Super Nintendo World

Not to be confused with Nintendo Land.

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Super Nintendo World (officially capitalized as SUPER NINTENDO WORLD) is a themed area available in spaces operated by Universal Destinations & Experiences, featuring attractions, products, and themes mainly based on the Super Mario franchise. The area opened in Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on March 18, 2021, and in Universal Studios Hollywood on February 17, 2023, with a 2025 opening announced for Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando and a future opening at Universal Studios Singapore. The slogan of Super Nintendo World in Japan is "#We Are Mario!! アソビの本能、解き放て！ (Asobi no honnō, tokihanate!, Release your play instinct!)"

The Power-Up Bands

While visiting the area, attendees can wear a magnetic wristband known as a "Power-Up Band" (originally unhyphenated), which allows them to interact with various features in the area, compete with other attendees, and keep track of scores and items (such as coins and stamps) earned from such activities. The Power-Up Band also connects to the Super Nintendo World section of the official Universal Studios smartphone applications found on the App Store and Google Play Store, which contain a map of the area and its key locations, and allows the user to view their rankings and add, remove, and edit bands. There are eight different designs of the Power-Up Band, each themed after and featuring the emblem of a Super Mario or Donkey Kong character: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Toad, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, and Diddy Kong. A Golden Power-Up Band (featuring Mario's emblem in yellow) has also been created in limited quantities for the second and first anniversaries of Universal Studios Japan's and Universal Studios Hollywood's versions of the park respectively. Power-Up Bands can also be used as amiibo of the characters they represent.

Super Nintendo World is divided into two areas: Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country, themed around the Super Mario franchise and the Donkey Kong Country series respectively. Super Mario Land features a Mario Kart-themed attraction titled Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge and, in Japan and Orlando, a Yoshi-themed attraction titled Yoshi's Adventure. Peach's Castle, Bowser's Castle, and a red Toad House are also present. In regards to decorative features, many Super Mario objects can be seen throughout the area (some of which move, such as coins and Cloud Lifts), though much of the environmental aesthetic is based on that of Super Mario 3D World, including the colored diamond-patterned platforms, Piranha Creeper vine, pyramids from World 2, and most prominently the grassy platforms, which make up a tall mountain-like structure replicating Mount Beanpole, with a Goal Pole on the summit. Animatronics of various Super Mario characters and enemies are also present, including Yoshi and a Thwomp. The area's background music also consists of arrangements of various songs from the Super Mario franchise. Donkey Kong Country, present only in Japan and Orlando and mostly inspired by Donkey Kong Country Returns, features a family roller coaster titled Mine-Cart Madness. DK's Tree House and Funky's Fly 'n' Buy also appear.

The song "We Are Born to Play," performed by Galantis and Charli XCX, was released as a music video to promote the initial launch of Super Nintendo World, which depicts numerous attendees exploring a CGI-animated version of the area with many Super Mario characters and enemies present.

Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan temporarily closed on April 25, 2021, due to a surge in Japanese COVID-19 cases, only one month after the initial opening. It was later reopened on June 1, 2021.

Locations

Super Mario Land

Entrance

The entrance to Super Mario Land (which also serves as the entrance to Super Nintendo World) is a large Warp Pipe leading to the foyer of Peach's Castle, which features the sun design on the floor and the cloud pattern on the ceiling, as well as paintings of Bob-omb Battlefield and Tiny-Huge Island from Super Mario 64. An open doorway leads to the area. In Universal Studios Japan, if attendees view the paintings from the doorway, the Bob-omb and the Big Goomba morph into Bowser Jr. holding his magic brush and Peach's Golden Mushroom in his Junior Clown Car. In Universal Studios Hollywood, the paintings change into a scene showing Peach, the Golden Mushroom on a pedestal, and Bowser Jr. in the background, and a scene showing Bowser Jr. stealing the mushroom in his Junior Clown Car. "Inside the Castle Walls" can be heard in the background while inside the castle.

Mount Beanpole

In Super Mario Land, a large land formation referencing Mount Beanpole from Super Mario 3D World can be seen. On Mount Beanpole, a variety of enemies and characters are found, including Yoshi, Thwomps, Koopa Troopas, Goombas, a Goomba Tower, and a Bill Blaster. Also on Mount Beanpole, trees, fruit, Cloud Lifts, Coins, a Warp Pipe, and a variety of blocks are found. In Universal Studios Japan, the entrance and queue area for Yoshi's Adventure is located below Mount Beanpole. On top of Mount Beanpole stands a Goal Pole, bearing a red flag with Mario's emblem.

Attractions

Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge

Japanese logo

Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, known as Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge in Japan and simply referred to as Mario Kart in the Universal Studios Japan app, is an on-rails ride based on the Mario Kart series where attendees race through a course designed by Bowser. It is located inside Bowser's Castle, with attendees joining Team Mario (Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Toad, and Yoshi) against Team Bowser (Bowser and the Koopalings). Attendees are seated in vehicles designed after the Standard Karts from Mario Kart 8, with a steering wheel included with each seat. The ride makes use of augmented reality, as attendees are equipped with AR headsets with Mario Caps for the duration of the ride. Attendees travel through different environments modelled after several courses from Mario Kart 8; starting with an area that combines Bowser's Castle and Mario Circuit, followed by 3DS Piranha Plant Slide, Dolphin Shoals, Twisted Mansion, Cloudtop Cruise, Grumble Volcano with the Bowser Monument, and N64 Rainbow Road. The ride lasts for approximately five minutes, and each kart can hold up to four people (two rows of two seats). Riders primarily score by firing shells, color coded to each of the four riders, at other racers and other interactable objects as displayed through their headsets, with the final scores tallied and displayed at the conclusion of the ride.

