Last month, we noticed that Parks Services Team Members began wearing “Clean is Universal” vests at Universal Orlando Resort. As we visited the parks today, we saw this vest in a new form for the Clean Team: “Mask Up! Safety is Universal.” These white and light blue vests are new for the Clean Team. Team … Read more
No matter where you are in the world, Universal Studios parks are best known for immersing you into the world of your favorite movies. Attractions completely built on their own stories and characters are usually the purview of Disney, after all. Except for one, an indoor coaster at Universal Studios Japan, open off and on … Read more
As we previously reported, testing of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster continued this week with riders to film promotional materials for the new ride. Some construction walls were removed from the area last month, and overnight even more construction walls have been removed, revealing some new fauna around the new coaster. The walls that have been … Read more
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
We’re only a week into 2021, but Universal Studios Japan is already prepped and ready for springtime! Today, the park announced the return of the popular Universal Easter Celebration, the second phase of the park’s 20th anniversary “NO LIMIT!” celebration. The park will be covered in adorable pastel and Easter decor, and many of your … Read more
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’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
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
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
The other day, we got a huge sneak peek inside Super Nintendo World, the immersive new experience coming to Universal Studios Japan from Mario’s creator and Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto. But while the expansion won’t be open to the public until February 4th of next year, the first Guests have already made their visits to … Read more
Today, Nintendo revealed a massive slew of information about Super Nintendo World, the Mario-themed expansion opening February 4th, 2021 at Universal Studios Japan. Briefly shown in the video is a new toy that walks just like Mario without any batteries, called Tokotoko Mario! And now, Nintendo has released a closer look at this special item! … Read more