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PHOTOS: Epic Universe Construction Continues with Themed Elements Added in Super Nintendo World, Pavement Tests, and Exterior Work on In-Park Hotel

September 20, 2023

Work continues on the “most technologically advanced” Universal theme park, Epic Universe, which is still on track to open by summer 2025. Aerial photographer bioreconstruct has shared more construction images on X (formerly known as Twitter) taken over the past weekend, and we’ve collected the latest updates to share with you here. General Construction & … Read more

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

September 19, 2023

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

PHOTOS: Epic Universe Construction Adds Themed Elements in How to Train Your Dragon, Classic Monsters Lands

July 31, 2023July 29, 2023

The next Universal Orlando Resort theme park, Epic Universe, is on track to open by the summer of 2025. A lot of details on this brand new theme park are still unannounced, but there’s a lot happening around the construction site. Aerial photographer bioreconstruct has been providing construction updates on Twitter and we’ve collected the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Toad Character Meet and Greet Comes to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

July 20, 2023

Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood officially opened earlier this year, but there’s a brand new addition that has just arrived! A Toad meet and greet has joined Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach in Super Nintendo World. Let’s-a go to Universal Studios Hollywood and head through the warp pipe to meet Toad! Toad Meet … Read more

Toad Meet and Greet Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood Tomorrow

July 14, 2023

Toad is making a meet and greet debut in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood starting tomorrow. Toad Joins Mario, Luigi, & Peach The newest character addition from the universe of Super Mario has been announced on the Universal Studios Hollywood Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Universal Studios Hollywood … Read more

PHOTOS: Epic Universe Carousel Dome Comes Together and More Construction Updates at Future Orlando Theme Park

July 13, 2023

Aerial photographer bioreconstruct provided another update on Universal’s Epic Universe construction this month. The new theme park is set to open as part of Universal Orlando Resort in the summer of 2025. Epic Universe Construction The only confirmed land for Epic Universe is Super Nintendo World (bottom left of the concept art). The other rumored … Read more

New Super Nintendo World Merchandise Arrives at Universal Studios Japan Featuring Bob-ombs, Goombas, and More

July 7, 2023

A new Super Nintendo World merchandise collection has arrived at Universal Studios Japan that celebrates all the enemies players come across in the Super Mario universe, as well as through the land’s mini-games. New Super Nintendo World Merchandise at Universal Studios Japan We found the new items in 1-Up Factory. The collection is all displayed … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Bowser Jr. Makes Theme Park Debut in Super Mario Power-Up Summer Stage Show

July 6, 2023July 5, 2023

This summer, Mario, Luigi, BowserJr. (for the first time) and others are making a splash with the Super Mario Power-Up Summer stage show at Universal Studios Japan. Super Mario Power-Up Summer The show takes place at Gramercy Park in the New York area, where Mario, Luigi, and Peach have burst out of Super Nintendo World … Read more

PHOTOS: Super Nintendo World Gets Escalator Entrance, Dragon Statue Painted, and More Visible During Epic Universe Construction

May 15, 2023May 13, 2023

Twitter user @bioreconstruct has shared another aerial view of Epic Universe construction. The new Universal Orlando Resort theme park is scheduled to open in the summer of 2025 with IP-based lands, as well as some original attractions. General Epic Universe Construction The only confirmed land for Epic Universe is Super Nintendo World (bottom left of … Read more

New Souvenir Super Nintendo World Mushroom Soup Bowl & Collectible Plateware Set From Toadstool Cafe in Universal Studios Hollywood

May 9, 2023

Guests can now take home a souvenir mushroom soup bowl and a collectible plateware set from Toadstool Cafe in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. The bowl, cover, and question mark block box are now included with the purchase of tomato soup in a super mushroom bowl. The collectible plateware set is separate from … Read more

Universal Theme Parks See 25% Revenue Increase in First Quarter of 2023

April 28, 2023

Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, released their earnings report for quarter 1 of 2023, which ended on March 31. The earnings include a significant revenue increase for Universal theme parks. Comcast Q1 2023 Earnings “We delivered strong first quarter results as our team executed exceptionally well,” said Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and Chief Executive … Read more

Complimentary Super Nintendo World Magnet Available Soon to Universal Studios Hollywood Pass Members

April 22, 2023April 22, 2023

Universal Studios Hollywood Pass Member Super Nintendo World magnet

Universal Studios Hollywood pass members will soon be able to pick up a complimentary exclusive Super Nintendo World magnet. Super Nintendo World Magnet The blue magnet features Mario jumping out of a green warp pipe. “Universal Studios Hollywood Pass Member” is across the top. “Super Nintendo World Grand Opening 2023” is on the bottom. The … Read more

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Has Biggest Global Opening Weekend in Animated Film History

April 10, 2023

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” from Illumination Entertainment had its wide release on April 5, and is already shattering records. The Mario brand’s first major cinematic outing in decades passed “Frozen 2” to hold the record for highest-grossing global opening weekend of any animated film in history. This makes the Super Mario opening the overall … Read more

Universal Cup Trophy Chocolates, Mario Kart Cup Pin Set, Character Bucket Hats, & More Arrive in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

March 18, 2023

With the second anniversary of Super Nintendo World already upon us, Universal Studios Japan has released plenty of new merchandise at 1-Up Factory and Mario Motors just in time for the spring break crowds! So join us as we swing through both shops to check out everything new. Mario Kart Sponsor Stickers – ¥700 ($5.31) … Read more

New Power-Up and ? Block-Themed Topiaries Installed in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

March 17, 2023

Let’s-a-go to Super Nintendo World, where even a month after its grand opening, special touches are still being added to the land at Universal Studios Hollywood. And on our latest venture, we found some adorable new decorative topiaries themed to Power-Ups and ? Blocks! Just outside 1-Up Factory is a new ? Block-themed topiary. The … Read more

Limited Edition Gold Power-Up Band Coming to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

March 16, 2023

Last year, Super Nintendo World celebrated its first anniversary since opening on March 18, 2021 with a new Fire Flower sipper and plenty of other new merchandise in the land. Now for its second anniversary, Universal Studios Japan is stepping up its game with a new limited edition Gold Power-Up Band inspired by the Golden … Read more