Super Nintendo World is coming to Universal Orlando Resort and we have all the details this morning directly from the park!
Today details unveiled the next area in the Epic Universe expansion as Super Nintendo World is coming to Universal Orlando Resort.
For the first time in the United States Donkey Kong will be making a grand appearance alongside Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad.
As you can see in the animated fly-over video above this colourful and interactive area will see guests jump straight into the heart of their favourite video games.
Super Nintendo World makes its much-anticipated debut at Universal Orlando Resort as one of five imaginative worlds at the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park.
Developed in partnership between the visionaries of Universal Creative and Nintendo, the vibrant land combines iconic Nintendo characters with Universal’s renowned craft of creating innovative theme park experiences to deliver a multi- sensory environment where guests can experience the fun and adventure of Nintendo games in a whole new way.
It all begins the moment guests enter the portal to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, which will transport them through the iconic green pipe into the immersive land.
As guests emerge from the pipe, vibrant scenery and exciting kinetic energy surround them as they are greeted by the familiar sights and sounds that they’ve experienced on their Nintendo game consoles – from the towering Mt. Beanpole and majestic Peach’s Castle to swaying Piranha Plants, pacing Goombas, spinning coins, ? Blocks and more.
Such attractions within the land will consist of:
Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge
Guests are invited to join Team Mario and battle Team Bowser for the Golden Cup in this groundbreaking attraction that fuses augmented reality, projection mapping technology and elaborate environments to bring the fun of the Mario Kart video game series to life in a compelling ride-through experience.
Guests up for the challenge will enter through Bowser’s Castle – where they’ll wind its corridors and get a glimpse of Bowser’s deceptive plans to stack the odds in his favor – before boarding their kart and heading to the starting line.
Then, guests steer through a variety of Mario Kart courses – collecting coins, tossing shells at Team Bowser, dodging obstacles, and more – as they join their favorite characters and compete to help Team Mario win the race.
After hearing numerous reviews about this particular attraction, it’s so forward-thinking, immersive and deserves your attention!
Yoshi’s Adventure
The delightful Yoshi’s Adventure attraction will make its U.S. debut when the land opens at Universal Epic Universe.
On this family-friendly ride, guests of all ages will enjoy breathtaking views of Super Mario Land as they join Yoshis and travel through Mushroom Kingdom landscapes in search of glowing eggs – encountering many familiar characters along the way.
Toadstool Cafe
At Toadstool Cafe, guests can enjoy a variety of tasty dishes inspired by the world of Super Mario and its characters, including Mario and Luigi-themed burgers, Super Mushroom Soup, Piranha Plant Caprese, Fire Flower Spaghetti and Meatballs and so much more.
Guests will also get glimpses of several Toads cooking up culinary creations through various virtual windows as they dine inside the restaurant.
Yoshi’s Snack Island and Turbo Boost Treats
Guests can also pick up delicious treats, snacks and beverages at these walk-up dining locations.
1-UP Factory and Mario Motors
Guests can shop for souvenirs, apparel, toys and more inspired by their favorite Super Mario characters and adventures within these retail locations.
Guests can meet, greet and interact with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad throughout various areas in Super Mario Land.
Donkey Kong Country Expansion
At the edge of Super Mario Land, guests will discover an entrance that leads them to Donkey Kong Country, where they’ll explore the lush, tropical landscape from the video game series, complete with tall trees, waterfalls, landmarks such as The Golden Temple and more.
Here, guests can enjoy the brand new one-of-a-kind ride Mine Cart Madness.
Mine-Cart Madness Rollercoaster
Guests will hop into a mine cart and careen through the jungle to help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong protect the coveted golden banana on this first-of-its-kind family coaster.
Utilizing an unprecedented ride system, innovative technology and a unique coaster design, Mine-Cart Madness will send riders on a thrilling adventure where they will experience the jaw-dropping manoeuvres that they’ve seen Donkey Kong and the mine carts perform in the video games – including getting blasted out of a barrel, seemingly jumping over gaps as they speed along a rickety track, and so much more.
Using a separate set of running wheels that run alongside a track underneath a faux track the coaster will seemingly leap over gaps in a genius never-seen-before piece of manufacturing/illusion.
There is a menu around the land which will consist of a tropical offering along with merchandise offerings in the middle of the jungle!
Guests can level up their fun in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD with the purchase of a Power-Up Band, a wearable for their wrist that allows them to enhance their play throughout Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country.
With the Power-Up Band, guests can collect digital coins by punching. Blocks and playing interactive activities; collect digital stamps on attractions; earn digital keys to unlock an exclusive showdown against Bowser Jr.; and discover other hidden surprises. Guests can also access Leaderboard screens in Super Nintendo World to rank amongst fellow guests.
For more details on other Epic Universe lands feel free to check out our Isle of Berk and of course the Celestial Park content.
For more information about Universal Epic Universe, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/epicuniverse.
