Universal Studios Japan will begin to reopen on June 8 to annual ticket holders from the Osaka Prefecture. The second phase of reopening will begin on June 15 including all people from Osaka Prefecture will be allowed to come to the park.
It will then open to other regions and prefectures starting on June 19. Japan has lifted their state of emergency in the Osaka Prefecture on May 21. This happened after a major decline in COVID-19 infections.
Universal Studios Japan has informed guests that they will have to wear face masks on the property at all times. Universal Studios Japan can also refuse admission if guests show up with the wrong face coverings.
Universal Studios Japan is also placing hand-sanitizer in front of all attractions, every other row will be left open on rides, temperature checks & social distancing rules will be applied, and guests will be encouraged to wash their hands before entering shops and restaurants.
During this time at Universal Studios Japan. Meet and greets, as well as stage shows will be canceled for the time being. Japan has also encouraged new rules for theme parks in a post-COVID-19 world including a “no screaming” rule for roller coasters. The Oriental Land Company who owns Tokyo Disney Resort hasn’t announced a reopening date for the resort.
Universal Studios Japan will begin its reopening on June 5. New aerial construction photos reveal the progress that’s been made on Super Nintendo World.
The land is nearing completion. If you look closely you can see some of the iconic Nintendo architecture that has been in the games over the years. Also, you can see a look at the Yoshi ride, where guests will ride on the back of Yoshi-like characters.
Guests will travel through the green pipes just like Mario and Luigi in the games. Along with the Yoshi attraction, there will be a Mario Kart attraction that will put guests in the middle of the action from the classic game. Super Nintendo World will also feature Power-Up Bands that guests will be able to purchase. The band will allow you to take place in challenges and punch question mark blocks.
There is currently no opening date scheduled for the opening of Super Nintendo World. Although the land itself will be coming to Universal Orlando Resort as part of their third theme park Epic Universe which is slated to open in 2023 (now more likely 2024).
Zach Perilstein is the Editor-in-Chief of the Boardwalk Times
