Get ready to go ape as Donkey Kong is coming to Super Nintendo World in Japan

The theme park industry is wonderful at keeping secrets, until construction starts and that is no different when it happens in Japan. It is really hard to hide anything when it starts to stick metres out of the ground, but while we may see the construction, things are not always announced at the same time, which is why today Nintendo and Universal Studios Japan have confirmed Donkey Kong is coming to Super Nintendo World.

Set to open in 2024, so a while to go, this new land will in effect double the size of Super Nintendo World, or as it was put in the press release, add around 70% more space for guests. The area will feature a roller coaster, interactive experiences and themed merchandise and food.

J.L. Bonnier, President & CEO, Universal Studios Japan - SUPER NINTENDO WORLD creates a whole new level of theme park entertainment and has quickly become an exciting, must-do experience for our guests. We are thrilled to continue working with Nintendo as we fulfill our vision to bring their characters and stories to life. Our new Donkey Kong themed area will bring even more excitement and fun to the SUPER NINTENDO WORLD experience.

Shigeru Miyamoto, Representative Director, Fellow of Nintendo - I am very happy to be able to make the world of Donkey Kong a reality following the world of Mario. I am looking forward to creating a thrilling Donkey Kong experience with the amazing team at Universal. It will take some time until it is completed, but it will be a unique area for not only people who are familiar with Donkey Kong games, but for all guests.

While construction is still on going, there will be plenty of teases as there is already a door within the current land, but that is all we get for now.

If you want to see what Super Nintendo World is all about, or as it was before the land opened, check out this 30 minute long video from TDR Explorer.