Just yesterday, it was announced that Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan will be opening in spring 2021 – but this delay seems to focus more so on the inability for many to travel instead of construction issues. In fact, the land looks almost ready to go right now. These photos, taken by The Sankei News, provide us great aerial visuals of this colorful new area.
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 in Japan tests new effects
Universal Studios Japan has recently reopened its gates to locals. Since then, photos and videos of Super Nintendo World construction have come pouring in. This article features media from @jyomii7 on Instagram, @usj1 on Twitter, @LCASTUDIOS_USJ on Twitter, and @EtiaCSXZDkkpdbs on Twitter.
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.
Photo Update: Super Nintendo World construction, a wild Yoshi appears!
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan is coming along quickly, and major new announcements were made earlier this week!
Universal released new computer-animated looks into the land, and also showcased a new smartphone app, the Power Up Band and a music video. Thanks to @Yuta_USJ on Twitter, we got helicopter footage, via a local television station, of this upcoming land.
Photo Update: Super Nintendo World in Japan levels up!
Super Nintendo World is loading in right before our eyes at Universal Studios Japan. This upcoming land, which is expected to open spring of 2020, will feature Mario, Peach, Toad, Bowser, and many more classic Nintendo characters. Thanks again to USJ Information L.C.A.STUDIOS, we have an updated look at more sections of this land.
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