Mario Bros. has been a part of the gaming world for nearly four decades, taking players to the magical world of the Mushroom Kingdom full of princesses and dragons.
Now gamers and others can become a part of that world.
Super Nintendo World will open at the Southern California theme park on February 17, 2023, Universal Studios Hollywood announced this week. It will feature rides, food, retail and other attractions, all centered around Beanpole Mountain.
The new land will be set between Jurassic World: The Ride and Transformers: The Ride.
Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge
Guests enter the land through a warp tube. They can then enjoy Bowser’s Castle and the land’s feature ride, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, described by officials as one of the most complex rides ever built.
“The state-of-the-art ride is a multi-sensory cornucopia of color, sound and movement that invites guests to navigate familiar surroundings through the creative use and integration of head-mounted augmented reality (AR) goggles – a key feature that differentiates this ride from other theme park attractions,” Universal said in a statement. said in the release.
Guests will ride in a four-seater Mario Kart, put on their AR goggles and race underwater and through clouds while collecting coins, similar to the concept of the video game.
Officials call it repeated riding because of the various consequences that can occur.
“The core is simple yet equally stimulating and challenging and will appeal to all ages regardless of gaming experience,” officials said.
Super Nintendo World will also feature food and retail and other attractions. It will be centered around Beanpole Mountain located in the center of the land.
Bowser’s Castle
The entry point of Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge features corridors in the castle, a hall of medals and trophies, and the story of Bowser’s plans to defeat Team Mario.
The area restaurant will feature daily new menu items including Toadstool Cheesy Garlic Knots, Super Mushroom Soup, Piranha Plant Caprese, Mario Bacon Cheeseburger and Luigi Pesto Chicken Burger. Black Tiramisu, and Princess Peach
Cupcakes.
Power-up pads
Guests wear state-of-the-art wristwatches that sync with Universal apps and provide interactive elements throughout the land. Visitors can collect digital coins and keys and enjoy special interactions with Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach.
Interactive game
Various interactive activities are available throughout the land, allowing guests to collect keys from Goomba, Koopa Troopa, Piranha Plant and Thwomb; Use binoculars with AR technology; and Por Bowser Jr.
1-up factory
What does the land look like without retail experience? 1-Up Factory offers an extensive selection of branded apparel, silk ware and other items to purchase.
First in America
Universal Studios Japan already has a version of Super Nintendo World, but this is the first one in the US. Universal is planning a third, even bigger version at its theme park in Florida. Although it is not expected until 2025, no dates for its completion have been announced.
The opening coincides with the release Super Mario Bros. MovieIt is slated to open on March 10. The animated film features the voices of Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, and Jack Black as Bowser.
