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6/24/2022

Universal Studios Hollywood Update: Super Nintendo World, HHN and More - June 25, 2022

It's Summer time everybody and that means it's the busy time for theme parks. That also means prep for Halloween events is going, well Fast and Furious, as they all technically start in summer now. 

In this update we have a lot to show you for Super Nintendo World, Halloween Horror Nights, Toothsome and a few other random things around the park. Hope you enjoy! 


Written by Gregg Condon
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It was a beautiful morning in the valley
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Had a nice snack from the French Street Bistro. Taking a break to enjoy parks is definitely something I need to do more often. =)
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Which meant great lightning for Super Nintendo World pictures!
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Actually took the "good" camera for this update
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Pulling back a bit, you can see just how Super Nintendo World fits into the lower lot
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The biggest change since our last update is that you can now see Bowsers Castle!
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And also, you can see the flag to the left of Bowsers castle on the top of the mountain.
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Down at the warp pipe, it looks like they are finally starting to put the covering on the concrete here. You can see holes being dug in on the exposed part.
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Anticipate seeing more of this covered up by our next update
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Over on the Curious George mazes, lots of prep work still being done. The well that was here awhile back is now down on the NOPE sets in Falls Lake.
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Not much work on the outside of the unannounced maze, rumored to be an original maze.
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Halloween is coming together!
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Here you can see that this is clearly the Myers house.
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Inside the park, the location where Halloween usually is will be the Blumhouse maze this year.
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They've really got it blocked off so don't expect to see much here before opening night. I will say, the area they are working in seems bigger than previous mazes here. Also, go see The Black Phone. It's great!
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Outside of the Parisian Courtyard, one of the other unannounced mazes. This one is rumored to be La Llarona.
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As you can see here (to the right of the picture) they are expanding the façade a bit, and there seems to be at least one room (or perhaps a pre-show) before you go into the actual courtyard area.
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The Universal Monsters entrance continues to get set pieces added.
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Some really cool Jaws mugs have shown up in the Universal Studios Store!
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New Minion Popcorn Buckets as well!
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Outside at CityWalk, Toothsome is coming along nicely. Lots of activity.
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Alright everybody, that's going to wrap it up for this update. For those who are fans of the Special Effects show, it's coming back this coming week. Not sure if we'll make it out there to check it out since it's a holiday weekend, but we'll see. 

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  • Universal Studios Hollywood Super Nintendo World, HHN and Park Update - April 29, 2022
  • Pictures of the New Super Nintendo World Store at Universal Studios Hollywood - April 8, 2022
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update: Super Nintendo World and CityWalk - January 11, 2022
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update: Super Nintendo World and Holidays - December 6, 2021
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update: Super Nintendo World and Holiday Prep - November 23, 2021


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6/2/2022

Universal Studios Hollywood Reveals Details of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD’s Signature Ride Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge Opening in Early 2023

Universal Studios Hollywood Reveals Details of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD’s Signature Ride, “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge,” opening in Early 2023 as Guests and Fans Eagerly Await the Arrival
of the Theme Park’s All-New Immersive Land
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Inspired by the Popular MARIO KART™ Video Game Series and Featuring Cutting-Edge Augmented Reality, this All-New Technologically-Advanced Ride Raises the Bar on Interactive Theme Park Attractions
Universal City, California, June 2, 2022 – When “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” opens in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ at Universal Studios Hollywood in early 2023, guests and fans will find themselves immersed in one of the world’s largest, most interactive rides they have ever experienced. It seamlessly fuses augmented reality with projection mapping technology and actual set pieces along a moving ride track to debut a ride that’s unparalleled anywhere within the theme park industry.
The highly-anticipated opening of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Hollywood represents the first SUPER NINTENDO WORLD to debut in the United States, designed to transport theme park guests and Nintendo® fans into the world of Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach to be part of the Mushroom Kingdom.

Guests will access SUPER NINTENDO WORLD via the iconic Warp Pipe to enter the land where they will find the “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” ride located within Bowser’s Castle.

