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|title=Water Park
|title=Water Park
|image=[[File:Larry Lightweights MK8.png|300px]]<br>Underwater Section of '''Water Park'''.
|image=[[File:MK8-Course-WaterPark.jpg|300px]]
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]])<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
|cups=[[Mushroom Cup]]
|cups=[[Mushroom Cup]]
|ghost={{ghost|8|Nin★Massim|2:02.954|[[File:MK8 BabyLuigi Icon.png|32px|link=Baby Luigi]][[File:MrScootyBodyMK8.png|32px|link=Mr. Scooty]][[File:RollerTiresMK8.png|32px|link=Roller]][[File:MK8ThumbGreenSG.png|32px|link=Super Glider]]}}{{ghost|8DX <small>150cc</small>|Nin★Massim|2:02.186|[[File:MK8 BabyLuigi Icon.png|32px|link=Baby Luigi]][[File:MrScootyBodyMK8.png|32px|link=Mr. Scooty]][[File:RollerTiresMK8.png|32px|link=Roller]][[File:MK8ThumbGreenSG.png|32px|link=Super Glider]]}}{{ghost|8DX <small>200cc</small>|Nin★Yuya|1:22.799|[[File:MK8 BabyMario Icon.png|32px|link=Baby Mario]][[File:BiddybuggyBodyMK8.png|32px|link=Biddybuggy]][[File:StandardTiresMK8.png|32px|link=Standard (tire)|Standard]][[File:SuperGliderMK8.png|32px|link=Super Glider]]}}
|online_play=No longer available ([[Wii U]])<br>Available ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])
|sample=Shiho Fujii<br>Standard<br>[[File:MK8-Music-WaterPark.oga]]<br>Underwater<br>[[File:WiiU_WaterPark_Underwater.oga]]<br>Frontrunning<br>[[File:WiiU_WaterPark_Frontrunning.oga]]<br>Underwater frontrunning<br>[[File:WiiU_WaterPark_UnderwaterFrontrunning.oga]]
|map=''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''
<div style="white-space: nowrap;">[[File:MK8 Water Park Map.png|frameless|upright=0.65]][[File:MK8DX Water Park Map.png|frameless|upright=0.65]]</div>
}}
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'''Water Park''' is the second race track of the [[Mushroom Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. This course takes place in an amusement park with [[submarine]]s that travel along the track and balloons that float out of [[Warp Pipe]]s. [[Noki]]s, [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s, and several yachts fill the area as well. There are thirty [[coin]]s located on this track.


'''Water Park''' is the second race track in the [[Mushroom Cup]] of ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. This course takes place in an amusement park/museum area with submarines that patroll the track and balloons that float out of pipes. [[Nokis]], [[Toads]], and several yachts fill the area as well.
==Course layout==
[[File:MK8 Water Park Starting Line.png|thumb|250px|left|The course as seen from the starting line]]
Water Park appears to be a flooded amusement park that is water themed. The course starts at the entrance to a ride known as the Sub Coaster. After going through the entrance building and turning right twice, the course splits into two jumps leading into a short [[Underwater driving|underwater section]]. Soon after that, the course approaches a large anti gravity loop. On this loop, as well as before it, characters can hit the wheels of the [[submarine]]s, which act as [[Spin Boost Pillar]]s, to get a [[Spin Boost]]. After the large loop, the track once again goes underwater leading to a curve around an Aqua Cups ride. Shortly after the turn is another one that leads to a [[Glide Ramp]], which approaches another ride called the [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#W Wheel|W Wheel]] as well as the finish line behind it.


==Course Layout==
A partially flooded hotel and the [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Waluigi Sea Bed|Waluigi Sea Bed]] rollercoaster can be seen in the background. Yachts and boats are also visible in the background. This course also appears on some of the posters for the sponsor [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Galaxy Air|Galaxy Air]].
The course starts at the entrance to a ride known as the Sub Coaster. After going through the entrance building, the course splits into two jumps leading into a short underwater section. It isn't long before it turns to a large anti gravity loop. On this loop, as well as before it, characters can hit the submarines and get a boost because they have tires on the bottom of them. After the large loop, the track once again goes underwater leading to a curve around a carousel ride. Shortly after the turn is a gliding ramp leading to another ride called the Wario Wheel as well as the finish line behind it.


