The entire land is intended to be built at Universal’s Epic Universe, a major third theme park set to open at Universal’s Orlando resort. We’re still a bit hazy on what the actual in-land interactivity looks like - those details will likely emerge in the next month or two - but for an immersive enhancement that’s been touted now for years, the implementation should feel as close as you can get to whomp-ing on top of a mushroom or sliding down a warp pipe without actually doing it. The functionality comes by way of a Power-Up Band ($32), which allows guests to punch blocks to collect virtual coins, sync scores to one’s smartphone, compete with other park attendees, and even participate in “key challenge” attractions. Guests will board four-seat vehicles and transport themselves to the world of Mario Kart by way of an augmented reality headset where they’ll race through courses from the famed game, throw shells, and race alongside other characters in a battle they really can win or lose. The flagship attraction, Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge, is housed within Bowser’s Castle, an iconic location from the eponymous video game series. The $580 million dollar expansion is nothing short of perfection, filled with Fire Piranha Plants, Question Boxes, and Thwomps, so let’s take the time to dive into every warp pipe-packed detail. When it debuts next year, guests will be able to play within the world of Nintendo for the very first time. Believe it or not, that image above isn't an illustration or a drawing - it’s a photograph of the very real theme park land landing at Universal’s Osaka-based theme park on Feb. Theme park fans went wild earlier this week when Universal Studios Japan dropped the first look at the widely anticipated Super Nintendo World.
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