Amusement Parks (Page 7)
Thank you Mario! But Universal Studios Japan’s expansion opening date is in another time period.
Guests at Universal Studios Japan’s new Nintendo zone can enjoy the delicious fillings of Bowser’s minions at Yoshi’s Snack Island.
Dragon Quest Island sends you and your companion Slime on a quest to defeat the evil Zoma.
Universal Studios Japan also gives hints about Yoshi ride, Bowser Jr. boss battle attraction, and punching park’s question mark blocks.
It’s Godzilla! But for once, people aren’t screaming and running away, but cheering and drawing near.
Park finally has a timetable to let us start racing Mario Karts, punching question blocks, and eating Luigi’s hat.
Come with us as we preview the hotly anticipated new magical worlds before their grand opening.
Come for the legend of Hanako-san, stay for the fun of being trapped inside a Japanese coffin.
The only thing better than the message itself is the fascinating water printer machine that “prints” it.
Facility recreating environments from Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts films will be built on former site of one of Tokyo’s oldest theme parks.
With the midsummer heat still not quite here, Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea call off Christmas and all other seasonal celebrations.
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