In 200cc, due to the gliding pad before the finish line, it is possible to touch the finish line banner, although it is not programmed to have any special interaction with the player when doing so.
The W Wheel is featured [[:File:MKT 011CB.png|in a badge]] in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''.
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==Shortcuts==
==Shortcuts==
Players can use a [[Mushroom]] to boost across the carousel ride instead of taking the turn around it.
*Players can use a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] to boost across the Aqua Cups ride instead of taking the turn around it.
 
==Posters==
[[File:WaterParkMap.png|thumb|150px|left|The map of the track shown in the course]]
[[File:WaterParkPosters.png|thumb|150px|Posters from the entrance to the Sub Coaster]]
The map of the course is seen on some billboards around the course, likewise with [[Mario Kart Stadium]], [[Rainbow Road (Mario Kart 8)|Rainbow Road]], {{classic-link|GCN|Yoshi Circuit}}, and in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', [[Merry Mountain]]. Posters in the entrance for the Sub Coaster show the structure of the Sub Coaster cars, the structure of a [[Mecha Cheep]], and the height requirement for the ride (being taller than a [[Goomba]]). The poster for "History of the Submarine" indicates that the first generation model was manufactured in 1987, the year ''[[Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race]]'', the first racing game to feature ''Super Mario'' characters, was released; similarly, the most recent model is stated to have been manufactured in 2014, the year ''Mario Kart 8'' itself was released in.
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==''[[Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack]]'' liner note==
"''We were aiming to capture the excitement of a theme park or festival, with the bass laying down a Latin rhythm along with a lively brass section and drums. When you're underwater, the upbeat music changes just a little bit.''"


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<gallery widths=150px>
File:MK8 WarioUpsideDown.png|The large loop in the track
MK8 Water Park Course Icon.png|The course icon
File:Wendy Koopa MK8.PNG|[[Wendy O. Koopa]] at the entrance to the ride
MK8-WaterPark-Overview.png|An overview of the underwater section
File:MK8 Wariowheel.PNG|The Wario Wheel at the end of the track
MK8 WarioUpsideDown.png|The large loop in the course
</gallery></center>
Wendy Koopa MK8.png|[[Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy]] at the entrance to the ride
Larry Lightweights MK8.png|Underwater section
MK8 Water Park Wario Wheel.png|The W Wheel at the end of the track
MK8WaterPark.jpg|A released screenshot, revealing the name of the course
Submarine stamp MK8.png|The [[List of Mario Kart 8 stamps|stamp]] obtained for beating the staff ghost at this course
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|SpaE=Parque Acuático
|Jap=ウォーターパーク
|SpaEM=Water Park
|JapR=Wōtā Pāku
|Fra=Parc Glougloop
|JapM=Water Park
|FraM="Glougloop" Park (pun on "glouglou" (onomatopoeia for "gurgle") and "loop")
|Spa=Parque Acuático
|SpaM=Aquatic Park
|FreA=Parc Aquatique
|FreAM=Water Park
|FreE=Parc Glougloop
|FreEM="Glougloop" Park (pun on "glouglou" (onomatopoeia for "gurgle") and "loop")
|Dut=Waterpretpark
|DutM=Water Theme Park
|Ger=Wasserpark
|GerM=Water Park
|Ita=Parco Acquatico
|Ita=Parco Acquatico
|ItaM=Water Park
|ItaM=Water Park
|Ger=Wasserpark
|Por=Parque Aquático
|GerM=Water Park
|PorM=Water Park
|Rus=Аквапарк
|RusR=Akvapark
|RusM=Water Park
|Kor=워터 파크
|KorR=Woteo Pakeu
|KorM=Water Park
|ChiT=水上樂園
|ChiTR=Shuǐshàng Lèyuán
|ChiTM=Water Park
|ChiS=水上乐园
|ChiSR=Shuǐshàng Lèyuán
|ChiSM=Water Park
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This is the second [[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]] course to be mostly underwater, the first being [[Wario Shipyard]].
*The Aqua Cups ride has the merry-go-round music from [[Big Boo's Haunt]] in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
*The giant loop in the middle of the track can be found twice on the course icon.


