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Get ready to enter the world of Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach. Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the opening date for Super Nintendo World.

Here's a look at the ride, shop and restaurant bound for L.A.'s recreation of the Mushroom Kingdom.

As you careen and spin through the constructed scenes, you’ll grip a steering wheel and buttons that won’t control the physical vehicle but will allow you to steer and fire shells from your AR racer. [teasing the land since 2016](https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/blog/a-nintendo-themed-area-is-coming-to-universal-studios-hollywood-112916), but with this latest announcement we finally know exactly what to expect inside. [opened in Japan](https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/in-photos-inside-the-newly-opened-super-nintendo-world-theme-park-031921) in 2021, and based on the rendering in this latest video, the Hollywood version looks mostly similar to its Osaka originator. Blocks to collect (digital) coins and earn (also digital) keys from four activities in order to challenge Bowser Jr. But otherwise all of the landmarks are there: You’ll walk in through a warp pit that spits you out in Peach’s Castle and stare down colorful cliffs dotted with coins, Thwomps and Piranha Plants. [Universal Studios Hollywood](https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/attractions/universal-studios-hollywood-universal-citywalk) announced that [Super Nintendo World](https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us/super-nintendo-world) will debut on Friday, February 17, 2023.

It's finally here! Today, Universal Studios Hollywood has officially unveiled their latest expansion to the theme park, Super Nintendo Land.

As part of Team Mario, guests will steer through underwater courses and courses in the clouds to compete for the Golden Cup while collecting coins to defeat Team Bowser and win. The 1-UP Factory will offer an extensive selection of merchandise from Mario and Luigi themed apparel to iconic character hats and an array of plush characters, including Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and Bowser. These energetic, familiar and fun interactive games will further enhance the entire kinetic experience within the land and immerse guests into the unique world of Super Mario. will be able to purchase a “Power-Up Band™” to enhance the interactive elements found within Super Nintendo Land. Guests will climb into four-seat vehicles and steer through courses to collect coins and beat Team Bowser for the Golden Cup. The “innovative, immersive, and highly-anticipated themed land” will officially open to the public on February 17, 2023, with treats for video game and amusement park fans alike.

Guests will access the new area through a warp pipe where they will find the Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge ride located within Bowser's Castle. Representatives ...

It will propel riders into a multi-dimensional experience in environments from the Mario Kart games. [online](https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us/super-nintendo-world) from Universal Studio Hollywood. [scheduled to open](https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us/super-nintendo-world) on Feb.

Riders compete for the Golden Cup on iconic Mario Kart courses alongside Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Yoshi. The land will also offer several themed dining ...

Super Nintendo World will make its North American debut at Universal Studios Hollywood in February 2023 CREDIT: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Universal has also developed a wearable wristband that offers interactive gameplay by connecting to the wearer’s smartphone. Riders compete for the Golden Cup on iconic Mario Kart courses alongside Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Yoshi.

Universal Studios Hollywood's Super Nintendo World to open in February of next year, just before the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

The opening comes two years after a similar attraction opened in Osaka, Japan, where they are currently working on a Donkey Kong-themed expansion to its Super Nintendo World. The park was designed in a way that captures Nintendo's Mario franchise via its architecture and activities, with park visitors entering through an iconic green pipe. The highly-immersive and interactive theme park will include a Mario Kart ride, a Toad-inspired cafe, and other features inspired by Super Mario video games.

Super Nintendo World will open on Feb. 17, 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

This “wearable, state-of-the-art” wristband, currently used at Universal Studio Japan’s version, “will be able to deepen their interactions across the land” and will sync with the existing Universal Studios Hollywood app. To keep track of scores and more, a "Power-Up Band" will be available for purchase for those looking to “level-up” their experience. Interactive gameplay will also play a key role in the land, including opportunities to punch famed “?” blocks to collect digital golden coins.

The newly expanded area will make its debut Feb. 17, 2023, with rides, attractions and a restaurant. It will feature the new ride, Mario Kart: Bowser's ...

They can discover Super Nintendo World via interactive binoculars employing augmented reality technology positioned within the land. The newly expanded area will make its debut Feb. [Super Nintendo World to open at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023](https://www.foxla.com/news/super-nintendo-world-to-open-at-universal-studios-hollywood-in-2023)