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Universal Studios Japan Announces New Year’s Eve Countdown 2025 Entertainment, VIP Packages – WDW News Today

Universal Studios Japan announced details of “NO LIMIT! Countdown 2025,” their New Year’s Eve festivities.

NO LIMIT! Countdown 2025

Universal Studios Japan Announces New Year’s Eve Countdown 2025 Entertainment, VIP Packages – WDW News Today

Universal Studios Japan will countdown to 2025 with a special one-night-only stage show, 26 hours of unlimited attractions, and exclusive VIP tours.

Countdown Moment

A silhouetted crowd cheers as colorful fireworks explode over Universal Studios Japan, with visible roller coasters and brightly lit structures, celebrating New Year's Eve and eagerly awaiting the Countdown to 2025.A silhouetted crowd cheers as colorful fireworks explode over Universal Studios Japan, with visible roller coasters and brightly lit structures, celebrating New Year's Eve and eagerly awaiting the Countdown to 2025.

In Gramercy Park on December 31, 2024, guests can gather to experience approximately 4,000 vertical fireworks lighting up the sky, as well as music and lighting effects. The countdown will begin at 11:50 p.m. and the show will end on January 1 at 12:05 a.m.

Special Stage Show

An energetic stage performance at Universal Studios Japan featuring colorful, costumed characters, a large audience, bright lights, and special effects like confetti and flames. Don't miss this spectacular Countdown 2025 event on New Year's Eve!An energetic stage performance at Universal Studios Japan featuring colorful, costumed characters, a large audience, bright lights, and special effects like confetti and flames. Don't miss this spectacular Countdown 2025 event on New Year's Eve!

A one-night-only “Special Stage” show featuring the most popular entertainment of 2024 will begin at 7:10 p.m. in Gramercy Park. The show will include elements of “Kuromi Live,” “One Piece Premier Show 2024,” “NO LIMIT! Summer Dance Night with HYBE JAPAN,” and “Hami-Kuma Shout It Out Party.”

The show will also feature appearances by “Sesame Street,” “Snoopy,” “Hello Kitty,” and “Minions” characters. It will run until 12:15 a.m. on January 1.

26 Hours of Unlimited Attractions

A vibrant collage featuring theme park attractions at Universal Studios Japan, including anime characters, Mario, a dinosaur ride, and excited park-goers on a spinning ride during the Countdown 2025 New Year's Eve celebration. Confetti and colorful streaks enhance the lively atmosphere.A vibrant collage featuring theme park attractions at Universal Studios Japan, including anime characters, Mario, a dinosaur ride, and excited park-goers on a spinning ride during the Countdown 2025 New Year's Eve celebration. Confetti and colorful streaks enhance the lively atmosphere.

For 26 hours, from 7 p.m. on December 31 through 9 p.m. on January 1, guests can enjoy unlimited rides and shows throughout the park. This includes Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge in Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the limited-time Demon Slayer XR Ride: Dash Through the Swordsmith Village, and the new “Detective Conan 4-D Live Show: Jewel of the Starry Sky.”

Note that Super Nintendo World will temporarily close for maintenance and access to the land requires an entry ticket, which will be issued only once during the 26 hours.

VIP Tour Package Options

A family of four, consisting of two adults and two children, is greeted by a woman outside an ornate building with architectural details under a glass ceiling at Universal Studios Japan.A family of four, consisting of two adults and two children, is greeted by a woman outside an ornate building with architectural details under a glass ceiling at Universal Studios Japan.

There will be three VIP tour package options for “NO LIMIT! Countdown 2025,” available to purchase starting on October 1.

A luxurious hotel suite featuring a spacious living area, large TV, dining table, and a bathroom with a large bathtub offering an expansive view of a city's night skyline through a large window—perfect for ringing in New Year's Eve or enjoying the Countdown 2025.A luxurious hotel suite featuring a spacious living area, large TV, dining table, and a bathroom with a large bathtub offering an expansive view of a city's night skyline through a large window—perfect for ringing in New Year's Eve or enjoying the Countdown 2025.