The foyer of Bowser's Castle features stairs leading up to a large Bowser Statue, while the hall leading to the ride itself features displays of the original eight cups from Mario Kart 8. There is also a large display of the Golden Cup, which is designed after the Universal logo, as well as Bowser's challenge letter that reads:

English

Hey MARIO! I challenge you to a RACE! Come to my castle! and DON'T CHICKEN OUT! GWAHAHA

Japanese

よく聞け、マリオ！わがはいの城に来い！カートでしょうぶだ！待っているぞ、逃げるなよ！ガーッハッハッハ
Yoku kike, Mario! Wagahai no shiro ni koi! Kāto de shōbu da! Matteiru zo, nigeru na yo! Gāhhahhahha
Listen up, Mario! Come to my castle! It's a kart contest! I'll be waiting; don't run away! Gahahaha

The queue winds through two storage rooms adorned with various Mario Kart-themed banners and signs, a Mario Kart TV broadcasting room, Bowser's library, a boiler room that serves as a Bob-omb and Mechakoopa factory where attendees are given their AR headsets, and two Mario Kart TV briefing rooms where Lakitu provides a tutorial for the attraction's interactive elements. The Universal Studios Hollywood version of the ride's queue begins with an underground and a ground section based on the Yoshi franchise before entering Bowser's Castle.

Music that plays in the rooms prior to the actual attraction includes the castle theme from New Super Mario Bros. Wii at the stairs, the castle theme from Super Mario World and "A Boss Approaches" from Super Mario 3D World in the trophy hall, Neo Bowser City's theme from Mario Kart 7 in the storage rooms, "Waltz of the Boos" from Super Mario Galaxy in Bowser's library, Mario Kart TV's theme from Mario Kart 8 in the first briefing room, an arrangement of Electrodrome's theme from Mario Kart 8 in the second briefing room, an arrangement of Bowser's Castle's theme from Mario Kart Wii in the area after the briefing rooms, and an arrangement of the main menu theme from Mario Kart Wii in the loading area. In the attraction itself, the raceway theme from Mario Kart 64, arrangements of Piranha Plant Slide's theme from Mario Kart 7, Bowser's Castle's, Dolphin Shoals', Twisted Mansion's and Cloudtop Cruise's themes from Mario Kart 8, and Rainbow Road's theme from Mario Kart 64 play in their respective areas, while Mario Kart Stadium's theme from Mario Kart 8 plays at the finish line. The Super Star theme from Mario Kart Wii also briefly plays during the transition to the Rainbow Road segment.

The Universal Studios Hollywood version occupies the space formerly occupied by Stages 22, 23, and 28.

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  Promotional artwork for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge

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  Promotional artwork for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge

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  Promotional artwork for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge

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  The Bowser Statue

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  Team Bowser's rules and starting grid

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	マリオカート ～クッパの挑戦状～[?] Mario Kāto ~Kuppa no Chōsenjō~	Mario Kart ~Bowser's Written Challenge~
Chinese (simplified)	马力欧卡丁车 ～酷霸王的挑战书～[?] Mǎlì'ōu Kǎdīngchē ~Kùbàwáng de Tiǎozhànshū ~	Mario Kart ~Bowser's Written Challenge~

Yoshi's Adventure

Yoshi's Adventure (only featured at Universal Studios Japan and Epic Universe) is a ride where attendees travel in Yoshi-like vehicles to search for Captain Toad and three "mysterious eggs" using a map. The entrance is a large, yellow Warp Pipe located at the center of Super Mario Land. The ride lasts for approximately five minutes, and each vehicle can hold up to two people.

The ride first transports attendees over a bridge, then into a Warp Pipe tunnel through a scene with two Yoshis carrying Baby Mario and Baby Peach being pursued by Kamek and some Fly Guys, with Poochy nodding his head at passing vehicles at the exit. Additionally, another branching path within the pipe tunnel has a view out into space looking at Starship Mario. Exiting the pipe, the Yoshis arrive in a desert and jungle area, and finally to Captain Toad's location at the end of the jungle. The ride's queuing area features designs and murals from Yoshi's New Island, which would be incorporated into the first section of the Universal Studios Hollywood queue for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.

Music that plays in the attraction includes the main level theme from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island in the queuing area, the main theme from Yoshi's Story at the bridge, the opening theme from Yoshi's Island in the tunnel, the desert theme from New Super Mario Bros. Wii in the desert area, and "Captain Toad Goes Forth" from Super Mario 3D World in the jungle area.

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  Queue of the ride

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  Toadette in the queue of the ride

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  Conkdor

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  Starship Mario

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  Yoshis being pursued by Kamek

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  Poochy

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  The desert scene with a Pokey

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  The jungle scene with Baby Yoshis

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  Captain Toad

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  Promotional artwork for Yoshi's Adventure

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  The treasure map

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ヨッシー・アドベンチャー[?] Yosshī Adobenchā	Yoshi Adventure
Chinese (simplified)	耀西冒险[?] Yàoxī Màoxiǎn	Yoshi Adventure

Power-Up Band Key Challenges

Promotional artwork for the Power-Up Band Key Challenges and Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown

