Universal Studios Japan · Operating · 2024
Mine Cart Madness
Family coaster through Donkey Kong Country — mine-cart thrills in Super Nintendo World.
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Specifications
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Ride profile
Scaled against Universal Studios Japan's operating coasters
Park intensity
Inversions
None
#5 of 6 at Universal Studios Japan
Ride experience
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- FamilyBuilt for mixed ages — thrill without extreme intensity.Browse similarLearn more
- New
- Nintendo
Ride details
Trains
Single car trains. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 4 riders per car.
Specs from usj.co.jp
History
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Timeline
2024
Mine Cart Madness opens
Background
Mine Cart Madness operates in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan.
Family coaster through Donkey Kong Country — mine-cart thrills in Super Nintendo World.
Facts and imagery are taken from the official ride page; this history is original Atlas prose.
History primarily sourced from usj.co.jp. See also our data policy.
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- Universal Studios Japan — official siteusj.co.jp(opens in a new tab)
- Universal Studios Japan on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Ride specifications sourceusj.co.jp(opens in a new tab)
- History & background sourceusj.co.jp(opens in a new tab)
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