Donkey Kong Country was probably my favorite area and I'm honestly so sad I didn't get there sooner or stay longer. I was a big fan of the game growing up, and the nostalgia here hit hard. It really felt like I was inside the game. From playing the bongos to the beat to finding the K O N G letters, if you know you know, it was just so well done. The main ride, Mine Cart Madness, was so much fun. It's one of those rides that's hard to fully explain, you just have to experience it. I didn't even take as many pictures as I should have because I was too busy just living in the moment and having a blast. There was actually a moment where I looked around and it completely took me back to being a kid with zero responsibilities, just playing the game for hours. That kind of feeling is hard to recreate, and they nailed it. The attention to detail in this land is incredible. Epic really did their thing with this one. I seriously need to go back and spend more time here. read more

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Nostalgic to the days of DK country on SNES! EPic universes Nintendo world is so fun and MUCH bigger than the California counterpart! DK country was definitely my favorite with the mine cart madness ride! This ride is worth the wait, i believe our wait at the end of the night was 1.5hr. Fun for the entire family, a thrilling yet non-scary ride! Would post video of the ride but I'm cussing on it haha! read more

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Donkey Kong Country, in Super Nintendo World, was a great way to end the night at Epic Universe! I really enjoyed this area of the park the most. The Mine Cart Madness was the last ride we stood in line for & OMG, it's so much fun... definitely worth the wait IMO. We enjoyed some dessert from the Bubbly Barrel after getting off the ride. Highly recommend getting the DK Crush Float from here-- it is banana + pineapple dole whip ice cream in a waffle bowl w/ toffee bits + caramel popcorn, w/ pineapple Fanta soda! You have the option of ordering this with or without the souvenir mug ($6 add on for the mug). Overall, Donkey Kong Country was so fun & personally I enjoyed it even more than I did Super Nintendo World! read more

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Donkey Kong Country is such a cute world within Mario! There's lots of DK themed snacks & drinks & photo ops read more

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Donkey Kong Country is one of my favorite themed lands in Epic Universe. I grew up playing the Donkey Kong games on the Super Nintendo and this was one of the areas that I was so excited to go to! It's such a vibrant area in Super Nintendo World. As you exit the Mario themed areas, you'll pass through a hidden entrance on the edge of Super Nintendo World. You'll find yourself surrounded by trees, cascading waterfalls, and the iconic golden temple from the Donkey Kong themed games. In this area, you'll fine Mine Cart Madness ride. It's a family coaster that brings to life the wild mine cart levels from the Donkey Kong Games. You can board the mine carts and embark on an adventure with Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, racing through tracks, blasting out of barrels, and even jumping over gaps. The track ride system is one of the most unique in the world. When you're jumping over those areas, it seems like there is no track in front of you. It's so much fun. There is also a single rider line and you can use express pass here too. When I went on a Sunday, I had a chance to go through the single rider line and the wait was less than 30 minutes. The ride was amazing. It's one of my favorites! The land is so immersive. There are meet and greets with Donkey Kong himself near his treehouse. If you have a power up band, you can interact with plenty of items inside Donkey Kong Country, collecting digital coins, unlocking hidden secrets, and engaging in mini games that are similar to the Donkey Kong games. I did try to find all of the missing letters in the area! I did go to Funky's store while I was in the area. The Golden Temple is beautiful and I highly recommend stopping by Donkey Kong Country and the Super Nintendo World at night. The experience is amazing! read more

