Universal Orlando Resort Debuts New Ad Spotlighting Epic Universe

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Universal Orlando Resort has released a new ad, “Welcome to the Four Parks of Universal Orlando Resort,” spotlighting Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. The ad starts by featuring the Universal Orlando Resort logo on a galaxy-themed background. It transitions to a flyover clip of a water taxi traveling through … Read more

BREAKING: Height Requirements Revealed for Super Nintendo World in Epic Universe

Universal Orlando Resort has revealed the height requirements for the attractions that will be in Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe when the park opens next year. Super Nintendo World Height Requirements Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge is a 3-D/4-D experience with motion simulation. The minimum height requirement is 42 inches, or … Read more

BREAKING: Super Nintendo World Details Confirmed for Epic Universe

Promotional image for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios' Epic Universe featuring Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi in a colorful, game-themed setting.

Universal Orlando Resort has announced official details for Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe. Super Nintendo World Super Nintendo World was the first land confirmed for Epic Universe. This will be the third version of Super Nintendo World, following Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood. The Florida version will include the original attractions from … Read more

Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge Wins Golden Ticket Award for Best New Family Attraction

Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge at Universal Studios Hollywood has won the Golden Ticket Award for Best New Family Attraction. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Universal Creative (@universalcreativeofficial) The official Universal Creative Instagram posted the news with this caption: Congratulations to the Universal Creative team who worked on Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge … Read more

Apple Acquires Mira, Creator of Headsets for Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge

Apple has acquired the startup Mira, the development company responsible for the augmented reality headset currently in use at the Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge attraction in Universal Studios Hollywood and in Universal Studios Japan. Apple Acquires Mira, the Startup Responsible for the Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge Headsets Apple has acquired Mira, according to The Verge. … Read more

Full Guide to Everything in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

With Super Nintendo World just about to officially open at Universal Studios Hollywood, we figured it prudent to put together a full guide to everything you could possibly want to know about the new land! So follow along to learn about Super Nintendo World, the latest addition to the park. The Land Super Nintendo World … Read more

Former Imagineer Criticizes Universal for ‘Inconsiderate’ Waistline Limit Design on Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge Vehicles

Retired Imagineer Jim Shull has taken to Twitter as he often does to criticize Universal following continued social media dialogue about the size-restrictive seating on Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge at Universal Studios Hollywood. Shull’s full thread was posted on Twitter and reads as follows: The new Mario Kart ride vehicle having a 40” waist limit … Read more

Handcrafted Model Placed in Cage to Avoid Guests Breaking It at Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge in Universal Studios Hollywood

Guests who were lucky enough to have already previewed Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood may be surprised to learn that an incredibly detailed model prominently displayed in Bowser’s Castle has now been covered with a cage to prevent theft or damage.

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Studios Hollywood 1/12/23 (Super Nintendo World Surprise Technical Rehearsal)

Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood today to check out the surprise opening of the long-awaited Super Nintendo World. The land opened for technical rehearsals today, so we hopped in the nearest Warp Pipe we could find to get there. Let’s a-go! Lower Lot The land is … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Tour of Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, Ride Both With and Without AR at Universal Studios Hollywood

Super Nintendo World has soft opened for technical rehearsals at Universal Studios Hollywood, and the highlight of the land is of course its attraction — Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge. We already took you for a ride, but now let’s take a more in-depth look at the ride, including its queue. Façade Guests enter Mario Kart: Bowser’s … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Spin on Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

Let’s-a-go! Super Nintendo World opened for technical rehearsals today, and naturally our very first stop was to ride the new Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge attraction! From the incredibly detailed queue to the actual experience itself, there’s so much to share and talk about! For starters, you can watch a full start-to-finish experience video including augmented … Read more

Toadstool Cafe Sign Lit, Banners Installed on Bowser’s Castle in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

Progress Continues at Super Nintendo World - Featured

Mario fans can rejoice this Christmas week, as progress continues at Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. The new land is expected to open to guests in February 2023, but we have a sneak peek at a few new details that have been installed this week.

Super Nintendo World Entrance Sign Lit for the First Time, More Figure Testing Underway at Universal Studios Hollywood

We’re now less than two months from the first Super Nintendo World outside of Japan opening to the world, and we can’t contain our excitement! So right before the holidays, we figured we’d stop on by to check out the latest happenings in the Mushroom Kingdom! Things are starting to wrap up in the land, … Read more

Bowser’s Head Added to the Entrance of Bowser’s Castle in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

Super Nintendo World is rapidly finishing construction in Universal Studios Hollywood, scheduled to open Early 2023. This week we saw that Bowser’s Castle, which also the entrance to the Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge. Right away, we can see the massive Bowser head attached to Bowser’s Castle. This will be the entrance to the Mario Kart: … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Map of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

An official area map asset for Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood has reportedly been revealed ahead of the map’s activation on the theme park’s official mobile app. Twitter user @CygnusParkYT has been the first to reportedly discover the never-before-seen illustrated map and guide for Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood. The official … Read more

New Details Revealed for Platinum Annual Passholder Access to Super Nintendo World Universal Studios Hollywood

With Super Nintendo World set to open in early 2023, Universal Studios Hollywood Platinum Annual Passholders are learning what privileges they will and won’t have. Passholders, who receive one-time Universal Express access to each attraction after 3 PM, won’t have Express access to Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge when it opens. But they will be able … Read more