Editing Wii Moonview Highway

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{{race course infobox
|title=Moonview Highway
|image=[[File:Moonviewhighway.png|300px]]<br>[[File:MoonviewHighway-MKW.png|300px]]
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' (2023)<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]], Wave 5) (2023)
|cups=[[Special Cup]] (''Wii'') <br>[[Feather Cup]] (''8 Deluxe'')
|tours=[[Night Tour]]<!--<br>[[Summer Tour (2023]]-->
|online_play= No longer available ([[Wii]])<br> Available ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])
|sample='''''Mario Kart Wii''''' / '''''Mario Kart Tour'''''<br>Normal<br>[[File:MoonviewHighwayMKW.oga]]<br>Inside city<br>[[File:MoonviewHighwayV2.oga]]<br><br>'''''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'''''<br>Normal<br>[[File:Switch Wii MoonviewHighway BCP.oga]]<br>Inside city<br>[[File:Switch Wii MoonviewHighway City BCP.oga]]<br>Normal (frontrunning)<br>[[File:Switch Wii MoonviewHighway Frontrunning BCP.oga]]<br>Inside city (frontrunning)<br>[[File:Switch Wii MoonviewHighway City Frontrunning BCP.oga]]
|map=''Mario Kart Wii''<br>[[File:Moonview Highway MKWii layout.png|110px]]<br>''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MKT Map MoonviewHighwayWii.png|110px]]<br>''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''<br>[[File:MK8DX Wii Moonview Highway Map.png|140px]]
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}}

'''Moonview Highway''' is the second course of the [[Special Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. The course takes place in and around a lit up city at night with a full moon overhead. The course seems to combine elements of previous traffic-based courses in the series, namely [[N64 Toad's Turnpike|Toad's Turnpike]] from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', [[GCN Mushroom Bridge|Mushroom Bridge]] and [[Mushroom City]] from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', and [[DS Shroom Ridge|Shroom Ridge]] from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', including the course taking place in a city at night like Toad's Turnpike and Mushroom City, the beginning portion taking place along a cliff like Shroom Ridge, an arched bridge and a tunnel like Mushroom Bridge, and the inclusion of the [[Bob-omb Car]]s present in both GCN courses.

Moonview Highway reappears as a [[classic course]] in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', debuting in the [[Night Tour]]. It also returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the third course of the [[Feather Cup]] in the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]].

==''Mario Kart Wii''==
===Course layout===
[[File:MoonviewCourseLayout.png|thumb|left|160px|An aerial view of Moonview Highway]]
The course takes place in a city at night and begins in an area with cliffs and trees. The player first goes through the road of a highway with bends, [[Car (obstacle)|cars]], [[Cargo truck|trucks]], and Bob-omb Cars. The player can also go to some nearby cliffs, one of which has a [[Dash Panel]] [[ramp]] and [[Item Box]]es. After a wide curve past the ramp, the paths join up near a bridge resembling [[Mushroom Bridge]] that leads into a toll booth controlled by the player's [[Mii]]s. After passing the toll booth, the player can enter the city, which features some right bends. The city also has two paths with [[item Box]]es, Dash Panels, and car obstacles.

After leaving the city area, there is a tunnel with four lanes and more Dash Panels and cars. The path in the tunnel is mostly straight, and the only obstacles are pillars that rest in the middle and cars. The cars will also move faster and will switch lanes to avoid running over a Dash Panel. After exiting the tunnel, there are some Dash Panels and another toll booth, leading to the finish line. 

Like in [[DS Shroom Ridge|Shroom Ridge]], the traffic follows the Japanese system of driving, in which vehicles drive on the left side of the road. In Mirror Mode, the cars go on the right side of the road. If the player is playing as a [[Mii]], the face on Mario (in the moon) and Peach's face on the "The Mushroom Moon" billboard, as well as the Fire Flower on the Green Fuel billboard will have Mii faces from the player's console. At certain points in the race, if the player drives next to the wall, it will show a pattern of [[Shy Guy]] and [[Bowser Jr.]] faces.

