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Universal Studios Japan reveals details of Donkey Kong Country. Here’s what to expect at Epic Universe
Read full article: Universal Studios Japan reveals details of Donkey Kong Country. Here’s what to expect at Epic UniverseNintendo held a presentation on Nov. 11 showcasing the new area’s ride, merchandise, snacks and more.
Get your Butterbeer here: Universal Studios Store expanding at CityWalk
Read full article: Get your Butterbeer here: Universal Studios Store expanding at CityWalkStarting next year, the flagship Universal Studios Store at Universal CityWalk is expanding to include two dedicated areas inspired by worlds coming to Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth theme park.
1-UP: Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates one-year anniversary
Read full article: 1-UP: Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates one-year anniversaryOne year ago, a land based on the Super Nintendo video game franchise opened in Universal Studios Hollywood with an appropriate red carpet event.
Super Nintendo World continues to power up Universal’s theme park business
Read full article: Super Nintendo World continues to power up Universal’s theme park businessThe Mushroom Kingdom at Universal Studios Hollywood continues to drive big business for Universal’s theme parks, according to a new earnings report from the parks’ parent company Comcast.
Universal Parks & Resorts gets rebranding to reflect innovative offerings
Read full article: Universal Parks & Resorts gets rebranding to reflect innovative offeringsUniversal Parks & Resorts announced its rebranding itself to better reflect the innovative offerings the company brings to fans around the globe.
It’s a-him, Chris Pratt! Watch the trailer for upcoming Mario movie
Read full article: It’s a-him, Chris Pratt! Watch the trailer for upcoming Mario movieWhile the jury is still out on if famously non-Italian Chris Pratt will actually be successful at voicing the character of Mario (was Michael Imperioli from “The Sopranos” not available?), the trailer for the upcoming movie is out and it looks SO good.
Video: Insider’s look at new Super Nintendo Park at Universal Stuidos Japan
Read full article: Video: Insider’s look at new Super Nintendo Park at Universal Stuidos JapanAfter several delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, “Super Nintendo World” at Universal Studios Japan is now open. The amusement park is a bigger-than-life-size replica of the company’s most famous games, featuring characters like Mario, Luigi and Yoshi. CNN’s Selina Wang got an insider’s look at the new park, showing how guests enter through the warp pipe. The opening comes as the global theme park industry is struggling and theme parks are reopening in a patchwork around the world. There are plans to open Super Nintendo World in other parts of the world, including Orlando, where the opening has reportedly been delayed until 2025.
Universal’s Super Nintendo World gets opening date
Read full article: Universal’s Super Nintendo World gets opening dateUniversal Studios Japan will hold its grand opening of the world’s first SUPER NINTENDO WORLD on March 18, 2021OSAKA, Japan – Universal Studios Japan said its interactive Super Nintendo World will open to guests on March 18, kicking off the park’s 20th-anniversary celebration. Guests will immerse themselves in the Super Nintendo world even further by wearing a power-up band. AdPower-Up Band Challenge at Super Nintendo World (Universal Studios Japan)The land was originally scheduled to open in July of last year but Universal delayed the opening due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The news about Super Nintendo World comes as Universal Orlando said last week its resuming construction on its fourth theme park, Epic Universe. Last year, leaders with Comcast, Universal’s parent company, said a Super Nintendo World would be coming to the new theme park in Orlando.
News 6/360: Earthquake felt in South Florida; #GirlDad goes viral in honor of Kobe Bryant
Read full article: News 6/360: Earthquake felt in South Florida; #GirlDad goes viral in honor of Kobe BryantThe pair also revisits how the internet paid tribute to NBA star Kobe Bryant. “News 6/360” is part of News 6′s innovative newscast that immerses viewers in a 360-degree environment to creatively tell the stories that are trending in Central Florida and around the globe. [WATCH LAST WEEK’S EPISODE: SpaceX successfully blows up its own rocket; Central Florida athlete heads to Super Bowl]Users can watch “News 6/360” on their Android phones by going to ClickOrlando.com or the News 6 app. iPhone users can also use the YouTube app and search ClickOrlando.com. [iPHONE AND APP USERS: Click here for the best viewing experience]