Theme Parks

Universal Studios Japan: Express Pass 1 – Donkey Kong Special (Quick Entry)

Skip the lines and enjoy the newly opened Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World™, where Mine Cart Madness offers fun for all ages and adventurers.

Eyeing Donkey Kong Country™ but worried about the crowds? Grab this express pass and head straight into the jungle where Donkey Kong and his pals live.

Hop into a mine cart at The Golden Temple for an exciting ride, then enjoy hands-on wild adventures that’ll get you moving and laughing all day.

Pick your perk: Mine Cart Madness ride photo, Yoshi's Adventure™ ride photo, or a 2,200 yen shopping coupon for exclusive Super Nintendo World merch.

Book your timed entry for Super Nintendo World™ to enjoy immersive, action-packed land at your chosen time without any hassle.

Did you know? Universal Studios Japan was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia.

Express entry to Mine Cart Madness

Timed entry to Super Nintendo World™

Choose one from following:

Mine Cart Madness ride photo

Yoshi's Adventure™ ride photo

A 2,200 yen shopping coupon for exclusive Super Nintendo World merch

Entry to Universal Studios Japan

Access to Yoshi's Adventure attraction

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Get ready for a thrilling new chapter in the Super Nintendo World™ experience! Universal Studios Japan is set to open the world’s first Donkey Kong Country™ area on Dec 11, 2024.

Race through the jungle

This exciting addition will expand the park by 70%, offering a whole new world of immersive attractions. The highlight? Mine Cart Madness™, an innovative coaster that will send you racing through the jungle in a mine cart, as you help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong protect the Golden Banana from the Tiki Tak Tribe. The Golden Temple, a stunning centerpiece in the new area, gives you a taste of the Donkey Kong universe with its lush jungle environment and immersive design.

Benefits galore

You’ll also get to choose one awesome benefit, whether it’s a ride photo from Mine Cart Madness™, a Yoshi's Adventure™ photo, or a ¥2,200 shopping coupon to spend on exclusive Super Nintendo World™ merchandise. It’s your chance to experience all the fun of Donkey Kong Country™ without the wait! With your area timed entry to Super Nintendo World™, you can visit this area at your chosen time without queuing up.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind sharp tools or objects, weapons, food and beverages (baby food is permitted), tripods, drones, glass bottles, and cans are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Keep your camera tucked away - photography is strictly not allowed at some parts of the venue like during quizzes and in construction sites.

Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside some areas of the venue.

Re-entering Universal Studios Japan after leaving is not permitted.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

It will be required for wheelchair users to switch to the seats in the attraction.

It is required to get in touch with a crew member for guests with a wig, prosthetic limb, plaster cast, or a medical assistant tool.

Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for people with abnormal blood pressure, cardiac issues, back, neck, hip, or spinal disorders, motion sickness, vertigo, claustrophobia, acrophobia, and pregnant women.

This experience is not suitable for people who have medical conditions that could be aggravated by loud sounds, fog, pitch-black darkness, strobes, and strong smells.

Additional information

A separate admission ticket is required to enter the park. Click here to book your admission tickets.

The shopping coupon can be used at shops and carts outside Super Nintendo World™ but not at mobile carts, restaurants, or food carts not selling related products.

To use the "Area Timed Entry Ticket" at Universal Studios Japan, you must reserve a specific time slot either before your visit or on the day you arrive.

You can make this reservation through the Universal Studios Japan official app or directly at a kiosk located within the park.

Guests cannot select their preferred entry time for each ride. Guests can only enter specific rides during the time shown on their Express Pass.

Attractions may be closed on certain days for maintenance.

Operation of attractions is subject to change without prior notice or liability.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at Universal Studios Japan.

Address: 2 Chome-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, 554-0031, Japan.

Get directions to the redemption point