Super Nintendo World
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Super Nintendo World (Japanese: スーパー・ニンテンドー・ワールド Sūpā・Nintendō・Wārudo) is an upcoming theme park area scheduled to first open in Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on February 4, 2021.[1] It features attractions themed after several Nintendo franchises, including the Mario franchise. The area has also been announced to open in Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando, and Universal Studios Singapore.[2]
While visiting the area, attendees can wear a magnetic wristband known as a "Power Up Band", 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.[3][4] The Power Up Band also connects to the Super Nintendo World section of the official Universal Studios Japan smartphone application found on the App Store and Google Play Store, which contains a map of the area and its key locations, and allows the user to view their rankings and add, remove, and edit bands. Six different designs of the Power Up Band have been shown so far, all based on emblems of Mario characters: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Toad, and Yoshi.
Of the Mario-themed elements in Super Nintendo World, both a Mario Kart-themed attraction titled Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge[1] and a Yoshi-themed attraction titled Yoshi's Adventure[5] have been confirmed to appear. Peach's Castle, Bowser's Castle, and a red Toad House are also present. In regards to decorative features, many Mario objects can be seen throughout the area (some of which move, such as coins and Cloud Lifts),[6] 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,[7] with a Goal Pole on the summit. Animatronics of various Mario characters and enemies are also present, including Yoshi and a Thwomp.[6]
The song "We Are Born to Play", performed by Galantis and Charli XCX, was released as a music video to promote Super Nintendo World, which depicts numerous attendees exploring a CGI-animated version of the area with many Mario characters and enemies present.
Features
Entrance
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 as well as a painting of Bob-omb Battlefield from Super Mario 64. An open doorway leads to the main theme park area. If attendees view the painting from the doorway, the Bob-omb morphs into Bowser Jr. holding his Magic Paintbrush and Peach's Golden Mushroom. "Inside the Castle Walls" can be heard in the background while inside the castle.[7]
Attractions
Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge
Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge (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~"), simply referred to as Mario Kart in the Universal Studios Japan app,[8] 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. 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 for the duration of the ride.[7] Attendees travel through different environments including a lava area, underwater, a ghost area, and Rainbow Road, and items can be used.[9] The ride lasts for approximately five minutes, and each kart can hold up to four people (two rows of two seats).[10]
The foyer of Bowser's Castle features stairs leading up to a large Bowser Statue, while the corridor leading to the ride itself features displays of the original eight cups from Mario Kart 8. There is also a large display of the ride's trophy, which is designed after the Universal logo, as well as Bowser's challenge letter next to it that reads:[7]
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
Yoshi's Adventure
Yoshi's Adventure (Japanese: ヨッシー・アドベンチャー Yosshī Adobenchā, "Yoshi Adventure") is a ride where attendees travel in Yoshi-like vehicles to search for Captain Toad and three "mysterious eggs" using a map.[5] The entrance is a large, yellow Warp Pipe located at the center of Super Nintendo World.[8] The ride lasts for approximately five minutes, and each vehicle can hold up to two people.[11]
Power Up Band Key Challenges
The Power Up Band Key Challenges (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") are activities found throughout Super Nintendo World that attendees play using the Power Up Bands to collect keys to help Princess Peach retrieve the Golden Mushroom from Bowser Jr.[5] After collecting three keys, attendees can participate in a boss battle with Bowser Jr.[7]
Each key is guarded by one of Bowser Jr.'s minions. The challenges include:
- Koopa Troopa POWer Punch:[8] 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. Attendees hold their Power Up Band in front of a Key Coin reader to start the challenge, and again after they have successfully completed the challenge to claim the key.[7]
- Piranha Plant Nap Mishap:[8] The key for this challenge is guarded by a red Piranha Creeper.[7]
- Bob-omb Kaboom Room:[8] The key for this challenge is guarded by a Bob-omb, and is located at the end of the underground maze.[7]
- Goomba Crazy Crank:[8] The key for this challenge is guarded by a Goomba.
- Thwomp Panel Panic:[8] The key for this challenge is guarded by a Thwomp.
