Hey Thrill Seekers,
‘Tis the season to be jolly and Universal are definitely in the mood to give. Yesterday they dropped some imagery of Super Nintendo World set to open at Universal Studios Japan in 2020 just in time for the Tokyo Olympics.
Here’s what Universal had to say;
Super Nintendo World will be comprised of expansive and multilevel environments filled with unprecedented, state-of-the-art rides, interactive areas, shops and restaurants, all featuring Nintendo’s most popular characters and games.
Universal are definitely committed to providing something amazing and stated;
Development cost at Universal Studios Japan is currently expected to exceed 50 billion Yen. Super Nintendo World will be developed mainly using the park’s current parking area and part of an area designated for future expansion. Katsuhiro Miyamoto, Professor Emeritus of Kansai University estimates that Universal Studios Japan — after opening Super Nintendo World — will bring economic benefits following its opening of approximately 6.2 trillion Yen for the Kansai region, 11.7 trillion Yen for Japan as a whole, and will create approximately 1.1 million jobs in Japan within a decade after opening. Universal Studios Japan will introduce the wonder of the world-class, Japan-based entertainment brand of Nintendo not only to Japan but to the world.
Although no further details about what we can expect were given the art work does tell a story. The main part being how prominent Mario is, we’re thinking that perhaps other titles such as Zelda and Final Fantasy wont feature at all!?
Just as promised you’ll note colourful, multi-levels that seem to be prime for interactive areas also some character meet and great opportunities (Princess Peach). Obviously it doesn’t mean that Universal Orlando’s Nintendo World will look anything like this and recent patents suggest rides based on Mario Kart and Donkey Kong games. One appears to be a drifting car racing attraction that can be used as a Mario Kart themed attraction and the other is a patent for coaster car technology that can potentially simulate runaway mine cars or more.
Whatever happens it definitely looks exciting.
Smiles included…
Jamie
