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Former Imagineer Criticizes Universal for ‘Inconsiderate’ Waistline Limit Design on Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge Vehicles

February 7, 2023

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

Super Nintendo World Overcrowding Leads to Second Preview Offer for Pass Members at Universal Studios Hollywood

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

Universal Studios Hollywood is offering a chance for Pass Members who attended the first Super Nintendo World preview on January 29 to attend a second preview on Monday, February 6 after many weren’t “able to experience the land as expected.” We received an email about the opportunity that reads, “Thank you for joining us as … Read more

Universal Studios Hollywood Offering Super Nintendo World Early Access Ticket Add-on

February 1, 2023

Universal Studios Hollywood is offering a Super Nintendo World Early Access ticket add-on that allows guests to visit the land one hour before the park opens. The ticket add-on is $20-$25 and does not include park admission. Park admission for the same day is required, so you can’t just pay $20 for an hour of … Read more

Handcrafted Model Placed in Cage to Avoid Guests Breaking It at Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge in Universal Studios Hollywood

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

Guests who were lucky enough to have already previewed Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood may be surprised to learn that an incredibly detailed model prominently displayed in Bowser’s Castle has now been covered with a cage to prevent theft or damage.

UPDATE: Universal Releases Statement After WaterWorld Performer Rushed to Hospital

January 26, 2023January 25, 2023

More information is now available about the recent incident at “WaterWorld” in Universal Studios Hollywood when a performer was rushed to the hospital. “WaterWorld” is a popular stunt show located at Universal Studios parks in Hollywood, Japan, Singapore, and Beijing based on the 1995 Kevin Costner-led film of the same name. Despite being a financial … Read more

REVIEW: Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen Soft Opens with Cocoa Pork Tenderloin, Extravagant Milkshakes, and More at Universal CityWalk Hollywood

January 19, 2023

Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen is finally opening its third full-size outlet at Universal Studios Hollywood, following locations in Orlando and Beijing, so we decided to stop in during its soft open phase to give things a taste and see how they hold up! This is a rather unique experience and there’s a … Read more

PHOTOS: Spoiler-Free Guide to Power-Up Bands at Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood

January 18, 2023

Super Nintendo World Power-Up Bands inspired by characters

If you’ve seen any of our content about Super Nintendo World, you’ve probably heard the term “Power-Up Band” tossed around a few times. But what is that? What do you need it for? Fear not, we’re here to answer all your questions about Power-Up Bands at Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood! Just like … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Tour of Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, Ride Both With and Without AR at Universal Studios Hollywood

January 18, 2023

Super Nintendo World has soft opened for technical rehearsals at Universal Studios Hollywood, and the highlight of the land is of course its attraction — Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge. We already took you for a ride, but now let’s take a more in-depth look at the ride, including its queue. Façade Guests enter Mario Kart: Bowser’s … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Guide to Power-Up Band Key Challenges at Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood

January 16, 2023

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: Meet Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

Guests can meet Mario and Luigi, who appear together, and Princess Peach at Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood. Meet Princess Peach Princess Peach meets at a gazebo near her castle. When you enter the Mushroom Kingdom through her castle, the gazebo will be on the right. The gazebo is closed when Peach isn’t … Read more

PHOTOS: Look Inside 1-Up Factory & See All Super Nintendo World Merchandise (With Prices) at Universal Studios Hollywood

January 16, 2023

1-Up Factory is the shop located in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood for all your merchandise needs. Much of this merchandise arrived last year ahead of the land, but we’ve compiled everything available at 1-Up Factory here with prices for your convenience. 1-Up Factory Exterior Once you pass Princess Peach’s castle, 1-Up Factory … Read more

REVIEW: Every Item from Toadstool Cafe in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

January 15, 2023

Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood is now open! All the racing and adventuring can work up an appetite, so today, we’re paying a visit to Toadstool Cafe to sample the cuisine of the Mushroom Kingdom. Toadstool Cafe Exterior The cafe is shaped like a toadstool with a large, wood-esque archway. The planter on … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Tour of Toadstool Cafe at Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood

January 14, 2023

Let’s take a look around Toadstool Cafe, which has opened with the rest of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood for technical rehearsals. The restaurant is known as Kinopio’s Cafe in Universal Studios Japan (Kinopio is Toad’s Japanese name), where it has a different menu, too. But both versions are almost identical in appearance. … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Spin on Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

January 12, 2023

Let’s-a-go! Super Nintendo World opened for technical rehearsals today, and naturally our very first stop was to ride the new Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge attraction! From the incredibly detailed queue to the actual experience itself, there’s so much to share and talk about! For starters, you can watch a full start-to-finish experience video including augmented … Read more

Super Nintendo World Technical Rehearsals Begin at Universal Studios Hollywood

January 12, 2023

Construction walls came down from around Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood and the land soft opened for technical rehearsals today. Team Members have been testing the land for the past few weeks and Pass Member previews start on January 29. But some lucky guests got to visit Super Nintendo World early for testing. … Read more

NEW Jurassic World Safari Hat at Universal Studios Hollywood

January 8, 2023

A new version of the “Jurassic World” safari hat is available at Universal Studios Hollywood. A blue safari hat has been available for a while now and remains in stock. The new one is tan and we found it in Jurassic Outfitters. Jurassic World Safari Hat – $28.95 The “Jurassic World” T. rex logo is … Read more