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{{articleabout|the first of two tracks based on Wuhu Island in Mario Kart 7|other uses of "Wuhu"|[[Wuhu]]}}
{{about|the first of two tracks based on Wuhu Island in Mario Kart 7|other uses of "Wuhu"|[[Wuhu]]}}
 
{{race course infobox
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|title=Wuhu Loop<br><small>Wuhu Island Loop</small>
|title=Wuhu Loop
|image=[[File:Wuhu Loop.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:Wuhu Loop.png|250px]]
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' ([[List of games by date#2011|2011]])
|appearances=''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2011|2011]])
|cups=[[Flower Cup]]
|cups=[[Flower Cup]]
|ghost=Ret★Bryan (1:44.287)
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|expert_ghost=Nin★nkm (1:32.854)
|based_on=[[Wuhu Island]] (''{{wp|Wii Sports Resort}}'')
|based=[[Wuhu Island]]
|online_play=No longer available ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])
|wifi=Available
|sample=Ryo Nagamatsu (composition)<br>Kenta Nagata, Satomi Terui (arrangement)<br>[[File:Wuhu island.oga]]<br>Frontrunning<br>[[File:3DS_WuhuLoop_MakaWuhu_Frontrunning.oga]]
|music=[[File:Wuhu island.ogg]]
|map=[[File:MK7 WuhuLoop.png|140px]]<br>[[File:Wuhu Island 1.png|140px]]
|map=[[File:MK7 WuhuLoop.png|240px]]<br>[[File:Wuhu Island 1.png|240px]]
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'''Wuhu Loop''' (known as '''Wuhu Island Loop''' in Europe and Australia) is the first course of the [[Flower Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. This course is based off of [[Wuhu Island]] from other [[Nintendo]] games such as ''[[wikipedia:Wii Sports Resort|Wii Sports Resort]]''. The course is one of three to be found on Wuhu Island. Unlike most other courses, this course, along with [[Maka Wuhu]] and [[Rainbow Road (3DS)|Rainbow Road]], is split into three sections making the racers do one lap instead of three. The music of this course and Maka Wuhu, is a remix of the title theme of ''Wii Sports Resort''. This course goes along the main road in the island.
'''Wuhu Loop''' (known as '''Wuhu Island Loop''' in the British English version) is the first course of the [[Flower Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. This course is based off of [[Wuhu Island]] from other [[Nintendo]] games such as ''{{wp|Wii Sports Resort}}''. The course is one of three to be found on Wuhu Island, the other two being [[Maka Wuhu]] and [[Wuhu Town]]. Unlike most other courses, this course, along with [[Maka Wuhu]] and [[3DS Rainbow Road|Rainbow Road]], is split into three sections, making the racers do one lap instead of three. The music of this course and Maka Wuhu is a remix of the title theme of ''Wii Sports Resort''.
 
This course goes along the main road on the island, using the same course as ''Wii Fit''{{'}}s "Free Run", and is a full-circle version of the "Around The Island" cycling route from ''Wii Sports Resort''.
 
Wuhu Loop, along with its counterpart [[Maka Wuhu]], are the only tracks from ''Mario Kart 7'' that have yet to return as a classic course in a future ''Mario Kart'' installment. Additionally, excluding courses in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' and courses which use both laps and sections, this was the only segmented race to not be placed at the end of a cup until the introduction of {{classic-link|Tour|Los Angeles Laps}} in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' - twelve years later.


