It's-a Me, Mario!
Mario is coming! Super Nintendo World in Japan gets official opening date
It’s time to start planning a trip to Japan! Universal Studios Japan has revealed the grand opening date for Super Nintendo World, and it’s coming sooner than we think.
The gigantic Nintendo-themed area located in Osaka, which features popular video game characters Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach is set to officially open to the public on Feb. 4, 2021.
The theme park announced the breaking news and shared a few photos of concept art and actual photos at the park's newest section on their official Twitter account.
＼＼速報／／
新大規模エリア
『スーパー・ニンテンドー・ワールド™』
2月4日(木)オープン決定?
最新鋭技術で実現した「マリオカート」をはじめ、日本が世界に誇る、任天堂ゲームの世界が現実に✨
先行体験が当たるキャンペーン情報は、この後投稿‼️#USJ #WeAreMario #SuperNintendoWorld pic.twitter.com/I0erl9u93y— ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン公式 (@USJ_Official) November 30, 2020
USJ’s Tweet, which was posted in Japanese, roughly translates to: “New large area "Super Nintendo World ™" February 4th (Thursday) Opening decision. The world of Nintendo games, which Japan is proud of in the world, including "Mario Kart" realized with the latest technology, has become a reality. The campaign information that will win the prior experience will be posted later!”
The theme park also shared a video announcement, set to the iconic Mario theme music, showing highlights of the park, including the world's first interactive Mario Kart theme park ride. The ride features AR headsets to immerse guests fully into the world of Nintendo.
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— ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン公式 (@USJ_Official) November 30, 2020
フォロー＆RTで応募完了❗抽選で、#SuperNintendoWorld
✨先行体験が当たる?✨
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あのゲームの世界に飛び込んで、 #マリオ のように、体ごと全身全力で✨
本気で遊べる、世界で唯一の遊び場が、
2月4日(木)オープン?
合言葉は #WeAreMario !!
さあ、アソビの本能を解き放て❗#USJ
As reported by Comicbook.com, the ride will take place inside Bowser's Castle, and will have players racing through different areas, including Rainbow Road. While the ride is on tracks, it seems that players will be able to compete against other racers. The castle itself is lined with trophies straight from the series, and numerous other details sure to excite longtime Mario fans.
The concept art shared by the theme park looks remarkably close to actual photos shared by news agencies. What looks like a miniature scale model of the park shared by Kyodo/via REUTERS is an actual aerial photo taken on Nov. 25, showing the new Super Nintendo World-themed attraction right next to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan.
Universal Studios Japan to open Super Nintendo World area on Feb. 4 https://t.co/9lqLduAJvP pic.twitter.com/bOGUWS3qfr
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 30, 2020
Here's to hoping international travel to Japan will be possible for Filipino travelers by February next year!
(Images via Universal Studios Japan)