Nintendo to open new Donkey Kong area in USJ in December

Universal Studios Japan is a dream destination for many Nintendo fans, primarily thanks to the park’s Super Nintendo World section which opened in March of 2021. This is set to expand with the addition of a Donkey Kong Country™ area from December 11th, 2024, doubling the fun for visitors.The new zone in the theme park, Donkey Kong Country, re-creates the worldview of the game, including Donkey Kong’s house and the Golden Temple. Visitors can enjoy Mine Cart Madness, a ride through the jungle.

One of the big drawcards of the expansion is the Donkey Kong’s Mine Cart Madness ride, where guests help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong on their adventure to protect the Golden Banana from the Tiki Tak Tribe while racing through the jungle. The height requirement to ride solo for this one is at least 122 centimeters, or above 107 centimeters if accompanied by an adult.

To celebrate the expansion of Super Nintendo World, the park was selling the Universal Express Pass – Donkey Kong Special via their website from 12 noon JST also on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024. These passes will be available for use between December 11th (Wednesday) and December 31st (Tuesday), 2024, and should help visitors beat the queues!