Universal Studios Japan has announced a delay for the Donkey Kong Expansion coming to Super Nintendo World Japan.

Originally planned to open in Spring 2024, the area will now be opening in “Late 2024”. A specific reason for the delay was not specified, but its likely that its just construction taking longer than expected. Universal Japan apologized for the delay and promised to share more updates at a later date.

【お知らせ】

「2024年春開業」と
お知らせしておりました
「ドンキーコング・カントリー」は
オープン時期を「2024年後半」に
変更します。

お待ちいただいております皆さまには
ご迷惑をおかけしますことを
お詫びいたします。

なお、開業日等詳細が決まり次第
お知らせします。

— ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン公式 (@USJ_Official) April 19, 2024

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[Update]: Universal Japan has released an official statement about the delay. The reasoning for the delay can be found below, translated by Nintendosoup:

“To further enhance and improve the guest experience, we have determined that additional time is needed for adjustments.”