Japan"s Nintendo Co Ltd (7974.T) said on Tuesday that a "Donkey Kong" themed expansion to its "Super Nintendo World" in the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka will open in 2024. A "Super Mario" themed area opened at the park this year in a major expansion of Nintendo"s efforts to diversify its business beyond consoles. The opening was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the newly announced expansion, "guests will be able to take a walk on the wild side through the lush jungles where Donkey Kong and his friends live," said the Kyoto-based games maker in a statement. The area, based on one of Nintendo"s most enduring franchises, will include a roller coaster and interactive experiences and increase the size of its themed area by 70%.