Rosalina's Ice World

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Rosalina's Ice World
Rosalina's Ice World in Mario Kart 7
Information
Appears in Mario Kart 7 (2011)
Mario Kart Tour (2020)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 6) (2023)
Cup(s) Special Cup (7)
Spiny Cup (8 Deluxe)
Tour(s)
Based on Super Mario Galaxy
Music sample
Mario Kart 7 / Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 7 (frontrunning)

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart 7
Rosalina's Ice World bottom screen map Rosalina's Ice World
Mario Kart Tour
Map of 3DS Rosalina's Ice World from Mario Kart Tour
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of 3DS Rosalina's Ice World in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Staff ghost(s)
7 Ret★RLingo
2:25.784 RosalinaStandard KartSponge tiresParafoil
7 Expert Ret★Dax
2:13.091 RosalinaZucchiniRed Monster tiresSuper Glider
8DX 150cc Nin★Pavel
2:10.993 RosalinaSport BikeSlimSuper Glider
8DX 200cc Nin★Leonel
1:38.735 King BooCircuit SpecialMonsterSuper Glider

Rosalina's Ice World is the second race course of the Special Cup in Mario Kart 7. Located on an icy road, it is the first course in the Mario Kart series to be owned by Rosalina, and as a result draws inspiration from the Super Mario Galaxy installments. The drivers can dive underwater where some penguins swim, in an area which strongly resembles the main planet of Cosmic Cove Galaxy. This is the second Special Cup course to take place in a snow/ice-themed area, the first being Vanilla Lake 2 in Super Mario Kart. Retro Studios conceptualized the track.[1]

The course returns in Mario Kart Tour, debuting in the Rosalina Tour. It also returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the second course of the Spiny Cup in the Booster Course Pass.

Mario Kart 7Edit

Course layoutEdit

 
View from the starting line

The course starts off in a snowy area with snow covered domes and a structure resembling the Comet Observatory off to the side. The racers then take a slight turn to the right and pass through a halfpipe-like three-quarters turn with the right edge as a pit and some coins. After passing under the beginning of the turn and continuing forward, a small ramp allows racers to jump onto an icy area with penguins and a few coins, with the first lap giving them a choice of the icy path, or an underwater cavern filled with more coins. The second lap, however requires racers to go underwater unless they have a Mushroom, use the Super Mini-Turbo, or drive straight after the curve with at least eight coins and hold the Circle Pad down, as the kart goes higher when this is done. After the icy area, racers go through a cavern with icicles protruding from the ground, which can be shattered. The road then splits and gives the racer a choice of taking a narrow road with a series of Dash Panels, where a Starshroom can be seen on the right, or a wide path with no boosts. A final jump is then encountered, and finally, racers turns to the finish line. In the background of the course, the starting planet of the Gateway Galaxy can be seen in some areas. When racing online, the underwater penguins are absent.

This is the only new course in the game which does not involve gliding. This course's layout resembles that of Walrus Cove from Diddy Kong Racing.

ShortcutsEdit

  • At the very beginning, there is a patch of snow to the right that can be cut across with a Mushroom or Super Star.
  • Just before the spiral section, by drifting off the side of the wall to the right at an extreme angle, it is possible to clear a good section of the chasm. How much the player skips depends on how extreme the angle the player took was. This can be done with or without a Mushroom.

Mario Kart TourEdit

 
3DS Rosalina's Ice World in Mario Kart Tour

3DS Rosalina's Ice World makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart Tour, starting with the Rosalina Tour. 3DS Rosalina's Ice World is the fourth course after DS DK Pass, DS Airship Fortress, and Wii Maple Treeway to be the signature course of two tours (the Rosalina Tour and the 2021 Space Tour). Penguins now appear on top of the ice during the first lap, and move underwater for the second lap. It retains most of its appearance from Mario Kart 7, though with a few minor differences. Most notably, the planet seen in some areas is now a 3D model that is loosely based on the starting planet from Gateway Galaxy. Trees were added to the background in spots, and the arrow signs in the first section are removed. The wall on the right-hand side of the spiral turn has been removed, likely because the game prevents players from falling here regardless.

