Universal Orlando has today confirmed that Super Nintendo World at Universal’s Epic Universe (EU) will feature a family omnimover-style attraction, a first-of-its-kind roller coaster, and much more.
The upcoming Universal Orlando theme park is set to open in 2025. EU was announced back in 2019, however, Universal Orlando only started sharing details about attractions and lands back in January.
Today’s press release offers a “bundle” of details about the third EU land based on a franchise, which is Super Nintendo World. In the press release, Universal Orlando said guests will “experience the fun and adventure of Nintendo games in a whole new way.”
Attractions
Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge (Super Mario Land)
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.
Yoshi’s Adventure (Super Mario Land)
The delightful Yoshi’s Adventure attraction will make its U.S. debut when SUPER NINTENDO WORLD 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.
Super Mario Land: The colorful landscapes of the Mushroom Kingdom come to life in. Super Mario Land.
Mine-Cart Madness (Donkey Kong Country)
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 maneuvers 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**.
Donkey Kong Country: At the edge of Super Mario Land, guests will discover an entrance that leads them to Donkey 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.
**”A selection of tropical menu and merchandise offerings in the middle of the jungle – all inspired by the Donkey Kong Country video game franchise and its characters. More details will be shared in the coming months.”
FYI: It’s interesting to find out that Super Nintendo World will indeed be two split lands in one.
Meet and Greets
Guests can meet, greet and interact with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad throughout Super Nintendo World.
Power-Up Bands: 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 more.
Dining
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.
Guests will also pick up delicious treats, snacks and beverages at Yoshi’s Snack Island and Turbo Boost Treats.
Shopping
Guests can shop for souvenirs, apparel, toys and more inspired by their favourite Super Mario charaacters at 1-UP Factory and Mario Motors.
In case you’re unaware, EU is located just a few miles from Universal Orlando’s current offerings – Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
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