===Tournaments===
April 2010's 2nd tournament required players to race through Moonview Highway, with all the vehicles going the opposing direction. Players started the race with a set of Triple Mushrooms.  The tournament was later repeated as the first tournament of November 2011, the second tournament of January 2013, and the first tournament of April 2014.
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==''Mario Kart Tour''==
[[File:MKT Wii Moonview Highway Teaser.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Moonview Highway in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
Moonview Highway makes its classic course debut in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', starting from the [[Night Tour]]. Visually, the buildings in the city portion of the course resemble the ones in [[Tour New York Minute|New York Minute]]. Rather than having windows lit with different colors with an emphasis on yellow as in the original, building windows are colored in a variety of different shades, but are no longer multicolored on an individual basis. Spotlights aimed at the sky are now visible in the city portion of the course. The Mushroom Moon and Green Fuel sponsors have been recreated with 2D artwork, although Petey Piranha's cameo appearance in The Mushroom Moon has been replaced with Bowser. The course now uses the vehicles from [[Tour Berlin Byways|Berlin Byways 3]]. The Bob-omb Cars return and use their design from [[GCN Mushroom Bridge]]. The Miis in the tollbooths are now replaced with [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s and [[Shy Guy]]s. The LED signs are now static images. The sirens heard in the city portion have been removed. The tunnel section now has fans attached to the ceiling. The course has been slightly condensed vertically, which is most noticeable with the reduced distances between the tunnel and second toll booth, and said booth and the starting line. Many [[Dash Panel|Dash Panels]] have been rearranged somewhat, though many of the original placements are retained. The chunk of offroad in the opening section of the course is now level with the main road, instead of being raised. The cars move slower and no longer speed up when they enter the city. The toll booth bars now use the same sound effect heard in [[Wii DK Summit]]. The rabbit icon marking the exits of the city has been replaced with a yellow version of the heart icon used in ''Wii''.

The course also appears as '''Moonview Highway R''' (reversed), '''Moonview Highway T''' (with ramps), and '''Moonview Highway R/T''' (reversed with ramps). In the R variant, Mushroom cars from {{classic|GCN|Mushroom Bridge}} appear on the course, some trucks have Dash Panels on them, and a [[Glide Ramp]] is added at the entrance of the city. In the R/T variant, the Mushroom cars from the R variant are retained, and it has racers driving on top of the tunnel with the aid of a Glide Ramp.

===Appearances===
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of Wii Moonview Highway tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of Wii Moonview Highway tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].

===Top-tier and middle-tier items===
{{MKT favored table|Wii|Moonview Highway}}

===Bonus challenges===
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{{MKT bonus challenge table|Steer Clear of Obstacles|Wii Moonview Highway}}
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==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
[[File:MK8D Moonview City View.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Moonview Highway in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
Moonview Highway returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as part of Wave 5 of the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]. It appears as the third course of the [[Feather Cup]]. The course is based on its appearance from ''Mario Kart Tour'', with significant visual upgrades. Most of the changes from ''Tour'' appear to have been left intact, including the reduced traffic, cars in the city no longer speeding up, a new banister in the opening section, the Bob-omb Cars returning with their ''Tour'' designs, and the static LED signs. The course now uses the vehicles from {{classic-link|N64|Toad's Turnpike}}. Unlike {{classic-link|DS|Shroom Ridge}}, the traffic maintains its original behavior, driving on the left side of the road in opposite directions. The minimap now displays the raised sections found at the start of the track. The spotlights in the city now move, and the lights on the bridge no longer alternate on and off. The sound effect when passing through the toll booth has reverted to the one used in ''Mario Kart Wii''. The yellow arrow signs in the city are now green. Surfboard [[truck]]s now appear as part of the traffic. A new ramp has been added to the left raised section at the start of the track. The Dash Panel arrangement in the city now randomizes between plays.<ref>@NintendoAmerica (July 7, 2023). [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1677435870075572224 "''The Feather Cup arrives in Wave 5 of the #MarioKart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass! Enjoy two classic courses in Daisy Cruiser and Moonview Highway, a historical tour with Athens Dash and the brand new course, Squeaky Clean Sprint!''"] ''Twitter''. Retrieved July 9, 2023.</ref>

Moonview Highway is one of two courses originating from ''Mario Kart Wii'' to appear in Wave 5, with it appearing alongside {{Classic-link|Wii|Koopa Cape}}.

Internally, the course is referred to as "Cnsw_63", implying it may have originally been intended to be the third course of the [[Acorn Cup]]. This slot previously had no prefix attached to it, and the reason for its change is unknown.
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==Profiles==
[[File:MKW Moonview Highway Trading Card.jpg|thumb|100px]]
*'''European website bio:''' "''Don't be distracted by the beauty of the full moon reflecting in the lake. Those on-coming headlights mean the road is chock-full of traffic that isn't going to move aside for you!''"
*'''Trading card bio:''' "''Obstacles are one thing, but moving obstacles provide an entirely new level of danger and challenge. And there are plenty obstacles to be found along the "Moonview Highway". But the race is on and you've got to get out there and battle the traffic as you try to be the first to the finish line!''"