==Course layout==
==Course layout==
The race starts in [[Wuhu Town]] near the fountain with several [[Mii]]s. The track is full of cars and continues out of the city. The Red Gate Bridge with a ramp on the middle of it is next. Afterward, some turns with trick ramps, palm trees, and the hotel can be seen, followed by a road divider, finishing the first section. The second section starts with a long tunnel with many coins. The road continues in the middle of rocks, almost under the mountain. After two turns, the road divides in two roads: the first one being shorter than the second. Both roads continue on the normal road with a series of Item Boxes. Racers can now choose the asphalt road or the sand road at the foot of the mountain with two trick ramps. The second road passes through the temple ruins and ends with two Item Boxes and the glider ramp which port racers on the main road. When passing near the lagoon, racers can turn onto the asphalt road or jump on the three columns. Within two turns, the second section ends. The third section starts with a slight turn to right. The course continues with some ramps and a left turn. At this point the road divides in two roads: the first one is shorter, and continues on the main road with a road divider, some wood boxes and two trick ramps. The wood boxes are unbreakable metal boxes in Time Trials. The second one goes on the right and passes near the Candle Lighthouse with two boosts and the glider ramp, which takes racers back to the normal road. With a left turn racers enter in Wuhu Town, finishing the race.
[[File:Wuhu Loop Start.jpg|225px|thumb|left|Start of the race]]
The race starts in [[Wuhu Town]] near the Wishing Fountain with several [[Mii]]s. After leaving the town, the track continues onto the Red Iron Bridge, which has a ramp on the middle of it. Afterward, the track goes by the Cocoba Hotel, followed by a road divider, finishing the first section.
The second section starts in the Island Loop Tunnel #1. After exiting the tunnel, there is an alternate route away from the main road that travels through the Mysterious Ruins and ends with two Item Boxes and a glider ramp which leads racers back to the main road. When passing near the lagoon, racers can either remain on the asphalt road or jump onto a set of three columns to cut the corner. Within two turns, the second section ends.


===Shortcuts===
The third section starts with a slight turn to the right. The course continues with some trick ramps and a left turn. At this point the road divides into two routes; the main road continues onwards with a second road divider, some wooden boxes, and two trick ramps. The wooden boxes are unbreakable metal boxes in Time Trials. An alternate route branches off to the Candle Lighthouse with two dash panels and a glider ramp, which takes racers back to the normal road. With a left turn, racers reenter Wuhu Town, finishing the race.
It is possible to cut through the large grassy areas at the beginning with Mushrooms. There are also two glitch shortcuts in the track. The first one is by driving past the tree near the end of the second section and falling into the sea, causing Lakitu to put the player near the first ramp in the third section, though that messes with the lap counter. The game thinks the player is still on section 2 even though the player is on section 3. After finishing, the final lap warning is heard along with the finish noise. The game thinks the player finished section 3 usually from "00:00.000" to "00:00.015". The second one is performed by driving into the sea after the second boost pad near the lighthouse, causing Lakitu to place the player in front of the finish line. The player can't use both of these shortcuts in the same Time Trial because the player will lose their Mushrooms by using the first shortcut, so the player can't use the second shortcut. In the patch version 1.1, these two shortcut exploits that existed on this track were removed online.
 
Along the track, racers will occasionally pass groups of vehicles traveling in the same direction, consisting of blue and red [[car (obstacle)|car]]s as well as yellow pickup [[truck]]s. The number and location of them can vary between races.
 
Likely in reference to ''Wii Sports Resort'', the [[Wii]] logo appears on the [[blimp|Whale Shark]] in the background.
 
==Shortcuts==
It is possible to cut through many grassy areas along the course, especially in the first section, with Mushrooms. There are also two glitch shortcuts in the track. The first one is done by driving past the tree near the end of the second section and falling into the sea, causing Lakitu to put the player near the first ramp in the third section. This messes with the lap counter - the game thinks the player is still on section 2 even though the player is on section 3. After finishing, the final lap jingle is heard alongside the finish noise. The game thinks the player finished section 3, giving it a time usually ranging from "00:00.000" to "00:00.015". The second one is performed by driving into the sea after the second [[Dash Panel]] near the Candle lighthouse, causing Lakitu to place the player in front of the finish line. The player cannot use both of these shortcuts in the same Time Trial because the player will lose their Mushrooms by using the first shortcut, so the player cannot use the second shortcut. However, the player can drive horizontally on the second Dash Panel and [[Hop (move)|hop]] into the sea. In the patch version 1.1, these two shortcut exploits that existed on this track were removed in online, but are still possible to perform offline.
 
