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Universal Studios Japan expands space to include a Donkey Kong-theme

By on September 29, 2021

After the announcement of Super Nintendo World’s opening at Universal Studios Japan in March, another expansion is taking place to include a Donkey Kong-dedicated area scheduled to open in 2024.

The planned expansion is expected to increase Super Nintendo World’s area by 70 percent with added attractions such as a roller coaster, interactive experiences and themed merchandise and food.

Guests will be able to take a walk on the wild side through the lush jungles where Donkey Kong and his friends live. This, added to Super Nintendo World’s exciting rides, interactive themed entertainment and game play,  promise to be a fully immersive park experience.

The Universal creative team and the Nintendo creative team — including Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Super Mario will bring the best in innovative technology and globally popular approach to theme park entertainment.
Miyamoto says, “I am very happy to be able to make the world of Donkey Kong a reality following the world of Mario. 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.”

Nintendo’s Donkey Kong franchise started with an arcade game in 1981 and quickly captured the hearts of fans around the world. Since then, the Donkey Kong game series has continually delivered more games on Nintendo video game systems, such as the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, and Nintendo Switch. The series has sold over 65 million units (as of March 2021) worldwide to generations of fans.

 

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