Dragon Quest
First, Dragon Quest: The Real is setto open on March 17th. It is based on the hugely popular Japaneserole-playing game series Dragon Quest. This unique new attraction will take guests through a walk-through role-playing environment.The Players encounter monsters and use weapons to fight them. The attraction is not permanent and will be held for a limited time only.
The first Dragon Quest gamewaslaunched in 1986. Japanese video game developerSquare Enix Co., Ltd. produced and distributed the game. Since then, the game series has sold over66 million copies. WithDragon Quest: The Real, Universal Studios Japan has created a richly themed, immersive attraction. It features "realistic battles with the monsters that appear in Dragon Quest".
The attraction will seeguests hold a weaponandwalkthrough a realistic, faithfully-reproduced dungeon (labyrinth).They will work together with friends to killa succession of monsters, in trueDragon Quest style.The park refers to the experience as a"Real Battle Attraction."
The Square Enix Head producer, Ryutaro Ichimura said, "The day has finally come for everyone to experience the world of Dragon Quest in real life. As a conclusion to the 30th Anniversary Project, we’re working as hard as we can with Universal Studios Japan to bring you an amazing experience, so you won’t be disappointed!"
Minion Park
The second major attraction, Minion ParkopensApril 21st.Here, guests will be able to celebrate Illumination Entertainment’s loveable charactersin the world's biggest minion area, Minion Park.This is inspired by the hit film franchiseDespicable Me and its sequels.The highlightof the Minion Park area is abrand new ride, “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem.”
ThisMinion-themed ride attraction is setin the heart of supervillain Gru's home/laboratory. Ridersjoin Gruandhis three daughters (and of course the Minions) on a "heartwarming and hilarious" 3Dride.
Riders onDespicable Me Minion Mayhem willget the opportunity to be recruited by Gru and to becomean actual Minion. The ride vehiclegoes through gru'slaboratoryandflies through the air.This media-basedattraction features a giant nano-seam dome screen with a diameter of over20 meters. It also boastsa state-of-the-art high-definition laser-projection system.Guests willbe fully engaged with"realistic sensations" together with a series of unexpected surprises.
The area will also feature a number of Minion-themed facilities.These include a toy storeanda sweet factory.
Another new large-scaled attraction is also in the works for release during the summer.
In addition to the 2 major new attractions, guests will experienceUniversal Studios Japan'sexisting and highly popularattractions. These includeThe Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and The Flying Dinosaur.Another highlight isThe Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
