Super Nintendo World (Universal Studios Japan expansion)
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The next major expansion to Universal Studios Japan, Super Nintendo World, is currently underway with plans to be open in time for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

The area will have a cost of about $50 million Yen, or about $433 million dollars. The area is expected to bring over a million jobs within the first decade to the area. Super Nintendo World will be built on existing parking structure, as well as land that was held for future development. According to the press release, the land will feature two all new rides as well as interactive play areas built just for the land. The new land will also feature shops and restaurants, both with unique Nintendo merchandise and food designed specifically for Universal Studios Japan.

These will be expansive, immersive and interactive. They’ll be highly themed and authentic environments filled with multiple attractions, shops and restaurants.
You’ll feel as if you’re playing inside your favorite games – in real life.
There will be something for everyone—regardless of their age or gaming experience level.
Planning and creative work on these areas is well underway; they will open separately over the next several years.

As shared by themeparX contributor Bevy, the original agreement between Nintendo and Universal Studios to develop Nintendo themed attractions was made in July 2015.





Earlier, themeparX contributer CarlySX posted the location of Super Mario World. It is the red area on the map:





Sources: http://www.clique.tv/un-parc-attraction-super-nintendo-ouvrira-en-2020/ and http://www.behindthethrills.com/2016/12/first-details-announced-for-super-nintendo-world-coming-to-universal-japan/ and http://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/nintendo-universal-parks/ and http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/nintendos-universal-studios-attractions-opening-in-2020/ and http://maihama.hateblo.jp/entry/usj/supernintendoworld/consideration and http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-05-07-nintendo-signs-theme-park-deal-with-universal-studios

Status: announced