The Power-Up Band Key Challenges are activities found throughout Super Mario Land that attendees play using the Power-Up Bands to collect keys to help Princess Peach retrieve the Golden Mushroom from Bowser Jr. After collecting three of the five keys, attendees can participate in a boss battle with Bowser Jr. in Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown. The attraction's queue passes through a corridor with a Bowser Jr. statue and several paintings of him. Attendees then reach a room containing Bowser Jr.'s Toy Chest and a block resembling a Baddie Box with Bowser Jr.'s emblem, known as a Bowser Jr. Block, near his Junior Clown Car, the magic brush, a Poison Mushroom, and many more objects. During the attraction, attendees' shadows are projected on a screen and they must swat Parabombs at shadow clones of Bowser Jr. in Junior Clown Cars. Bill Blasters which shoot Bullet Bills also appear during the attraction. Attendees can obtain power-ups such as Super Mushrooms and Super Stars from Flying ? Blocks. During a part of the attraction, attendees need to use Fire Flowers to defeat Koopa Paratroopas and Fire Piranha Plants. After defeating Bowser Jr., attendees jump to reach a Goal Pole and their score is shown. A letter written by Peach is displayed when exiting the attraction that reads:

My Brave Friends
You were spectacular! Thank you for helping us find the Golden Mushroom. We could not have done it without you.
Peach

Each key is guarded by one of Bowser Jr.'s minions. Attendees hold their Power-Up Band in front of a key reader to start a challenge, and again after they have successfully completed the challenge to claim the key. The challenges include:

1. Goomba Crazy Crank: The key for this challenge is guarded by a Goomba who sits on top of a rolling hill. Guests need to turn the crank fast enough to knock the Goomba off the hill and retrieve the key.
2. Koopa Troopa POWer Punch: The key for this challenge is guarded by a Koopa Troopa. The challenge involves timing the chain-reaction impact of a series of Red POW Blocks to launch a moving Green Shell at a POW Block with the key on top to collect it. The shell moves left to right while passing through an upside-down T-shaped pipe, and the attendee must physically hit a Red POW Block at the right time so the shell passes over the last Red POW Block when it is activated and launches towards the key.
3. Piranha Plant Nap Mishap: The key for this challenge is guarded by a red Piranha Creeper. Guests have to turn off all the ringing alarm clocks to prevent the Piranha Creeper from waking up.
4. Bob-omb Kaboom Room: The key for this challenge is guarded by a Bob-omb. It is located only at Universal Studios Japan at the end of the underground maze, after attendees walk through a passageway that gives them the illusion of being shrunk down. As a result of this, the Bob-omb appears giant. The Underground Theme from Super Mario Bros. plays inside the maze. The challenge involves guests assembling pieces of a key and putting them together on a touch screen before the Bob-omb explodes.
5. Thwomp Panel Panic: The key for this challenge is guarded by a Thwomp. Guests have to turn every Flipswitch Panel on the touch screens from blue to yellow before the Thwomp slams down. Touching one switch can affect others close-by.

One key can also be obtained by spotting an airship using the binoculars in the park.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	パワーアップバンド・キーチャレンジ[?] Pawā Appu Bando Kī Charenji	Power-Up Band Key Challenge
Chinese (simplified)	能量手环的关键挑战 Néngliàngshǒuhuán de Guānjiàn Tiǎozhàn	Power-Up Band's Key Challenge

Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	とりかえせゴールデンキノコ！ クッパJr. ファイナルバトル[?] Torikaese Gōruden Kinoko! KuppaJr. Fainarubatoru	Take Back the Golden Mushroom! Bowser Jr. Final Battle

Goomba Crazy Crank

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	まわせ！ クリボー・クルクルクランク[?] Mawase! Kuribō Kuru Kuru Kuranku	Turn It! Goomba Spinning Crank

Koopa Troopa POWer Punch

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ねらえ！ ノコノコ ・POWブロックパンチ Nerae! Nokonoko POW Burokku Panchi	Aim! Koopa Troopa POW Block Punch

Piranha Plant Nap Mishap

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	とめろ！ パックンフラワー・アラームパニック Tomero! Pakkun Furawā Arāmu Panikku	Stop! Piranha Plant Alarm Panic

Bob-omb Kaboom Room

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	あつめろ！ ボムへい・バラバラパズル[?] Atsumero! Bomuhei Barabara Pazuru	Collect! Bob-omb Scattered Puzzle

Thwomp Panel Panic

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	そろえろ！ ドッスン・フリップパネル[?] Soroero! Dossun Furippu Paneru	Get them together! Thwomp Flip Panel

Gift shops

1-UP Factory

1-UP Factory Japanese storefront

1-UP Factory is the main gift shop of Super Mario Land. The shop sells various exclusive Super Mario-themed merchandise and clothing, including Tokotoko Mario, a batteryless Mario figurine that walks while it is pushed with either one's hand or a Red Shell-shaped walker. Music played in the store includes Puzzle Plank Galaxy's theme from Super Mario Galaxy 2, the title theme from Super Mario Maker, and the overworld themes from Super Mario Bros. 3 and New Super Mario Bros.

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  Interior of the shop at Universal Studios Japan

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  Tokotoko Mario packaging (pipe set)

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  Tokotoko Mario packaging (shell set)

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  Tokotoko Mario (pipe set)

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  Tokotoko Mario (shell set)

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  Tokotoko Mario (pipe set)

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ワンナップ・ファクトリー[?] Wannappu Fakutorī	1-UP Factory
Chinese (simplified)	1up工厂[?] 1 up Gōngchǎng	1-UP Factory

Mario Motors

Mario Motors storefront

Mario Motors, only featured at Universal Studios Japan and named after the Mario Kart sponsor of the same name, is a gift shop that mostly sells merchandise themed after the Mario Kart series. The music played in the store includes arrangements of the circuit themes from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and Mario Kart DS and Moo Moo Meadows from Mario Kart Wii. It is located on the far north side of Super Mario Land next to Bowser's Castle.

