Super Mario Land details are out for Universal Orlando’s new ‘Epic Universe’ park. What to know
Mamma Mia! Mario, Luigi and entire Nintendo crew is coming to Florida very soon.
Universal Orlando revealed details about Super Nintendo World, one of five new lands set to debut at the resort’s highly anticipated new theme park Universal Epic Universe.
Parkgoers and fans of the videogame have been eagerly awaiting for news on the land since the first U.S. Super Nintendo World opened at Universal Studios Hollywood last year. In a press release, Universal described the new world as a “multi-sensory environment where guests can experience the fun and adventure of Nintendo games in a whole new way."
“As guests emerge from the pipe, vibrant scenery and exciting kinetic energy surround them as they are greeted by the familiar sights and sounds that they’ve experienced on their Nintendo game consoles – from the towering Mt. Beanpole and majestic Peach’s Castle to swaying Piranha Plants, pacing Goombas, spinning coins, '?' Blocks and more,” according to Universal.
Here's what to know Super Nintendo World, as well as what has already been revealed for Epic Universe and what is still left for fans to uncover.
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Universal Studios said Super Mario Land will feature two rides.
Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge will feel like a real-life Mario Kart game with a mix of physical sets, projection mapping and augmented reality.
Yoshi Adventure will give guests “breathtaking views of Super Mario Land as they join Yoshis and travel through Mushroom Kingdom landscapes in search of glowing eggs – encountering many familiar characters along the way,” according to Universal.
USA Today reported fans of the video game will find themed foods at Toadstool Cafe, like in Hollywood, and two different walk-up dining venues, Yoshi’s Snack Island and Turbo Boost Treats.
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There will be souvenir shops, where guests can purchase a wearable Power-Up Band for additional interactivity across Super Nintendo World.
“With the Power-Up Band, guests can collect digital coins by punching '?' Blocks and playing interactive activities; collect digital stamps on attractions; earn digital keys to unlock an exclusive showdown against Bowser Jr.; and discover other hidden surprises,” according to Universal. “Guests can also access Leaderboard screens in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD to see where they rank amongst fellow guests.”
There will be meet-and-greet opportunities with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad.
What other lands have been announced for Epic Universe? Visit Isle of Berk, Celestial Park
Prior the highly-awaited announcement of Super Nintendo World, Universal officials have given out details about two other lands housed within Epic Universe.
The first world guests enter at the park is Celestial Park, featuring relaxing gardens, a “wet play area,” a grand carousel and Starfall Racers, a dual-launch racing roller coaster with 5,000 feet of track and speeds up to 62 mph. It will also serve as the gateway to Epic Universe’s four other worlds, which will be accessed by themed portals.
The other land was announced was Epic Universe's Isle of Berk, inspired by the mythical land from the popular “How to Train Your Dragon” franchise.
It will host three rides:
Hiccup’s Wing Gliders is a family thrill coaster where guests will fly alongside Hiccup and Toothless and reach speeds up to 45 mph as they soar around the perimeter of Berk.
Fyre Drill will see mischievous viking twins Ruffnut and Tuffnut invite teams of Vikings to compete to outscore and out-soak each other on this wet-and-wild boat battle
Dragon Racer’s Rally has guests practice aerobatic maneuvers and high-speed barrel rolls on two Viking-made dragon-riding trainers that reach heights of up to 67 feet in the air.
The Isle of Berk will have a variety of themed eateries and stores for guests to check out. There are also meet-and-greet opportunities with Toothless and Hiccup.
What's left? Here's what we already know about last two lands at Epic Universe
In total, there will be five lands within the new Epic Universe theme park. Altogether, these lands will have “more than 50 awe-inspiring attractions, entertainment, dining and shopping experiences,” according to a press release from the resort.
Here are the final two lands that fans are still awaiting addition details for:
Dark Universe - Guests can expect to “encounter everything from the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein to the shadowy landscape where monsters roam in a world of myth and mystery.”
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic - Seeks to blend the 1920s wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Fantastic Beasts’ films with the iconic British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series,” according to Universal Orlando, which is already home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley.
Where is Epic Universe being built?
Those who have been to Universal Orlando might be wondering where this new theme park will be going. It will actually be housed a bit further away from the other two parks, across the I-4 highway.
Epic Universe will be located in Universal's new south campus, located about 15 minutes down the road. The official address is 4700 E. Sand Lake Road in Orlando.
Will Epic Universe be bigger than Universal Studios Florida?
With a 750-acre site, USA Today notes Universal Epic Universe will be the largest theme park at Universal Orlando Resort.
Universal Orlando’s two existing theme parks are Universal Studios Florida and neighboring Universal Islands of Adventure. Universal’s Volcano Bay water park is its third park.
When will Epic Universe open?
Universal hasn’t yet announced an opening date for Epic Universe, only that it will open in 2025.
Contributing reporting: Eve Chen, USA Today
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Super Nintendo Land Florida details: What headed for Epic Universe