==Sponsors==
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 7#Bowling|Bowling]] (Posters, signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 7#Bull's-eye|Bull's-eye]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 7#Cross Country Cycling|Cross Country Cycling]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 7#I ♥ Sports|I ♥ Sports]] (Trackside banners)
*[[Nintendo]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 7#Perfect Game!|Perfect Game!]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 7#Strike!|Strike!]] (Trackside banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 7#Water Sports|Water Sports]] (Trackside banners)


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<gallery widths=150px>
File:MK7 snapshot8.png|[[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] racing on Wuhu Loop.
MK7 snapshot8.png|[[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] racing on Wuhu Loop
File:Th_MK3DS2.png|Mario and Luigi, racing on the bridge of the course.
MK3DS2.png|Mario and Luigi, racing on the Red Iron Bridge
File:MK7 snapshot6.png|Mario gliding towards [[Wuhu Town]].
Wuhu Loop Tunnel.jpg|A [[Mii]] in the Island Loop Tunnel #1
File:MK3DS6.png|Mario and Luigi passing by some [[Mii]]s.
Wuhu Loop Course.jpg|A Mii on the course
</gallery></center>
MK7 snapshot6.png|Mario gliding towards Wuhu Town
Wuhu Loop Cars.jpg|Some cars on the road
MK3DS6.png|Mario and Luigi passing by some Miis
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=ウーフーアイランド1
|Jap=ウーフーアイランド 1
|JapR=Ūfū Airando 1
|JapR=Ūfū Airando 1
|JapM=Wuhu Island 1
|JapM=Wuhu Island 1
|Spa=Circuito Wuhu
|Spa=Circuito Wuhu
|SpaM=Wuhu Circuit
|SpaM=Wuhu Circuit
|Fra=Littoral Wuhu
|Fre=Littoral Wuhu
|FraM=Wuhu Coastline
|FreM=Wuhu Coastline
|Dut=Wuhu-eiland 1
|Dut=Wuhu-eiland 1
|DutM=Wuhu Island 1
|DutM=Wuhu Island 1
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|KorR=Uhu Aillaend 1
|KorR=Uhu Aillaend 1
|KorM=Wuhu Island 1
|KorM=Wuhu Island 1
|Chi=烏富島1
|ChiT=烏富島 1
|ChiR=Wūfù Dǎo 1
|ChiTR=Wūfù Dǎo 1
|ChiM=Wuhu Island 1}}
|ChiTM=Wuhu Island 1
|ChiS=乌富岛 1
|ChiSR=Wūfù Dǎo 1
|ChiSM=Wuhu Island 1
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*At the right of the Candle Lighthouse, the detailed map dissolves and disappears.
*Notably, if the player goes to view the back of the Cocoba Hotel, there is no swimming pool like the one visible in ''Wii Sports Resort'' when playing table tennis. Instead, there is just a patch of grass where the pool should be. However, the pool does appear in Maka Wuhu.
*If the player goes to the hotel near the bridge and goes past it, reverses and faces the hotel in order to see the back of the hotel, there is no swimming pool like in ''Wii Sports Resort'' while playing table tennis. Instead, there is just a patch of grass where the pool should be.
*If the player moves to the right of the Candle Lighthouse, the detailed touch screen map dissolves and disappears.
*This course uses the Around The Island route where Cycling would be held.
 
*Despite the course being in a Nintendo 3DS game, the blimp in the background will still use the Wii logo.
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Latest revision as of 09:32, July 29, 2024

This article is about the first of two tracks based on Wuhu Island in Mario Kart 7. For other uses of "Wuhu", see Wuhu.
Wuhu Loop
Wuhu Island Loop
Wuhu Loop
Information
Appears in Mario Kart 7 (2011)
Cup(s) Flower Cup
Based on Wuhu Island (Wii Sports Resort)
Online play No longer available (3DS)
Music sample
Ryo Nagamatsu (composition)
Kenta Nagata, Satomi Terui (arrangement)

Frontrunning
Course map
Wuhu Loop bottom screen map
Wuhu Loop
Staff ghost(s)
7 Ret★Bryan
1:44.287 PeachStandard KartSpongePeach Parasol
7 Expert Nin★nkm
1:32.854 PeachPipe FrameSlickPeach Parasol

Wuhu Loop (known as Wuhu Island Loop in the British English version) is the first course of the Flower Cup in Mario Kart 7. This course is based off of Wuhu Island from other Nintendo games such as Wii Sports Resort. The course is one of three to be found on Wuhu Island, the other two being Maka Wuhu and Wuhu Town. Unlike most other courses, this course, along with Maka Wuhu and Rainbow Road, is split into three sections, making the racers do one lap instead of three. The music of this course and Maka Wuhu is a remix of the title theme of Wii Sports Resort.

