Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge, interactive Key Challenges, character encounters, and the themed scenery inspired by the Super Mario games.
Step into the Mushroom Kingdom at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, an interactive themed land inside Universal Studios Hollywood. Race Team Bowser on Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge, play interactive games, meet familiar characters, and stop by Toadstool Cafe for Nintendo-inspired food.
Where is it located?
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ is located in the Lower Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California.
How to access?
Entry to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ is included with your valid Universal Studios Hollywood admission .
Things to know before booking your tickets
- Standard admission includes SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ so you don't need a separate ticket just to enter the world during regular park hours.
- Power-Up Bands are optional: Purchase a band separately to play interactive Key Challenges, collect digital coins and stamps, and unlock the Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown.
- Food and merchandise cost extra: Meals at Toadstool Cafe and souvenirs from 1-UP Factory aren't included in park admission.
- Check operating hours: Park hours and individual attraction hours can vary by date. Check the official calendar before visiting.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ in a nutshell
Must-see highlights
Signature experience
Race through courses with augmented-reality goggles, collect virtual coins, and compete against Team Bowser.
Food and shopping
Visit Toadstool Cafe for themed dishes and 1-UP Factory for Nintendo-inspired merchandise.
A look at what's inside SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™
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Explore the Mushroom Kingdom
Start by taking in the colourful landscape of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, with its familiar question blocks, pipes, character-themed details, and castle-inspired structures. Look around as you explore; the land is designed for interaction as well as photos, so you can discover game-inspired details throughout your visit.
Enter Bowser’s Castle
Before boarding Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge, make your way through Bowser’s Castle. The queue features character portraits, trophies, medallions, and displays that set up the competition against Team Mario. Take time to look around as you move through the castle towards the ride.
Race on Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge
Put on the special goggles and join Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach in a virtual race against Team Bowser. Steer through underwater courses and cloud-filled tracks, collect digital coins, and throw shells. Your score can change with each ride, giving you a reason to race again.
Take on the interactive Key Challenges
Pick up a Power-Up Band to participate in interactive activities around the land. Challenges include Goomba Crazy Crank, Koopa Troopa POWer Punch, Piranha Plant Nap Mishap, and Thwomp Panel Panic. Collect at least three digital keys to unlock the Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown. The band is sold separately.
Meet Mario and his friends
Keep an eye out for character encounters with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad. These are opportunities for photos and a break from the rides and games. Character availability and appearance times can vary, so check the park’s current schedule on the day of your visit.
Eat at Toadstool Cafe
Take a break at this Mushroom Kingdom-themed restaurant, where the menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches, main courses, and desserts. Look out for playful scenes featuring Chef Toad while you eat. Reservations are available through the official website or app, so check availability before your visit.
Browse 1-UP Factory
Finish with a stop at 1-UP Factory, the land’s Nintendo-themed retail store. Browse character merchandise, toys, apparel, and souvenirs inspired by the Super Mario universe. You can also look for Power-Up Bands here, subject to availability, before heading back to the rest of Universal Studios Hollywood.
Know before you go
Location
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ is in the Lower Lot at Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California. Follow the park’s maps and signs to reach the land.
Timings
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ follows the park’s operating schedule, but individual rides, dining locations, and activities may operate differently. Hours vary by date.
Accessibility and ride restrictions
Check the official ride height requirements and accessibility information displayed at the beginning of each ride queue.
- Download the official Universal Studios Hollywood app before arriving to check park information and use Power-Up Band features.
- If you want to try the Key Challenges, budget extra time for them.
- Check Toadstool Cafe reservation availability ahead of your visit, and remember that the Power-Up Band, food, and merchandise cost extra.
Frequently asked questions about SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™
Yes. Valid Universal Studios Hollywood admission includes regular entry to Super Nintendo World.
You don't need a separate land ticket for the ride. Access is subject to your park admission, ride availability, and applicable operating and safety requirements.
No. Power-Up Bands are sold separately and let you participate in interactive Key Challenges, collect digital coins and stamps, and unlock the Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown.
Allow around 1–3 hours for a visit, depending on ride queues, interactive games, character encounters, and dining. Add more time if you plan to complete the Key Challenges.
Yes. Toadstool Cafe is located inside the land. Reservations are available through the official website or app, subject to availability.
Yes, the themed land offers interactive games, colourful scenery, and character encounters. However, individual rides have their own safety requirements, so check these before visiting with children.
