Universal Studios Japan
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Universal Studios Japan (Japanese: ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン) is an amusement park in Konohana-ku, Osaka, Japan.
History
The park was closed from 29 February to 7 June 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.[1]
The new themed area Super Nintendo World, based on the Mario franchise, was expected to open on 4 February 2021.[2] However, its opening was pushed back due to government restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.[3] It opened on 18 March.[4] The park closed once again due to the pandemic on 24 April.[1]
Theming
Universal Studios Florida features many themed themed areas, each offering its own distinct rides, attractions, and food service venues.
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Amity Village | Based on the Jaws franchise. |
| Jurassic Park | Based on the franchise of the same name. It is set within the titular park |
| Hollywood | Set within the Hollywood district, where Universal Studios is headquartered. |
| Minion Park | Themed to Illumination's Dispicible Me franchise. Opened in 2017. |
| New York City | Set within New York City. |
| San Francisco | Set within the respective area of California. |
| Super Nintendo World | Based on the worlds and games of Nintendo. It is split into two distinct sub-areas; Super Mario Land, which opened with the area in 2021, is based on the Super Mario franchise, and Donkey Kong Country, which opened in 2024, is based on the game series of the same name. |
| Universal Wonderland | A children/family area themed to the park's most popular IP-based franchises. It is split into three areas - Snoopy Studios, Hello Kitty Fashion Avenue, and Sesame Street Fun Zone. The area opened in 2012, although Snoopy Studios originally opened with the park. Most of Sesame Street Fun Zone replaced the Land of Oz, and before that, it was Western. |
| WaterWorld | Inspired by the film of the same name. |
| The Wizarding World of Harry Potter | Based on the Wizarding World and set within Hogsmeade. Opened in 2014. |
Roller coasters
Present
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight of the Hippogriff | Vekoma | Family | July 15, 2014 | Operating |
| Flying Dinosaur | Bolliger & Mabillard | Flying | March 18, 2016 | Operating |
| Hollywood Dream: The Ride | Bolliger & Mabillard | Sit-Down | March 9, 2007 | Operating |
| Mine Cart Madness | Setpoint | Sit-Down | December 11, 2024 | Operating |
| Space Fantasy The Ride | Mack Rides | Spinning Enclosed |
March 19, 2010 | Operating |
Past
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snoopy's Great Race | Senyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. | Indoor | 2001 | 2020 | Closed |
Attractions
- This list is incomplete, please expand it if you can.
Operating
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bird's Big Top Circus | Unknown | Carousel | July 19, 2007 |
| Despicable Me Minion Mayhem | Unknown | Simulator | March 31, 2001 |
| Elmo's Bubble Bubble | Unknown | Log Flume | March 16, 2012 |
| Elmo's Go-Go Skateboard | Unknown | Rockin' Tug | March 18, 2015 |
| The Flying Snoopy | Unknown | Jets | March 16, 2012 |
| Freeze Ray Sliders | Unknown | Demolition Derby | June 20, 2018 |
| Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | Dynamic Attractions | Tracked dark ride | July 15, 2014 |
| Hello Kitty's Cupcake Dream | Unknown | Teacups | March 16, 2012 |
| Jaws | Unknown | Boat Ride | March 31, 2001 |
| Jurassic Park: The Ride | Vekoma | Shoot the Chute | March 31, 2001 |
| Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge | Dynamic Attractions | VR Dark Ride | March 18, 2021 |
| Moppy's Balloon Trip | Unknown | Samba Balloon | March 18, 2015 |
| Yoshi's Adventure | Unknown | Dark Ride | March 18, 2021 |
Past
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man - The Ride | Moog Inc.[citation needed] | Dark Ride | January 23, 2004 | January 22, 2024 | Unknown |
| E.T. Adventure | Intamin | Suspended dark ride | March 31, 2001 | March 10, 2009 | Replaced with Space Fantasy The Ride |
| Peppermint Patty's Stunt Slide | Dinghy Waterslides | March 31, 2001 | September 8, 2013 | Removed |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Temporary Closure of Our Park". Universal Studios Japan. 23 April 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ↑ "Super Nintendo World to Open at Universal Studios Japan on February 4th, 2021". NewsPlusNotes. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ↑ "Opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan postponed". Blooloop. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ↑ Ashcraft, Brian (23 April 2021). "Opening Osaka's Super Nintendo World Last Month Seems Like A Mistake". Kotaku. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
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