Nintendo to Reveal New Donkey Kong Theme Park Expansion

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Today, Nintendo is unveiling the eagerly anticipated Donkey Kong Country area at its Super Nintendo World theme park. Scheduled for 5 PM ET on Monday, November 11, this reveal brings the new zone closer to opening at Universal Studios Japan after setbacks pushed it past its initial Spring 2024 debut.

First introduced to the public in 2021, this attraction features the iconic Donkey Kong, known for his barrel-throwing antics. A standout ride, 'Mine Cart Madness,' draws inspiration from a popular level in the classic 1994 SNES game Donkey Kong Country. Guests will experience a thrilling mine cart journey through the jungle, including a daring jump over a ruined track, a concept previously teased by Nintendo with visual renderings.

Mark your calendars for 11/11 at 2 PM Pacific Time for the SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Direct livestream. This online event is expected to last 10 minutes and will spotlight the new Donkey Kong Country segment at Universal Studios Japan. Importantly, this stream will not offer updates on any new games.

According to a statement by Nintendo, this livestream will concentrate solely on the Donkey Kong aspect of the park, with deliberate exclusion of video game news. Consequently, don't anticipate any reveals about the forthcoming Switch 2 console.

Announcing a massive expansion, Nintendo previously noted that the Donkey Kong Country addition will increase the size of the park by up to 70 percent. Currently, visitors enjoy attractions such as the 'Mario Kart: Kuppa’s Challenge' roller coaster and 'Yoshi Adventure.' Additionally, Nintendo plans to introduce a Super Nintendo World park at Universal Studios Orlando on May 22, 2025, mirroring the features of its Osaka counterpart.