by Donald Wood
Last updated: 9:10 AM ET, Thu May 2, 2024
For theme park and video game fans excited for the arrival
of SUPER
NINTENDO WORLD in 2025, Universal Orlando Resort revealed new details for one
of five lands coming to the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park.
The new Nintendo-themed land will feature attractions plus
dining, shopping, interactive experiences and character meet-and-greets, inspired
by the Super Mario franchise and, for the first time in the United States, Donkey
Kong Country.
Once travelers enter the theme park, they will be transported
through the iconic green pipe into the immersive land, where they will witness Mt.
Beanpole, Peach’s Castle, Piranha Plants, pacing Goombas, spinning coins, mystery
blocks and more.
Guests will then make their way to Super Mario Land, where
Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and other characters will offer attractions
such as Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, which fuses augmented reality,
projection mapping technology and elaborate environments into the classic game.
At the Yoshi’s Adventure attraction, visitors of all ages
will enjoy views of Super Mario Land as they travel through the Mushroom
Kingdom in search of glowing eggs. The property will also feature the Toadstool
Cafe, Yoshi’s Snack Island and Turbo Boost Treats, which boast dishes inspired
by the world of Super Mario and its characters.
Once visitors get their fill of food, they can head over to Donkey
Kong Country, where they will experience the tropical landscape from the
video game series, complete with tall trees, waterfalls, landmarks such as The
Golden Temple and more.
One of the area’s cornerstones will be Mine-Cart Madness, a family
coaster that sends quests through the jungle to help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong
protect the coveted golden banana while getting blasted out of a barrel and seemingly
jumping over gaps in the track.
The area will also feature a tropical menu and merchandise
offerings inspired by the Donkey Kong Country video game franchise and its
characters. Guests can play interactive activities, collect digital stamps on
attractions, earn digital keys to unlock an exclusive showdown against Bowser
Jr. and discover other hidden surprises.
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