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Universal Orlando unveils Super Nintendo World rides at new Epic Universe park

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — "Here we go!" Universal Orlando Resort is sharing more details about its new Epic Universe theme park.

Universal unveiled renderings of attractions coming to Super Nintendo World, one of the five "worlds" in the park, on Thursday.

Guests enter Super Nintendo World through a green pipe, transporting them to a colorful landscape with classic Nintendo characters. Landmarks from the Super Mario series, like Bowser and Peach's castles, appear next to Mount Beanpole, which features cartoon-like trees, gold coins and a flagpole at the top in an homage to the iconic platforming game.

Artist rendering provided by Universal Orlando

Donkey Kong's Mine-Cart Madness promises "a wild ride through Donkey Kong country" as visitors help him protect the golden banana.

"Enter the majestic Golden Temple, board your mine cart and take off in this thrilling family coaster," the ride's description reads. "Speeding through the mine, you'll appear to jump across gaps in the track and perform other eye-popping feats from the Donkey Kong Country video games."

Artist rendering provided by Universal Orlando

Little ones can hop on a Yoshi-themed ride that takes them through the Mushroom Kingdom. They'll help him search for colorful eggs that are hidden throughout the journey.

Artist rendering provided by Universal Orlando

And, of course, no Super Mario park would be complete without an attraction themed after one of the franchise's most popular games. In Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, riders work together with Mario, Luigi and Peach to defeat Team Bowser in a race.

The race has multiple outcomes, according to the ride's description, so park guests can have a different experience every time they ride.

Artist rendering provided by Universal Orlando

There are power-up challenges placed throughout Super Nintendo World that, if completed, give players a chance to battle Bowser Jr.

Artist rendering provided by Universal Orlando

Super Mario World also has a restaurant, dubbed the Toadstool Cafe. Diners can enjoy recipes cooked up by Chef Toad with views of Mushroom Kingdom outside the windows.

Nintendo fans will have to wait until next year to visit the new park. Epic Universe is set to open in 2025.

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