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  Interior of the shop

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	マリオ・モーターズ[?] Mario Mōtāzu	Mario Motors

Restaurants and kiosks

Toadstool Cafe

Japanese logo

Toadstool Cafe, known as Kinopio's Cafe in Japan, is a restaurant run by Toads, with a virtual character named Chef Toad acting as the head chef. The restaurant serves various Super Mario-themed dishes and drinks, such as Mario's Bacon Cheeseburger, the Super Mushroom Pizza Bowl, and the ? Block Tiramisu. The main dining area features designs of various Super Mario items on the ceiling, as well as a Warp Pipe and Mushroom display at the center. There are also "windows" in the restaurant showing animated videos of Chef Toad talking to attendees and other Toad chefs preparing food. The foyer of Toadstool Cafe has two Gift Boxes: a small one and a big one. Attendees can use their Power-Up Band to open one, which may contain an item or coins. "Mount Volbono: Town" from Super Mario Odyssey plays inside Toadstool Cafe.

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  Toadstool Cafe storefront

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  Kinopio's Cafe storefront

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  Ordering stations

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  Interior of the restaurant

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  Mario's Bacon Cheeseburger

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  Super Mushroom Pizza Bowl

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  Piranha Plant Caprese

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  ? Block Tiramisu

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	キノピオ・カフェ[?] Kinopio Kafe	Toad Café
Chinese (simplified)	奇诺比奥咖啡店[?] Qínuòbǐ'ào Kāfēidiàn	Toad Café

Pit Stop Popcorn

Pit Stop Popcorn storefront

Pit Stop Popcorn is a food kiosk themed after the Mario Kart series that sells popcorn. It is located opposite Bowser's Castle at Universal Studios Japan.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ピットストップ・ポップコーン[?] Pitto Sutoppu Poppukōn	Pit Stop Popcorn

Yoshi's Snack Island

Yoshi's Snack Island storefront

Yoshi's Snack Island is a food kiosk themed and named after the Yoshi's Island series that sells Yoshi-themed snack food. It is located on the east side of Super Mario Land at Universal Studios Japan.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ヨッシー・スナック・アイランド[?] Yosshī Sunakku Airando	Yoshi Snack Island

Products

Merchandise

Main article: List of Super Nintendo World merchandise

In Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, general Super Mario merchandise is mostly sold at 1-UP Factory, while Mario Kart-themed merchandise is mostly sold at Mario Motors.

