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UK’s first Flying Theatre ride to open at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
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he LEGOLAND Windsor Resort has revealed that its new multi-million-pound land, “created by kids for kids”, will be home to the UK’s first Flying Theatre ride when it opens this May. Standing at over 25 metres tall, the Flight of the Sky Lion ride will be at the heart of LEGO MYTHICA: World of Mythical Creatures, the hotly anticipated new land which marks the park’s single biggest investment since gates opened 25 years ago.
Once aboard the Flying Theatre ride, families will be taken under the Sky Lion’s (Maximus) wing and transported to the parallel universe of LEGO MYTHICA, where mythical LEGO creatures come to life. As they swoop, duck and dive over the incredible landscape, families will come face-to- face with the realm’s many characters, including the two-headed Hydra (Duo), Fire and Ice Bird (Crystal Flame) and the Greek mythology inspired Chimera creature.
As part of the announcement, the Resort released an artist’s impression showing the other new rides and attractions that feature in the land. Standing at 13 metres tall, the equivalent of 325 LEGO Minifigures, are two drop towers named Fire and Ice Freefall, together with Hydra’s Challenge, a water attraction in which guests steer their own vessel.
Helen Bull, divisional director at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing the first Flying Theatre ride to the UK and revealing all the rides and attractions which will make LEGO MYTHICA: World of Mythical Creatures a must-do
Super Nintendo World opens
Universal Studios Japan hosted the grand opening of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD on 18 March, bringing to life a themed and immersive land featuring Nintendo’s legendary worlds, characters and adventures where guests play inside their favourite Nintendo games. Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Super Mario and J.L. Bonnier, president and CEO of Universal Studios Japan kicked off the festivities at Super Star Plaza with popular Nintendo characters Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad, as well as SUPER NINTENDO WORLD team members, cheering on guests.
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Super Mario said: “SUPER NINTENDO WORLD brings the world of Mario games to life. The creative team at Universal has not only done a great job recreating the Mushroom Kingdom, but they have also made some amazing rides. For the Mario Kart ride in particular, the teams at Universal and Nintendo worked closely together to build something that’s never been seen before.” Tom Williams, chairman & CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts said: “SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is the perfect blend of Nintendo games and theme park experiences. We look forward to sharing SUPER NINTENDO WORLD with our fans in Japan and
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bringing the experience to life at other Universal theme park destinations in the future.”
Mark Woodbury, vice chairman, Universal Parks & Resorts and president, Universal Creative added: “Our amazing partnership with Mr. Miyamoto means that many of his ideas are packed into every corner of this land for our fans to explore on their own.” J.L. Bonnier, president and CEO, Universal Studios Japan said: “We are especially proud that Universal Studios Japan will be the first place in the world to feature SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, especially since Nintendo was created and brought to life here in Japan.”
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD makes its debut as the first multi-level land at Universal Studios Japan, where Peach’s Castle and Bowser’s Castle tower over the area. It features rides and attractions themed after Mario Kart and Yoshi, as well as dining, shops and other experiences that can only be found at Universal Studios Japan. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD also provides guests with an all-new type of “Asobi” play experience where they will jump and punch blocks and collect virtual coins. Guests can purchase a Power-Up Band in the land and sync it to their smartphones to
experience for families in 2021.
LEGO MYTHICA: World of Mythical Creatures is currently under construction and will be found between Heartlake City and the Resort’s LEGO- themed hotels.
track their score and compete with other park guests. At Key Challenge attractions around the land, guests can collect keys and gather character stamps and more using their entire bodies in dynamic activities. The world’s first interactive Mario Kart theme park ride at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge, immerses guests in the worlds of Nintendo. They will steer into the Mushroom Kingdom and throw shells as they race to the finish line with Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach! The ride is brought to life through a powerful story and characters, advanced augmented reality technology, projection mapping, and screen projection combined with a physical set that recreates iconic environments in fantastic detail, only at Universal Studios Japan.
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