Universal’s Epic Universe is the third gate coming to Universal Orlando Resort in 2025 and today we’re getting a closer look at what to expect in the portal world of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD!
The land will be reminiscent to existing Super Nintendo World’s in Hollywood and Japan featuring attractions plus dining, shopping and interactive experiences inspired by the Super Mario franchise PLUS – for the first time in the U.S. – Donkey Kong Country.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will transport guests through the iconic green pipe into the immersive world which will include two lands within it! As guests emerge from the pipe, vibrant scenery and exciting kinetic energy surround them as they are greeted by the familiar sights and sounds that they’ve experienced on their Nintendo game consoles – from the towering Mt. Beanpole and majestic Peach’s Castle to swaying Piranha Plants, pacing Goombas, spinning coins, ? Blocks and more.
Find new adventures alongside Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and other characters; and Donkey Kong Country – where they’ll encounter thrills featuring Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong and other members of the Kong family.
Donkey Kong Country
The entrance to Donkey Kong Country will be in at the edge of Super Mario Land. Guests will find lush, tropical landscapes from the video game series, complete with tall trees, waterfalls, landmarks such as The Golden Temple and more.
Attractions
Mine-Cart Madness
Guests will hop into a mine cart and careen through the jungle to help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong protect the coveted golden banana on this first-of-its-kind family coaster. Utilizing an unprecedented ride system, innovative technology and a unique coaster design, Mine-Cart Madness will send riders on a thrilling adventure where they will experience the jaw-dropping maneuvers that they’ve seen Donkey Kong and the mine carts perform in the video games – including getting blasted out of a barrel, seemingly jumping over gaps as they speed along a rickety track, and so much more.
More to Explore
- A selection of tropical menu and merchandise offerings in the middle of the jungle – all inspired by the Donkey Kong Country video game franchise and its characters. More details will be shared in the coming months.
Super Mario Land
Attractions
Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge
Guests are invited to join Team Mario and battle Team Bowser for the Golden Cup in this groundbreaking attraction that fuses augmented reality, projection mapping technology and elaborate environments to bring the fun of the Mario Kart video game series to life in a compelling ride-through experience.
Guests up for the challenge will enter through Bowser’s Castle – where they’ll wind its corridors and get a glimpse of Bowser’s deceptive plans to stack the odds in his favor – before boarding their kart and heading to the starting line. Then, guests steer through a variety of Mario Kart courses – collecting coins, tossing shells at Team Bowser, dodging obstacles, and more – as they join their favorite characters and compete to help Team Mario win the race.
Yoshi’s Adventure
The delightful Yoshi’s Adventure attraction will make its U.S. debut when SUPER NINTENDO WORLD opens at Universal Epic Universe. On this family-friendly ride, guests of all ages will enjoy breathtaking views of Super Mario Land as they join Yoshis and travel through Mushroom Kingdom landscapes in search of glowing eggs – encountering many familiar characters along the way.
Entertainment
Meet and Greets
Guests can meet, greet and interact with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad throughout various areas in Super Mario Land.
Dining
Toadstool Cafe
At Toadstool Cafe, guests can enjoy a variety of tasty dishes inspired by the world of Super Mario and its characters, including Mario and Luigi-themed burgers, Super Mushroom Soup, Piranha Plant Caprese, Fire Flower Spaghetti and Meatballs and so much more. Guests will also get glimpses of several Toads cooking up culinary creations through various virtual windows as they dine inside the restaurant.
More Dining
- Yoshi’s Snack Island: Power up with delicious treats, snacks, and beverages
- Turbo Boost Treats: Power up with delicious treats, snacks, and beverages
Shopping
- 1-UP Factory: Shop for souvenirs, apparel, toys and more inspired by favorite Super Mario characters and adventures
- Mario Motors: Shop for souvenirs, apparel, toys and more inspired by favorite Super Mario characters and adventures
More to Explore
Power -Up Bands
Similar to lands that already exist in Japan and Hollywood, guests can level up their fun in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD with the purchase of a Power-Up Band
- The wearable wrist band allows guests to enhance their play throughout Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country.
- With the Power-Up Band, guests can:
- Collect digital coins by punching ? Blocks
- Playing interactive activities
- Collect digital stamps on attractions
- Earn digital keys to unlock an exclusive showdown against Bowser Jr.
- Discover other hidden surprises
- Guests can also access Leaderboard screens in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD to see where they rank amongst fellow guests.
See it for Yourself
Universal’s Epic Universe opens its portals in 2025. An official opening date has not yet been announced.
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