Universal Studios Japan: General Discussion

[Bowser]

Jurassic Park reopens after its refurbished on Jan 8th!

They do like their last minute announcements. Two major rides in the space of a month:


From: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEEBG2btJ5F/?igsh=MTVrYXNxZXQzZTdweg==

 

[Bowser]

Jurassic Park has reopened and the queue is only 20 minutes!

Of course reopening a water ride on a Wednesday in January when it’s a maximum of 7C might have something to do with that…

 

[Bowser]

Space Fantasy has once again had another VR makeover.

Can only imagine the horrendous queues...


From: https://x.com/USJ_Official/status/1904911223503659263

 

[Bowser]

The park have announced the opening of a major new ride this summer!

Unfortunately it is not the one many of us were hoping for and in terms of location seems like it puts the Pokemon rumours to rest.

It is in fact an expansion to Minions with a walkway shooter attraction ( I believe this exists in the US already).

Universal Studios Japan Announces Major Expansion of Minion Park with New Shooting Attraction Set for Summer 2025

Universal Studios Japan has announced an exciting expansion of its popular Minion Park area featuring a new attraction, shopping, food and more

tdrexplorer.com

 

[Skyscraper]

It is in fact an expansion to Minions with a walkway shooter attraction ( I believe this exists in the US already).

Yes that will be VillainCon Minion Blast at the Studios park.

 

[Bowser]

Got my tickets for my unexpected return to the park this summer! Attempt #2 at Donkey Kong.

Interestingly fast pass was sold out on the official site to my horror but my friend managed to get them on the Japanese language version so I guess they have different or priority allocation. Was probably cheaper without the tourist tax too.

Hoping to get on some of the attractions we missed last time but fast pass only covers 7 rides and being peak summer I don’t know how tolerable queuing is going to be in terms of both temperature and length.