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Exciting Throwback: New Nintendo World Ride Features Donkey Kong Games Callback

Get ready for a thrilling adventure in the Donkey Kong-themed area of Super Nintendo World with an exhilarating series throwback.
Exciting Throwback: New Nintendo World Ride Features Donkey Kong Games Callback

Highlights

  • Experience a thrilling roller coaster called Mine Cart Madness, simulating the franchise's iconic minecart segments at Universal Studios Japan's Donkey Kong expansion.
  • The roller coaster uses Boom Coaster, a patented technology with hidden tracks, creating the sensation of broken track moments where riders feel like they're being thrown into the air.
  • Join Donkey Kong on an adventure to protect the Golden Banana, with potential additional game references in the ride, merchandise, and food at the new expansion.

A recent report reveals that the upcoming Donkey Kong-themed section at Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo World is set to offer parkgoers an exciting and hands-on series throwback through a new ride. The attraction's design promises a thrilling experience for visitors.

In 2021, Nintendo announced the expansion of Universal Studios Japan with the addition of a Donkey Kong area, featuring a new roller coaster and interactive experiences. Named Donkey Kong Country, after the franchise's Super Nintendo Entertainment System reboot series, the section will also offer themed merchandise and food. Further details about the roller coaster, Mine Cart Madness, have now surfaced, providing fans with a clearer picture of what to expect upon its launch.

According to CoasterTalk, a YouTube channel that tracks the progress of attractions worldwide, the Donkey Kong rollercoaster at Super Nintendo World will replicate the games' minecart segments, creating the sensation of riders being thrown into the air during broken track moments. This effect is achieved through a patented technology called Boom Coaster, where the carts run on hidden tracks instead of visible ones. The official page for Mine Cart Madness also mentions that the ride will allow fans to join the series' titular protagonist on an adventure to protect the Golden Banana, potentially featuring other game references alongside the broken track jump.

Universal Studios Japan's Donkey Kong Country is scheduled to open in spring 2024, with Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida set to have its own version of the area by summer 2025. The U.S. site will also include the Mine Cart Madness roller coaster, as well as themed food, drinks, and merchandise.

The most recent Donkey Kong game for home consoles was Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, initially released for the Wii U in 2014 and later ported to the Nintendo Switch in 2018. There are rumors of a new 2D Donkey Kong game in development for the Switch 2, the speculated successor to Nintendo's popular handheld console. Additionally, a remake of 2004's Mario vs. Donkey Kong is set to be released this February.

With the opening of Donkey Kong Country and the potential launch of the next generation Switch, 2024 appears to be a significant year for Nintendo. Donkey Kong enthusiasts eagerly await further announcements from Nintendo, anticipating more excitement for the series beyond the new Universal Studios Japan expansion and the Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake.

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