1-UP Factory
1-UP Factory (Japanese: ワンナップ・ファクトリー Wannappu Fakutorī) is the gift shop of Super Nintendo World. The shop sells various exclusive Mario-themed merchandise and clothing, one of which is Tokotoko Mario, a batteryless Mario toy that walks while it is pushed with a Red Shell-shaped walker.[7]
Kinopio's Cafe
Kinopio's Cafe (Japanese: キノピオ・カフェ Kinopio Kafe, "Toad Café") is a restaurant run by Toads, with a virtual character named Chef Toad acting as the head chef. The restaurant serves various Mario-themed dishes and drinks, including the Mario Burger, the Super Mushroom Pizza Bowl, and a ? Block-based dessert dish. The main dining area features designs of various 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 Kinopio's 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.[7]
Available food and drinks
| Image | Name | Description | Location(s) available |
|---|---|---|---|
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マリオ・バーガー ～ベーコン＆チーズ～[12] Mario Bāgā ~Bēkon ando Chīzu~ Mario Burger ~Bacon & Cheese~[7] |
A cheeseburger topped with bacon, lettuce, and mushrooms with a side of French fries and tomatoes. The bacon's placement resembles Mario's mustache, and Mario's Cap is placed on the burger. | Kinopio's Cafe |
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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～[12] Sūpā Kinoko Pittsa Bōru ~Masshurūmu no Iri Tomato Sōsu~ Super Mushroom Pizza Bowl ~Tomato Sauce with Mushrooms~[7] |
A pizza bowl shaped like a Super Mushroom filled with mushrooms and tomato sauce.[12] | Kinopio's Cafe |
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パックンフラワー・カプレーゼ[12] Pakkun Furawā Kapurēze Piranha Plant Caprese |
A caprese salad featuring lettuce, mushrooms, strawberries, mozzarella, dressing, and two pieces of tomato bearing resemblance to Super Mushrooms. | Kinopio's Cafe |
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Unnamed ? Block dessert | A dessert topped with whipped cream and a token bearing a Super Mushroom and surrounded by wafers printed to resemble the sides of a ? Block. | Kinopio's Cafe |
| Unnamed Koopa Troopa dish | A dish shaped like a Koopa Troopa, featuring carrot slices on the side, and a Goal Pole figure. | Kinopio's Cafe | |
| Unnamed Yoshi Egg pasta | A pasta featuring a topping resembling a Yoshi Egg. | Kinopio's Cafe | |
| Unnamed Mario and ? Block dish | An omelet dish with red sauce in addition to Mario and ? Block figures. | Kinopio's Cafe | |
| Unnamed drink | A clear-looking drink that comes in a cup featuring Mario symbols, with a yellow straw. | Kinopio's Cafe | |
| Popcorn | Comes in a Super Star-shaped tin. Comes in both Caramel Peach and Mushroom flavors.[7] | Pit Stop Popcorn[7] |
Characters
As with most theme parks, characters from the Mario series are abundant throughout Super Nintendo Land. Most of them are animatronics, while others can be found in meet-and-greet areas. So far, the latter kind of characters shown are mascots of Mario and Luigi, though meet-up points for Peach, Daisy, Toad, and Yoshi appear in the Universal Studios Japan app.[13] Unlike the mascots commonly used for the Mario Bros., Super Nintendo World's Mario and Luigi's costumes have articulated faces, allowing them to move their eyes and mouths.[7]
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.[2] 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.[14]
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.[15] A Mario Kart-themed attraction was announced in the ceremony,[16] while a teaser trailer for Super Nintendo World was released the same day.[17]
On April 3, 2019, Super Nintendo World was announced for Universal Studios Singapore by Resorts World Sentosa.[18]
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.[19]
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.[3][4] 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.[20] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the project was delayed indefinitely.[21] Also as a result of the pandemic, the opening date for Super Nintendo World in Japan was pushed back by a few months.[22]
On October 7, 2020, Super Nintendo World in Japan was announced to open in Spring 2021.[23] In addition, a Mario Café & Store was revealed and announced to open outside of the area on October 16, 2020, ahead of its opening.[24] The exact opening date of February 4 was later announced on November 30, 2020.[25]
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.[7]
Gallery
Promotional material
Key visual
Webpage banner
Promotional photo
Promotional photo
Promotional photo
The Power Up Bands with the strap designs shown
Promotional photo for the Power Up Bands
Artwork used on a bag
Universal Studios Japan application
The map of Super Nintendo World
Bowser Jr. stealing the Golden Mushroom
Bowser Jr. with the Golden Mushroom
Bowser Jr. and his minions with the keys
The Power Up Band
A visual depicting Mario and an attached Power Up Band
A visual depicting the interactivity in Super Nintendo World
Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Daisy, Toad, and a Super Mushroom
Artwork of Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and Toad from the "Welcome!" notice on the Home page
Artwork of Toads from the "Welcome!" notice on the Rankings page
Artwork of Mario and Yoshis from the "Welcome!" notice on the Activities Map page
Artwork of Peach and Mario from the "Welcome!" notice on the Options page
Tokotoko Mario
See also
External links
References
- ^ a b Universal Studios Japan Official (November 30, 2020). [SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™]Grand Opening February 4th, 2021!. YouTube. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- ^ a b Nintendo (November 29, 2016). UNIVERSAL PARKS & RESORTS AND NINTENDO WILL BRING THE FUN OF NINTENDO TO LIFE WITH EXPANSIVE, HIGHLY THEMED ENVIRONMENTS AT OSAKA, ORLANDO AND HOLLYWOOD. Nintendo. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ a b Universal Studios Japan Official (January 14, 2020). Super Nintendo World Global Kick-off Presentation Event. YouTube. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ a b Universal Studios Japan (January 14, 2020). GLOBAL KICK-OFF PRESENTATION EVENT FOR “SUPER NINTENDO WORLD”. Universal Studios Japan. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ a b c Official Super Nintendo World website
- ^ a b 爆釣会会長ばくちょうかいかいちょう (September 13, 2020). 【USJ】Discover a new gimmick in Thwomp! Super Nintendo World as of September 11, 2020 / SUPER MARIO. YouTube. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Nintendo (December 18, 2020). Super Nintendo World Direct 12.18.2020. YouTube. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g Super Nintendo World map in the Universal Studios Japan app
- ^ @rumireports (November 30, 2020). "It’s official! The very first #SuperNintendoWorld is set to open on Feb. 4th in Osaka, Japan! I got a first-hand look and can confirm the Mario Kart ride uses AR headsets but is ON RAILS. So no falling off Rainbow Road🌈😆 Full thread below👇". Twitter. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge Requirements. Universal Studios Japan. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ Yoshi's Adventure Requirements. Universal Studios Japan. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ a b c d 「スーパー・ニンテンドー・ワールド™ Direct」を公開。エリア内を任天堂の宮本が直接ご紹介。 Nintendo. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ Theme Park Stop (December 19 2020). Details Revealed Inside Super Nintendo World and App/Preview Information for Universal Studios Japan. YouTube. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ Universal Studios Japan (December 12, 2016). SUPER NINTENDO WORLD COMING TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN in Time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Universal Studios Japan. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ Universal Studios Japan Official (June 8, 2017). Super Nintendo World Groundbreaking Ceremony. YouTube. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ Nintendo (June 9, 2017). Universal Studios Japan introduces Super Nintendo World. Nintendo. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ Universal Studios Japan Official (June 8, 2017). 【SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™】エリア イメージ動画. YouTube. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ Resorts World Sentosa Embarks on Mega Expansion Plans. Resorts World Sentosa. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ @NE_Brian (September 12, 2019). Super Nintendo World opening with two rides, wristband revealed that connects with console, more. Nintendo Everything. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ Glenn, B. (January 23, 2020). Super Nintendo World confirmed to be a part of Universal’s new theme park, Epic Universe. Inside Universal. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ Doolan, L. (August 4, 2020). Universal Orlando's Super Nintendo World Delayed Indefinitely. Nintendo Life. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ Schneider, M. (May 1, 2020). Universal theme park openings delayed in Florida, Japan in wake of coronavirus pandemic. USA Today. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ @USJ_Official (October 7, 2020). "世界初の任天堂をテーマにした大規模エリア『SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™』2021年春開業決定✨ 待望の #SUPERNINTENDOWORLD 開業に先駆け、マリオの世界が散りばめられた、パーク限定グッズやフードが楽しめる『マリオ・カフェ&ストア』が10月16日オープン‼ #USJ". Twitter. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ @UniversalORL (October 7, 2020). "Here we go! #SUPERNINTENDOWORLD, featuring attractions based on iconic Nintendo characters, is coming to Universal Studios Japan in early 2021. Take a look at the key visuals for the Mario Café & Store, opening outside the land on Oct. 16!" Twitter. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ @USJ_Official (November 30, 2020). "あのゲームの世界に飛び込んで、#マリオ のように、体ごと全身全力で✨ 本気で遊べる、世界で唯一の遊び場が、2月4日(木)オープン🎉". Twitter. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
