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uper Nintendo World has officially opened to the public at Universal Studios Hollywood, with the first visitors enjoying the immersive and interactive new land.


The launch was also attended by Nintendo game developer Shigeru Miyamoto, as well as Shinya Takahashi, the general manager of Nintendo’s entertainment planning and development division.


“We hope people of all ages will enjoy visiting the Mushroom Kingdom in real life and experiencing all the interactive surprises this land has to offer,” said Miyamoto. “As Mario would say, ‘Let’s-a go!'”


The first Super Nintendo World in the US features the groundbreaking Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge ride, which uses cutting-edge augmented reality (AR), projection mapping technology and set pieces. Universal Studios Hollywood


describes the ride as 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 goggles”. “This is truly one of the most dynamic moments in the history of Universal Studios Hollywood, and we are very proud of our partnership with Nintendo


to bring to life a new genre of highly immersive, next-level interactive theme park entertainment,” said Scott Strobl, executive VP and general manager at Universal Studios Hollywood.


Also on offer within California’s Super Nintendo World are the Toadstool Cafe, 1-UP Factory shop, and iconic locations such as Bowser’s Castle, Peach’s Castle and Mount Beanpole. The visitor experience is enhanced and gamified using the Power-Up Band, a wearable wristband that syncs with Universal Studios Hollywood’s free app.


Using this wearable technology, guests can physically hit the land’s Question Blocks to collect coins. They can also collect keys and unlock gameplay opportunities in ‘Key Challenges’.


While riding the new Mario Kart attraction – one of the most complex rides ever created within the theme


park industry – guests can tap their Power-Up Band on the steering wheel to track digital coins collected and see their ranking.


Super Nintendo World first launched at Universal Studios Japan in 2021. It is also heading to Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort, as well as Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS).


Six Flags Over Texas has announced an opening date for its new DC-inspired Aquaman: Power Wave water coaster. Manufactured by Mack Rides, Aquaman: Power Wave will be the park’s 14th coaster when it opens on 11 March 2023.


Six Flags describes the new attraction as a launch-style coaster that suspends riders in a 90-degree angle before sending them across more than 700 feet of track at 63 miles per hour towards a massive splash.


“Six Flags Over Texas is known for providing innovative thrills and delivering the special moments that create fond family memories,” said Richard Douaihy, Six Flags Over Texas’ park president.


“We are so excited to introduce Aquaman: Power Wave to legions of thrill-seekers – and we feel that spring break is the perfect time for the grand


Six Flags Over Texas Aquaman: Power Wave opening soon opening of this epic new attraction.”


Six Flags Magic Mountain’s 20th coaster, Wonder Woman Flight of Courage, opened in 2022. Six Flags Great America also added the new DC Universe area, and Six Flags St. Louis launched the DC-themed Catwoman Whip thrill ride. Elsewhere, Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio previously unveiled its new and upgraded attractions, including the world’s first single- rail racing coaster and an esports offering.


Opened in 1961, Six Flags Over Texas is home to more than 100 rides, shows and attractions across 10 themed areas. These include world-class coasters such as New


Texas Giant and Titan. In 2019, the park opened the world’s largest loop coaster, El Diablo.


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