7 Exciting Things Coming To Universal Theme Parks In 2023 & Beyond

by Jen Gallie

1. Donkey Kong Expansion - Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan Donkey Kong
Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo World only opened its doors this year but it's already getting an expansion.

A Donkey Kong area of the park has been announced and is due to open in 2024. Universal Studios Japan revealed that we will be getting a new roller coaster, shopping and dining areas.

Set in "lush jungles where Donkey Kong and his friends live", the land will also have "interactive themed entertainment".

Patents filed by Universal in the past show that the company has been looking at ways in which they could bring a Donkey Kong roller coaster to life, including appearing to jump the track.

We can't wait to see what the expansion looks like when it arrives in 2024.

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Jen has been a writer and video editor at WhatCulture for over 10 years. She has a BA Hons in History from Newcastle University and in a past life worked at Beamish Open Air Museum and was a corporate trainer (BTC Award in Education and Training). Jen joined WhatCulture to discuss all things Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World, as well as her love of all things movies. She has worked closely with Universal and Disney, giving WhatCulture readers breaking news and exclusives. Her knowledge of Disney parks has lead her to be published by The Sun. If you've ever completed a Disney movies or Friends quiz on WhatCulture it was probably written by Jen. Jen's love of all things Universal's Halloween Horror Nights brought her to WhatCulture's Horror Channel as a video editor. Her video edits can be found across WhatCulture's Film & TV and Horror channels, along with WhatCulture's Facebook, Instagram and TikTok accounts.