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SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Japan to open world’s first Donkey Kong themed area
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o further immerse guests into Nintendo’s well-known series of games, Universal Studios Japan is to expand SUPER NINTENDO WORLD to include a new area themed after Donkey Kong. Opening in 2024 it will bring to life the world of one of Nintendo’s most beloved games and feature a roller coaster, interactive experiences, themed merchandise and food –and all the fun and excitement of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. Guests will feel like they are playing inside the world of Donkey Kong as they take a walk on the wild side through the lush jungles where Donkey Kong and his friends live. The new area is set to open in 2024. The Universal creative team and the Nintendo creative team — including Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Super Mario — will bring the new Donkey Kong themed area to life. The area will be a gamechanger that combines the innovative
IAAPA honours PortAventura World’s pioneering and sustainable strategy with first-ever IAAPA EMEA Award for Extraordinary Excellence 2021
Island Theme Park. “We partnered with Sony Pictures in order to achieve an authentic experience that will be the first attraction of this level in Russia, in one of the world’s leading theme parks.” “In line with our growing Location Based Entertainment strategy, Dream Island Theme Park has done a fantastic job bringing this beloved brand to life and giving audiences the unique opportunity to transport themselves into the thrilling world of Hotel Transylvania,” said Jeffrey Godsick, EVP of Global Partnerships and Brand Management and Head of Location Based Entertainment at Sony Pictures Entertainment. In addition to the Hotel Transylvania ride,
guests will also find a “Tavern of Fear” snack bar, a “Vampire’s Bite” burger cafe and “Transylvania Treasures,” a gift store filled with Hotel Transylvania themed souvenirs and memorabilia.
Tornado Springs opens
The firm strategic commitment to sustainability of PortAventura World, pioneering in the leisure and entertainment industry, has been recognised and awarded by the global association for the attractions industry IAAPA with the ‘IAAPA EMEA Award for Extraordinary Excellence’.
This award was given by the members of the IAAPA EMEA Advisory Committee, which is the representational body of the leading attraction operators and suppliers in the EMEA region. PortAventura World is the first-ever recipient of this honour from IAAPA, publicly recognised during the opening ceremony of IAAPA Expo Europe 2021, which took place in Barcelona between 27 and 30 September.
The 2021 award celebrates PortAventura World’s outstanding and pioneering efforts in sustainability. Fernando Aldecoa, managing director
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of PortAventura World, said: “We are very proud to receive this award that recognises our commitment to implement a sustainability strategy in one of the world’s leading leisure destinations such as PortAventura World. Behind the development of the sustainability strategy that we are implementing is the work of a great team, and we are pleased that it is recognised in this way”.
A committed strategy in social and environmental terms
Danish theming firm MK Themed Attractions assisted UK family park Paultons Park in getting its brand-new themed area, Tornado Springs, ready for 12 April by producing and delivering customised props for the entire area.
environmental, and good governance spheres. One of its most iconic projects is PortAventura Dreams. Promoted by the PortAventura Foundation, the initiative has created a village within the resort that every year seeks to offer a unique experience to children and young people who suffer from serious illnesses, as well as their families. The hospitals Niñ o Jesú s in Madrid and Sant Joan de Dé u and Vall de Hebron in Barcelona collaborate in this programme through a committee of doctors and experts in the field of health.
and experiences, all with a heavy Midwestern US theme. The majority of the themed elements were produced and delivered by MK Themed Attractions. Guests will be immersed in the new area completed with themed signs, props, objects, and coasters, all telling the unique story of Tornado Springs.
The entertainment and accommodation offer of PortAventura World has positioned the resort as one of the most important leisure destinations in Europe, having welcomed more than 90 million visitors since its opening. The complex constitutes a true European benchmark in terms of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the social,
to say that it has been a pleasure working with Paultons Park. From the very beginning the visions and ambitions Paultons Park had sounded exciting, and a project we at MK Themed Attractions have loved being a part of. We look forward to seeing the impression the new area Operations director at Paultons
are so pleased to finally open the park and welcome guests to explore Tornado Springs, our largest single investment here at Paultons Park. We wanted to introduce a spectacular and immersive themed area
As a company committed to the wellbeing of society, PortAventura World’s corporate responsibility strategy has as its fundamental pillars the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) promoted by the United Nations Organisation and the commitment to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism. The company has initiated several actions aimed at implementing each of the principles included in international initiatives, focusing on three main objectives: environmental, social, and good governance. At an environmental level, the resort controls its carbon footprint and encourages the saving and reuse of water, in addition to promoting electric modes of transport and training its staff in environmental awareness, among other measures. Likewise, it promotes good governance practices, such as prioritising the hiring of local services and suppliers and investing in innovation and digitalisation.
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technology and globally popular approach to theme park entertainment of Universal with the creativity of Nintendo. With the addition of the Donkey Kong area, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Japan will increase in size by approximately 70%.
J.L. Bonnier, president & CEO, Universal Studios Japan said: “SUPER NINTENDO WORLD creates a whole new level of theme park entertainment and has quickly become an exciting, must-do experience for our guests. We are thrilled to continue working with Nintendo as we fulfill our vision to bring their characters and stories to life. Our new Donkey Kong themed area will bring even more excitement and fun to the SUPER NINTENDO WORLD experience.” Shigeru Miyamoto, representative director, fellow of Nintendo said: “I am looking forward to creating a thrilling Donkey Kong experience with the amazing
team at Universal. It will take some time until it is completed, but it will be a unique area for not only people who are familiar with Donkey Kong games, but for all guests.”
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