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Universal Studios Japan Opens Donkey Kong Country Area with Thrilling Mine-Cart Madness Coaster
Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo World has officially opened its doors to the Donkey Kong Country area, featuring the high-energy Mine-Cart Madness coaster. The new attraction, themed around the popular Donkey Kong Country franchise, promises an immersive and thrilling experience for visitors.
The Mine-Cart Madness coaster at Universal Studios Japan is a family-oriented roller coaster that simulates jumping mine-cart tracks. To ride alone, children must be at least 122 cm tall, or 107 cm if accompanied by an adult. The ride includes a noticeable small drop that can be scary for younger children.
The queuing area for the Mine-Cart Madness coaster is colorfully decorated, making the wait more enjoyable, even if the waiting time can be long, such as over 100 minutes. The ride has proven to be a key highlight of the newly opened Donkey Kong area in Super Nintendo World.
A video related to the Donkey Kong Country area in Universal Studios Japan has been shared, featuring a banana joke that adds to the fun.
Looking ahead, Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida is expected to include the Donkey Kong Country area with the Mine-Cart Madness coaster. The Orlando park's Super Nintendo World aims to mirror or expand upon the concept introduced in Japan, including attractions like Mine-Cart Madness. However, there are no detailed official operational dates or extensive specifics available about the Mine-Cart Madness ride's presence in Orlando as of now.
Here's a comparison of the Mine-Cart Madness coaster in Universal Studios Japan and the planned attraction in Universal Epic Universe:
| Aspect | Universal Studios Japan (USJ) | Universal Epic Universe (Orlando) | |------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | Area | Donkey Kong Country in Super Nintendo World | Planned Donkey Kong Country in Super Nintendo World | | Ride name | Mine-Cart Madness | Mine-Cart Madness (expected/planned) | | Opening date | December 11, 2024 | Not yet officially opened or detailed as of 2025 | | Ride details | Roller coaster simulating jumping mine-cart tracks; family-friendly with height restrictions (122 cm solo, 107 cm with adult); colorful queuing area | Planned feature reflecting USJ’s attraction | | Popularity/Experience | Popular but with long waits, thrilling drop, mixed responses from kids | Anticipated but not yet operational |
This indicates Mine-Cart Madness launched first in Japan in late 2024 and is planned for inclusion in the Orlando park's Nintendo-themed land but is not yet open or detailed there. Stay tuned for more updates on the Mine-Cart Madness coaster at Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida.
- The Mine-Cart Madness coaster, a roller coaster themed around Donkey Kong Country, first launched in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan in late 2024.
- Nintendo fans looking forward to the Mine-Cart Madness coaster in the upcoming Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe, Orlando, will find a similar experience to the one at Universal Studios Japan, showcasing the popular franchise in their entertainment offerings, including movies-and-tv and games like Donkey Kong.