Food and drinks

Universal Studios Japan

Image	Name	Description	Location(s) available	Price
	King Bowser's Hamburger Steak with Bread or Rice 大魔王クッパ・ハンバーグステーキ（パンまたはライス付） Daimaō Kuppa Hanbāgu Sutēki (Pan matawa Raisu-tsuki) (Great Demon King Bowser Hamburg Steak (with Bread or Rice))	A Hamburg steak dish shaped like Bowser, featuring carrot slices on the side, and a Goal Pole figure.	Kinopio's Cafe (Main Menu)	¥2,100
	Fish Bone Meunière with Bread or Rice フィッシュボーン・白身魚のムニエル（パンまたはライス付） Fisshubōn Shiromizakana no Munieru (Pan matawa Raisu-tsuki) (Fish Bone White Fish Meunière (with Bread or Rice))	A meunière dish with a Fish Bone marking on the fish, featuring carrot slices on the side.	Kinopio's Cafe (Main Menu)	¥2,100
	Mario's Bacon Cheeseburger マリオ・バーガー ～ベーコン＆チーズ～ Mario Bāgā ~Bēkon ando Chīzu~ (Mario Burger ~Bacon & Cheese~)	A cheeseburger topped with bacon, lettuce, and mushrooms with a side of French fries and tomatoes. The bacon's placement resembles Mario's mustache, the mushroom's placement resembles his nose, and a Mario Cap is placed on top of the burger. Website description: "Made for Mario himself! This burger comes complete with a mushroom bun and pecorino cheese. The Mario's hat-shaped pick is yours to take home!"	Kinopio's Cafe (Main Menu)	¥2,000
	Luigi's Green Curry Chicken Sandwich ルイージ・バーガー ～グリーンカレー・チキン～ Ruīji Bāgā ~Gurīn Karē Chikin~ (Luigi Burger ~Green Curry Chicken~)	A chicken burger topped with green-colored curry (pesto in the Universal Hollywood version) with a side of French fries. A Luigi Cap is placed on top of the burger.	Kinopio's Cafe (Main Menu)	¥2,000
	Teriyaki Chicken & Super Star Rice 照り焼きチキン＆スーパースター・ライス Teriyaki Chikin ando Sūpā Sutā Raisu	A dish with yellow rice in the shape of a Super Star paired with a cut of teriyaki chicken.	Kinopio's Cafe (Main Menu)	¥1,900
	Chef's Special: Omelet Rice with Shrimp & Mushroom Cream Stew シェフ特製 オムライス＆エビとキノコのクリーム煮込み Shefu Tokusei Omuraisu ando Ebi to Kinoko no Kurīmu Nikomi	An omurice dish served alongside a cream stew with shrimp and mushrooms and topped with a sprig of coriander. The omelet has a marking of Chef Toad.	Kinopio's Cafe (Main Menu)	¥1,900
	Yoshi's Spinach Carbonara ヨッシー・スパゲティ ～ほうれん草カルボナーラ～ Yosshī Supageti ~Hōrensō Karubonāra~ (Yoshi Spaghetti ~Spinach Carbonara~)	A spaghetti carbonara dish featuring a topping resembling Yoshi's Egg.	Kinopio's Cafe (Main Menu)	¥1,900
	Fire Flower Spaghetti & Meatballs ファイアフラワー・スパゲティ ～ミートボール＆トマトソース～ Faia Furawā Supageti ~Mītobōru ando Tomato Sōsu~ (Fire Flower Spaghetti ~Meatball & Tomato Sauce~)	A spaghetti dish with tomato sauce, meatballs, mushrooms, and a cracker with a Fire Flower marking.	Kinopio's Cafe (Main Menu)	¥1,900
	Kids Hamburger Meal with Mario Figurine Pick ハンバーガー・キッズセット（マリオのピック付） Hanbāgā Kizzu Setto (Mario no Pikku-tsuki) (Hamburger Kids Set (with Mario Pick))	A kids' meal consisting of a teriyaki burger, omelet, fried shrimp, star-shaped croquette, cherry tomato, dessert, and orange drink. The meal also comes with a ? Block figure and a Mario figurine pick.	Kinopio's Cafe (Kids Menu)	¥1,400
	Kids Curry & Rice Meal カレーライス・キッズセット Karē Raisu Kizzu Setto (Curry Rice Kids Set)	A kids' meal consisting of curry rice, dessert, and an orange drink. The meal also comes with a ? Block figure.	Kinopio's Cafe (Kids Menu)	¥1,000
	Piranha Plant Caprese パックンフラワー・カプレーゼ Pakkun Furawā Kapurēze	A caprese salad featuring lettuce, mushrooms, strawberries, mozzarella, dressing, and two pieces of tomato bearing resemblance to Super Mushrooms or a Piranha Plant. Website description: "Watch out! This Piranha Plant might bite back! Try this caprese salad with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil."	Kinopio's Cafe (Pizza & Salad)	¥1,300
	Yoshi's Favorite Fruit & Veggie Salad ヨッシーの大好きなフルーツと野菜のサラダ Yosshī no Daisuki na Furūtsu to Yasai no Sarada	A traditional salad dish consisting of assorted fruits and vegetables.	Kinopio's Cafe (Pizza & Salad)	¥1,300
	Mushroom Soup マッシュルームスープ Masshurūmu Sūpu	A bowl of mushroom soup topped with small, circular wafers with Super Mushroom prints on them.	Kinopio's Cafe (Pizza & Salad)	¥800
	Super Mushroom Pizza Bowl with Mushroom Tomato Sauce スーパーキノコ・ピッツァボウル ～マッシュルームの入りトマトソース～ Sūpā Kinoko Pittsa Bōru ~Masshurūmu no Iri Tomato Sōsu~ (Super Mushroom Pizza Bowl ~Tomato Sauce with Mushrooms~)	A pizza bowl shaped like a Super Mushroom filled with mushrooms and tomato sauce. Website description: "Chef Toad's secret recipe! Tear open the crispy mushroom pizza crust to reveal savory tomato sauce with bacon and mushrooms."	Kinopio's Cafe (Pizza & Salad)	¥1,500
	Portobello Mushroom Pizza Topped with Bacon & Vegetables 巨大マッシュルームのピッツァ ～ベーコンと彩り野菜～ Kyodai Masshurūmu no Pittsa ~Bēkon to Irodori Yasai~ (Giant Mushroom Pizza ~Bacon and Colorful Vegetables~)	A pizza with a portobello mushroom as the base topped with bacon and vegetables of different colors.	Kinopio's Cafe (Pizza & Salad)	¥1,500
	? Block Tiramisu ハテナブロック・ティラミス Hatena Burokku Tiramisu	A tiramisu topped with whipped cream and a token bearing a Super Mushroom and surrounded by wafers printed to resemble the sides of a ? Block. Website description: "In the Mushroom Kingdom, even the desserts are super! This rich truffle tiramisu Question ? Block has a cute item inside."	Kinopio's Cafe (Dessert)	¥700
	Goal Pole Cake ゴールポール・ケーキ Gōru Pōru Kēki	A cake with Goal Pole and Super Star designs and a strawberry as its toppings.	Kinopio's Cafe (Dessert)	¥800
	Double Cherry Chocolate Cupcake ダブルチェリーのチョコレートカップケーキ Daburu Cherī no Chokorēto Kappukēki	A chocolate cupcake with a layer of filling through the middle and topped with two cherries.	Kinopio's Cafe (Dessert)	¥700
	Princess Peach's Cake ピーチ姫のケーキ Pīchi-hime no Kēki	A large cake topped with Super Star designs and strawberries that serves three to four people.	Kinopio's Cafe (Dessert)	¥2,800
	Super Star Lemon Squash スーパースター・レモンスカッシュ Sūpā Sutā Remon Sukasshu	A lemon squash that comes in a cup featuring Super Mario symbols, with a yellow straw.	Kinopio's Cafe (Drinks)	¥600
	Super Star Hot Yuzu Lemonade スーパースター・ホットゆずレモネード Sūpā Sutā Hotto Yuzu Remonēdo	A yuzu-flavored drink topped with whipped cream and a Super Star design.	Kinopio's Cafe (Drinks)	¥600
	Mario Kart Popcorn Bucket マリオカート・ポップコーンバケツ Mario Kāto・Poppukōn Baketsu Super Star Popcorn Bucket スーパースター・ポップコーンバケツ Sūpā Sutā・Poppukōn Baketsu	Can be purchased in a Standard Kart- or Super Star-shaped bucket. The Standard Kart's tires have flashing lights, while the Super Star lights up. The popcorn comes in both Caramel Peach and Mushroom flavors.	Pit Stop Popcorn
	Green Shell Calzone Filled with Yakisoba & Cheese こうらのカルツォーネ ～焼きそば＆チーズ～ Kōra no Karutsōne ~Yakisoba ando Chīzu~ (Shell Calzone ~Yakisoba & Cheese~)	Website description: "Bite into a Koopa Calzone! Its savory filling of yakisoba and cheese will be sure to leave you shell-shocked."	Yoshi's Snack Island	¥700
	Yoshi's Lassi ヨッシーのラッシー Yosshī no Rasshī	Website description: "Enjoy a yogurt lassi made with Yoshi's favorite fruits and topped with whipped cream. Pick either cantaloupe or mango!"	Yoshi's Snack Island	¥700
	Yoshi's Hot Apple Tea ヨッシーのホットアップルティー Yosshī no Hotto Appuru Tī	A cup of apple-flavored tea, with a design of Yoshi attached to the side of the cup.	Yoshi's Snack Island	¥700
	Drink Bottle ドリンクボトル Dorinku Botoru	A Mushroom-shaped drink bottle attached with a lidded straw. The bottle can be purchased in the Super Mushroom or 1-Up Mushroom design. The former is also sold at the Mario Café & Store.	Yoshi's Snack Island	¥1,800

