World’s first Super Nintendo World making its grand opening this month

OSAKA, Japan — Universal Studio Japan is unveiling its latest attraction and bringing guests the world’s first Super Nintendo World. The grand opening is set for March 18, 2021.

The park will bring to life a “highly themed and immersive land featuring Nintendo’s legendary worlds, characters and adventures where guests will be able to play inside their favorite Nintendo games.”

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The new theme park will feature Mario Kart- and Yoshi-themed rides and attractions, as well as restaurants and shops. Popular game-theme settings like Peach’s Castle and Bowser’s Castle will tower over the area.

Super Nintendo World will also provide guests with an all-new type of “Asobi” play experience, in which they can jump and punch blocks and collect virtual coins.

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“Power-up bands” can be bought and synced to guests smartphones to keep track of their score and compete with other park guests. “Key challenge” attractions will also be placed around the land, where guests can collect keys, gather character stamps and more.

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The grand opening of Super Nintendo World will kick off the park’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration.

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