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Universal Hollywood Sets Opening Date for Super Nintento World!

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December 14, 2023 – Super Nintendo World, the highly-anticipated themed land, is set to officially open at Universal Studios Hollywood on Friday, February 17, 2023. This marks the official arrival of the land in the United States. The new addition will be a visual spectacle of vibrant colors and architectural ingenuity located within a newly expanded area of the theme park.

The land will feature the groundbreaking “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” ride, as well as other thrilling and interactive activities designed for the whole family within the captivating Mushroom Kingdom. Along with themed dining at the Toadstool Cafe and shopping at the 1-UP Factory retail store, Super Nintendo World will be a game-changing addition to the park.

From the moment guests pass through the iconic green pipe, they will be transported into a journey filled with exploration, discovery and play that is entirely unlike anything they’ve experienced before. The journey begins as they enter Peach’s Castle before venturing further into the colorful Mushroom Kingdom. Guests will be able to deepen their interactions across the land with the purchase of a Power-Up Band, a wearable, interactive wristband.

Universal posted the following sneak peak video on YouTube. Check it out!

As the date comes closer, these are some of the highlights guests to the land can look forward to:

  • “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge”: An all-new, technologically-advanced ride that blends cutting-edge augmented reality with projection mapping technology and physical set pieces on a moving ride track. Guests will navigate familiar courses while seated in stadium-style, four-seat vehicles, using head mounted AR goggles, against a backdrop of color, sound and movement. This unique feature sets it apart from other theme park attractions.
  • Mount Beanpole: A towering landmark located at the center of the land, which also serves as the entry queue for “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge”
  • Bowser’s Castle: A key centerpiece of the land, adorned with a sculpture of Bowser, which serves as the home of the signature ride “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge.” Guests navigate the castle’s winding corridors, learning about Bowser’s plans to defeat Team Mario for the Golden Cup.
  • Power-Up Band: Wearable wristbands that enhance the guest experience within the land by syncing with a free downloadable app. They allow guests to keep individual and team scores, collect digital coins, and obtain keys after winning challenges. They also invite guests to enjoy special interactions with Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach, and come in six design options with character themes.
  • Interactive Gameplay: Guests will become fully immersed in an engaging world of real-life gameplay, including punching ? Blocks to collect digital coins and a variety of interactive activities, such as Goomba, Koopa Troopa, Piranha Plant and Thwomp.
  • Toadstool Cafe: The land’s signature restaurant, where guests can enjoy a gourmet menu created by Chef Toad, with items such as Toadstool Cheesy Garlic Knots, Super Mushroom Soup, Piranha Plant Caprese, and ? Block Tiramisu.
  • 1-UP Factory: A retail shop where guests can purchase collectable memorabilia such as Mario and Luigi themed apparel, iconic character hats and plush characters.

We’ll update more as the date moves closer!