New this year is the Supreme Luxury Plan, which is ¥985,000 (including tax) and accommodates up to four guests. It includes private car pick-up from the Kansai area to transport guests to The Park Front Hotel, where they will enjoy a one-night stay in the top-floor suite, The Park Front Room. They will enjoy dinner with characters at the exclusive Luminant – VIP Private Lounge and Dining on the second floor of Lombard’s Landing. After dinner, guests will have a private balcony view of the “Countdown Moment.” A dedicated guide will escort guests on a tour around Universal Studios Japan.

A lavish multi-course meal is elegantly presented on a dark and gold tablecloth, featuring dishes with grilled meat, seafood, vegetables, and dessert, accompanied by wine and coffee—a perfect feast to enjoy on New Year's Eve at Universal Studios Japan's NO LIMIT! Countdown 2025 event.A lavish multi-course meal is elegantly presented on a dark and gold tablecloth, featuring dishes with grilled meat, seafood, vegetables, and dessert, accompanied by wine and coffee—a perfect feast to enjoy on New Year's Eve at Universal Studios Japan's NO LIMIT! Countdown 2025 event.

The other two VIP options are:

Party Pass + VIP Experience Private Tour Special Course Menu – ¥328,500 (additional 82,125 per person)

  • 4 “Party Pass” tickets
  • 4 “Tour Exclusive Express Passes”
  • Guided park tour by a dedicated guide
  • Exclusive viewing area in front of Lombard’s Landing
  • Special course menu at exclusive restaurant
  • Special character greeting

Party Pass + VIP Experience Private Tour Buffet Menu – ¥278,500 (additional 69,625 per person)

  • 4 “Party Pass” tickets
  • 4 “Tour Exclusive Express Passes”
  • Guided park tour by a dedicated guide
  • Exclusive viewing area in front of Lombard’s Landing
  • Buffet menu at exclusive restaurant
  • Special character greeting

General Admission Tickets

The image shows a large globe with "Universal" written on it, set against a modern high-rise building and a purple sky at sunset. Palm trees and a water fountain are visible, completing the enchanting scene at Universal Studios Japan as it gears up for Countdown 2025.The image shows a large globe with "Universal" written on it, set against a modern high-rise building and a purple sky at sunset. Palm trees and a water fountain are visible, completing the enchanting scene at Universal Studios Japan as it gears up for Countdown 2025.

A general admission ticket, a.k.a. “Party Pass,” will start at ¥15,400 including tax. These will be available through a lottery and pre-sale, with general sales starting on November 14. Here are the details:

Annual Pass (Grand Royal) Exclusive Pre-Sale
Pre-Sale Period: October 1 (Tuesday) 12:00 p.m. – October 3 (Thursday) 11:59 p.m.

  • Available on the Universal Studios Japan official website.

First Lottery Application Period: October 4 (Friday) 12:00 p.m. – October 8 (Tuesday) 11:59 p.m.
First Lottery Results & Purchase Period:

  • Announcement of Results: October 18 (Friday) 12:00 p.m.
  • Purchase Period: October 18 (Friday) 12:00 p.m. – October 22 (Tuesday) 11:59 p.m.

Second Lottery Application Period: October 19 (Saturday) 12:00 p.m. – October 23 (Wednesday) 11:59 p.m.
Second Lottery Results & Purchase Period:

  • Announcement of Results: October 31 (Thursday) 12:00 p.m.
  • Purchase Period: October 31 (Thursday) 12:00 p.m.- November 5 (Tuesday) 11:59 p.m.

Lawson Ticket Pre-Request Pre-Sale: November 1 (Friday) 12:00 p.m. – November 13 (Wednesday) 10:00 p.m.

  • Available on the Lawson Ticket website.

General Sales: November 14 (Thursday) 12:00 p.m. onward

  • Available on the Universal Studios Japan official website, Lawson Ticket (website/store Loppi), select partner hotels (limited to guests), and certain contracted travel agencies.

Guests with a “Party Pass” can enter and exit the park as many times as they want from December 31 at 7 p.m. until January 1 at 9 p.m.

Universal Studios Japan will close to regular ticket-holders at 5 p.m. on December 31. Guests with studio passes (including annual passes) valid on January 1, 2025, can enter the park starting at 2 a.m. on that day.

Will you be attending “NO LIMIT! Countdown 2025?” Let us know in the comments.

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