Donkey Kong Country Expansion to open in Universal Studios Japan in Spring 2024
Universal Studios Japan has announced the all-new Donkey Kong Country expansion to Super Nintendo World will open in Spring 2024.
Based on the globally beloved and popular Nintendo franchise, Donkey Kong, the new expansion will...
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man to permanently close at Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan has announced that they will be permanently closing The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man on Monday, January 22, 2024.
To celebrate its final run, Universal Studios Japan will be hosting a "Final Campaign"...
Universal Parks & Resorts rebrands to Universal Destinations & Experiences
Today, Universal Parks & Resorts, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, announced they rebranding and will become "Universal Destinations & Experiences".
Universal states the rebrand "better reflects the full breadth of innovative offerings Universal brings to...
New magical creatures to debut at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal...
Universal Studios Japan is letting guests come up close to the magical creatures from the Wizarding World as they are set to debut several new encounters.
For a limited time, starting March 17, 2023, guests...
NO LIMIT! Parade featuring Mario Kart & Pokémon to Debut at Universal Studios Japan...
Universal Studios Japan has announced a new daytime parade, NO LIMIT!, which will feature Mario and Pokemon characters and debut on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Mario, Luigi, Toad, Koopa, Yoshi, and Princess Peach will all...
New Collection of Wizarding World of Harry Potter Interactive Wands debuts at Universal Parks
A brand-new collection of authentic, interactive Ollivanders wands has arrived at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the globe, bringing 12 all-new wands – plus an additional one that...
New design for merchandise bags debuts for Universal Parks & Resorts
A new design for Universal merchandise bags has been released at Universal Orlando, retiring the long-used black bags that featured Shrek, Spider-Man, Spongebob Squarepants, and the Hulk.
The new bag is a much brighter design,...
Bill Davis announces Retirement; Karen Irwin Named President of Universal Orlando
In another round of leadership changes at Universal Parks & Resorts, it was announced today that Bill Davis, President of Universal Orlando Resort, will retire. Karen Irwin, current President of Universal Studios Hollywood, will...
Tom Williams announces Retirement; Mark Woodbury Named Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, of Universal Parks...
Mark Woodbury, Vice Chairman of Universal Parks & Resorts and President, Universal Creative, will become Chairman and Chief Executive Officer upon the retirement of current Chairman Tom Williams, the company announced today.
Mr. Williams will...
The Pokémon Company and Universal Studios Japan announce partnership
Universal Studios Japan and The Pokémon Company have announced they will enter a long-term partnership to explore groundbreaking entertainment that will immerse guests into the world of Pokémon with innovative technology and creativity beginning...
