‘Super Mario’ Creator Shigeru Miyamoto Reveals Super Nintendo World Almost Included Other Characters

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In a recent interview with GameSpot, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of “Mario”, revealed that Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom cohorts weren’t necessarily the only Nintendo characters originally imagined for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. When asked why the land was named the broader “Super Nintendo World”, Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto shared that, while … Read more

Track Installed for Dual-Racing Coaster, Classic Monsters Coaster, and More at Universal’s Epic Universe

Photographer bioreconstruct has shared more aerial photos of Epic Universe construction. Epic Universe will be a new Universal Orlando Resort theme park, scheduled to open in the summer of 2025. So far, the only land officially announced for the park is Super Nintendo World. The other rumored lands are “How to Train Your Dragon,” Universal Classic Monsters, and … Read more

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets Sold Out for Second Day of Super Nintendo World

Universal Studios Hollywood tickets are now completely sold out for both today, February 17, and tomorrow, February 18. Super Nintendo World opened to all guests today. No more tickets, including Annual and Seasonal Passes, are being sold for these dates. Guests who already have passes will still be granted admission. Super Nintendo World has been … 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