I visited the first Super Nintendo World theme park in the US, and its attractions, decor, and food absolutely blew me away

Carly CaramannaFeb 24, 2023, 05:45 IST

I visited the first Super Nintendo World in the US and loved it.Carly Caramanna

I'm a theme-park journalist who has been visiting theme parks for over 30 years.
Recently, I visited America's first Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood.

On February 17, America's first Super Nintendo World opened in Universal Studios Hollywood.

To go to this Super Nintendo World, you must visit Universal Studio Hollywood.Carly Caramanna

I visited the park on opening weekend.

My sister and I visited Super Nintendo World.Carly Caramanna

To enter the land, I walked through the green warp pipe.

Super Nintendo World really committed to its theme.Carly Caramanna

I was surprised by Super Nintendo World's 360-degree design.

It felt unreal.Carly Caramanna

Not only was the park visually stimulating, but also it was a multi-sensory experience with many sights and sounds.

Super Nintendo World looked incredible.Carly Caramanna

I immediately purchased a Power-Up band.

You need to buy a band to really make the most out of Super Nintendo World.Carly Caramanna

I first made my way to Bowser's castle for the main attraction.

Bowser's Castle was filled with special details.Carly Caramanna

Exploring the queue was just as exciting as the ride itself.

Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge can get crowded, but the queue is pretty neat.Carly Caramanna

Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge thrusts you into a real-life Mario Kart race.

Trophies in the queue for the ride.Carly Caramanna

Next, I waited for the character meet and greets.

Mario and Luigi spoke to me.Carly Caramanna

My favorite part of the land was the key challenges.

Super Nintendo World had games sprinkled throughout.Carly Caramanna

After winning three of the key challenges, we were granted access to Bowser Jr.'s castle.

Bowser Jr.'s castle was also immersive.Carly Caramanna

In Bowser Jr.'s Shadow Showdown, we competed as a group to win back the golden mushroom.

I felt like I was inside a video game.Carly Caramanna

The play aspect of the land was my favorite part.

I loved playing around as I explored Super Nintendo World.Carly Caramanna

A leader board in the park displayed real-time rankings.

It could be fun to compete with friends.Carly Caramanna

I then visited Toadstool Cafe, the land's signature restaurant.

Toadstool Cafe is the signature restaurant in Super Nintendo World.Carly Caramanna

The interior was themed nicely.

Toadstool Cafe had tons of special details.Carly Caramanna

I thought the food was delicious.

The Luigi burger was ready to be photographed.Carly Caramanna

My final stop was to the land's merch shop, 1-UP Factory, for souvenirs.

I found exclusive Super Nintendo World items and general character merchandise.Carly Caramanna

It took me about four hours to experience everything.

Super Nintendo World was worth every penny.Carly Caramanna

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