort and in Hollywood. Well it seems Universal Studios Japan is getting the message, because a Gryffindor mask is now on sale at the park! Gryffindor Face Mask – ¥900 ($8.54) The masks … Read more
The Mario Cafe is finally ready to welcome its first Guests at Universal Studios Japan! But of course, you might be wondering how you’ll decide which Mario pancake sandwich to eat, or whether to sip on the Peach or Luigi special drinks. Well fear not, because we had the chance to try them all today, … Read more
Today, Universal Studios Japan held a special preview of their new Mario Cafe and Store to celebrate Super Nintendo World’s Spring 2021 grand opening, and we were lucky enough to get a peek at every single item available for sale in the shop. You can check out individual pictures just a little bit further down! … Read more
With Super Nintendo World on its way in Spring 2021, Universal Studios Japan has opened a brand-new shop merch shop located in the Hollywood area stuffed top-to-bottom with incredible Super Mario merchandise, and we were lucky enough to get a short sneak peek! So without further ado, grab some coins and take a peek inside … Read more
With Super Nintendo World on its way in Spring 2021, Universal Studios Japan is opening a special new Mario Cafe on October 16th to celebrate! The new snack shop is located in Hollywood at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, and we were lucky enough to get a short sneak peek! So without further ado, put … Read more
Although the Spring 2021 opening window for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan is still a bit far off, that doesn’t mean that the park is just waiting in the wings! Today, we were fortunate enough to attend the special opening ceremony for the new Mario Cafe and Store in Osaka, and we have … Read more