Guide to Donkey Kong Country @ Universal Studios Japan! 🍌

[@tdrexplorer]

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[@ramcode8714]

will i be able to access donkey kong area with the VIP pass?

[@Seoulsearch616]

Merry Christmas, Chris! Your beautiful, colorful videos -- and enthusiastic giggles -- bring so much joy to those of us who can only dream of visiting these places. Thank you so much!❄❤🎄

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you so much, that means the world to me. I try my best to help you feel like you’re there. ❤

[@JenniferHK]

Really love what they did with that land! Looks super fun and the food looks gooooood! Chris, I love your sense of humor! 🤣

[@tdrexplorer]

Thanks so much!!

[@guapachicana]

as a donkey kong fan, this is AMAZING!!!😭thank u for bringing us along with you chris - I live vicariously through you!

[@tdrexplorer]

This area is a dream come true for DKC fans! Thank you for watching!!

[@napatboonsri8003]

Definitely looks less interactive than the Mario part of super nintendo world but I love how they took their time to making an actual cranky kong animatronic this land looks amazing too!

[@ninjaboy191]

@napatboonsri8003 may sound crazy but I prefer it with less interactives. Mario part of the park is genuinely overwhelming and packed with so many lines for each interaction

[@michaelw4767]

There's actually a bunch of more interactive elements in the area that Chris wasn't able to show. I'm sure he'll be covering them in the coming months ;)

[@tdrexplorer]

After doing it fully yesterday, there's a lot of hidden touch points you have to find along with collecting the K O N G letters. For a smaller area they packed a lot in here I think.

[@valentijnkratke8578]

So hyped for a full food and merch overview + review video. :D

[@gumerzambrano]

They've been having DK merch for a while

[@tdrexplorer]

Me too!!!

[@joaniedallaire4352]

My friend and I are going there next may! We can't wait!

[@tdrexplorer]

Have fun!

[@theresabendell7486]

Love the outfit! Husband and I were in Japan late July-early August and were sad to miss DK . We’re coming in back in April (with our 3 kids) and cannot wait to experience this!

[@bigpapa870]

Can I go with you?

[@tdrexplorer]

I'm glad you're able to come back and experience this!

[@gaiaryne]

I'm so obsessed with Chris's commitment to the bit, having a custom outfit for both fantasy springs and donkey kong country. Plus the bananas! Isn't fresh fruit like that expensive in Japan?

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you! I do my best to have fun with it, that's why we're here right? Yes, those bananas were about $2 each haha

[@kalaoahaole]

OMG! i cannot wait to watch this video, Chris! Hawaii LOVES You!

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you!!!

[@moomel1099]

USJ is really doing some great stuff. Looks amazing.

[@tdrexplorer]

They really are and we all get to enjoy it!

[@PhoenixVic21]

Can't wait to see more of that ride! I want to see how it works and looks from the ride 👀

[@Stickman_S]

This looks incredible! I forgot it opens tomorrow! Aaahaha I can't wait to try the food too 😅

[@tdrexplorer]

Hope you enjoy!

[@sirose]

Was super lucky and was able to ride the mine cart coaster during technical rehearsals last week! It was sooo much fun! Closest I can compare it to is Goofy’s Fly School - so it’s zippy with some fast semi-steep drops. And really excellent animatronics!

[@tdrexplorer]

I'm glad you were able to ride! That's awesome. The animatronics in the ride made me so happy.

[@ilovegodzilla]

Booked for Epic Universe next year, can’t wait!

[@tdrexplorer]

SAME!

[@drewcorry5056]

Absolutely Outstanding

[@tdrexplorer]

They did such a great job!

[@R0B5e55or001]

Whenever I go into Donkey Kong Country, I would automatically play Kongo Jungle theme

[@Pandarah]

We just got our time ticket at the kiosk in the park when it opened, no problem. The Express Passes are so expensive and cover so little, I'd rather pay for an extra day at the park really.

[@Tom-jb8ji]

You should've ended with: "Alright explorers, I'm gonna split" 😱🤣🍌

[@tdrexplorer]

That's good, I wish I thought of that haha.

[@LaurensTravels]

Beyondddd ready to experience DK in Epic! He’s my favorite ❤

[@tdrexplorer]

YESS!

[@yoshiphilly89]

donkey Kong country are so cute and fun

[@thedevilgoose2482]

I can’t wait to go in May! You know, Florida and all.

[@tdrexplorer]

SEE YOU THERE!

[@BewareoftheBat]

Can’t wait to visit next summer!

[@tdrexplorer]

yesss!

[@SalivatingSteve]

I’m glad to hear that it is more thrilling than you expected. I was worried that this ride would basically be universal Studios answer to seven dwarfs mine train, which is really really way too team. Well it sounds like maybe this could be more like Universal answer T Lakes under Mountain, which sounds much more exciting.