The course also appears as Rosalina's Ice World R (reversed), Rosalina's Ice World T (with ramps), and Rosalina's Ice World R/T (reversed with ramps). The former two debuted alongside the original in the Rosalina Tour, while the latter debuted in the 2021 Space Tour. In the R and R/T variants, a glide ramp was added to the exit of the icy cavern with icicles; in the R/T variant, the ramp is only usable on lap 2. In the T variant, there are two Penguins in the icy cavern.

AppearancesEdit

For this course's tour appearances, see List of 3DS Rosalina's Ice World tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Top-tier and middle-tier itemsEdit

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which 3DS Rosalina's Ice World and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of 3DS Rosalina's Ice World tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
 
Normal variant
                                                      ***    **     *     ***  **  *  *    **   ***         *       ***     ** *** * 
            
 
R variant
                                                   ** *  ** **   ***    *     ***     *   ** **       *    ***  ***  **   **   * **    
            
 
 
T variant
                                                       ***       ***  **    *    **    ***   *  ***  **          *** **   ***     *  
              
 
 
R/T variant
                                                   ***    **    **    *** ***     *** * **  *  **  ***      *     ***  **   **    **  ***   ** 
               
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challengesEdit

Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
  Regular  
Baby Rosalina
 
Pipe Frame
 
Super Glider
  • 15
  • 25
  • 40
Rosalina Tour  
Baby Mario Cup
Doctor Tour (2022)  
Monty Mole Cup
  • 20
  • 30
  • 41
Sundae Tour (2023)  
Tanooki Mario Cup
Goomba Takedown
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
  Regular  
Koopa Troopa
 
Pipe Frame
 
Super Glider
 
Bob-omb

 
Mega Mushroom
1
  • 25
  • 50
  • 75
Rosalina Tour  
Donkey Kong Cup
Autumn Tour (2021)  
Kamek Cup
Holiday Tour (2022)  
Cat Peach Cup
Glider Challenge
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star distances Tour appearances Cup
  Regular  
Rosalina
 
Pipe Frame
 
Super Glider
  • 250
  • 400
  • 550
New Year's 2021 Tour  
Metal Mario Cup
Los Angeles Tour (2021)  
Funky Kong Cup
Los Angeles Tour (2022)  
Toad Cup
Sundae Tour (2022)  
Ice Mario Cup
vs. Mega Ice Bro
Icon Course variant Mega opponent information Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider Items used
  Regular  
Ice Bro
 
Ice-blue Poltergust
 
Super Glider
 
Mushrooms

 
Ice Flowers
Rosalina Tour  
Wendy Cup
Amsterdam Tour  
Ludwig Cup
Sundae Tour (2023)  
Peach Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
  Regular  
Rosalina
 
Pipe Frame
 
Super Glider
  • 2:00.00
  • 1:54.00
  • 1:48.00
Snow Tour  
Bowser Jr. Cup
  • 2:05.00
  • 1:58.00
  • 1:52.00
Halloween Tour (2021)  
Monty Mole Cup
  R  
Bowser
 
Pipe Frame
 
Super Glider
  • 2:00.00
  • 1:54.00
  • 1:48.00
Bowser vs. DK Tour  
Waluigi Cup
  • 2:00.00
  • 1:52.00
  • 1:46.00
Sundae Tour (2022)  
Donkey Kong Cup
Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
  T  
Baby Mario
 
Pipe Frame
 
Super Glider
  • 7
  • 14
  • 21
Peach vs. Daisy Tour  
Baby Daisy Cup
Holiday Tour (2021)  
Morton Cup
Bangkok Tour  
Dry Bones Cup

Mario Kart 8 DeluxeEdit

 
The course in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Rosalina's Ice World makes its home console debut in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of the sixth and final wave of the Booster Course Pass DLC. It was the final 3DS course added to the pass. It appears as the second course of the Spiny Cup. This was the first course from Mario Kart 7 to be added in the pass since Rainbow Road three waves prior. It is based on its appearance in Mario Kart Tour, though with significant visual upgrades.