This innovative achievement will propel guests into a multi-dimensional experience that recreates iconic environments from the Mario Kart games and where no two races are alike. “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” is also one of the most complex rides ever built within the entertainment industry.

            The sophisticated ride is a multi-sensory cornucopia of color, sound and movement that invites guests to navigate familiar environs through the creative use and integration of head mounted augmented reality (AR) goggles—a key point of differentiation that distinguishes this ride from other theme park attractions.

From the depths of the dungeon within Bowser’s Castle, guests will climb aboard stadium-style, four-seat Mario Kart vehicles inspired by the video game, put on their AR goggles …and then with a 3-2-1 GO! signal from Lakitu, they will be off to the races.

            The premise is simple but equally inspiring and challenging and will appeal to guests of all ages regardless of gaming experience. As part of Team Mario, guests will steer through courses underwater and in the clouds to compete for the Golden Cup while collecting coins to defeat Team Bowser and win.

“Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” raises the stakes for guests as an intriguing and repeatable ride with a variety of outcomes.

            SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is conceived in partnership with Nintendo and the visionaries at Universal Creative to deliver exhilarating entertainment with innovative technological achievements inspired by characters and video games that have appealed to Nintendo fans for generations.

The immersive land will be a visual spectacle of vibrant colors and architectural ingenuity located within a newly expanded area of Universal Studios Hollywood that will feature the groundbreaking ride, “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge,” and interactive areas, to be enjoyed by the whole family, along with themed shopping and dining to enhance the entire experience.

Universal Studios Hollywood and guests continue the countdown to the land’s early 2023 opening with the Feature Presentation retail store, well stocked with SUPER NINTENDO WORLD merchandise such as Mario and Luigi themed apparel and iconic character hats and a selection of plush characters, including Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and Bowser.

            More information and details will be shared soon. In the meantime, guests can visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for theme park updates. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.
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  • Universal Studios Hollywood Super Nintendo World, HHN and Park Update - April 29, 2022
  • Pictures of the New Super Nintendo World Store at Universal Studios Hollywood - April 8, 2022
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update: Super Nintendo World and CityWalk - January 11, 2022
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update: Super Nintendo World and Holidays - December 6, 2021
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update: Super Nintendo World and Holiday Prep - November 23, 2021


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4/29/2022

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, HHN AND PARK UPDATE - APRIL 29, 2022

Welcome to another update from Universal Studios Hollywood. We've had to change the way we do updates since work on the two major LA County theme park additions is moving so quick, if we wait a few days to get pictures posted, they're already outdated. 

So in this update we've got a lot of pics and video of Super Nintendo World, Halloween Horror Nights Prep and a bit going on around the rest of the park. Strap in, a lot to cover! 


Written by Gregg Condon
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Just since last week Piranha Plants and some blocks have been added to Super Nintendo World
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Sorry for the extreme zoom
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Don't eat me bro!
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Yay for Restrooms!
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They've also circled back around to the warp pipe and are adding some more stuff.
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A bit of a different angle
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A closer look at the Piranha plants
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So many cool details
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And finally, almost to the lower lot
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A Plethora of Piranha
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Bowsers Castle is really coming into shape

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Starting with HHN coverage outside of the Curious George Parking Structure
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Looks like something just got dropped off. Appears to be a well of some kind
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Is it just me or does that look like a LOT of wood for what is left to build here? Hmm.
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The outside walls of maze #2 appear to be close to being done
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Some HHN staff admiring their new well
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Inside the park, some thematic elements are showing up on the facade here as well
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Brick seems to be the go-to this year. We're good with it!
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A few random tidbits. Some new (to me at least) glasses. $10 each and they look awesome.
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Jurassic World Dominion has arrived at the Studio Store
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More progress on Toothsome this week!
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  • Pictures of the New Super Nintendo World Store at Universal Studios Hollywood - April 8, 2022
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update: Super Nintendo World and CityWalk - January 11, 2022
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update: Super Nintendo World and Holidays - December 6, 2021
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update: Super Nintendo World and Holiday Prep - November 23, 2021
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Super Nintendo Update and last night at HHN - November 2, 2021


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