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While visiting the area, attendees can wear a magnetic wristband known as a "Power Up Band", which allows them to interact with various features in the area, compete with other attendees, and keep track of scores and items (such as [[coin]]s and stamps) earned from such activities.<ref name=Kickoff>Universal Studios Japan Official (January 14, 2020). [https://youtu.be/7_hXeF_OLM0 Super Nintendo World Global Kick-off Presentation Event]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 9, 2020.</ref><ref name=Jan2020>Universal Studios Japan (January 14, 2020). [https://www.usj.co.jp/company/company_e/2020/0114.html GLOBAL KICK-OFF PRESENTATION EVENT FOR “SUPER NINTENDO WORLD”]. ''Universal Studios Japan''. Retrieved October 9, 2020.</ref> The Power Up Band also connects with a dedicated Super Nintendo World smartphone application, which features a map of the area<ref name=Kickoff/> and can be used in conjunction with the Power Up Band to partake in challenges and "boss battles" with other attendees.<ref>Valentine, R. (January 14, 2020). [https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-01-14-super-nintendo-world-to-focus-on-interactive-experiences Super Nintendo World to focus on "interactive experiences"]. ''GamesIndustry.biz''. Retrieved October 9, 2020.</ref> Six different designs of the Power Up Band have been shown so far, all based on [[emblem]]s of ''Mario'' characters: [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]], [[Toad]], and [[Yoshi]].

Of the ''Mario''-themed elements in Super Nintendo World, both a ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]''-themed attraction and a [[Yoshi]]-themed attraction have been confirmed to appear. [[Peach's Castle]], [[Bowser's Castle]], and a red [[Toad House]] (Presumable to be a restaurant judging by the Mario Café & Store Bag artwork) are also present. In terms of decorative features, many ''Mario'' objects can be seen throughout the area (some of which move, such as coins and [[Cloud Lift]]s),<ref name=Look>爆釣会会長ばくちょうかいかいちょう (September 13, 2020). [https://youtu.be/ZRyrJvvj1GE 【USJ】Discover a new gimmick in Thwomp! Super Nintendo World as of September 11, 2020 / SUPER MARIO]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 9, 2020.</ref> though much of the environmental aesthetic is based on that of ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', including the colored, diamond-patterned platforms, [[Piranha Creeper]] vine, pyramids from [[World 2 (Super Mario 3D World)|World 2]], and most prominently the grassy platforms, which make up a tall, mountain-like structure resembling [[Mount Beanpole]], with a [[Goal Pole]] on the summit. Animatronics of various ''Mario'' characters and enemies are also present, including Yoshi and a [[Thwomp]].<ref name=Look/>