A new shortcut with a wooden ramp has been added along the final turn. The wall on the right-hand side of the spiral section has been extended, closer to how it appeared in Mario Kart 7. Two half-pipes have been added in the section leading to the icy expanse, making this the first 3DS course to feature half-pipes; one is along the right side immediately after the underpass, while the other is on the left side. Taking this second half-pipe gives racers enough of a boost to take the top ice section on every lap. The number of ice pillars has been greatly reduced. The yellow stars atop the posts after the course's starting line now illuminate brightly. Additionally, some of the stars atop poles have been recolored slightly. The ending portion of the music is arranged slightly differently, with a different chord being used.

Internally, the course is referred to as "Cnsw_67", implying it may have originally been intended to be the third course of the Spiny Cup. This slot previously had no prefix attached to it, and the reason for its change is unknown.

ProfilesEdit

Mario Kart 8 DeluxeEdit

  • Nintendo Switch News app (UK): Wrap up warm for Rosalina's Ice World!
    Today we'd like to present another course released as part of the sixth wave, which is available now: Rosalina's Ice World.
    This course, first introduced in the Nintendo 3DS game Mario Kart 7, unfolds in a chilly world of snow and ice. Thanks to an abundance of slippery surfaces and a challenging lack of guard rails, you'll have to be extra-focused on careful cornering. Also, the cave system you'll pass through along the way divides into two selectable routes. A canny choice, based on the current conditions, could be the key to success!
  • Nintendo Switch News app (US):
    • This course first appeared in the Mario Kart 7 game for the Nintendo 3DS™ system.
    • Brr, this course takes place on a snowy ice planet!
    • Beware areas without guard rails--cornering can be tricky on ice.
    • See that fork in the tunnel? There isn't a "correct path"--choose the option that best fits your current situation.

GalleryEdit

Mario Kart 7Edit

Mario Kart TourEdit

Course iconsEdit

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (3DS courses) § Rosalina's Ice World.

ScreenshotsEdit

Mario Kart 8 DeluxeEdit

NamingEdit

Internal namesEdit

Game File Name Meaning

Mario Kart 7 Gctr_IceSlider Grand Prix Centrair[2] Ice Slider
Mario Kart Tour G3ds_RosettaPlanet Grand Prix 3DS Rosetta Planet
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Cnsw_67 Charger NSW Wave 6 Course 7

Names in other languagesEdit

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ロゼッタプラネット[?]
Rozetta Puranetto
Rosalina Planet
Chinese (simplified) 罗莎塔行星[?]
Luóshātǎ Xíngxīng
Rosalina Planet
Chinese (traditional) 羅潔塔行星[?]
Luójiétǎ Xíngxīng
Rosalina Planet
Dutch Rosalina's IJsplaneet[?] Rosalina's Ice Planet
French (NOA) Monde glacé de Rosalina[?] Rosalina's Frozen World
French (NOE) Monde glacé d'Harmonie[?] Rosalina's Frozen World
German Rosalinas Eisplanet[?] Rosalina's Ice Planet
Italian Ghiacciaio di Rosalinda[?] Rosalina's Glacier
Korean 로젤리나 플래닛[?]
Rojellina Peullaenit
Rosalina Planet
Polish Lodowy Świat Rosaliny[?] Rosalina’s Icy World
Portuguese (NOA) Geleira Rosalina[?] Rosalina Glacier
Portuguese (NOE) Glaciar da Rosalina[?] Rosalina's Glacier Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Planeta da Rosalina[?] Rosalina's Planet Mario Kart 7
Russian Ледяной мир Розалины[?]
Ledyanoy mir Rozaliny
Rosalina's Ice World
Spanish (NOA) Glaciar de Rosalina[?] Rosalina's Glacier
Spanish (NOE) Glaciar de Estela[?] Rosalina's Glacier

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