Japan's Super Nintendo World is set to expand with a new Donkey Kong-themed section in spring 2024. Nintendo has released advertisements highlighting a new roller coaster attraction within the themed area. While specific details haven’t been revealed, the expansion promises to enlarge the footprint of the beloved Nintendo-themed zone at Universal Studios Japan. There's no confirmation yet if the Donkey Kong area will also be coming to other Super Nintendo World locations, such as Universal Studios Hollywood.
When will the Donkey Kong section open in Super Nintendo World Japan?The Donkey Kong section is expected to open in spring 2024 at Universal Studios Japan.
Super Nintendo World is a theme park area within Universal Studios Japan that brings Nintendo's most famous franchises to life. The first phase featuring attractions based on the Mario series, including Mario Kart and Yoshi-themed rides, opened to the public in March 2021. The addition of the Donkey Kong zone will continue to leverage the popularity of Nintendo's characters and promises an immersive park experience to fans. Donkey Kong, created by Shigeru Miyamoto, first appeared in the 1981 arcade game of the same name and has since become a staple character in various Nintendo games, including the Donkey Kong and Mario franchises.
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Totally stoked for the Donkey Kong expansion to barrel into Super Nintendo World. It's about time the big guy gets the spotlight, and that roller coaster has got to be bananas 🍌🎢
Expanding Super Nintendo World with a Donkey Kong section seems like a barrel of fun, and that roller coaster is sure to be the King Kong of attractions. Nintendo's knack for creating immersive experiences is really going to hit a new high, and I can't wait to see how they'll roll out this classic character's world for fans in 2024.
Gotta say, the thought of a Donkey Kong-themed coaster flinging me through the jungle like a barrel sounds like a blast – the expansion of Super Nintendo World really shows how Universal's tapping into that nostalgia factor while keeping the experience fresh. It's pretty exciting to see how they're building on the success of the Mario attractions and I'm curious if this'll mean we'll get to see other Nintendo classics getting their own sections in the future