To get to the new area, attendees go through a tunnel seemingly made with rocks, that leads to a jungle-themed locale. There’s a towering tree house, a golden temple spewing steam, and lots of banana-flavored deserts.

A Super Nintendo World Direct on Monday offered fans their long-awaited first look at the new Donkey Kong Country-themed expansion while announcing it will officially open December 11, 2024 in Japan.

Donkey Kong Country expansion at Super Nintendo World Japan gets opening date, bringing thrilling rides and immersive jungle adventures to fans.

Nintendo says it’s finally going to show off the long-awaited Donkey Kong Country area of Super Nintendo World in a Nintendo Direct stream on Monday at 5PM ET. It’s an encouraging sign for the theme park expansion devoted to Mario’s first nemesis,

Watch the full Super Nintendo World Direct presentation as Shigeru Miyamoto gives a tour of the Donkey Kong Country area of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan. The video showcases a sneak peek at the new ride,

Universal Studios Japan announced the grand opening day for its Donkey Kong Country area within its Super Nintendo World and shared a first look at elements of its Mine-Cart Madness ride. The attraction will be available to park guests Dec. 11.

On Monday, Nintendo held a Super Nintendo World Direct to showcase the theme park’s first trip to the Donkey Kong Country.

Nintendo revealed the Donkey Kong Country area coming to the Super Nintendo World theme parks in Japan and Orlando.

Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Country is scheduled to open on December 11, 2024 at Universal Studios Japan. Take a look at our Super Nintendo World page to learn more about Nintendo’s exciting new theme park.