Super Nintendo World opens to the public
People started visiting the Japanese theme park on Thursday, after delays due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jumping for joy seems essential at Super Nintendo World.
Super Nintendo World opened to the public at Universal Studios Japan on Thursday, with Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto delivering a speech during the dance-filled opening ceremony. The Osaka theme park was originally scheduled to open last month, but that was pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Visitors can spend $30 on a "power-up band" to engage with the park's competitive element. It syncs with the park's app and ranks you based on the number of coins you gather and baddies you beat, Reuters noted.
The park has instituted hygiene measures like mandatory mask wearing, reduced capacity and numbered tickets to spread out the arrival of guests, as previously reported by Eurogamer.
Super Nintendo World features two major rides: a Mario Kart-themed one called Koopa's Challenge and the kid-friendly Yoshi's Adventure. Miyamoto gave us a peek at the park in December, in a Nintendo Direct presentation.
The attraction won't be coming to Orlando, Florida, for another four years. Earlier this month, Universal Studios said the opening of Epic Universe, which will house the Nintendo park, has been pushed from 2023 to early 2025.