==Sponsors==
===''Mario Kart Wii''===
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Bullet Oil|Bullet Oil]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Coconut Fruit|Coconut Fruit]] ([[Cargo truck]]s)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Factory|Factory]] (Cargo trucks)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Gallery|Gallery]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Gold Star Bank|Gold Star Bank]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Green Fuel|Green Fuel]] (Signs, posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Moo Moo Dairy|Moo Moo Dairy]] (Cargo trucks)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Moon Bank|Moon Bank]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Mushroom Mart|Mushroom Mart]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Mushroom Moon|The Mushroom Moon]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Tropical Mart|Tropical Mart]] (Signs, cargo trucks)

===''Mario Kart Tour'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
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*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#1-Up Mushroom Car Insurance Group|1-Up Mushroom Car Insurance Group]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Bullet Bill Speed Trial|Bullet Bill Speed Trial]] (Posters, signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Burning DK|Burning DK]] (Cargo trucks, banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Dream Gliders|Dream Gliders]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Fun Flower|Fun Flower]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Galaxy Air|Galaxy Air]] (Banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Green Fuel|Green Fuel]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Tour#Koopa Troopa Shoe Store|Koopa Troopa Shoe Store]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Lemmy's Tire Service|Lemmy's Tire Service]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mario Work Gear|Mario Work Gear]] (Posters, signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Moo Moo Meadows Milk|Moo Moo Meadows Milk]] (Cargo trucks, signs)
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*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Morton Construction|Morton Construction]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart Wii#Mushroom Moon|Mushroom Moon]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Mushroom Piston|Mushroom Piston]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Paratroopa Airlines|Paratroopa Airlines]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Princess Orange|Princess Orange]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Propeller Toad Transport|Propeller Toad Transport]] (Cargo trucks, posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Red Shell Strike Equipment|Red Shell Strike Equipment]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Roy Smooth Sounds|Roy Smooth Sounds]] (Posters)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Shy Guy Metals|Shy Guy Metals]] (Signs)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Shy Guy Records|Shy Guy Records]] (Banners)
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Sunshine Parts|Sunshine Parts]] (Signs)
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==Gallery==
===''Mario Kart Wii''===
<gallery widths=150px>
MKW Moonview Highway Banner.png|The course banner
MKWii-MoonviewHighwayCoursePreview.gif|A preview of the course
Moonviewhighway3.png|One of the first turns of the course
MoonviewHighway5.png|The bridge that leads to the city section
Moonviewhighway2.png|The tunnel filled with cars and Dash Panels
2010-TournamentApril2.jpg|The 2nd tournament of April 2010
MKW Moonview Highway Starting Turns.png|After the first two turns, an alternate route exists, which involves going uphill.
MKW Moonview Highway Red Bridge.png|The sharp turn before reaching the bridge
MKW Moonview Highway Entering the City.png|Reaching the tollbooth to the city
MKW Moonview Highway in the City.png|The city area features some dash panels and moving item boxes.
MKW Moonview Highway Exit Toll.png|The tollbooth, leading back to the finish line
MKW Moonview Highway Secret Ramp.png|The alternate route has a jump ramp, along with some item boxes.
</gallery>

===''Mario Kart Tour''===
====Course icons====
<gallery>
MKT Icon MoonviewHighwayWii DaisySailor.png|The course icon with Daisy (Sailor)
MKT Icon MoonviewHighwayRWii CatMario.png|The course icon of the R variant with Cat Mario
MKT Icon MoonviewHighwayTWii Luigi.png|The course icon of the T variant with Luigi
MKT Icon MoonviewHighwayRTWii DonkeyKongGladiator.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Donkey Kong (Gladiator)
MKT Icon MoonviewHighwayRTWii PinkGoldPeach.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Pink Gold Peach
</gallery>

====Screenshots====
<gallery widths=150px>
MKT Wii Moonview Highway Scene.jpg|View of the tollbooth to the city
</gallery>

===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
<gallery>
MK8D Wii Moonview Highway Course Icon.png|The course icon
MK8-Course-Wii MoonviewHighway.jpg|View of a toll booth
MK8D Moonview Tunnel Entrance.jpg|The entrance of the tunnel
Moonview Wario racing in city MK8D.jpg|Wario racing in the city
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ムーンリッジ＆ハイウェイ
|JapR=Mūn Rijji ando Haiwei
|JapM=Moon Ridge & Highway
|Chi=月下山脊＆公路
|ChiR=Yuèxià Shānjǐ Hé Gōnglù
|ChiM=Moon Ridge & Highway
|Dut=Maanlichtlaan
|DutM=Moonlight Lane
|FraA=Route Clair de Lune<br>Autoroute de la Lune <small>(''Mario Kart Wii'')</small>
|FraAM=Moonlight Route<br>Moon's Highway
|FraE=Route Clair de Lune
|FraEM=Moonlight Route
|Ger=Mondblickstraße
|GerM=Moonview Street
|Ita=Autostrada lunare
|ItaM=Lunar Highway
|Kor=달맞이 하이웨이
|KorR=Dalmaji Haiwei
|KorM=Moonview Highway
|PorA=Rota Luz do Luar
|PorAM=Moonlight Route
|PorE=Autoestrada ao Luar
|PorEM=Moonlight Highway
|Rus=Лунная магистраль
|RusR=Lunnaya magistral'
|RusM=Lunar Highway
|SpaA=Circuito Luz de Luna<br>Autopista de la Luna <small>(''Mario Kart Wii'')</small>
|SpaAM=Moonlight Circuit<br>Moon Highway
|SpaE=Circuito Luz de Luna
|SpaEM=Moonlight Circuit
}}

==References==
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