We have all wished for the world of Mario Kart to become real, right? Be able to touch the karts? Live in the awesome fast-paced, adventure seekers’ paradise? If so, the only way one can ever be that close to being in any fantasy world, gaming or otherwise is via theme parks.
Theme parks make the magic of games, movies, and cartoons come to life, with rides and attractions that we can touch, feel, taste and experience. Similarly, Universal studios and their Mario-themed attraction is something that we’ve always kept our eyes and ears open. Our diligence paid off, for the first-ever video of what fans can expect the Mario-themed world to look like has been released.
Universal Studios announced in March that the first Super Nintendo World in the United States would debut in 2023 at the Hollywood park. According to the press ;Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge is “one of the world’s biggest, most engaging rides,” and it “flawlessly fuses virtual reality with perception mapping technology and actual set pieces… to debut a ride that’s incomparable anywhere within the theme park industry.” Power-Up Bands will also be available at the park and will be integrated into the Bowser’s Challenge ride.
Would you visit the park for this Nintendo-themed ride? Do you think it’s a good idea for games to have attractions at theme parks? We’d love to hear your opinion on this, as usual.
