Super Nintendo World launches virtual tour before grand opening

The Super Nintendo World may not be open to visitors until next month, but fans can now take a peek.

Universal Studios Japan launched a virtual tour of its new theme park in Osaka, Japan, last week.

The “highly themed and engaging” theme park will open with two interactive toys, several other interactive games, restaurants and gift shops.

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The virtual tour starts by showing fans the Bowser castle, where Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge is located.

According to a press release from Universal Studios Japan, visitors use headsets to assemble the “life-size Mario Kart experience” and can launch virtual projectiles to eliminate opponents and move forward on some of the iconic courses in the series. Mario Kart games.

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The tour also shows the other interactive tour, Yoshi’s Adventure, on Mount Varapau.

“Hold Yoshi while looking for Captain Frog on a treasure hunt!” the virtual tour says. “Get a spectacular view of the Mushroom Kingdom of Mount Varapau while having fun on this tour that is perfect for the whole family.”

According to the statement, guests ride on Yoshi’s back on a “treasure hunt adventure” led by Captain Toad and must find three colored eggs.

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In addition to Yoshi’s Adventure and Mario Kart, the Super Nintendo World also offers even more immersive experiences, including a challenge to “infiltrate Bowser Jr.’s lair” and join other guests to “face it”, says the virtual tour.

Last week, Universal Studios Japan launched a virtual tour of its new theme park, Super Nintendo World, scheduled to open on February 4 (Nintendo / Universal Studios Japan)

According to the press release, some of the park’s interactive parts – including collecting virtual coins and stamps – require a power strip, which costs ¥ 3,200 (about $ 39).

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Finally, the tour shows fans the theme park restaurants – Kinopio’s Cafe, Yoshi’s Snack Island and Pit Stop Popcorn – and the theme park’s gift shops – Mario Motors and 1UP Factory.

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The grand opening of Super Nintendo World is scheduled for February 4, which coincides with Universal Studio Japan’s 20th anniversary.

Universal Studios Japan – owned by NBCUniversal’s parent company, Comcast – is following strict coronavirus health and safety protocols, the statement said.