OSAKA -- Universal Studios Japan will skip its annual horror-themed offerings this Halloween season to help alleviate crowding, instead creating a festive entertainment program for guests wanting a break from the new coronavirus.
Rather than being chased by zombie hordes at night, visitors to the Osaka theme park will be greeted during the day by "Minions" monsters and other Universal characters under plans announced Thursday. The popular dance that guests would otherwise do with the zombies will return -- but before dark, and with social distancing.
