Universal Studios Japan General Discussion

[Haru]

ハロウィーンが今年は一新！“ハロウィーン新時代“が、到来！ | 株式会社ユー・エス・ジェイのプレスリリース

Halloween 2018 has announced!

 

[Brian G.]

This year, from September 7 to November 4, 2018, Universal Studios Japan is adding exciting new experiences to the park’s classic “Universal Surprise Halloween” event.

Universal Surprise Halloween 2018 line-up announced for Universal Studios Japan | Inside Universal

 

[Brian G.]

The new Universal Studios Japan show, based on the “Curious George” children’s book character, combines production technology and props with animation to create one immersive environment.

“Playing With Curious George” show debuts at Universal Studios Japan | Inside Universal

Also thanks to @Haru for checking this out. We'll have a few more updates from him coming soon!

 

[AlexanderMBush]

From everyone's favorite UC man; Matthew Miller,

 

[Brian G.]

Minion’s Freeze Ray Sliders opens at Universal Studios Japan | Inside Universal

 

[Brian G.]

Official Universal Studios Store is now open at Universal’s CityWalk Osaka | Inside Universal

 

[Brian G.]

And another from @Haru

Hotel Universal Port Vita is the 7th official hotel of Universal Studios Japan at Universal City Area. The hotel’s design is inspired by the sun.

Hotel Universal Port Vita by Universal Studios Japan officially opens | Inside Universal

 

[Teebin]

Hm... no bedside lamps. Quite stark.

 

[Mad Dog]

Hm... no bedside lamps. Quite stark.

It could be worst. There's always those large drawers, in the big cities, they rent out to people to sleep in. Now "that's stark"

 

[quinnmac000]

Japanese Rock Group "Man on Mission" wrote and shot the "theme song" aka tie in song MV for Universal's Summer festival at Universal Studios Japan on June 30....



From the information on the youtube page
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ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンの夏のシーズナルベント『ユニバーサル・ヘンザップ・サマー 2018』タイアップソング
Universal Studios Japan’s summer seasonal event tie-in song
http://www.usj.co.jp/summer2018/


MAN WITH A MISSION “2045”
Music: Kamimaze Boy
Lyrics: Kamimkaze Boy, Jean-Ken Johnny
Produced by MAN WITH A MISSION, Masayuki Nakano


Also some highlights from the summer festival

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Seems like they are working on a viewing area for the parade.

From LCA,

 

[Magic-Man]

Has there been any recent rumors of Zelda, Diagon Alley, or Pokémon coming to the park?

 

[quinnmac000]

Universal Studios Japan will have a very unique attraction already mentioned in Haru's article but more information has been released.

Hotel Albert will be a special hard ticket event made for adults which is a broadway horror maze as in you will get dressed up to become part of the story and its actually a immersive theater that you walk through. Additionally drinks and a cocktail lounge are present within this attraction.

This is a group attraction however the events of the play are somewhat non liner and no two experiences will be exactly the same.

Straight from its success in New York, fully immersive horror has arrived in Japan with an all-new park-original production.

Encounter the unexpected in this experience set in a luxurious hotel.

You’ll open doors, talk to characters in the story, hold your breath and hide, and witness the events first-hand...

With a plot that progresses with your participation, a deep, exquisitely produced story, and different experiences awaiting everyone, this unprecedented horror will change everything you thought you knew.
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Additionally the Ghost Ship Silent house attraction is 30 minute long house according to one website however USJ english site is saying 5 minutes so Idk.

 

[quinnmac000]

Sorry for the double post but since its seems this hasn't been posted.

Universal is now bringing the hotels into special events with a HHN room in Universal Port Hotel for the third year. The biggest difference this year is the light switch flips purpose so while the light you justed used may be a normal light switch, the second time you use it may be a horror switch. So be careful which light you choose

Essentially one hotel room has renonvated and rigged with special effects to give you the most terrifying night of your life.



From last year event

 

[agentj]

Does anyone know if you can buy a 3 day ticket for USJ or how much and annual pass costs? We plan on being there for 3 1/2 days
and really don't want to buy a 2 day and a one day ticket. Thanks

 

[quinnmac000]

Does anyone know if you can buy a 3 day ticket for USJ or how much and annual pass costs? We plan on being there for 3 1/2 days
and really don't want to buy a 2 day and a one day ticket. Thanks

No three day pass and it would essentially be the same price as an annual pass.

It depends on your dates if the annual pass will be worth it as for the pass with blackout dates blocks out on average 2 days a month while the no black out is ~$100 USD more.

It would be 25, 000 JPY ($231 USD) for an annual pass for those 12 and over and the kids is 17,500 ($156 USD). Unless its your birth month or you get the credit card tie in for your pass, there is no real discounts/benefits..

 

[agentj]

Thanks for the info. Guess the one day and two day is the best option for us. Approx. 20,000 Yen vs the 25,000 Yen for the AP. Is the AP Pass
the only way you can leave and reenter the park in the same day? Thanks again.

 

[quinnmac000]

Thanks for the info. Guess the one day and two day is the best option for us. Approx. 20,000 Yen vs the 25,000 Yen for the AP. Is the AP Pass
the only way you can leave and reenter the park in the same day? Thanks again.

yes, annual passes allow re-entry...regular passes do not.

 

[Chris]

yes, annual passes allow re-entry...regular passes do not.

Interesting...I wonder why?

 

[bob albert]

yes, annual passes allow re-entry...regular passes do not.

Wow that is insulting given the premium price.