This course goes along the main road on the island, using the same course as Wii Fit's "Free Run", and is a full-circle version of the "Around The Island" cycling route from Wii Sports Resort.

Wuhu Loop, along with its counterpart Maka Wuhu, are the only tracks from Mario Kart 7 that have yet to return as a classic course in a future Mario Kart installment. Additionally, excluding courses in Mario Kart Tour and courses which use both laps and sections, this was the only segmented race to not be placed at the end of a cup until the introduction of Tour Los Angeles Laps in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - twelve years later.

Course layout[edit]

Start of the Wuhu Loop course in Mario Kart 7.
Start of the race

The race starts in Wuhu Town near the Wishing Fountain with several Miis. After leaving the town, the track continues onto the Red Iron Bridge, which has a ramp on the middle of it. Afterward, the track goes by the Cocoba Hotel, followed by a road divider, finishing the first section.

The second section starts in the Island Loop Tunnel #1. After exiting the tunnel, there is an alternate route away from the main road that travels through the Mysterious Ruins and ends with two Item Boxes and a glider ramp which leads racers back to the main road. When passing near the lagoon, racers can either remain on the asphalt road or jump onto a set of three columns to cut the corner. Within two turns, the second section ends.

The third section starts with a slight turn to the right. The course continues with some trick ramps and a left turn. At this point the road divides into two routes; the main road continues onwards with a second road divider, some wooden boxes, and two trick ramps. The wooden boxes are unbreakable metal boxes in Time Trials. An alternate route branches off to the Candle Lighthouse with two dash panels and a glider ramp, which takes racers back to the normal road. With a left turn, racers reenter Wuhu Town, finishing the race.

Along the track, racers will occasionally pass groups of vehicles traveling in the same direction, consisting of blue and red cars as well as yellow pickup trucks. The number and location of them can vary between races.

Likely in reference to Wii Sports Resort, the Wii logo appears on the Whale Shark in the background.

Shortcuts[edit]

It is possible to cut through many grassy areas along the course, especially in the first section, with Mushrooms. There are also two glitch shortcuts in the track. The first one is done by driving past the tree near the end of the second section and falling into the sea, causing Lakitu to put the player near the first ramp in the third section. This messes with the lap counter - the game thinks the player is still on section 2 even though the player is on section 3. After finishing, the final lap jingle is heard alongside the finish noise. The game thinks the player finished section 3, giving it a time usually ranging from "00:00.000" to "00:00.015". The second one is performed by driving into the sea after the second Dash Panel near the Candle lighthouse, causing Lakitu to place the player in front of the finish line. The player cannot use both of these shortcuts in the same Time Trial because the player will lose their Mushrooms by using the first shortcut, so the player cannot use the second shortcut. However, the player can drive horizontally on the second Dash Panel and hop into the sea. In the patch version 1.1, these two shortcut exploits that existed on this track were removed in online, but are still possible to perform offline.

Sponsors[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ウーフーアイランド 1[?]
Ūfū Airando 1
Wuhu Island 1
Chinese (simplified) 乌富岛 1[?]
Wūfù Dǎo 1
Wuhu Island 1
Chinese (traditional) 烏富島 1[?]
Wūfù Dǎo 1
Wuhu Island 1
Dutch Wuhu-eiland 1[?] Wuhu Island 1
French Littoral Wuhu[?] Wuhu Coastline
German Wuhu-Rundfahrt[?] Wuhu Tour
Italian Circuito Wuhu[?] Wuhu Circuit
Korean 우후 아일랜드1[?]
Uhu Aillaend 1
Wuhu Island 1
Portuguese Ilha Wuhu[?] Wuhu Island
Russian Остров Вуху[?]
Ostrov Vukhu
Wuhu Island
Spanish Circuito Wuhu[?] Wuhu Circuit

Trivia[edit]

  • Notably, if the player goes to view the back of the Cocoba Hotel, there is no swimming pool like the one visible in Wii Sports Resort when playing table tennis. Instead, there is just a patch of grass where the pool should be. However, the pool does appear in Maka Wuhu.
  • If the player moves to the right of the Candle Lighthouse, the detailed touch screen map dissolves and disappears.