Epic Universe watchers got a wee peek at one of the future theme park’s rides thanks to a preview video made in Osaka. Universal Studios Japan announced the grand opening day for its Donkey Kong ...

Super Nintendo World’s Donkey Kong Country will open on Dec. 11 this year at Universal Japan. Next year, Universal’s Epic Universe will launch its own Donkey Kong Country at a to-be-determined ...

Donkey Kong first appeared in his eponymous 1981 arcade game, where he served as the villain. That game also saw the debut of Mario, and the two would remain enemies in several follow-ups.

There’s a Funky Kong fly-n-buy plane where you can shop for Donkey Kong merchandise. And the flagship attraction the land is a Golden Temple ride, where you ride in a mine cart across the jungle.

Universal Studios Japan reveals details of Donkey Kong Country. Here’s what to expect at Epic Universe Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe to open May 2025. Patricia Tolley, Content Gatherer.

The world of Donkey Kong comes to life at Universal Studios Japan with the all-new Donkey Kong Country area of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, ... including a reference to DK’s original arcade game.

The arcade I visited in Japan was Taito Station Osaka-nipponbashi. ... Like Mario trying to save Pauline from Donkey Kong’s clutches, ...

This “new” Donkey Kong actually looks more like the version of the ape seen in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which Donkey Kong creator Shigeru Miyamoto revealed to audiences in 2022.

The former is a sort-of sequel to the 1981 Donkey Kong arcade game, which combines the classic barrel-dodging sprints with levels where you guide Mario around to hunt for keys and open locked ...

Cranky is typically portrayed as the original Donkey Kong from the 1981 arcade classic, now older and wiser (but no less side-splittingly bitter).

Epic Universe watchers got a wee peek at one of the future theme park’s rides thanks to a preview video made in Osaka.. Universal Studios Japan announced the grand opening day for its Donkey ...