Our Review of Super Nintendo World and the Highly Anticipated Mario Kart Ride

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While there’s still a month or so until Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios Hollywood, we have been lucky enough to visit the original version of the land at Universal Studios Japan. You can watch Tom’s honest review below, or keep scrolling for more details, specific videos, and thoughts. For more information about the … Read more

First Footage Released of Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge at Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood

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Universal Studios Hollywood has released the first footage of Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge at Super Nintendo World, which is set to open in early 2023. Watch it on Twitter or embedded below. Here is the description of Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge from the Universal Studios Hollywood website: Ready to experience Mario Kart like never before? … Read more

Full Guide to Everything About Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

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We’re nearly a year removed from the grand opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan last March. And with an opening date for the land’s second iteration in Hollywood now on the horizon, we thought it a good idea to round up everything you could ever want to know about Super Nintendo World … Read more

Universal Studios Theme Parks Win Thea and Brass Ring Awards at IAAPA Expo

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Universal theme parks around the world have won multiple Thea Awards from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and a Brass Ring Award from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), as announced at the IAAPA Expo. Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan will be awarded the Thea Award for Theme Park Land. … Read more

“Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge” Ride Karts Reportedly Collide at Universal Studios Japan, No Injuries Reported

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According to reports on Twitter, the new Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge attraction at Universal Studios Japan suffered a minor accident today in which two ride vehicles, known as Karts, rear-ended each other at the load/unload area of the attraction. The incident occurred around 6:56pm today according to Twitter user Yuniba Daily, in which two karts … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Studios Japan (March 2021): Super Nintendo World Opening & Changes, 20th Anniversary Decor, and MORE!

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With Super Nintendo World’s grand opening and the start of the park’s 20th-anniversary celebration, there’s plenty of reasons to visit Universal Studios Japan in Osaka! So why not come join us on a journey around the world’s most visited Universal park? Let’s go! The Mario medallion still graces the arch, along with Super Nintendo World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Check Out Special Mario Kart Merchandise Available at Super Nintendo World’s Mario Motors Shop

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You might be surprised to learn that not everything at Super Nintendo World is for sale at the massive 1-Up Factory! There’s actually quite a bit of special merchandise exclusive to Mario Motors, the exit gift shop to Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge! And now that the media embargo has ended on Super Nintendo World, we … Read more

PHOTO & VIDEO TOUR – Ride Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge With & Without AR Headset and Tour The Full Queue in Super Nintendo World

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The embargo on Super Nintendo World coverage is finally over, which means we can share everything related to Universal Studios Japan’s exciting expansion with you now! And that includes its signature attraction—Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge! From the incredibly detailed queue to the actual experience itself, there’s so much to share and talk about! For starters, … Read more