Guide to Donkey Kong Country @ Universal Studios Japan! 🍌
The world’s first Donkey Kong Country area opens on December 11, 2024, at Universal Studios Japan inside Super Nintendo World. If you plan to visit, here’s everything you need to know, including how to get inside the area!
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00:00 Donkey Kong Country Guide at Universal Studios Japan
00:32 Overview
01:06 Mine Cart Madness
03:30 Donkey Kong Country Food
04:38 Donkey Kong Country Merch
05:17 Rambi’s Bongo Breakout
05:38 Meet Donkey Kong!
05:50 How to get into Donkey Kong Country
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My friend and I are going there next may! We can't wait!
got my tickets in 3 weeks time, cant wait
What if you have already bought tickets as I am going in 2 days and hope I can get in!
I knew it, it was you. Saw you earlier in starbucks. Was using your guide last week to prepare for this vacation. Thanks for the guide!
Yo pensé ya era el verdadero y no videos pasados, bhuu
This looks incredible! I forgot it opens tomorrow! Aaahaha
I can't wait to try the food too 😅
Can't wait to see more of that ride! I want to see how it works and looks from the ride 👀
Somewhat sad that Yoshi is only such a footnote in the park. I'd be all for having a Yoshi's Island area on its own plus Yoshi would be adorable as a mascot. At least there are a bunch of cute Yoshi merch items so far.
Also a bit baffled that the DK merch shop owned by Funky doesn't contain anything themed after the titular character. No Funky headband or sunglasses? Really?!
Really love what they did with that land! Looks super fun and the food looks gooooood! Chris, I love your sense of humor! 🤣
Amazing my boyfriend and I and our family love s nitindo
Booked for Epic Universe next year, can’t wait!
I’m not much of a fan of Donkey Kong and Mario but this looks really cool I hope they do something similar for Sonic the Hedgehog someday thanks for sharing your experience of this 👍❤️
as a donkey kong fan, this is AMAZING!!!😭thank u for bringing us along with you chris – I live vicariously through you!
Merry Christmas, Chris! Your beautiful, colorful videos — and enthusiastic giggles — bring so much joy to those of us who can only dream of visiting these places. Thank you so much!❄❤🎄
Love your attirement❤
I'm so obsessed with Chris's commitment to the bit, having a custom outfit for both fantasy springs and donkey kong country. Plus the bananas! Isn't fresh fruit like that expensive in Japan?
That sweater/vest is amazing. How do we get one!?
Let's go!
We need this in hollywood
Absolutely Outstanding
You should've ended with: "Alright explorers, I'm gonna split" 😱🤣🍌
Was super lucky and was able to ride the mine cart coaster during technical rehearsals last week! It was sooo much fun!
Closest I can compare it to is Goofy’s Fly School – so it’s zippy with some fast semi-steep drops. And really excellent animatronics!
Will you be visiting the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto? There, surprisingly, does not appear to be a lot of coverage on it!
I can’t wait to go in May!
You know, Florida and all.
I’m glad to hear that it is more thrilling than you expected. I was worried that this ride would basically be universal Studios answer to seven dwarfs mine train, which is really really way too team. Well it sounds like maybe this could be more like Universal answer T Lakes under Mountain, which sounds much more exciting.
Why are the sleeves of your jacket beige?
diddy has brown fur on his arms.
Beyondddd ready to experience DK in Epic! He’s my favorite ❤
Now we need is Kirby, legend of Zelda, animal crossing, and pokemon 😄
Love the outfit! Husband and I were in Japan late July-early August and were sad to miss DK . We’re coming in back in April (with our 3 kids) and cannot wait to experience this!
How big are the seats for the mine cart ride? Asking as a plus size person
OMG! i cannot wait to watch this video, Chris! Hawaii LOVES You!
If they can pull off a dk costume that size they can and should do bowser too in the mario area
How was the legroom for someone who is 6’7? Also how long was the ride?
Today is the opening day! 🍌
Whenever I go into Donkey Kong Country, I would automatically play Kongo Jungle theme
Surprise birthday party for Ed’s daughter
I NEED strawberry banana smoothies to relax inside the park with…NEED
What happened to you? I hope you get better soon.
We were there on opening day! I was hoping to see you there! Did mine cart madness and it was fantastic
my boyfriend and i love your videos so much!!! thank you so much for putting so much effort in your content!!
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Chris, do u live in Japan?
The new area comes off as a lot smaller than the main SNW part yeah? How long would you say the Mine Cart ride is?
Merchandise looks cool, hoping they'll expand on this with like a Dixie Kong plush.
Did you notice any reference to King K. Roll the original DKC baddie in the area, or just the Tiki tribe?
Saw you last Wed at USJ. Totally enjoyed Super Nintendo World.
I visited CityWalk here in Hollywood earlier this month but sadly the wristbands for Donkey Kong Country weren't available at the Super Nintendo World store but I still got to see the Preview Centre there! What was your favorite part about the visit to the new land? Happy Christmas!
I hope your knee heals soon love. All the best to you.