Universal reveals details of Singapore-bound Super Nintendo World
SINGAPORE – Nintendo fans, you’re in for a treat!
Universal has teased details of the Super Nintendo World, due to open at Universal Studios Singapore by 2025, at its recent Super Nintendo World Global Kick Off Presentation. The attraction is due to open in Osaka this summer.
Super Nintendo World finally opening in Osaka this summer... 🎌
Followed by Universal Parks in Hollywood, Orlando and Singapore #SuperNintendoWorld pic.twitter.com/JcFo6PlNgr— Kurumi Mori (@rumireports) January 14, 2020
Essentially playing the Super Mario game in real life, guests can choose from six wristbands, which the attraction calls the “Power Up Band”. Each band represents a character in Nintendo’s Mario franchise: Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Toad and Yoshi. These bands can be connected to a Super Nintendo World smartphone app.
The most important question:
Which one are you getting?#SuperNintendoWorld pic.twitter.com/C0hky03Cn2— Inside Universal (@insideuniversal) January 14, 2020
With the bands, users can explore areas like Mushroom Garden, Peach’s Castle, Bowser’s Fortress and Mario Kart to take on challenges and collect coins and stamps. Players can also compete with other gamers.
Can't wait! #SUPERNINTENDOWORLD will be an incredibly immersive theme park experience where you can feel like you are inside the game. pic.twitter.com/lCo6Sf3ici
— Universal Studios Hollywood (@UniStudios) January 14, 2020
Detailed touches ensure players get the full experience of the game. For instance, when you “hit” the question mark block at the park using that iconic Mario jump with one fist up, the block will light up and beep like it does in the game.
When the attraction opens at Universal Studios Singapore, it will be one of two much-anticipated new arrivals – the other one being Minion Park from the Despicable Me film franchise.