Super Nintendo World’s new Donkey Kong Country area finally unveils its entrance in Japan 

The entrance to Super Nintendo World’s new Donkey Kong Country expansion in Universal Studios Japan, Osaka has finally been unveiled. To cross into the new area, visitors are funneled through a barrel-shaped tunnel. Two golden palm trees are on either side of the barrel entrance, along with a colorful “Donkey Kong Country” sign plastered above the opening. 

As mentioned in the Universal Studios Japan X post, the Donkey Kong Country expansion’s official opening is set for December 11, 2024. Owners of a Universal Studios Japan Grand Royal Annual Pass: Grand Royal and a few select guests were able to experience the area as early as November 27, which is why the park is already hyping up Donkey Kong’s real-world kingdom. 

In addition to the entrance, the Universal Studios Japan X account has been slowly trickling some of the area’s new attractions. Donkey Kong-themed food and beverages have been announced, with a new limited-time DK Crush Hot Sundae looking to warm up visitors in the winter. 

Those unable to make the trip to Universal Studios Japan need not fret, as a second Super Nintendo World featuring both the Super Mario and Donkey Kong country areas will open in Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida. The United States-based Nintendo World is set to open in 2025 and will feature all of the attractions of its Japan-based counterpart.