Hasbro releases Universal Studios ‘As Seen In Parks’ Megatron figure
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Hasbro releases Universal Studios ‘As Seen In Parks’ Megatron figure

Hasbro has released a new figure in the Transformers Studio Series modeled after Megatron in the Universal Parks’ attraction Transformers: The Ride 3D.

The Rumor Queue: Super Nintendo World will use augmented reality
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The Rumor Queue: Super Nintendo World will use augmented reality

Super Nintendo World was perhaps the most anticipated theme park event of 2020. Due to the worldwide pandemic, the land’s opening was delayed in Japan with no set grand opening date. But now, rumors have arisen about this expansion to Universal Studios Japan, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Singapore.

Super Nintendo World opening delayed; COVID-19 restrictions eased at Universal Studios Japan
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Super Nintendo World opening delayed; COVID-19 restrictions eased at Universal Studios Japan

Super Nintendo World, the highly-anticipated expansion to Universal Studios Japan, has delayed its opening for the time being. On the other hand, due to safe practices, the park is widening its ticket availability and easing COVID-19 restrictions.

Quiet, please: Theme parks in Japan may discourage screaming on thrill rides
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Quiet, please: Theme parks in Japan may discourage screaming on thrill rides

As some U.S. theme parks have begun announcing plans for reopening their gates, park-goers have been told in no uncertain terms that there will be no parades, no fireworks, and no up-close-and-personal character meet and greets, but no screaming? Believe it or not, “quiet thrill rides” may be part of the reopening protocols at Japanese…

Photo Update: Super Nintendo World in Japan makes incredible progress
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Photo Update: Super Nintendo World in Japan makes incredible progress

While the theme park world has come to a bit of halt, Universal Studios Japan has not slowed construction at all! In fact, Super Nintendo World appears almost ready to open. Thanks to @imaiko02 on Instagram, we got these incredible shots of the upcoming land.

Photo Update: Nintendo construction continues in Japan amid temporary closures
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Photo Update: Nintendo construction continues in Japan amid temporary closures

The world of theme parks has changed incredibly since this time last year, for better and for worse. Numerous closures have stopped guests from enjoying almost every theme park worldwide. In Japan, however, this hasn’t seemed to stop the Super Nintendo World construction process at Universal Studios.

Photo Update: Bowser’s Castle rises from the scaffolds at Super Nintendo World
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Photo Update: Bowser’s Castle rises from the scaffolds at Super Nintendo World

Universal Studios Japan continues its construction on Super Nintendo World with plans to open around the 2020 Summer Olympics. Recent aerial and in-park photography, provided by @LCAStudios_USJ, @Yuta_USJ, and @chizuoo on Twitter, has given us great insight into this upcoming land.