Characters

People posing with mascots at Super Nintendo World from Universal Studios Hollywood

Characters from the Super Mario franchise are abundant throughout Super Nintendo World. Most of them are animatronics, while others can be found in meet-and-greet areas. The latter kind of characters are mascots of Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad; the latter is present at Universal Studios Hollywood since July 15, 2023. Attendees can choose to have photo opportunities with the Mario Bros. and Peach in Mario & Luigi Photo Opportunity (Japanese: マリオ＆ルイージ・フォト・オポチュニティ, Mario ando Ruīji Foto Opochuniti) and Princess Peach Photo Opportunity (Japanese: プリンセスピーチ・フォト・オポチュニティ, Purinsesu Pīchi Foto Opochuniti) respectively. Unlike the mascots commonly used for the Mario Bros., Super Nintendo World's Mario and Luigi costumes have articulated faces, allowing them to move their eyes and mouths. With the exception of Toad, the mascots have nearby voice samples playing, and the costumes animate and lip-sync with them.

Mascots of Yoshi, Daisy and Bowser Jr. also appear, but are currently unmeetable. Yoshi debuted in the NO LIMIT! Parade in February 2023 and Daisy in July 2024, while Bowser Jr. debuted in the Super Mario Power-Up Summer stage show in July 2023.

Meet-up characters

Character	Description
Mario	Lifelike electronic suit portraying Mario, able to display vocal and visual expressions controlled by staff members with the use of tablets. Visitors are able to meet Mario at the Mario meet-up location on the Super Nintendo World map. A standard suit of Mario is used in the NO LIMIT! Parade.
Luigi	Lifelike electronic suit portraying Luigi, able to display vocal and visual expressions controlled by staff members with the use of tablets. Visitors are able to meet Luigi at the Luigi meet-up location on the Super Nintendo World map. A standard suit of Luigi is used in the NO LIMIT! Parade.
Peach	Lifelike electronic suit portraying Peach, the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom. Able to display vocal and visual expressions controlled by staff members with the use of tablets. Visitors are able to meet Peach at the Peach meet-up location on the Super Nintendo World map. A standard suit of Peach is used in the NO LIMIT! Parade.
Toad	Lifelike suit portraying Toad, a resident of the Mushroom Kingdom. Visitors are able to meet Toad at the Toad meet-up location on the Super Nintendo World map.

Other characters

Character	Description
Yoshi	Can be seen walking around a tree on Mount Beanpole. Yoshi is also seen ridden by Baby Mario in Yoshi's Adventure. A Lifelike suit portraying Yoshi can be seen in the NO LIMIT! Parade.
Yoshis	Yoshis of many colors found throughout the Yoshi's Island area and Yoshi's Adventure.
Baby Yoshis	Young yoshis of many variants that appear in the jungle area with Captain Toad.
Poochy	A dog who often serves as Yoshi's friend and companion.
Kamek	Magical blue robe-wearing servant of Bowser who rides a broomstick. Appears holding his wand and a Light-Blue Yoshi's Egg.
Bowser Jr.	Bowser's true son, and thief of the Golden Mushroom. Visitors can battle him in Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown after collecting three keys. A lifelike suit portraying Bowser Jr. appeared in the Super Mario Power-Up Summer stage show.
Baby Mario	Mario's younger self. Rides atop Yoshi in Yoshi's Adventure
Baby Peach	Princess Peach's younger self. Rides atop a Pink Yoshi in Yoshi's Adventure.
Toadette	A pink female Toad who greets visitors during the queue of Yoshi's Adventure.
Captain Toad	A red Toad that wears a headlamp and backpack. Stands on top of a tree stump holding a Baby Yoshi's Egg.
Chef Toad	The head chef of the Toadstool Cafe. Greets visitors at the entrance to the dining room inside of the cafe.

