Universal Studios delays opening of Super Nintendo World due to COVID spike

Health and safety crisis pushes back the park’s grand opening

Universal Studios is delaying the opening of its Super Nintendo World park in Japan, the company announced today. Due to the current state of emergency in Osaka Prefecture, because of the spike in COVID cases and deaths, the park is wisely putting a hold on its access to the public.

【お知らせ】大阪府への「緊急事態宣言」発令にあたって、「スーパー・ニンテンドー・ワールド™ 」の開業を、「緊急事態宣言」解除後に延期します。開業日は「緊急事態宣言」解除後に決定次第、ご案内します。
また、発令中のパークは、入場者数を制限して運営します。詳細：https://t.co/Uj0jDQHTiI

— ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン公式 (@USJ_Official) January 14, 2021

This shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the pandemic has been difficult on schedules and safety. Universal Studios did not give a new date on a planned opening, but will likely be monitoring the situation closely over the next few weeks.

Source: Universal Studios Japan