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niversal Studios Japan has delayed the launch of its new Donkey Kong Country expansion at Super Nintendo World. The world’s first Donkey Kong-themed area was originally due to open in spring 2024. Instead, the attraction will debut in the second half of this year, according to a press release from Universal Studios Japan. The Osaka theme park said that although the
“development work of this expansion is in the final stages of completion”, it would like to “ensure a pos- itive experience for our guests and has determined that additional time is needed for the final period of preparations and adjustments”. An official opening date for Donkey Kong Country
at Universal Studios Japan will be announced “as soon as it is determined”, the park added. “We thank you for your understanding as we strive to deliver a world-class experience that consistently exceeds our guests’ expectations.” The new area will bring to life one of Nintendo’s
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,
most popular video games. It will increase the size of Super Nintendo World by around 70 percent. Vis- itors will feel like they are playing inside the arcade game, released by Nintendo in 1981. Highlights include the Mine Cart Madness coaster, interactive experiences, and themed retail and F&B. Brian Robinson, executive VP and chief creative officer at Universal Destinations & Experiences, pre-
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.
viously said: “In Super Nintendo World you can jump like Mario, punch blocks, collect digital coins and battle on Rainbow Road. In Donkey Kong Country, we’ve greatly expanded interactivity and gameplay. And just as we brought a first-of-its-kind augmented reality attraction, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge to Super Nintendo World, we are bringing that same
level of innovation to Donkey Kong Country with a first-of-its-kind thrilling family coaster.” Super Nintendo World first launched at Universal
Tornado Springs opens U
niversal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and How to Train Your Dragon
worlds to its Florida resort.
Set on an additional 750 acres located a short bus ride from the main site, Epic Universe will double the size of the park making its Orlando attraction the largest Universal park in the USA and second globally behind the upcoming Universal Studios in Beijing.
In what has been touted as “a culmination of decades of innovation, creativity, and immersive storytelling” the park will feature five different worlds and over fifty individual attractions.
Epic Universe will open with Celestial Park which offers landscaped gardens, water features and plenty of opportunity for retail and dining experiences. It will also feature three rides, including a dual-launch rollercoaster and a carousel, as well as the 500- room Universal Helios Grand Hotel.
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Alongside the existing Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, Epic Universe will immerse guests into Harry Potter's magical world of 1920s Paris and the British Ministry of Magic.
Super Nintendo World, will offer gaming fans the chance to be transported into Nintendo’s video game realm. Building on the success of Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood, which have been captivating audiences since 2021 and 2023 respectively.
Studios Japan in 2021. The land opened at Univer- sal Studios Hollywood last year. It is also heading to Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort, as well as Universal Studios Singapore.
Universal announces details of its Epic Universe, set to open in 2025
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.
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.
How To Train Your Dragon – Isle Of Berk, will bring to life a world where Vikings and dragons live alongside each other with experiences designed to capture the essence of dragon flight.
The gothic Dark Universe World brings to life the Universal Monsters audience members will know and love.
Steven Speilberg, who has worked as a creative consultant for Universal, shared his excitement for
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
Originally announced in 2019 and set to be completed in 2023, work on the park was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, as construction came to a complete halt between July 2020 and March 2021. Woodbury is confident Epic Universe will be open to the public by the summer of 2025.
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the park: “Epic Universe is built on an amazing concept, the idea that you can go into a world through some kind of portal and you come out in a world you could never dream of… I think it’s going to just feed the imagination of so many people of all ages.”
With the addition of facial recognition for guests, Epic Universe has been described by Mark Woodbury, chair and CEO of Universal Destinations and Experiences, as “the most technologically advanced park we’ve ever done, that speaks to both the attractions themselves and the next generation of robotics and drone technology, all the way through to the guest experience".
Universal Studios Japan delays opening of Donkey Kong expansion
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