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[IbizaPocholo]

Construction has started on Nintendo’s Donkey Kong theme park world | VGC

But Nintendo World Japan’s DK expansion still hasn’t been announced…

www.videogameschronicle.com

Despite being heavily reported on over several years, Universal Studios Japan's DK-themed world still hasn't been officially announced.

However, as pictured by social media users, construction cranes now loom large over Super Nintendo World's Osaka environment, and aerial shots reveal that a jungle-themed backdrop has even been plastered alongside the construction area.

Some shots taken in July even suggest that part of the DK world's structure has already been assembled, likely for a minecart-themed rollercoaster ride.

 

[ÆMNE22A!C]

Construction is coming along nicely

 

[haxan7]

I hope they have actual rides. I watched a video of the Super Mario World in Japan and it just looked like stuff you walked through and little minigames.

 

[OblongYellow]

Can't wait for this!

 

[ManaByte]

It's on like Donkey Kong.

 

[Connificent]

 

[Marty-McFly]

I hope they have actual rides. I watched a video of the Super Mario World in Japan and it just looked like stuff you walked through and little minigames.

Did I hear it was going to have the DK Minecart ride with gravity defying jumps or am I misremembering?

 

[IbizaPocholo]

News Release : Sep. 28, 2021 "SUPER NINTENDO WORLD EXPANSION WORLD’S FIRST* DONKEY KONG THEMED AREA SET TO OPEN IN 2024"

www.nintendo.co.jp

To further immerse guests into Nintendo's well-known series of games, Universal Studios Japan will expand the land to include a new area themed after Donkey Kong.The area will feature a roller coaster, interactive experiences and themed merchandise and food. Guests will be able to take a walk on the wild side through the lush jungles where Donkey Kong and his friends live. The new area is set to open in 2024.

 

[jigglet]

Once the world opens up tourism in general is going to explode, generally speaking. I don't think it's even worth considering a visit for at least 5 years. The lines will be stupidly long.

 

[THE DUCK]

This is already planned as part of Orlando's version, right?