
In the aforementioned press release, Shigeru Miyamoto, the original creator of both Mario and Donkey Kong, is quoted as saying: "I am very happy to be able to make the world of Donkey Kong a reality following the world of Mario.

Of course, these ambitious theme park projects do not always proceed according to schedule, as evidenced by the Space 220 restaurant, which only just opened at Walt Disney World despite originally being slated for fall 2019. Nintendo When Will the 'Donkey Kong' Land Open at Super Nintendo World?Īfter breaking ground earlier this summer, the new area (which will be modeled after Donkey Kong's jungle home) is set to open in 2024. In addition to these rides, there are obviously multiple shops, photo opportunities, character meet-and-greets, and dinning venues (serving plenty of Mushroom dishes that tie in with the Mario theme) to visit.Ī new promotional image for the upcoming "Donkey Kong" land at Universal Studios Japan.

Then, there is also Yoshi's Adventure, an omnimover ride in a similar vein to The Haunted Mansion or Spaceship Earth over at Epcot, at Walt Disney World in Florida. The headline attraction is Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge, which is an interactive dark ride with augmented reality components. The themed land opened in March 2021, where it debuted with two major rides. Much like the Wizarding World locations found at the Orlando or Hollywood parks, it is included in the price of your admission ticket to Universal Studios itself, but you are not necessarily guaranteed entry if there are capacity issues. Super Nintendo World is an exclusive area within the Universal Studios theme park in the city of Osaka. An entire land devoted to Donkey Kong and his extended family is coming to Super Nintendo World in Japan.
