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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  It was a beautiful morning in the valley  Had a nice snack from the French Street Bistro. Taking a break to enjoy parks is definitely something I need to do more often. =)  Which meant great lightning for Super Nintendo World pictures!  Actually took the "good" camera for this update  Pulling back a bit, you can see just how Super Nintendo World fits into the lower lot   The biggest change since our last update is that you can now see Bowsers Castle!   And also, you can see the flag to the left of Bowsers castle on the top of the mountain.  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.  Anticipate seeing more of this covered up by our next update  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.  Not much work on the outside of the unannounced maze, rumored to be an original maze.  Halloween is coming together!   Here you can see that this is clearly the Myers house.  Inside the park, the location where Halloween usually is will be the Blumhouse maze this year.  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!  Outside of the Parisian Courtyard, one of the other unannounced mazes. This one is rumored to be La Llarona.  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.  The Universal Monsters entrance continues to get set pieces added.  Some really cool Jaws mugs have shown up in the Universal Studios Store!  New Minion Popcorn Buckets as well!  Outside at CityWalk, Toothsome is coming along nicely. Lots of activity.  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. Related Videos
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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  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. ### Related Videos
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