Summary
Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating the first anniversary of itsSuper Nintendo Worldattraction with a host of new collectibles and a new restaurant. Japan’s Super Nintendo World finally opened after a long development period in 2021, and America would receive its own version of the interactive theme park attraction a couple of years later. Just like its Japanese counterpart, Universal Hollywood’s Super Nintendo World allows guests to explore the Mushroom Kingdom of theSuper Mario Bros. franchise with rides, sets, and characters pulled fromNintendo’s flagship platforming series.
The Super Nintendo World attraction has proven to be a success in both its Japan and US locations, and there are plans to expand the attraction even further in 2024 and beyond. Earlier this week, Universal Orlando Resort gave fans a look at a third Super Nintendo World exhibit, which will open as part of itsnew Epic Universe theme parkin 2025. While Super Nintendo World has previously featured attractions based solely onSuper Mario Bros. and the relatedMario Kartseries, Universal Japan is adding a new ride based onDonkey Kongthat will also be included in the aforementioned Epic Universe park next summer.
Meanwhile, Universal Studios Hollywood is holding a special event to celebrate the first year of Super Nintendo World, as announced on theUniversal Studios Hollywoodwebsite. Starting from the park’s anniversary date of February 17, visitors will be able to collect special promotional items like the complimentary Super Mario World 1-Year Anniversary button, which features Mario and his classic green 1-Up Mushroom from theSuper Mario Bros.games. Visitors can also pick up the special edition Gold Mario Power-Up Band, which was previously only available in Japan.
Additionally, Universal Studios Hollywood is adding a new restaurant on February 15 called the Power-Up café. Placed in the park’s Upper Lot area, this food spot will offer a colorful assortment of snacks inspired bytheSuper Mario Bros. series, such as the Super Mushroom Calzone, Fire Flower Pretzel, and Super Star Popcorn. Guests can wash these treats down with a line of Lemon-lime sodas decorated with Mario’s famous ability-granting power-ups.
Snacks And Beverages Available at Super Nintendo World’s Power-Up Cafe
Super Nintendo World has been a smash hit in both Japan and the United States, and things are looking to get even more exciting with the addition of thenewDonkey KongMine Cart Madness roller coasterlater this year and the opening of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort in 2025. Universal Studios Hollywood is also celebrating the success of itsSuper Nintendo Worldexhibit with its first-anniversary event, which is set to kick off later this month and offers fans even more to do, collect, and eat at the interactive park attraction.
Nintendo
Nintendo is a Japanese video game company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. While producing highly popular hardware consoles like the Switch, the company is known for its many first party video game franchises like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Fire Emblem, Pokemon, and many more.
