This autumn, Universal Studios Japan marks its 25th anniversary with a new seasonal celebration, Universal Extreme Autumn: Discover U!!!, running from Thursday, September 10 through Sunday, November 8, 2026. Ahead of the opening, media were invited for an advance preview showcasing park-wide Halloween treats, merchandise, and character appearances.
The lineup is packed with autumn-flavored park experiences that let guests let loose alongside their favorite park friends. Hello Kitty, My Melody & Kuromi, Snoopy, and Hamikuma appear in Halloween-themed designs across food, merchandise, and carnival games. During the preview, children were also shown greeting crew members with enthusiastic "trick or treat" calls to receive candy, and the whole park buzzed with anticipation for Universal Extreme Autumn: Discover U!!!, which opens the following day.
At Super Nintendo World, which is celebrating its 5th anniversary, Pink Yoshi and Light-Blue Yoshi made their debut appearance. Guests couldn't help but stop to take photos and wave, filling the area with a festive, celebratory mood.
Park Friends Get a "Spooky-Cute" Makeover in Food and Merchandise
At Studio Stars Restaurant, Cinema 4-D Store, and other locations, Hello Kitty, My Melody & Kuromi, Snoopy, and Hamikuma each get a "spooky-cute" Street Zombie-themed makeover that plays up their individual personalities, appearing on food and merchandise throughout the park.
Hello Kitty sports a heart-shaped eyepatch, My Melody & Kuromi wear cute bunny ears dressed up with scratches and bandages, and Snoopy transforms into a cursed, patchwork doll with a listless expression—together making up a lineup that captures the full charm of Halloween.
Specially invited guests reveled in the Halloween-only space where all their favorite park friends gathered, enjoying photo ops and spending time however they liked.
Food location: Studio Stars Restaurant
On sale from: Thursday, September 10
*Product designs, sales locations, and start dates are subject to change without notice.
*Please note items may sell out.
Cinema 4-D Store, redesigned to resemble an eerie mansion, is filled with dark yet cute plush toys and wearable goods bursting with Halloween spirit. Guests picked up their favorite items while soaking in each character's own take on the Halloween world.
Merchandise location: Cinema 4-D Store and other locations
On sale from: Wednesday, September 9
*Product designs, sales locations, and start dates are subject to change without notice.
*Please note items may sell out.
Hamikuma-Themed Carnival Game Debuts at Festival in the Park
A new carnival game themed around Hamikuma—the adorable yet eerie character with legendary popularity from Halloween Horror Nights—makes its debut at Festival in the Park. Guests who got an early try followed every toss of the ball with cheers and gasps, keeping the game lively from start to finish, and cheers and applause broke out whenever someone landed a winning throw.
Super Nintendo World's 5th Anniversary Levels Up: Pink and Light-Blue Yoshi Join the Meet & Greet
Super Nintendo World, celebrating its 5th anniversary, adds a limited-time greeting this autumn that takes the celebratory mood up another notch. Alongside the familiar Green Yoshi, Pink Yoshi and Light-Blue Yoshi now make their own appearances in the festively decorated area. Guests stopped in their tracks to wave and take photos of the adorable characters, filling the area with cheers and smiles in celebration of the milestone.
Location: Super Nintendo World
Hours: Vary by day
Dates: Thursday, September 10, 2026 – Monday, January 11, 2027
*One Yoshi appears per Meet & Greet session.
Details on the 15th-anniversary "Halloween Horror Night," also previewed alongside this event, are set to be announced separately.
About Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan is part of the Comcast NBCUniversal Group. The park has established itself as a major landmark in the entertainment and leisure industry, attracting numerous guests from both within Japan and overseas. Beyond popular Hollywood films, it offers world-class entertainment through authentic attractions and shows themed around a variety of globally popular entertainment brands, including Japanese anime, along with seasonal events for guests to enjoy to the fullest. Through unforgettable experiences of "ultimate excitement" found nowhere else, it is a special place where every visiting guest can break out of their shell and become "ultra energized."
Since opening in 2001, the park has continued to innovate. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has gained tremendous popularity, while The Flying Dinosaur, a groundbreaking flying coaster that glides across the Jurassic Park area, offers thrills, and Minion Park's Minion Mayhem Ride lets guests enjoy the Minions' unimaginable chaos. Super Nintendo World, themed around Nintendo's game worlds, delivers an unprecedented "play experience" where guests use their entire bodies to unleash their playful instincts. The park continues to roll out world-class entertainment one after another, evolving and growing further. In 2026, marking the park's 25th anniversary, the theme is "Discover U!!!," delivering a special year in which 25 years' worth of ultra-stimulating entertainment power brings out "an unknown you that wants to break loose."
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