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[[Category:Amusement parks]]
[[Category:Mario Kart 8]]
[[Category:Aquatic areas]]
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Latest revision as of 06:43, June 21, 2024

Water Park
Water Park
Information
Appears in Mario Kart 8 (2014)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
Cup(s) Mushroom Cup
Online play No longer available (Wii U)
Available (Switch)
Music sample
Shiho Fujii
Standard

Underwater

Frontrunning

Underwater frontrunning
Course map
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of Water Park in Mario Kart 8.Map of Water Park in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Staff ghost(s)
8 Nin★Massim
2:02.954 Baby LuigiMr. ScootyRollerSuper Glider
8DX 150cc Nin★Massim
2:02.186 Baby LuigiMr. ScootyRollerSuper Glider
8DX 200cc Nin★Yuya
1:22.799 Baby MarioBiddybuggyStandardSuper Glider

Water Park is the second race track of the Mushroom Cup in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. This course takes place in an amusement park with submarines that travel along the track and balloons that float out of Warp Pipes. Nokis, Toads, and several yachts fill the area as well. There are thirty coins located on this track.

Course layout[edit]

Water Park, from Mario Kart 8'.
The course as seen from the starting line

Water Park appears to be a flooded amusement park that is water themed. The course starts at the entrance to a ride known as the Sub Coaster. After going through the entrance building and turning right twice, the course splits into two jumps leading into a short underwater section. Soon after that, the course approaches a large anti gravity loop. On this loop, as well as before it, characters can hit the wheels of the submarines, which act as Spin Boost Pillars, to get a Spin Boost. After the large loop, the track once again goes underwater leading to a curve around an Aqua Cups ride. Shortly after the turn is another one that leads to a Glide Ramp, which approaches another ride called the W Wheel as well as the finish line behind it.

A partially flooded hotel and the Waluigi Sea Bed rollercoaster can be seen in the background. Yachts and boats are also visible in the background. This course also appears on some of the posters for the sponsor Galaxy Air.

In 200cc, due to the gliding pad before the finish line, it is possible to touch the finish line banner, although it is not programmed to have any special interaction with the player when doing so.

The W Wheel is featured in a badge in Mario Kart Tour.

Shortcuts[edit]

  • Players can use a Mushroom to boost across the Aqua Cups ride instead of taking the turn around it.

Posters[edit]

Map of Water Park, from the course.
The map of the track shown in the course
The posters found in the entrance to the Sub Coaster on Water Park
Posters from the entrance to the Sub Coaster

The map of the course is seen on some billboards around the course, likewise with Mario Kart Stadium, Rainbow Road, GCN Yoshi Circuit, and in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Merry Mountain. Posters in the entrance for the Sub Coaster show the structure of the Sub Coaster cars, the structure of a Mecha Cheep, and the height requirement for the ride (being taller than a Goomba). The poster for "History of the Submarine" indicates that the first generation model was manufactured in 1987, the year Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race, the first racing game to feature Super Mario characters, was released; similarly, the most recent model is stated to have been manufactured in 2014, the year Mario Kart 8 itself was released in.

Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack liner note[edit]

"We were aiming to capture the excitement of a theme park or festival, with the bass laying down a Latin rhythm along with a lively brass section and drums. When you're underwater, the upbeat music changes just a little bit."

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ウォーターパーク[?]
Wōtā Pāku
Water Park
Chinese (simplified) 水上乐园[?]
Shuǐshàng Lèyuán
Water Park
Chinese (traditional) 水上樂園[?]
Shuǐshàng Lèyuán
Water Park
Dutch Waterpretpark[?] Water Theme Park
French (NOA) Parc Aquatique[?] Water Park
French (NOE) Parc Glougloop[?] "Glougloop" Park (pun on "glouglou" (onomatopoeia for "gurgle") and "loop")
German Wasserpark[?] Water Park
Italian Parco Acquatico[?] Water Park
Korean 워터 파크[?]
Woteo Pakeu
Water Park
Portuguese Parque Aquático[?] Water Park
Russian Аквапарк[?]
Akvapark
Water Park
Spanish Parque Acuático[?] Aquatic Park

Trivia[edit]

  • The Aqua Cups ride has the merry-go-round music from Big Boo's Haunt in Super Mario 64.
  • The giant loop in the middle of the track can be found twice on the course icon.