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

Donkey Kong experience under Universal Express Pass
Visitors enjoying a group tour at Universal Studios Japan with iconic attractions in the background.
Yoshi's Adventure ride at Universal Studios Japan with vibrant scenery.
Universal Studios Japan entrance with visitors using Combo: Universal Express Pass 4 for priority access.

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.

Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions

  • 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

Exclusions

  • Entry to Universal Studios Japan

  • Access to Yoshi's Adventure attraction

Cancellation policy

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.

Universal Studios Japan

Monday09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday09:00 AM - 09:00 PM

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

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