Universal Studios Japan 2025: What You NEED to Know!

Are you visiting Universal Studios Japan in 2025? Here’s what you need to know about what has changed at USJ: Super Nintendo World, Donkey Kong Country, events, merchandise, food, crowds, and even attraction closures!

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00:00 Universal Studios Japan 2025: Things You NEED to Know!
01:18 All about Super Nintendo World
07:52 What you need to know about Crowds
11:39 Klook (Sponsor)
16:03 Plant-Based Food at Universal Studios Japan
17:42 2025 Attraction Closures
20:47 Events at USJ in 2025: Wicked, Cool Japan, and More!
26:34 Final Thoughts

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Hi, 👋🏽 My name is Chris, aka TDRExplorer, and I started sharing my theme park adventures. Over the years, TDRExplorer has become a resource for passionate theme park fans looking to make the best of their trips to Asia. Including Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan!

[emmabirchall]

We are visiting Japan for the first time in 35 days! Family of 4 😊 we are doing disney and USJ! Your videos are so helpful!

[brookenewson]

I just really wanted to say thank you for making these videos. I have been sick for the past two weeks, and it has taken a huge toll on my body and mind, but being able to put your fun and wholesome travel videos on has helped me get through! Thank you for making uplifting content.

[thehypnoticgamer]

May is the best time to be there. We will be there end of May and so excited for Easter, Wicked and Jurassic World! Let’s goooo

[robertgraham]

We will be at OSJ on Sat-Sun, March 15-17. We're excited but nervous. We've been to US in Hollywood and Orlando but this trip is our first to Japan. We've been planning for months. We've got express passes for two of days. The third, we've got a timed entry for Nintendo World. Your videos have been very helpful. Thank you!

[kyleoh]

Hello fellow Canadian. We are coming in September for 3 weeks. Thanks for these vids, have watched quite a few. I am excited for Nintendo World, JAWS, and really hope there is anything at all One Piece related!

[msgeen]

Am I the only one who loves Universal Studios more than Disney Resort? I find Universal Studios more fun, despite the fact that I grew up watching Disney movies and shows. I feel more adrenaline and excitement riding their rides, and the shows offer more variety. I will definitely come back to USJ this year!

[CropCircleCritic]

We are in Japan right now and going to Universal in a few days! Thank you so much for this perfectly timed

[Tannenos]

Heading to Japan for my first time in a couple weeks. I've got my tickets and express passes purchased and ready to go! Thanks for all the info in your videos 🎉

[briant]

Hi Chris! You forgot to mention Expo 2025 which opens in April for 6 months. The site is right across from USJ in Osaka! It will have over 100 national and theme pavilions and is expected to bring in millions of visitors from all over the world. It is an officially registered Universal Exposition that happens every 5 years and is a once in a lifetime opportunity if you live in Japan. This is Japan’s third world expo - Expo 70 in Osaka and Expo 2005 in Aichi. It’s a must see so hope you will do some videos for us about Expo!!!

[MrSeffi]

Hi from Canada. We are planning to visit USJ in Dec 2025. Really great video and so much info provided. Thank you!

[rossanagodfrey]

love all your tips..going on May 8th to the studios. excited for Super Nintendo World. I will say hi if I see you 🎉

[sleepyrowlet]

I'd went there during February last month, the longest queue by far that I'd experienced was 3 hourish long and that's for Donkey Kong's Mine Cart.

What I would recommend is if you don't mind being a single rider, then the queue finished slightly quicker because the longer queues are for groups or couple.

The downside from my trip was Hollywood Dream coaster was closed until March which I didn't know about until I checked in the app that it was out of service. So if you don't want to miss out on rides, check in the apps on which ride is out of service at times before your trip.

[rkm]

This video came right on time. XD I'm visiting Japan on March 10th and can't wait for Universal Studios Tokyo. I bought a pass for Super Nintendo World just in case I can't get the lottery. Looks like a blast!

[half-bloodprincess]

Mid Nov! Relying solely on your videos for our trip ❤

[NoodleRamaGaming]

I'm going to be there on March 14th! Can't wait. So excited for the Conan stuff and I didn't know about the Wicked event!

[chandlerredhead]

We went to USJ last year, and just got back from our trip this year where we did Tokyo Disney and Disney Sea for the first time!! Your guidebook and videos were super helpful for planning.

[elfsong]

This is the year, finally! I will be going to Japan in November. Thanks for the guides. I will stay tuned for updates.

[alejaxp]

I appreciate all the info you provided… from all the videos out there you’re the only one that explained it so well and loved your energy! Immediately subscribed to support 😊

[liliana.]

Thank you for all the tips! We're going to be there in a couple of weeks and this is super helpful.

[ItsDanielTime]

Going in October, about the 2nd week! Your videos get me so excited to go visit. Thank you