The official Nintendo universe is coming at you this spring 2021. Stay tuned for more updates on Super Nintendo World in Osaka, Japan!
After the big opening of the official Nintendo store in Tokyo, we are once again invited to mingle with our favorite Nintendo characters. Jump into the wonders of Super Nintendo World where smart wristbands, punchable blocks, and Super Mushroom drinks co-exist for your enjoyment.
Originally set to open before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Super Mario-themed amusement park with an estimated budget between $350 and $550 million USD had been pushed back to spring 2021. On the bright side, it’s still technically before the Olympics! Super Nintendo World is the 10th “land” in Universal Studios Japan (USJ), a universe of theme parks in Osaka, Japan.
What Mario’s World Looks Like Out of the Screen
Recent images were leaked, showing us that this highly-anticipated theme park looks exactly like the game. Bowser’s castle, Toad’s house, Peach’s castle, and many green pipes have already taken shape.
Try to spy what could potentially be the real-life Mario Kart ride that according to USJ, “puts you in the driver’s seat.”
What We Know So Far
“Immersion” is Nintendo’s key focus while “NO LIMIT!” is the new brand slogan. According to USJ’s Marketing Director, Ayumu Yamamoto, “If Disney is the dreamworld then USJ is the wake world where we will energize you and make you feel alive.”
The Super Nintendo World experience will involve using smart wristbands that pairs with a mobile app. Together, visitors can collect digital coins while competing with others.
Get a Taste of Mario’s World in His Cafe & Shop
To those who eagerly waiting for Super Nintendo World to open, you’ll be happy to know that the Mario-themed cafe & store welcomes you to start immersing in their world. Everyone, including Mario, celebrated his very own cafe & store with music, confetti, and his favorite brother, Luigi on opening day.
The Super Cafe Menu
Luigi’s grape non-bake cheesecake pancake sandwich: ￥700 
Mario’s strawberry shortcake pancake sandwich: ￥700 
Super Mushroom soda cup: ￥1,800 
NEWLY ADDED: Peach’s peach cream soda: ￥600 
Luigi’s green apple and Mario’s strawberry cream soda: ￥600
Items to “Nintendo”-fy Your World
If you’re on the market for something to spice up your work mood, grab yourself the Mario pouch. Perhaps you want to liven up your Zoom background? Then grab the moustache cushion. Easily bring Mario with you to school, work, and home with these goodies.
Pouch 
Cushion 
T-shirt
We Are Born to Play🎵 (in Super Nintendo World)
As we still have to wait for the opening of Super Nintendo World in USJ, check out what it’d be like to be at the amusement park right now with its official music video produced by Galantis and Charli XCX.
