Super Nintendo World (Osaka) - Donkey Kong Expansion Thread

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Summer 2022 sounds to soon. If I were USJ, I would wait to 2023 when Covid should be behind them and do a massive new marketing campaign on Super Nintendo World overall. They lost the opportunity to do so the past year.

Agreed, there really isn’t a rush. DK is a way to get the opening crowds they were hoping for pre Covid

 

[Viator]

As seen from a bit of Yoshi's outdoor extended queue.

 

[Paulio]

As seen from a bit of Yoshi's outdoor extended queue.

Haven't paid attention to SNW at USJ for a while, but is that the DK expansion on top?

 

[Magic-Man]

Haven't paid attention to SNW at USJ for a while, but is that the DK expansion on top?

Top right, yes.

 

[Tristan]

Goombas fell down

Edit: Damn wrong thread

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

This is super unfortunate but it’s hysterical watching them approach this like it’s a medical evacuation.

 

[Freak]

Whole Pokemon Go event, wasn't it? I remember that survey

Forget a Pokemon Go event, they need an Animal Crossing event. They'd do gangbusters having a Nook's cranny pop-up and a Isabelle and Tom Nook meet and Greet. Not to mention a KK Slider concert at the plaza.

Summer 2022 sounds to soon. If I were USJ, I would wait to 2023 when Covid should be behind them and do a massive new marketing campaign on Super Nintendo World overall. They lost the opportunity to do so the past year.

Eh, I think Summer 2022 sounds about right....barring nothing goes wrong implementing materials and whatnot.

 

[Paulio]

I have to agree. USJ already anticipated how popular Nintendo World would be, especially the DK area. They had a year to assess the DK expansion after SNW was completed last year (but opened almost a year later due to COVID), and already have the layers designed to speed up the construction of the DK area. If it opens in 2022, then I'll be booking for a trip to Japan.

 

[Nick]

I'd bet a ton of money this DK ride is open before GotG at Epcot which is so, so sad since i'd probably be right.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I'd bet a ton of money this DK ride is open before GotG at Epcot which is so, so sad since i'd probably be right.

Omg I didn’t even think of this.... but I agree lol.

 

[RevFreako]

I'd bet a ton of money this DK ride is open before GotG at Epcot which is so, so sad since i'd probably be right.

I'd take that bet.

 

[Mad Dog]

WDW grand strategy: They'll delay GOTG & Tron until 2025 to go up against the opening of Epic. ....I'm joking, but you never know what Disney is capable of.

 

[Jamesh22]

WDW grand strategy: They'll delay GOTG & Tron until 2025 to go up against the opening of Epic. ....I'm joking, but you never know what Disney is capable of.

No delays required, they are just that damn slow!

 

[shiekra38]

WDW grand strategy: They'll delay GOTG & Tron until 2025 to go up against the opening of Epic. ....I'm joking, but you never know what Disney is capable of.

I have a feeling Disney isn't paying enough attention to EU

"The tide brings up all ships" or something...

 

[Mad Dog]

I have a feeling Disney isn't paying enough attention to EU

"The tide brings up all ships" or something...

Yes. With Disney obviously back in one of their all too often complacent modes under the reign of Chapek, Universal has a strong opportunity to crack a good
percentage of that WDW market dominance. The Disney veneer just may well crack.....and then the flood comes....maybe.

 

[Viator]

From Themeparx...they have found Donkey Kong track.

 

[Alicia]

Sideways track has started to be installed

 

[drumset333]

Universal Studios Japan has announced they will expand Super Nintendo World to include a new area themed after Donkey Kong - set to open in 2024.

Donkey Kong land expansion coming to Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan has announced they will expand Super Nintendo World to include a new area themed after Donkey Kong - set to open in 2024. The area will feature a roller coaster, interactive experiences, and themed merchandise and food. Guests will be able to take a walk through the lush j

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[Magic-Man]

Ahh, I see Universal is taking the Disney approach and stretching out coaster construction for three years

Seriously though, 2024?! There's already coaster track installed!

 

[Brian G.]

Ahh, I see Universal is taking the Disney approach and stretching out coaster construction for three years

Seriously though, 2024?! There's already coaster track installed!

It's an expansion of an entirely new land... not just a coaster.