Nintendo reveals Donkey Kong Country theme park area in Japan: opening date and new rides - The new area features a bongo-based rhythm activity, inspired by the 2003 Gamecube title Donkey Konga, and a

Universal Studios Japan announced the grand opening day for its Donkey Kong Country area within its Super Nintendo World and shared a first look at elements of its Mine-Cart Madness ride. The attraction will be available to park guests Dec. 11.

The operator of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka announced Tuesday that it will open a new attraction area based on Nintendo Co.'s popular Donkey Kong game series on Dec. 11, after postponing it from this spring,