Imagine the fun of stepping into a larger-than-life Nintendo adventure. Gigantic Piranha Plants spring to life. Question blocks, power-ups and more surround you. And Mario and all his friends are there to pull you into a brand-new world.
You’ll enter an entire realm filled with iconic Nintendo excitement, gameplay, heroes and villains. And it’s coming to three Universal theme parks around the globe.
Nintendo-themed areas are coming to Universal Studios Japan, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
These will be expansive, immersive and interactive. They’ll be highly themed and authentic environments filled with multiple attractions, shops and restaurants.
You’ll feel as if you’re playing inside your favorite games – in real life.
There will be something for everyone—regardless of their age or gaming experience level.
Planning and creative work on these areas is well underway; they will open separately over the next several years.
........more on the Universal blog
http://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/nintendo-universal-parks/
Nanci Rossetti
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The Mario theme makes me happy (is that weird?)
Nanc
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Nah...makes me happy too.
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Any scoop on where the area will be located?
A new area or removing/replacing an existing area?
Karen
10/97 Dolphin w/ friends
02/00 Off-site w/ DH
09/06 POFQ w/ DD and friends
09/07 AKL w/ DH, DD and DS!
09/08 POR w/DS and friends
05/10 CR w/ DH, DD and DS
05/11 Hard Rock US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS
05/13 Royal Pacific US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS
02/16 Hard Rock US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS
no word on that yet
Nanc
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MizMissy;2494494 wrote: Any scoop on where the area will be located?
A new area or removing/replacing an existing area?
I have heard it will go where Kid Zone is at Universal Studios (and potentially take over the space where the ET ride is now). Not sure where it will go in Hollywood...not a whole lot of space there.
Natalie
INTERCOT Staff: Disneyland Resort-California, The Water Cooler
I have heard Toon Lagoon as well, but nothing official.
Nanc
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BrerGnat;2494518 wrote: I have heard it will go where Kid Zone is at Universal Studios (and potentially take over the space where the ET ride is now). Not sure where it will go in Hollywood...not a whole lot of space there.
I know it's hokey, but I really do love the ET ride - it's a cool respite from the hot concrete, it's a dark ride, and it's an actual ride instead of a simulator. Although, I guess Universal is not as sentimental about rides as Disney.
Karen
10/97 Dolphin w/ friends
02/00 Off-site w/ DH
09/06 POFQ w/ DD and friends
09/07 AKL w/ DH, DD and DS!
09/08 POR w/DS and friends
05/10 CR w/ DH, DD and DS
05/11 Hard Rock US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS
05/13 Royal Pacific US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS
02/16 Hard Rock US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS
MizMissy;2494494 wrote: Any scoop on where the area will be located?
A new area or removing/replacing an existing area?
Last I heard, and knew, KidZone... Of course things could have changed, but I haven't heard anything regarding a different location... And also, I kind of pulled myself away from anything regarding theme parks lately... Just lost interest in news and what's coming to the parks... So i stopped trying to find out...
You're dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway.
- Walt Disney
DizneyFreak2002;2495206 wrote: Last I heard, and knew, KidZone... Of course things could have changed, but I haven't heard anything regarding a different location... And also, I kind of pulled myself away from anything regarding theme parks lately... Just lost interest in news and what's coming to the parks... So i stopped trying to find out...
Everyone needs a break sometimes.
I'll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.
DizneyFreak2002;2495206 wrote: Last I heard, and knew, KidZone... Of course things could have changed, but I haven't heard anything regarding a different location... And also, I kind of pulled myself away from anything regarding theme parks lately... Just lost interest in news and what's coming to the parks... So i stopped trying to find out...
Welcome back!
Beth & David
09/82 Treehouse Villas, 06/86 BVP, 10/95 CBR, 10/99 DI, 08/03 PORS, 10/05 POP, 11/06 AKL, 09/09 POLY, 10/10 Wonder, 05/11 Dream/PORS, 08/13 POLY, 11/13 GF, 04/15 POLY, 11/15 BLT, 11/16 Aulani, 03/17 BLT, 08/18 BLT, 07/19 AKL, 06/21 BLT
Cinderelley;2496105 wrote: Everyone needs a break sometimes.
Really started burning me out, and honestly, taking away enjoying the parks...
Plus, I am trying to join the 501st Legion... So yea, I'll be consumed with building a Star Wars costume... Call me a Stormtrooper!!!!
You're dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway.
- Walt Disney
baldburke;2496129 wrote: Welcome back!
Thank you!
As for Nintendoland... I still hear KidZone, and it's going to be huge... And ET survives (for now)....
You're dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway.
- Walt Disney
DizneyFreak2002;2496170 wrote:
Plus, I am trying to join the 501st Legion... So yea, I'll be consumed with building a Star Wars costume... Call me a Stormtrooper!!!!
So when do we get to start hiring you?
I'll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.
