Nintendo and Universal Studios announce partnership to bring games, characters to life in new theme park attractions

in Entertainment, Theme Parks, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Japan, Video Games

Just a day after Universal Orlando announced King Kong will return in a new ride, Nintendo and Universal Parks & Resorts today announced plans to bring the world of Nintendo to life at Universal theme parks, both in Orlando and Japan.

Nintendo’s popular games, characters and worlds will be featured in new attractions, though no further details have been released as to what specific rides or shows are to come. It’s the first time Nintendo characters and games will be featured in major theme park attractions.

Nintendo and Universal creative teams are currently working to develop specific concepts, which will be announced at a later date.

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