Super Nintendo World: Difference between revisions

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[[File:Super Nintendo World logo.jpg|thumb|250px|Logo]]

[[File:Super Nintendo World Power Up Bands 2.jpg|thumb|The Power-Up Bands]]

The song "[[We Are Born to Play]]," performed by {{wp|Galantis}} and {{wp|Charli XCX}}, was released as a music video to promote the initial launch of Super Nintendo World, which depicts numerous attendees exploring a CGI-animated version of the area with many ''Super Mario'' characters and enemies present.

==Locations==

[[File:Mario Kart Koopas Challenge logo.png|thumb|Japanese logo]]

'''Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge''',<ref name=Hollywood/> known as '''Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge''' in Japan and simply referred to as '''Mario Kart''' in the Universal Studios Japan app,<ref name=App>Super Nintendo World map in the Universal Studios Japan app</ref> is an on-rails ride based on the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series where attendees race through a course designed by [[Bowser]]. It is located inside [[Bowser's Castle]], with attendees joining Team Mario (Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Toad, and Yoshi) against Team Bowser (Bowser and the [[Koopalings]]). Attendees are seated in vehicles designed after the [[Standard Kart]]s from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', with a steering wheel included with each seat. The ride makes use of {{wp|augmented reality}}, as attendees are equipped with AR headsets with [[Mario Cap]]s for the duration of the ride.<ref name=Direct/> Attendees travel through different environments modelled after several courses from ''Mario Kart 8''; starting with an area that combines [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart 8)|Bowser's Castle]] and [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)|Mario Circuit]], followed by [[3DS Piranha Plant Slide]], [[Dolphin Shoals]], [[Twisted Mansion]], [[Cloudtop Cruise]], [[Grumble Volcano]] with the [[Bowser Monument]], and [[N64 Rainbow Road]].<ref name=MK>Theme Vision (February 12, 2021). [https://youtu.be/L9TzJVeptc0 Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge Ride]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 7, 2022.</ref> The ride lasts for approximately five minutes, and each kart can hold up to four people (two rows of two seats).<ref>[https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/service-guide/safe/mario-kart-koopa-challenge Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge Requirements]. ''Universal Studios Japan''. Retrieved December 18, 2020.</ref> Riders primarily score by firing [[shell]]s, color coded to each of the four riders, at other racers and other interactable objects as displayed through their headsets, with the final scores tallied and displayed at the conclusion of the ride.<ref>@rumireports (November 30, 2020). [https://twitter.com/rumireports/status/1333275630314524678 ''"It's official! The very first #SuperNintendoWorld is set to open on Feb. 4th in Osaka, Japan! I got a first-hand look and can confirm the Mario Kart ride uses AR headsets but is ON RAILS. So no falling off Rainbow Road🌈😆 Full thread below👇"'']. ''Twitter''. Retrieved December 18, 2020.</ref>

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|Jap=マリオカート ～クッパの挑戦状～

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[[File:Yoshis Adventure logo.png|thumb]]

The ride first transports attendees over a bridge, then into a [[Warp Pipe]] tunnel through a scene with two Yoshis carrying [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Peach]] being pursued by [[Kamek]] and some [[Fly Guy|Fly Guys]], with [[Poochy]] nodding his head at passing vehicles at the exit. Additionally, another branching path within the pipe tunnel has a view out into space looking at [[Starship Mario]]. Exiting the pipe, the Yoshis arrive in a desert and jungle area, and finally to Captain Toad's location at the end of the jungle. The ride's queuing area features designs and murals from ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'',<ref name=Yoshi>Universal Parks News Today (February 4, 2021). [https://youtu.be/s_EAcuzv73w Yoshi's Adventure FULL RIDE & Queue Tour - Super Nintendo World]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved February 9, 2021.</ref> which would be incorporated into the first section of the Universal Studios Hollywood queue for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.<ref name=Inside/>

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|Jap=ヨッシー・アドベンチャー

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[[File:Supernintendoworldpowerupbandkeychallenge-c.jpg|thumb|Promotional artwork for the Power-Up Band Key Challenges and Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown]]

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One key can also be obtained by spotting an [[airship]] using the [[binoculars]] in the park.<ref name=Challenges/>

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|Jap=パワーアップバンド・キーチャレンジ

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[[File:1-UPFactoryfront.jpg|thumb|1-UP Factory Japanese storefront]]

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|Jap=ワンナップ・ファクトリー

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[[File:Mario Motors storefront.jpg|thumb|Mario Motors storefront]]

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|Jap=マリオ・モーターズ

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[[File:Kinopios Cafe logo.png|thumb|Japanese logo]]

'''Toadstool Cafe''',<ref name=Hollywood/> known as '''Kinopio's Cafe''' in Japan,<ref>[https://super-nintendo-world.usj.co.jp/en/us/food Official Super Nintendo World website (Food and Restaurants)]. </ref> is a restaurant run by [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s, with a virtual character named [[Chef Toad]] acting as the head chef. The restaurant serves various ''Super Mario''-themed dishes and drinks, such as Mario's Bacon Cheeseburger, the [[Super Mushroom]] Pizza Bowl, and the [[? Block]] Tiramisu. The main dining area features designs of various ''Super Mario'' items on the ceiling, as well as a Warp Pipe and [[Mushroom]] display at the center. There are also "windows" in the restaurant showing animated videos of Chef Toad talking to attendees and other Toad chefs preparing food. The foyer of Toadstool Cafe has two [[Gift Box]]es: a small one and a big one. Attendees can use their Power-Up Band to open one, which may contain an item or [[coin]]s. "[[Luncheon Kingdom|Mount Volbono]]: Town" from ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' plays inside Toadstool Cafe.<ref name=Direct/>

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|Jap=キノピオ・カフェ

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[[File:Pit Stop Popcorn.jpg|thumb|Pit Stop Popcorn storefront]]

'''Pit Stop Popcorn''' is a food kiosk themed after the ''Mario Kart'' series that sells popcorn. It is located opposite Bowser's Castle at Universal Studios Japan.<ref name=Livedoor/>

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|Jap=ピットストップ・ポップコーン

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[[File:Yoshi's Snack Island.jpg|thumb|Yoshi's Snack Island storefront]]

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|Jap=ヨッシー・スナック・アイランド