VIDEO: Explore Super Nintendo World’s Spooky Underground

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Super Nintendo World has tons of layers, from ominous castles with race tracks to homely cafes run by mushroom men, and everything between! Naturally, a special underground area had to be included as well, and you can explore it and the secrets within on YouTube! There’s quite a few things to be discovered down there … Read more

VIDEO: Take On The “Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown” in Super Nintendo World

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Super Nintendo World’s coverage embargo has finally ended, which means we can not only share the incredible attractions and merchandise with you, but also the interactive features! You may remember that if you collect three Key Coins from Key Challenges, you get to face Bowser Jr. to recover the Golden Mushroom! Interested in tagging along? … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Pit Stop Popcorn Takes Our Taste Buds on an Adventure with Peach and Mushroom Cream Flavors in Super Nintendo World

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With the media embargo at Super Nintendo World finally lifted, at last we can share every last detail of our experiences in and around Universal Studios Japan’s most exciting expansion yet! And that includes the two delicious popcorn flavors (and two equally incredible popcorn buckets) on sale exclusively at Pit Stop Popcorn. You can join … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Battle Goombas, Koopas, Piranha Plants, and Bob-ombs in the Four Key Challenge Mini-Games in Super Nintendo World

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So you’ve got your Power-Up Band, you’ve raced on Mario Kart, now what? Why not try to battle Bowser Jr.? Well to do that, you’ll need three key coins to unlock his lair. How do you get those, you ask? By playing the Key Challenges around Super Nintendo World! And you can learn the basics … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Trying the ENTIRE MENU at Kinopio’s Cafe in Super Nintendo World Yields a Mixed Bag

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This review was updated November 15, 2022 to reflect the latest price changes. The media embargo has finally ended for Super Nintendo World, which means we’re finally allowed to show you all of the incredible things about the most exciting theme park expansion in Universal Studios history! If you’re feeling a bit peckish while collecting … 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

PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Get Your Tongue on These Adorable Treats at Yoshi’s Snack Island in Super Nintendo World

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Welcome to Super Nintendo World (not to be confused with Super Mario World, first appearance of everyone’s favorite green dinosaur, Yoshi)! Well, Yoshi does get a starring role in his own attraction, and also here at Yoshi’s Snack Island! We previously got a sneak peek at these just a few weeks ago, but now we’re … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Check Out ALL 375 ITEMS Available at 1-Up Factory Store in Super Nintendo World

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Super Nintendo World not only has two exciting attractions and delicious food on offer, but there’s also hundreds upon hundreds of merchandise items available for Guests at its two shops! We’ve seen around half of what’s on sale last week when select merchandise was released outside the land. But now that the Super Nintendo World … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Walking Tour Around All of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

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The embargo on coverage of Super Nintendo World, the exciting Super Mario-themed expansion to Universal Studios Japan, has finally ended! If you’re feeling lost in the sheer amount of content, this is a great starting spot—take a walk around Super Nintendo World with us, and we’ll show you everything there is to see! There’s attractions, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take a Leisurely POV Ride on “Yoshi’s Adventure” in Super Nintendo World

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The coverage embargo is over and we’re finally allowed to share everything inside Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan with you! Mario Kart isn’t the only ride for guests in the land, there’s also the Yoshi’s Adventure attraction. Featuring an aesthetic inspired by the Yoshi’s Island games, this omnimover attraction takes Guests through a … 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

PHOTOS: Adorable NEW Super Nintendo World-Themed Train Enters Service in Osaka

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We may not know exactly when Super Nintendo World will open to the public, but we do know that Universal Studios Japan is itching to go and they’re ready to show off the exciting expansion to the world! As part of this effort, Universal Studios Japan has partnered with JR West, a local railway company, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO TOUR: First Look at Massive NEW Super Nintendo World Merchandise Line at Universal Studios Japan

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With Super Nintendo World opening sometime this year (after the State of Emergency lifts in Osaka) at Universal Studios Japan, there has been several peeks at what will be on sale in the land’s two gift shops already. Although we’ve seen a few things from walking Mario figurines to around 50 of the items revealed … Read more

PHOTOS: Super Nintendo World Souvenir Snacks & Containers Jump into Universal Studios Japan

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One of the classic traditions of travel in Japan is the purchase of souvenirs, or omiyage, to distribute to friends and family back home. Usually these take the form of small, individually wrapped snacks. And for those looking to commemorate their visit to Super Nintendo World, opening sometime after the State of Emergency in Osaka … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look at “8-Bit” Super Nintendo World Merchandise Available at Universal Studios Japan

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While Super Nintendo World has no set opening date due to the ongoing State of Emergency in Osaka and we aren’t allowed to show you what it’s like inside the expansion just yet, some exclusive merchandise has come out of the land and into the Hollywood-area shops at Universal Studios Japan! In fact, this line, … Read more

BREAKING: Super Nintendo World Grand Opening Postponed Until After State of Emergency

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Due to the expansion of the State of Emergency situation to the Kansai Area, including Osaka, Universal Studios Japan has decided to postpone the grand opening of Super Nintendo World, originally scheduled for February 4th. Super Nintendo World was previously scheduled to open on February 4th. The State of Emergency was previously declared last Friday … Read more