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It has been over two months since we have gotten a good look at the construction progress on Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Japan. In that time they’ve added numerous new in-park effects that amplify the already fun and energetic land. New footage, taken by 爆釣会会長ばくちょうかいかいちょう on Youtube, gives us an idea of the incredible attention to detail we can expect in the park.
Universal Studios Japan has turned a hotel guest room into a spooky mystery puzzle experience just in time for the Halloween season.
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, 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.
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.
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 theme parks.
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.
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.
Following other theme parks in Asia, Universal Studios Japan has announced a closure due to the ongoing threat of coronavirus.
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.