[@tdrexplorer]

It's still family-friendly but there are a few drops that are more thrilling than I expected and a few moments of "OH THAT GOT ME". For a themed family-coaster I think it's great and the animatronics and tricks they do are super fun. I would do this attraction over Mario Kart and Yoshi, easily, over and over. I didn't care for getting sprayed with water, twice though.

[@randomcontent6687]

We need this in hollywood

[@BewareoftheBat]

I believe we are but they’re clearing out studios first

[@missmanxee]

I’m not much of a fan of Donkey Kong and Mario but this looks really cool I hope they do something similar for Sonic the Hedgehog someday thanks for sharing your experience of this 👍❤️

[@jacquelinerayner5843]

I see Camera Man has been busy creating magnificent new outfits again 🙊

[@tdrexplorer]

Yes, he has!

[@kayel4487]

Will you be visiting the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto? There, surprisingly, does not appear to be a lot of coverage on it!

[@tdrexplorer]

I haven't been able to get tickets, sadly.

[@MsLilac88]

Hello Chris, I feel intrigued by your amazing videos, this place looks so amazing. 😊 Hope you have a wonderful week, I look forward to more interesting videos from you. 💜

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you!!

[@nicoleacosta5545]

I love that this video has so much a-peel! Thank you for sharing with all of us!!🎉

[@tdrexplorer]

You are so welcome!

[@nakatachan9501]

Love your attirement❤

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you!!

[@maxmladek2894]

How was the legroom for someone who is 6’7? Also how long was the ride?

[@tdrexplorer]

I'm about 5'11" and I felt there was a lot of space. You have to try the test seat to be sure. Website says about 2 mins. www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/attractions/donkey-kong-country-ride

[@jxhide]

How big are the seats for the mine cart ride? Asking as a plus size person

[@tdrexplorer]

I'm an average height and weight and I felt there was still a lot of space.

[@firemiracle]

Now we need is Kirby, legend of Zelda, animal crossing, and pokemon 😄

[@tdrexplorer]

THE DREAM!!

[@rexrabbiteer]

If they can pull off a dk costume that size they can and should do bowser too in the mario area

[@HD20204]

That sweater/vest is amazing. How do we get one!?

[@tdrexplorer]

We had it made

[@DrewtheDisneyDude]

Let's go!

[@tdrexplorer]

Let's go bananas!

[@Epicsonic14]

I'm so going to the one in Orlando

[@tdrexplorer]

YES!

[@Vacatooying]

Chris, I'm waiting your point score and food vlog of donkey kong including merch store of donkey kong vlog 🤭 btw fans from indonesia 🇮🇩

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you!

[@Imakevideoslol814]

What if you have already bought tickets as I am going in 2 days and hope I can get in!

[@tdrexplorer]

As mentioned in the video you'll need a timed-entry ticket

[@Imakevideoslol814]

@ Welp I’m in!

[@fanta104]

Hows the indoor portions of the ride?

[@tdrexplorer]

There's a lot of fun details and stamps to collect

[@LeahFriedman-gj9qo]

Yes filly look forward to one uk

[@wee-senchoo7025]

How do I get the sweatshirt Chris?

[@tdrexplorer]

It’s custom made!

[@wee-senchoo7025]

@tdrexplorer 😱😱😱 you should sell it as merchandise!

[@maxsouthy]

Surprise birthday party for Ed’s daughter

[@josermaiz]

I’m wondering how epic universe will look like

[@tdrexplorer]

It looks like it's a clone

[@RetroReviewsJMC]

Super early! So excited to go back to Japan and visit!

[@tdrexplorer]

Can’t wait for you to visit!

[@cristinamarierosado10]

Going bananas 🍌 over this video ! Gracias bb!! You look absolutely flawless ♥️

[@tdrexplorer]

Yay! Thank you!

[@midnightcat6116]

This episode is a slam donk!

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you!

[@LonLon1981]

I knew it, it was you. Saw you earlier in starbucks. Was using your guide last week to prepare for this vacation. Thanks for the guide!

[@FuturoJelou]

Yo pensé ya era el verdadero y no videos pasados, bhuu

[@stacyscooby8488]

Amazing my boyfriend and I and our family love s nitindo

[@Noodle_Salsinha]

Nitindo 😂😂😂

[@MarcMarioMaster]

Somewhat sad that Yoshi is only such a footnote in the park. I'd be all for having a Yoshi's Island area on its own plus Yoshi would be adorable as a mascot. At least there are a bunch of cute Yoshi merch items so far. Also a bit baffled that the DK merch shop owned by Funky doesn't contain anything themed after the titular character. No Funky headband or sunglasses? Really?!

[@codyc2440]

Why are the sleeves of your jacket beige? diddy has brown fur on his arms.

[@Brian-bw9fh]

his jacket is cool