Universal Studios Japan
| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | March 31, 2001 |
| Owner | USJ Co., Ltd |
| Website | http://www.usj.co.jp |
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]
Roller coasters
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Snoopy's Great Race | Senyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. | Family | 2001 | Closed | 2020 |
| Space Fantasy The Ride | Mack Rides | Spinning | March 19, 2010 | Operating |
Attractions
- This list is incomplete, please expand it if you can.
Operating
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | Dynamic Attractions | Tracked Dark Ride | July 15, 2014 |
Past
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.T. Adventure | Unknown | Tracked Dark Ride | March 31, 2001 | March 10, 2009 | Replaced with Space Fantasy The Ride |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Temporary Closure of Our Park". Universal Studios Japan. 23 April 2021. https://www.usj.co.jp/company/company_e/2021/0423.html. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ↑ "Super Nintendo World to Open at Universal Studios Japan on February 4th, 2021". NewsPlusNotes. 3 December 2020. http://newsplusnotes.blogspot.com/2020/12/super-nintendo-world-to-open-at.html. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ↑ "Opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan postponed". Blooloop. 14 January 2021. https://blooloop.com/news/super-nintendo-world-universal-studios-japan-opening-postponed/. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ↑ Ashcraft, Brian (23 April 2021). "Opening Osaka's Super Nintendo World Last Month Seems Like A Mistake". Kotaku. https://kotaku.com/opening-osakas-super-nintendo-world-last-month-seems-li-1846746607. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
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