Super Nintendo World opened with little warning at Universal Studios Hollywood Thursday, offering all park guests an early look at the land while it’s still in “technical rehearsal.”
Theme Park Tribune will be covering the land’s upcoming passholder previews and grand opening, but social media posts offered a glimpse at the highly-anticipated addition.
Mama Mia! Super Nintendo World soft opened (Technical Rehearsals in Universal speak) today. The land may be open off and on until the pass holder previews at the end of the month. More info on the new land: https://t.co/kuLOgYshjE pic.twitter.com/lCx81eDeJA
— MiceChat (@MiceChat) January 12, 2023
Super Nintendo World has opened for technical rehearsals at Universal Studios Hollywood! pic.twitter.com/20NDnQ66Il
— TouringPlans (@TouringPlans) January 12, 2023
Goomba! One of the many interactive areas around Super Nintendo World. @UniStudios pic.twitter.com/H5UDRYfRll
— Inside Universal (@insideuniversal) January 12, 2023
While plenty of people have been able to capture photos looking into the land from afar, the soft opening offered the first look at some interior spaces, like this “Yoshi’s Island”-themed section of the queue for the land’s only ride, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge.
The first part of the Mario Kart Bowser’s Challenge queue is themed to Yoshi’s Island! #SuperNintendoWorld #UniversalStudiosHollywood pic.twitter.com/PKjFJkrBie
— Guy Selga (@guyselga) January 12, 2023
🍄 Here’s a look at some of the queuing to get into Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood@unistudios @NintendoAmerica #SuperMario #SuperNintendoWorld pic.twitter.com/VmMMX8NQFE
— Theme Park Shark 🎢🦈 (@ThemeParkShark) January 12, 2023
Guests also tried to capture the feel of the video screen binoculars on the park’s upper levels, including an Easter egg from “Super Mario Galaxy.”
There’s also a little Mario Galaxy Easter Egg! Also noticed one of the binoculars was a little off center but I’m sure sure that’ll be fixed by opening pic.twitter.com/VOt87Gyd2C
— Sal (@salismetho) January 12, 2023
The Toadstool Cafe has its own interactive elements along with its Mushroom Kingdom-inspired menu.
The food at Toadstool Cafe is tasty!#supermarioworld #universalstudioshollywood pic.twitter.com/e34fy1ryrO
— Jennifer Ann (@jnifferann) January 12, 2023
Lunch time at Toadstool Cafe in Super Nintendo World @UniStudios Hollywood. They offer annual pass discount too. $54 🍄 🍔 🍝 pic.twitter.com/1TXadtMDEK
— Attractions 360° (@SoCal360) January 12, 2023
And if you were curious about the bathrooms, well…..
A+ 🐐 Restrooms @UniStudios pic.twitter.com/d5DLxDcB3c
— Inside Universal (@insideuniversal) January 12, 2023
Annual passholder previews for Super Nintendo World will begin Jan. 29. The land’s grand opening is set for Feb. 17.