One of Nintendo's biggest design philosophies that goes into everything it does is that they want their customers to feel like they're playing a video game. This can be seen with the unique, interactive Mario LEGO sets that have been released, as well as Nintendo's collaboration with Universal Studios to create Super Nintendo World. Gamers in the US are close to being able to experience the Nintendo theme park soon, as it plans to open at Universal Studios Hollywood in early 2023.In Japan, plenty of players have already had a chance to visit Super Nintendo World as the park opened up in Tokyo in 2021. It was met with rave reviews as the experience the location offered was said to be very interactive and groundbreaking. As part of the agreement with Nintendo to open parks using the company's iconic IPs, it was decided that versions of the park would be built in Tokyo, Hollywood, and Orlando.For US fans, Universal has revealed that Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood will be open in early 2023. The website states that visitors can look forward to "imaginative interactive areas" and themed shopping and dining.
Alongside that, the announcement has also come with a trailer for what looks to be Hollywood Studios' version of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge. Bowser's Challenge is known as Koopa's Challenge in Japan and is also seen as Super Nintendo World's signature and biggest attraction. In the trailer, viewers can see fans using their wristbands to interact with the ride, a staple to Super Nintendo World that allows visitors to interact with the entire park. Interestingly, the wristbands also double as Amiibo for the Nintendo Switch.
While the bracelets might not seem like much, in the version of the park in Japan, the wristbands are used to allow players to collect coins and unlock stamps throughout their visit. This means that most likely, the Hollywood Studios park will be just as interactive, which should excite some fans.
However, for those hoping that the first US-based Nintendo theme park would have all three of the Tokyo park's rides, the website for Universal Studios Hollywood currently only mentions Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge. It may be possible that Bowser's Challenge is the only one fully developed after almost all of the Super Nintendo World parks were hit with Covid-19-related delays. Still, it seems that fans need to keep an eye out for further announcements dealing with other rides for the new park.