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Donkey Kong country is located in the brand new Epic Universe theme park. It is a sub area of the Nintendo world portal, way in the back. To be honest, if you did not know it was back there, you might miss it. There are a couple of things to do in this area, including 1 ride, a couple of merchandise shops/stands, a meet and greet, and a food stand serving just ice cream and drinks. A note for this specific area is there is no alcohol in this land. I think it has something to do with the licensing with Nintendo but I personally would love a Nintendo themed cocktail and can think of a ton! To get to this area, you need to go to the back of Nintendo Portal. Head to the ground floor, go past the quick service restaurant and around the corner and then you will see Donkey Kong. This area is small but it is visually beautiful. It truly brings you into the world of Donkey Kong. Since it is so small, I foresee this area getting extremely crowded, it is also very hot, very loud with the Donkey Kong music playing over and over again. We have seen it in the day time and the nighttime and in my opinion, it is prettier during the day, you can see more details during the day as well. But it might be cooler in the evening. For nighttime photos, there are other areas of Epic that are prettier at night. The major attraction back here is Mine Care Madness. I have a separate review for that attraction but this is the ride that makes you feel as though you are jumping the track. The food stand back here is selling ice cream floats in souvenir cups. We didn't get one but it is on our list to definitely try next time we visit. I personally do not eat much sweets, and my wife just did not want one all alone. They are very large sundaes. Overall I think this is a fun area, kids will love it. If you played this game, you will love it. It can be loud and overstimulating for some but it has one of the more popular rides. I personally did not play Nintendo games much and I never played Donkey Kong but for someone who loves those games, this is going to be a great area to visit. Its going to bring so much nostalgia to the surface. I would say check it out, it's just not an area I will head to all the time. read more

Donkey Kong Country - Amusement Parks Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Meeting Donkey Kong is like winning the lottery. If it's too hot, too humid, he doesn't have enough bananas, he will no show his times for coming out to take pics. For Mario/Luigi and Princess Peach the Universal app will tell you the times those characters come out. But once again for DK, it's really hit or miss (mostly miss) and you have to ask the staff working. Sadly the Universal worker that took my photo stood way too far away and didn't zoom in at all. DK is massive, but the photo is practically taken from Mars. read more

Donkey Kong Country - Portal entrance inside of Super Nintendo World - Amusement Parks Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This area was so much fun!!! I really loved this area. It was so much fun just walking around here. I also love how it's like it's own world within a world. It makes me wonder if they will expand into any other worlds that are adjacent to Mario. It would be cool to see. read more

Donkey Kong country is located in the brand new Epic Universe theme park. It is located in the Nintendo world, but way in the back. If you did not know to look for it, you honestly might miss it. There are a couple of things to do in this area as well. They have 1 ride, a couple of merchandise shops/stands, a meet and greet, and a food stand serving just ice cream and drinks. Something to note is that there is no alcohol in this land. I think it has something to do with the licensing with Nintendo but I would love a super cute cocktail in Donkey Kong! To get to it, you have to go to the back of Nintendo on the ground floor. Then there is a small tunnel and you are in the area. This area is sort of small but it is visually beautiful. It truly brings you into the world of Donkey Kong. It is also very hot, very loud and I foresee it being very crowded when the park is busy. The music is always going back here and it was a little much for myself personally. We have seen it in the day time and the nighttime and I think for this area, it is prettier in the daytime. You can truly see more and appreciate the colors more. There are other areas of Epic that are prettier at night. The major attraction back here is Mine Care Madness. I have a separate review for that attraction but this is the ride that makes you feel as though you are jumping the track. The food stand back here is selling ice cream floats in souvenir cups. We didn't get one but it is on our list to definitely try next time we visit. Overall I think this is a super cute area. It can be loud and overstimulating for some but it has one of the more popular rides. I personally did not play Nintendo games much and I never played Donkey Kong but for someone who loves those games, this is going to be a great area to visit. Its going to bring so much nostalgia to the surface. I would say check it out, it's just not an area I will head to all the time. read more

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At no point in my life did I ever think there would truly be a Nintendo land. There's a lot to do and see in here, even if you don't buy the Power-Up band. ( Just watch others with it ) Mine Cart Madness is now in my top 10 rides from all theme parks, ever. It does all the things you once thought "Wouldn't it be cool if..." but dismissed the idea because it's couldn't possibly happen. ...but they did it anyways. The line queue was one of those ones you didn't mind waiting in. read more

