Super Nintendo World (Universal Studios Japan expansion)
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Earlier this week a new, *not* owned by Universal hotel was just announced - it'll be the largest hotel in the Universal Japan area and will be opening ahead of Super Nintendo World in Fall 2019.

Here's a look at the construction site of the hotel:



Sources: https://ameblo.jp/usj826--l-c-a-studios/entry-12339373197.html and https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO25031710V21C17A2AM1000/

Another update from earlier this month:





Via NintendoSoup: https://nintendosoup.com/look-super-nintendo-world-japans-construction-progress/

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/BcN9FrcFG0s/

New rumors state that the Kong ride from Islands of Adventure is being cloned for Japan. They say it will open before Nintendo does. I think they will open it after WaterWorld.

Construction progress from last week:





Source: https://twitter.com/harulob/status/922668057637543936

August 1st update







Source: https://www.insideuniversal.net/2017/08/super-nintendo-world-construction-update-at-universal-studios-japan-july-30-2017/

Construction update from 29th July.

Construction progress from June 29, 2017:







Source: https://twitter.com/bstnynyndst/status/880321470823399424 via http://www.insideuniversal.net/2017/07/super-nintendo-world-construction-underway-at-universal-studios-japan/

Patent:


Sources:
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2017/06/universal-studios-files-patent-arvr-goggles-hinting-enhancements-outdoor-attractions/
http://www.businessinsider.com

More fresh patents:
http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2017/06/28/universal-patent-details-use-of-augmentedreality.html