Next year marks the highly-anticipated debut of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Orlando Resort, part of the upcoming Universal Epic Universe theme park. Created through a collaboration between Universal Creative and Nintendo, this dynamic land brings beloved Nintendo characters to life in an immersive environment. Guests will dive into the world of Nintendo games through innovative attractions, dining options, shopping experiences, and interactive adventures, including iconic franchises like Super Mario and, for the first time in the U.S., Donkey Kong Country. Today, Universal Orlando reveals exciting details about what visitors can expect from this vibrant and thrilling addition to Epic Universe.
Enter the iconic green pipe
- Portal Entry: Guests enter SUPER NINTENDO WORLD through a portal that transports them through a green pipe into the immersive land.
- Immersive Environment: Vibrant scenery and kinetic energy greet guests as they emerge from the pipe, featuring iconic sights and sounds from Nintendo game consoles.
Super Mario Land
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- Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge: A groundbreaking attraction that blends augmented reality, projection mapping, and elaborate environments, inviting guests to join Team Mario and compete against Team Bowser in the Mario Kart Golden Cup race.
- Yoshi’s Adventure: A family-friendly ride where guests join Yoshis to explore Mushroom Kingdom landscapes in search of glowing eggs, encountering familiar characters along the way.
- Toadstool Cafe: Offers a variety of tasty dishes inspired by Super Mario, including Mario and Luigi-themed burgers, Super Mushroom Soup, and Fire Flower Spaghetti.
- Yoshi’s Snack Island and Turbo Boost Treats: Walk-up dining locations offering delicious treats, snacks, and beverages.
- 1-UP Factory and Mario Motors: Retail locations where guests can shop for souvenirs, apparel, toys, and more inspired by Super Mario.
- Meet and Greets: Opportunities for guests to meet, greet, and interact with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad throughout Super Mario Land.
Donkey Kong Country
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- Lush Landscape: Guests venture into Donkey Kong Country, immersing themselves in a tropical landscape with towering trees, cascading waterfalls, and iconic landmarks like The Golden Temple.
- Mine-Cart Madness: A first-of-its-kind family coaster where guests hop into mine carts and zoom through the jungle to help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong safeguard the golden banana. The ride features innovative technology, unique coaster design, and thrilling maneuvers inspired by the video games.
- Tropical Offerings: Guests can enjoy a selection of tropical-themed menu items and merchandise offerings inspired by the Donkey Kong Country franchise. More details will be revealed in the coming months.
- Additional Experiences: SUPER NINTENDO WORLD offers even more exciting adventures and experiences for guests to explore beyond Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country.
Power-Up Bands
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- Enhance Fun: Guests can elevate their experience in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD with Power-Up Bands, wearable wristbands that amplify their adventures in both Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country.
- Interactive Features: With Power-Up Bands, guests can collect digital coins by interacting with ? Blocks and engaging in interactive activities, earn digital stamps on attractions, unlock an exclusive showdown against Bowser Jr. with digital keys, and discover hidden surprises.
- Leaderboard Access: Guests can access Leaderboard screens within SUPER NINTENDO WORLD to track their rankings compared to other guests, adding a competitive element to their experience.
- Expansion Details:
- Epic Universe Addition: SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Epic Universe marks the third installment of this immersive land by Universal Destinations and Experiences.
- Current Locations: Presently, guests can enjoy SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Japan.
- Upcoming Reveals:
- Stay Informed: Keep an eye out for more exciting details about Universal Epic Universe as they are unveiled in the coming months.
- For More Information: Visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/epicuniverse for additional updates and information about Universal Epic Universe.
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