You didn't visit this land. You loaded into it. Donkey Kong Country doesn't reference the game. It respawns you inside it. The second you walk in, your brain short-circuits and whispers, "Wait... am I playable right now?" The scale, the colors, the jungle chaos--it's not themed, it's ported. Universal didn't build a land; they compiled code into concrete. Every world here--Mario, Donkey Kong, all of it--feels like the developers were handed a blank check and told, "No shortcuts. Make it exact." And they did. You don't feel like a guest. You feel like a character waiting for the next checkpoint. Donkey Kong Country is pure kinetic joy. Barrels everywhere. Vertical chaos. Layered sightlines that make your eyes bounce like a power-up. The jungle feels alive, loud, and slightly unhinged--exactly as it should. It's playful without being childish, immersive without being exhausting. The Mine Cart ride? Physics-defying madness that convinces your inner ear you've been lied to your entire life. It's thrilling, clever, and so visually convincing that your body forgets it's on a track. This is theme park engineering flexing in public. What makes this land special is that nothing breaks immersion. No visible backstage sins. No cheap façades. No "close enough." Every angle looks intentional. Every sound cue feels placed. You turn a corner and expect bananas to explode out of a crate. Universal didn't ask, "How do we adapt the game?" They asked, "How do we trap people inside it?" And it works. read more

Donkey Kong Country is a small area towards the back of Nintendo World- and is noticeably different from the rest of the world, feeling again like a world inside a world. This is where the popular "Mine-Cart Madness" rollercoaster is. Donkey Kong themed and featuring part where you literally feel like your cart is flying off the tracks, it's a heck of a lot of fun and appropriate for the adults as well as kids to ride. They also have the Bubbly Barrel back here, a unique DK-themed ice cream shop. Here you can get the viral DK Crush Float that comes with a fun souvenir mug. I didn't get to try it but saw a few people with the drink and it looked pretty fabulous. Another interactive part of this area are a drum set you can actually drum on. Drum in the correct way and you may even see a special character join in. Definitely don't miss this part of the part while you visit Nintendo World! read more

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A great part of Epic Universe located inside of Super Nintendo World. I recommend trying to ride the uber popular "Mine Cart Madness" in the early morning (early access recommended) or late at night before the park closes for the shortest wait times as the lines for this one get pretty brutal. The Mine Cart Madness ride is very fun and missing train tracks really add to the experience! 5 stars easily for Donkey Kong Country! read more

Donkey Kong Country - Amusement Parks Near Me - Orlando, Florida

DD Country is a must , fast pace coaster. Line is 2/3 hrs but less wait compared to to Mario kart. Takes place in a pyramid setting. Big fans must go, or wait 2yrs to try it. read more

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I consider this part of Super Nintendo World, even though it's created to be separate. This is also where the popular Mine Cart Madness is, which stops operating from a drop of rain, which is super annoying. For me, the ride is the only reason why I'm even in this "world", otherwise I probably wouldn't even have explored this section. read more

I am literally in Donkey Kong Country. 10/10 on this area, there is one of the best rides in the park here, shopping, interactive activities and snacks! Only giving 4/5 stars because unfortunately the famous DK float was not for me ): I love the mug it comes with but I just wished it was more of a banana centered dessert rather than pineapple. The pineapple Fanta very much threw me off and I honestly don't taste banana in this at all. I do love pineapple but for theme purposes, not a fan. The caramel popcorns were the best part! read more

Overall amazing however it would be great in adding more land to increase more rides and attractions. It's disappointing that there are very few options. read more

Pretty cool land except for the dork who's the lead of the Donkey Kong ride not letting me get on the ride to meet my grandma when I got to the start of the line at 9 o'clock after I was delayed from another ride shutting down. Are you AI generated to where you can't let me on the ride especially when we have paid all this money for Express passes? Paying thousands to stay at the in park hotel and get Express passes but shown zero customer service or sympathy from the staff at epic. Hate to say it but what a short dork. Straight robots working in this world. At least at Disney they're human and let you get on the ride even if you're a minute late. Wouldn't recommend spending the extra $ at this park since they don't accommodate for their screw ups. Also over 100 people in line still but couldn't find the decency to allow us to ride. Blows my mind how much of a robot you have to be to do that. read more

It's soooooo cute and entertaining here. I'm back to being a kid here and doing stuff with no one telling me what to do. The Kong roller coaster was hilarious fun. If u can't be happy here, then u have no soul/joy in your life. read more