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Universal Studios Japan 25th anniversary celebrations

Overview

Universal Studios Japan has announced several special events to celebrate its 25th anniversary and the transition into 2027.

Initial announcements detailed the ‘NO LIMIT! Countdown 2027 ~Discover U!!!~’ event, a 26-hour celebration running from the evening of December 31, 2026, through January 1, 2027. The park outlined a tiered ticket sales schedule for various pass holders, including specific entry and exit rules for ‘Party Pass’ and standard studio pass holders.

Subsequent updates expanded the seasonal programming to include the ‘Winter Special Live at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN’. This series features performances by K-pop artists Hearts2Hearts and NCT WISH in late November and early December 2026. The New Year’s Eve countdown will also feature a ‘Countdown Moment’ with approximately 5,000 fireworks, a DJ show, and a ‘Countdown Special Stage’ at Gramacy Park.

Further seasonal programming includes the ‘Universal Holiday Wonders ~Discover U!!!~’ event, scheduled to run from November 13, 2026, to January 17, 2027. This event features a large-scale ‘Universal Food Festival’ with themed menus across various park areas, including character-themed plates at Studio Stars Restaurant, a ‘Red Shell Calzone’ in Super Nintendo World, and a ‘Holiday Feast’ in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. To facilitate dining, the park is offering ‘Holiday Food Passports’ starting October 14, 2026, which provide meal vouchers for a set price. The event also includes character meet-and-greets, such as Elmo appearing in holiday attire.

Entities

Super Nintendo World · Zedd

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Universal Studios Japan announces 2026-2027 winter holiday event

    Universal Studios Japan will host its ‘Universal Holiday Wonders’ event from November 2026 to January 2027, featuring an expanded food festival with character-themed menus and 25th-anniversary celebrations.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Universal Studios Japan announces winter live shows and 2027 countdown events

    Universal Studios Japan will host winter live performances by Hearts2Hearts and NCT WISH, alongside a massive 26-hour ‘NO LIMIT! Countdown 2027’ celebration featuring fireworks and special stages.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Universal Studios Japan announces 26-hour New Year's Eve event

    Universal Studios Japan will host a 26-hour ‘NO LIMIT! Countdown 2027’ event from Dec 31, 2026, to Jan 1, 2027, marking its 25th anniversary. Ticket sales begin in October 2026.

Sources

cho-animedia.jp · dtimes.jp · game.watch.impress.co.jp · ndw.jp · prtimes.jp

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