BREAKING: Hong Kong Disneyland Reopening February 19th

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After 79 days of its latest closure, Hong Kong Disneyland will reopen for the third time starting February 19th. Along with this, a number of new initiatives will be instituted to further strengthen measures against COVID-19 at the park. The park has been closed since December 2nd due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in … Read more

PHOTOS: Tokyo Disney Resort Releasing NEW Retro-Style Merchandise March 3rd

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Tokyo Disney Resort has spent the past couple years playing with merchandise that uses 1980s-style Mickey & Friends designs, from 2019’s Team Disney line to old-fashioned pins, and even a mystery box set that included Mickey Mouse Revue merchandise. Well it seems the trend is set to continue, with a cute new line following that … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Adjusting Operating Hours from February 13th through March 7th Due to State of Emergency

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The State of Emergency has been extended in the Tokyo area for another month, which means the Tokyo Disney Resort is making another adjustment to its operations beginning February 13th, opening the park one hour later. This is on top of the current 5000 Guest capacity limit and closure of dozens of shops and restaurants. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Finding Hidden Pikmin in Super Nintendo World

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Super Nintendo World is all about Mario and his friends, but another creation of Shigeru Miyamoto’s appears to have snuck inside—Pikmin! That’s right, if you know where to look in and around Super Nintendo World, you can spot these little creatures in the nooks and crannies of the land! Want to know where? Take a … Read more

VIDEO: Learn to Play Classic (and Secret) Super Mario Songs on Note Block Rock at Super Nintendo World

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While there’s so much to see and do in Super Nintendo World, one activity has quickly become a fan favorite: playing the music block songs on Note Block Rock. As a matter of fact, there are six songs, each corresponding to a different color. Plus three more secret songs that only play when one of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Learn How to Choose & Set Up Super Nintendo World Power-Up Bands

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One of the key features of Super Nintendo World is how interactive everything is. From the coin-filled ? Blocks littered throughout the land to the Key Challenges and even aboard the attractions themselves, everything is linked together to earn coins and stamps! But how do you get all of that connectivity and interactivity? Why, with … Read more

VIDEO: Meet Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, & Toad in Super Nintendo World

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There’s no way that a visit to Super Nintendo World can’t include a meet-and-greet with some of your favorite Super Mario characters! While they may not have Bowser, you can still meet Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach, each with articulated heads and voice lines! Plus Toad makes appearances now and then and is known to … Read more

VIDEO: Explore Super Nintendo World’s Spooky Underground

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Super Nintendo World has tons of layers, from ominous castles with race tracks to homely cafes run by mushroom men, and everything between! Naturally, a special underground area had to be included as well, and you can explore it and the secrets within on YouTube! There’s quite a few things to be discovered down there … Read more

VIDEO: Take On The “Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown” in Super Nintendo World

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Super Nintendo World’s coverage embargo has finally ended, which means we can not only share the incredible attractions and merchandise with you, but also the interactive features! You may remember that if you collect three Key Coins from Key Challenges, you get to face Bowser Jr. to recover the Golden Mushroom! Interested in tagging along? … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Pit Stop Popcorn Takes Our Taste Buds on an Adventure with Peach and Mushroom Cream Flavors in Super Nintendo World

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With the media embargo at Super Nintendo World finally lifted, at last we can share every last detail of our experiences in and around Universal Studios Japan’s most exciting expansion yet! And that includes the two delicious popcorn flavors (and two equally incredible popcorn buckets) on sale exclusively at Pit Stop Popcorn. You can join … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Battle Goombas, Koopas, Piranha Plants, and Bob-ombs in the Four Key Challenge Mini-Games in Super Nintendo World

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So you’ve got your Power-Up Band, you’ve raced on Mario Kart, now what? Why not try to battle Bowser Jr.? Well to do that, you’ll need three key coins to unlock his lair. How do you get those, you ask? By playing the Key Challenges around Super Nintendo World! And you can learn the basics … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Trying the ENTIRE MENU at Kinopio’s Cafe in Super Nintendo World Yields a Mixed Bag

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This review was updated November 15, 2022 to reflect the latest price changes. The media embargo has finally ended for Super Nintendo World, which means we’re finally allowed to show you all of the incredible things about the most exciting theme park expansion in Universal Studios history! If you’re feeling a bit peckish while collecting … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Check Out Special Mario Kart Merchandise Available at Super Nintendo World’s Mario Motors Shop

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You might be surprised to learn that not everything at Super Nintendo World is for sale at the massive 1-Up Factory! There’s actually quite a bit of special merchandise exclusive to Mario Motors, the exit gift shop to Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge! And now that the media embargo has ended on Super Nintendo World, we … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Get Your Tongue on These Adorable Treats at Yoshi’s Snack Island in Super Nintendo World

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Welcome to Super Nintendo World (not to be confused with Super Mario World, first appearance of everyone’s favorite green dinosaur, Yoshi)! Well, Yoshi does get a starring role in his own attraction, and also here at Yoshi’s Snack Island! We previously got a sneak peek at these just a few weeks ago, but now we’re … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Check Out ALL 375 ITEMS Available at 1-Up Factory Store in Super Nintendo World

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Super Nintendo World not only has two exciting attractions and delicious food on offer, but there’s also hundreds upon hundreds of merchandise items available for Guests at its two shops! We’ve seen around half of what’s on sale last week when select merchandise was released outside the land. But now that the Super Nintendo World … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Walking Tour Around All of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

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The embargo on coverage of Super Nintendo World, the exciting Super Mario-themed expansion to Universal Studios Japan, has finally ended! If you’re feeling lost in the sheer amount of content, this is a great starting spot—take a walk around Super Nintendo World with us, and we’ll show you everything there is to see! There’s attractions, … Read more