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Universal confirms Nintendo presence for all of its parks
POSTED 29 Nov 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
Shigeru Miyamoto – known for creating some of the most critically acclaimed and best-selling video games of all time such as Donkey Kong, Mario and The Legend of Zelda – is working with Universal on the project Credit: Universal/Nintendo
Universal will expand its Nintendo presence beyond Japan by building similar attractions in its Orlando and Hollywood theme parks.
The theme park operator said in a statement that the parks would be expansive, immersive and interactive, with visitors feeling as as if they are inside their favorite games.
According to Universal, the attraction will not exclude amateur or non-gamers, with 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.” said a Universal statement.
“The creative visionaries behind Nintendo’s legendary worlds and characters are working together with the creative teams behind Universal’s blockbuster theme park attractions, with their goal to bring the characters, action and adventure of Nintendo video games to life within our theme parks.”
Each Universal theme park will announce details of its specific Nintendo areas. The first such announcement will come soon, with Japan’s addition expected to be purely based on the Super Mario franchise.
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has said its Nintendo addition will be developed at a cost of ¥50bn (US$451m, €424m, £363m).
According to USJ, the attraction in Osaka will exceed the size of its Harry Potter element and will feature multiple attractions, dining options and retail venues. The expansion will take four years to develop, with the opening timed to coincide with the 2020 Olympics and Paralympic Games, which are to be hosted in Tokyo.
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Universal confirms Nintendo presence for all of its parks
POSTED 29 Nov 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
Shigeru Miyamoto – known for creating some of the most critically acclaimed and best-selling video games of all time such as Donkey Kong, Mario and The Legend of Zelda – is working with Universal on the project Credit: Universal/Nintendo
Universal will expand its Nintendo presence beyond Japan by building similar attractions in its Orlando and Hollywood theme parks.
The theme park operator said in a statement that the parks would be expansive, immersive and interactive, with visitors feeling as as if they are inside their favorite games.
According to Universal, the attraction will not exclude amateur or non-gamers, with 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.” said a Universal statement.
“The creative visionaries behind Nintendo’s legendary worlds and characters are working together with the creative teams behind Universal’s blockbuster theme park attractions, with their goal to bring the characters, action and adventure of Nintendo video games to life within our theme parks.”
Each Universal theme park will announce details of its specific Nintendo areas. The first such announcement will come soon, with Japan’s addition expected to be purely based on the Super Mario franchise.
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has said its Nintendo addition will be developed at a cost of ¥50bn (US$451m, €424m, £363m).
According to USJ, the attraction in Osaka will exceed the size of its Harry Potter element and will feature multiple attractions, dining options and retail venues. The expansion will take four years to develop, with the opening timed to coincide with the 2020 Olympics and Paralympic Games, which are to be hosted in Tokyo.
Nintendo promises immersive situations and smartphone interactivity for Universal parks POSTED 23 Nov 2016. BY Tom Anstey As Universal prepares for launch of its first Nintendo theme park attraction in 2020,
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has revealed some details for the
upcoming attraction, promising “immersive amusement interactive situations” and
potential smartphone interactivity for the highly-anticipated addition.
Universal Japan's Nintendo addition will dwarf Harry Potter attraction POSTED 20 Jul 2016. BY Tom Anstey Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has said its upcoming Nintendo attraction will be developed
at a cost of ¥50bn (US$485m, €440m, £369.5m) – a significant increase on previous
estimates.
US$350m Mario land confirmed for Universal Japan POSTED 07 Mar 2016. BY Tom Anstey Universal Studios has finally revealed the first uses of its Nintendo IPs, announcing plans
for a Mario-themed land at its park in Japan.
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year
renovation with the debut of its Sandára Wellness Centre.
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations across
the US and Canada, has appointed franchise expert Carrie Walsh as CEO as the company plans
to expand.
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global research
initiative that will provide insights into the retreat sector from both consumer and industry
perspectives.
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry
framework designed to ensure the retreat market offers responsible experiences.
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our limits and the sweat pours, the importance of efficient recovery cannot be overstated. [more...]
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