Ahead of the grand opening in May, we explore SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, where guests can jump into the universe of beloved Nintendo characters such as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, and for the first time in the US, Donkey Kong.
NINTENDO IN ORLANDO
From the fun of Mario Kart™ to careening through Donkey Kong Country™, visitors will soon be able to experience all the interactive excitement on offer at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, opening on 22nd May 2025.
It is one of five amazing worlds that will comprise Universal Epic Universe, a transformational theme park currently under construction in Orlando, Florida that will immerse guests in beloved cross-generational stories, empowering them to be the epic heroes of their own adventures.
Developed in partnership between the visionaries of Nintendo and Universal Creative, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ combines the former’s iconic characters with the latter’s renowned craft of creating innovative theme park experiences.
As such, the vibrant land delivers a multi-sensory environment where guests will experience the fun and adventure of Nintendo games in a whole new way.
The Orlando site will be the third installment of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, which can also be enjoyed in Los Angeles, California and Osaka, Japan.
It all begins the moment visitors enter the portal to this immersive world, which will transport them through the infamous green pipe synonymous with Super Mario to the second level of Princess Peach’s Castle.
Emerging from the pipe, they will be surrounded by the vibrant scenery of the Mushroom Kingdom and greeted by familiar sights and sounds from the Nintendo franchise, including swaying Piranha Plants, pacing Goombas, spinning coins, ‘?’ Blocks, and more.
IMMERSIVE ADVENTURES
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ will be divided into two areas – Super Mario Land™ and Donkey Kong Country™.
In Super Mario Land™, visitors will put on their goggles and steer through iconic courses alongside Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach on Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge.
An interactive ride with multiple different outcomes every time, the challenge is to try and defeat Team Bowser and win the Golden Cup by collecting digital coins, throwing shells, dodging obstacles, and more.
Those up for the challenge will enter through the winding corridors of Bowser’s Castle before boarding their kart, heading to the start line, and competing to help Team Mario to victory.
The ground-breaking attraction fuses augmented reality, projection mapping technology, and elaborate environments to bring the Mario Kart™ video game series to life in a compelling ride-through experience.
Elsewhere in Super Mario Land™, the little ones will love Yoshi’s Adventure™, an enchanting, family-friendly attraction making its US debut.
This colorful adventure weaves through iconic Mushroom Kingdom landscapes, with glowing eggs to search for and familiar characters to encounter along the way.
At the edge of Super Mario Land™, there will also be plenty of action and fun on offer in Donkey Kong Country™, a lush, tropical landscape complete with towering trees, waterfalls, and landmarks such as the majestic Golden Temple.
Here, guests will help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong protect the coveted golden banana in Mine-Cart Madness™ and more.
Entering the Golden Temple, this thrilling first-of-its-kind family coaster appears to jump across gaps in the track and perform other eye-popping feats and maneuvers from the video game series.
Mine-Cart Madness™ utilizes an unprecedented ride system, innovative technology, and a unique coaster design.
PAUSE FOR REFRESHMENTS
Play won’t be paused for long when looking for great food at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, as there will be plenty of restaurant and dining options available.
At Toadstool Cafe™, while watching the playful scenery of the Mushroom Kingdom through the windows, visitors will power up with Chef Toad’s tasty creations, including the Mario Burger, Luigi Burger, and Bowser’s Fireball Challenge.
Inspired by his favorite food, Yoshi’s Snack Island™, a cozy burrow tunneled into the base of Mount Beanpole, provides a variety of juices and fruit-based specialty beverages.
For some Mario Kart™ race day snacks, a pit stop at Turbo-Boost Treats will refuel guests with whatever their appetite is revved up for.
The Bubbly Barrel, meanwhile, offers tropical drinks in the heart of Donkey Kong Country™, the perfect place for refreshments on a jungle adventure.
Once refueled, guests will be ready to resume play at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™.
