Universal Orlando Resort has announced that the Universal Studios Store in Universal CityWalk Orlando will expand to include two new areas in 2025, featuring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World. Universal Studios Store Expansion First reported by Scott Gustin on X (formerly Twitter), the new Harry Potter section of the store … Read more
Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared new snaps of the Epic Universe construction site this week, including photos and videos of Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness and Curse of the Werewolf testing. Bio also spotted the statues from the defunct Monsters Cafe Bone Chillin’ Stand in a staging area for the park. Epic Universe Parking Crews are installing … Read more
Two new Super Nintendo World plush hats are now available at the Epic Universe Preview Center in Universal CityWalk Orlando. Super Nintendo World Toad and Goomba Cap – $39 each These are the latest in a line of Super Nintendo World plush hats inspired by characters from the “Super Mario Bros.” franchise. Featured in the … Read more
One of the highlights of a trip to Super Nintendo World is dining at Toadstool Cafe. This restaurant serves up incredibly themed dishes, all prepared by Chef Toad. We’ve tried everything at Toadstool Cafe, so we’ve put together a list of the best and worst items. The following reviews are from Universal Studios Hollywood, but … Read more
The Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal CityWalk Orlando is now open, offering guests a first look at the upcoming theme park opening in 2025. We were able to see it for ourselves during a soft opening on Wednesday evening. Epic Universe Preview Center Opens to Guests The Preview Center takes over the space formerly … Read more
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
Alongside confirming the details for Super Nintendo World, one of the themed lands coming to Epic Universe when it opens in 2025, Universal Orlando Resort has shared a new trailer for the land. Super Nintendo World Trailer The video begins with a few words from Molly Murphy, president of Universal Creative, explaining how guests will … Read more
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
Universal Orlando Resort is gearing up for another big Epic Universe announcement this week. Universal Orlando Teases Next Epic Universe Announcement Universal shared the following video that reads “5.2.2024” on a space background. The same date and a star emoji are in the caption. Epic Universe has celestial theming, particularly in Celestial Park. Universal has … Read more
A new souvenir Fire Flower Sipper is available in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. Fire Flower Sipper – $20 The first fill is free with the purchase, and refills are available for $1.50 for the rest of the day. We found it first in 1-Up Factory, but they’re also for sale at Toadstool … Read more
The opening date for Super Nintendo World’s newest expansion at Universal Studios Japan — Donkey Kong Country — has officially been delayed several months. Opening Date Set for Donkey Kong Country Universal Studios Japan has released a statement apologizing for the delays and stating they can not make the previously promised “Spring 2024” timeline, instead … Read more
We stopped by the new Power Up Cafe at Universal Studios Hollywood to try some of their incredibly themed snacks and drinks. Power Up Cafe is located on the Upper Lot and opened to celebrate the one year anniversary of Super Nintendo World. The menu offers unique items you won’t find inside the land, so … Read more
While most of the dishes on the Toadstool Cafe menu are inspired by the heroes of Super Nintendo World, there is also a meal named after the land’s villain — Bowser’s Fireball Challenge. We decided we were up for the challenge and tried the meatball and mushroom meal during our most recent visit to Universal Studios … Read more
The limited-edition Golden Power Up Band is now available at Universal Studios Hollywood for the first anniversary of the park’s Super Nintendo World. Golden Power Up Band – $52 The band is a yellow-gold color with a white center. A golden “M” is printed on the center. Two eyes are on one end of the … Read more
Take a look inside the new Power Up Cafe at Universal Studios Hollywood. Power Up Cafe Power Up Cafe is a newly opened snack location inside Universal Studios Hollywood. Located on the Upper Lot on New York Street, the cafe opened on February 15, 2024, in celebration of the one-year anniversary of Super Nintendo World, … Read more
The upcoming Donkey Kong Country expansion in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan has been added to the Power-Up Band map before the land’s opening. Donkey Kong Country Added to Power-Up Band Map X (formerly Twitter) user 123456789usj shared the below image of Donkey Kong Country added to the Power-Up Band map. The map, … Read more