Enemies

Enemy	Description
Goomba	Small brown mushroom creatures who serve as some of Bowser's lower-class minions. Many Goombas are found walking on platforms and Mount Beanpole. Visitors can battle a Goomba in Goomba Crazy Crank and receive a key upon the Goomba's defeat.
Goomba Tower	A stack of four Goombas. Found walking on Mount Beanpole.
Koopa Troopa	Turtle-like enemies who serve as some of Bowser's lower-class minions. Koopa Troopas appear throughout the scenery of Super Nintendo World. Visitors can battle a Koopa Troopa in Koopa Troopa POWer Punch and receive a key upon the Koopa Troopa's defeat.
Koopa Paratroopa	A winged red Koopa Troopa. Appears in Yoshi's Adventure.
Shy Guy	Red-robed enemies with white masks bearing blank faces. Found amongst the scenery of Super Nintendo World.
Fly Guy	Flying Shy Guys with blue propellers attatched to their heads. They are found in Yoshi's Adventure near Kamek and Pink Yoshi.
Piranha Plant	Plant-like enemies bearing teeth that emerge from pipes. Found in many places throughout the scenery.
Piranha Creeper	Large Piranha Plants with long, spike-covered stems. Visitors can battle a Piranha Creeper in Piranha Plant Nap Mishap and receive a key upon putting the Piranha Creeper to sleep.
Pokey	Yellow cactus enemies with green spikes. Found in Yoshi's Adventure and moving across desert areas in the scenery of Super Nintendo World.
Conkdor	A large bird enemy that attacks passersby with its beak. Appears in Yoshi's Adventure.
Thwomp	Large grey stone block enemies who fall in an attempt to crush passersby. Two Thwomp designs appear in Super Nintendo World: one bearing spikes which come to points, and the other bearing spikes which are dulled at the ends.
Bob-omb	Sentient bomb-like enemies created by Bowser. Bob-ombs are found in the queue of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, where their building process is shown in a factory-themed area along with Bullet Bills and Mechakoopas. Bob-ombs also appear in the underground area in Universal Studios Japan.
Mega Bob-omb	A large Bob-omb. Visitors can battle the Mega Bob-omb in Bob-omb Kaboom Room and receive a key upon the Mega Bob-omb's defeat.
Bullet Bill	Bullet enemies created by Bowser. Bullet Bills are found in the queue of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge in a factory-themed area along with Bob-ombs and Mechakoopas.
Bill Blaster	Black cannons bearing white skull emblems, used to fire Bullet Bills. Found in the queue of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge. In Universal Studios Japan, a Bill Blaster is present on the base of Mount Beanpole.
Mechakoopa	Mechanical wind-up enemies created by Bowser. Mechakoopas are found in the queue of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge along with Bullet Bills and Bob-ombs.

Stamps

Main article: List of Super Nintendo World stamps

In-app Stamp Collection

Stamps are digital collectibles that are earned by participating in activities around Super Nintendo World. They are obtained with a Power-Up Band linked to the Super Nintendo World section of the official Universal Studios smartphone application. There are a total of 170 stamps to collect, (131 in Universal Studios Hollywood).

Entertainment

Japan

On March 1, 2023, the NO LIMIT! Parade was introduced, which includes an unit based on the Mario Kart series. During the park's 2023 "NO LIMIT! Summer" event, a special stage show titled Super Mario Power-Up Summer was showcased within the park's "New York" area. A competition known as the PLAY WILD! Challenge was held in February and March 2024 to promote the park and the Donkey Kong Country expansion.

Development

A partnership between Nintendo and Universal Parks & Resorts to open a Nintendo theme park area in Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Universal Orlando was first announced on November 29, 2016. On December 12, 2016, Super Nintendo World was officially announced by name, scheduled to open first in Japan in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

On June 8, 2017, construction on the first Super Nintendo World began when Universal Studios Japan held a groundbreaking ceremony, which was attended by Shigeru Miyamoto, Universal Studios Japan CEO J. L. Bonnier, and Universal Creative president Mark Woodbury. A Mario Kart-themed attraction was announced in the ceremony, while a teaser trailer for Super Nintendo World was released the same day. That same year, Universal Studios Hollywood demolished Stages 22-25 to make room for its version of the area (another soundstage whose footprint the area occupies, the Phantom Stage, had been demolished three years prior).

On April 3, 2019, Super Nintendo World was announced for Universal Studios Singapore by Resorts World Sentosa.

During an interview with Universal Parks & Resorts CEO Tom Williams held on September 12, 2019, Williams announced that Super Nintendo World in Japan would open in spring 2020, and that the Mario Kart ride and a Yoshi ride would be featured in the first phase. Williams also revealed information about a magnetic wristband that attendees would wear and would be used to track scores gained through rides and interactions in the area.

The smartphone application being demonstrated

On January 14, 2020, Universal Studios Japan held a "global kick-off presentation event" where many details regarding Super Nintendo World were announced, including the opening now being scheduled for Summer 2020, more details on the function of the wristband (now named the "Power Up Band"), the wristband designs, and the smartphone application. The music video for "We Are Born to Play" was also released the same day.

During a Q4 earnings conference held on January 23, 2020, Comcast executives confirmed that Super Nintendo World in Universal Orlando would be part of the upcoming Epic Universe theme park scheduled to open in 2023. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the project was delayed indefinitely. Also as a result of the pandemic, the opening date for Super Nintendo World in Japan was pushed back by a few months.

On October 7, 2020, Super Nintendo World in Japan was announced to open in Spring 2021. In addition, a Mario Café & Store was revealed and announced to open outside of the area on October 16, 2020, ahead of its opening. The exact opening date of February 4 was later announced on November 30, 2020.

On December 18, 2020, Nintendo released the Super Nintendo World Direct. Hosted by Miyamoto, the video toured various parts of the park, including the entrance based off of Peach's Castle, an underground area with Bob-ombs, and Bowser's Castle, as well as 1-UP Factory and Kinopio's Cafe and the merchandise and food offered. It also showed how Power-Up Bands are used to interact with activities in the park.

On January 14, 2021, the opening was postponed to an unspecified later date as a result of a state of emergency in place in Osaka due to COVID-19. On March 8, 2021, the final opening date was revealed to be March 18, 2021.

