Nintendo has announced the exciting news of the upcoming Donkey Kong Country expansion at Super Nintendo World in Osaka, Japan. The expansion is set to open on December 11, 2024, and fans are eagerly anticipating the chance to experience this new addition to the park.
During the recent Nintendo Direct, viewers were treated to a sneak peek of what the Donkey Kong Country park will have to offer. The park entrance will be through the 1Up store, leading visitors through a tunnel adorned with rocks and bricks. Once inside, guests will be greeted with palm trees, Donkey Kong’s treehouse, and the impressive Golden Temple.
One of the highlights of the new expansion is a music-themed game featuring conga drums, where three players must work together to hit the drums in sync with the lights. Additionally, visitors can indulge in banana-flavored treats and a unique hot dog with avocado-flavored sauce. Funky’s Fly and Buy store will also be available for fans to purchase Donkey Kong-themed merchandise.
Similar to the main Super Nintendo World, the Donkey Kong Country park will feature hidden secrets that interact with Power-Up Bands. Fans of the Donkey Kong Country series will especially enjoy searching for hidden letters throughout the park, which can be collected and registered on the Universal Japan app to spell out “Kong.”
Inside the Golden Temple, guests can enjoy a thrilling mine cart ride with impressive animatronics of various Donkey Kong characters and companions. While the ride promises to be a fun roller coaster experience, fans are hoping to see even more beloved characters like Lanky Kong or King K. Rool included in the expansion.
Originally announced in 2021 with a planned opening in Spring 2024, the Donkey Kong Country expansion has been highly anticipated by fans. The delayed opening date has only built excitement for the new addition to Super Nintendo World. For those unable to visit Japan this December, the Donkey Kong Country park will also be part of the Super Nintendo World opening at Universal Florida in 2025.
Are you excited about the new Donkey Kong Country expansion at Super Nintendo World? Will you be visiting Japan to experience it for yourself? Share your thoughts and excitement for this new addition to the park in the comments below.
