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. 

Post translation: The Donkey Kong Country entrance has finally been unveiled. Those with a Universal Prime Annual Pass: Grand Royal can experience the park in advance. The grand opening for the area is on December 11. Please look forward to it! 

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. 

Post translation: DK Wild Dog and DK Crush Sundae. Enjoy the wild and tropical flavors in the middle of the jungle Donkey Kong Country is opening on December 11! 

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. 

Post translation: A new hot drink is being released. Based on the motif of Donkey Kong throwing a barrel, the DK Crush Hot Sundae is here. Enjoy a warm drink only available in 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. 

Carlos "Zoto" Zotomayor
Carlos "Zoto" Zotomayor

Automaton West writer. Zoto has been playing video games for 30+ years now but has only recently come to grips with PC gaming. When he isn't playing video games, he watches romance anime and gets mad when his best girl never wins.

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