On September 28, 2021, Nintendo announced that a new Donkey Kong Country-themed area would be added to the Universal Studios Japan version of the area, expanding the size of Super Nintendo World by approximately 70%. The area, named Donkey Kong Country (Japanese: ドンキーコング・カントリー), was previously set to open in the spring of 2024 before it was delayed to late 2024. The expansion will feature new Donkey Kong-themed attractions including Mine Cart Madness (Japanese: ドンキーコングのクレイジー・トロッコ), merchandise, and Power-Up Band designs based on Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong.

On January 30, 2024, Nintendo previewed the first images of the Universal Orlando Resort version of the area.

References to the Super Mario franchise

• Paintings identical to those in Super Mario 64 can be found hanging in Peach's Castle, displaying art resembling Bob-omb Battlefield and Tiny-Huge Island.
• In the library area of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, many books appear in stacks and on bookshelves referencing various characters and locations from the Super Mario franchise. Some of the books' titles include "Dem Bones: A Dry Bowser Story", "Better Golf For Heavy Hitters", "Deja Boo", "Trips to Shy Guy Falls", "Yoshi's Story", "Dental Hygiene for Chain Chomps", "Shy Guy: Behind the Mask", "A Brief History of Moo Moo Meadow", and more.
• In Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, sections and elements from a variety of courses in the Mario Kart series are present, such as Twisted Mansion, Cloudtop Cruise, Grumble Volcano, Rainbow Road in Mario Kart 64, and the Bowser Monument from Bowser's Castle in Mario Kart 8.
• Starship Mario appears at the end of a tunnel inside of a Warp Pipe in Yoshi's Adventure.
• In the queue of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, cups from the Mario Kart series are displayed.
• The wet floor signs of Super Nintendo World resemble bananas, referencing the banana item in the Mario Kart series.
• Several open doors identical to Bowser's boss door in New Super Mario Bros. Wii can be found in the hallways of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.
• Mii Racing Suits in the styles of Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, and Toad are displayed against a wall in the queue of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.
• The Poltergust 5000 can be seen in the Luigi Mii Racing Suit display.
• In the library area of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, a Hammer Knight, identical to its appearance in Mario Kart 8, appears on a bookshelf alongside a Boo.
• In the library area of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, a replica of the first planet in the Gateway Galaxy from Super Mario Galaxy is included as part of a mobile. The planet can also be spotted alongside Starship Mario in Yoshi's Adventure.
• The 1-UP Factory retail location visually resembles the Toy Time Galaxy and Rolling Gizmo Galaxy, featuring large mechanical elements in solid colors.
• Multiple sets of Binoculars from Super Mario 3D Land are found within the park and feature a few characters and locations from specific titles. An Airship from Super Mario Bros. 3 appears as a part of a Power-Up Band Key Challenge; Larry, Morton, and Wendy all appear aboard the Airship. Additionally, the Comet Observatory appears, and Rosalina flies over to greet the viewer.
• In the library area of Mario Kart Bowser's Challenge, a blueprint for an Airship is displayed on one of the walls. The blueprint is labeled with the year 2007, seemingly a reference to the release year of Super Mario Galaxy. However, the design shown on the blueprint is actually that of the Airship design introduced in New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

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Gallery

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  Chef Toad

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Promotional material

Universal Studios Japan

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  The map of Super Nintendo World on the area's website

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  The map of Super Nintendo World on Universal Studios Japan's Studio Guide

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  The map of Super Nintendo World on Universal Studios Japan's website

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  The Golden Power-Up Band

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  The Golden Power-Up Band with the strap design shown

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  Promotional photo for the Power-Up Bands

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  Promotional image from Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s LINE account

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  Illustration used on the announcement from Nintendo about the expansion

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  Artwork used to promote the Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country sections

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  Artwork used to promote the Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country sections

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  Artwork used to promote the Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country sections

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  Artwork used to promote the Donkey Kong Country section

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  Artwork used to promote the Donkey Kong Country section

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  Artwork used to promote the Donkey Kong Country section

Universal Studios Hollywood

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  Announcement of the opening of Super Nintendo World in early 2023

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  Announcement regarding a live stream of the grand opening of Super Nintendo World

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  Announcement of the 1-year anniversary celebration of Super Nintendo World

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  Promotional picture for an interactive activity in the Frosted Glacier area

Universal Epic Universe

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  The location of Super Nintendo World in Universal Epic Universe

On-site photographs

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  A Christmas tree and Mario and Luigi snowmen at the entrance during the holiday season

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  Luigi, Shinya Takahashi, Shigeru Miyamoto, and Mario on the day of the grand opening

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Universal Studios applications

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  The map of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

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  A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo with a Super Nintendo World-themed livery

Names in other languages

Super Nintendo World

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	スーパー・ニンテンドー・ワールド[?] Sūpā Nintendō Wārudo	Super Nintendo World
Chinese (simplified)	超级任天堂世界[?] Chāojí Rèntiāntáng Shìjiè	Super Nintendo World

Super Mario Land

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	スーパーマリオ・ランド[?] Sūpā Mario Rando	Super Mario Land

Donkey Kong Country

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ドンキーコング・カントリー[?] Donkī Kongu Kantorī	Donkey Kong Country

See also

• Mario Café & Store
• Power Up Cafe
• Nintendo Super Star Store
• Universal Pictures

External links

Universal Studios Japan

• Official webpage
• Official Japanese webpage
• Official Korean webpage
• Official Chinese webpage

Universal Studios Hollywood

• Official webpage

Universal Epic Universe

• Official webpage
• Official British English webpage
• Official Spanish webpage
• Official Portuguese webpage