How to use the Power-Up Band at Super Nintendo World! | Collect coins, stamps, & secret blocks

I spend the day in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, collecting coins with my Toad Power-Up Band! We’ll collect stamps (achievements), coins, and battle Bowser Jr. I also try getting the secret stamps at Note Block Rock!
USEFUL LINKS
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🍄 Super Nintendo World Guide: tdrexplorer.com/super-nintend...
⭐️ Nintendo World Stamps: blog.opus21.net/usj-nintendo-...
📸 100+ Photos of Super Nintendo World: tdrexplorer.com/super-nintend...
👑 Princess Peach, Toad, Mario & Luigi Character Greeting Photos: tdrexplorer.com/super-nintend...
⛑ Super Nintendo World Merchandise: tdrexplorer.com/super-nintend...
🏎 Mario Kart Merchandise: tdrexplorer.com/mario-kart-me...
📘 Universal Studios Japan Guide: tdrexplorer.com/ultimate-univ...
TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 Super Nintendo World Entrance
00:59 Power-Up Band Price
01:21 Collecting Coins
02:08 Super Nintendo World App
02:54 Collecting MORE Coins & Stamps
06:42 Secret Stamps
07:34 8-Bit Stamps & Character Greetings
11:42 Underground Mini-Game (Bob-omb Kaboom Room)
13:49 Thwomp Panel Panic
15:00 Bowser Jr.'s Lair
17:56 Mario & Luigi
18:29 Yoshi's Adventure
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Hi, 👋🏽 My name is Chris, aka TDRExplorer, and I started sharing my theme park adventures. Over the years, TDRExplorer has evolved into a resource for passionate theme park fans looking to make the best of their trips to Asia. Including Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan!

[@tdrexplorer]

Sorry about the shaky video. My camera decided to turn off stabilization. Did my best to fix it up. Anyway, here's the link for the secret stamps I showed: blog.opus21.net/usj-nintendo-stamp/

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Love the orchestration of the note blocks. Even if it's for a few seconds and they didn't have to do that, it's the thought to make it into that, that counts. And it's cool that they also added secret songs!

[@tdrexplorer]

I didn't realize there were secret songs until I looked at the stamps closely and noticed a few of them said secret songs.

[@Viking_Luchador]

Y'know, since its called SUPER Nintendo World, what if we were to design a park themed specifically to the greatest hits of the SNES? * Now obviously there would be plenty of Super Mario to choose from (World, All-Stars, Kart, Yoshi's Island). * Next, just like in Universal, would be a land themed to the Donkey Kong Country trilogy. * Then we'd have a Zelda land based on A Link to the Past. * StarFox would fit the role of the sci-fi Tomorrowland area. * Finally, something for the adults; might be controversial, but I feel its a forgotten franchise that deserves a second look: Killer Instinct

[@Vince_C._Tabz_vince54tmm]

Mario and Luigi are Very Loveable Characters! I like to hug them so sweetly!

[@tdrexplorer]

I love that everyone was chanting for both Mario and Luigi.

[@owen13617]

I can't wait until this place opens in the us

[@tdrexplorer]

I'm looking forward to those opening!

[@owen13617]

@@tdrexplorer as soon as the place opens in 2023 im buying my plane tickets

[@bobcheapek4334]

I'm just glad Bowser Jr didn't bring out Megahammer nor Megaleg from the Galaxy games, then we would've been squished without being able to challenge them.

[@tdrexplorer]

Maybe that's part of the more challenging mode? hahah

[@laurenc4138]

Ah Chris thank you so so much for making these and putting so much effort in to them, always!! You’re making me ‘jones’ (haha) for a trip to Japan, I really hope they lift the border restrictions within the next year or so. I can’t wait to experience this, the regular universal, and Disney (not to mention all the history and culture of Japan itself). You really do such a wonderful job showing us such neat stuff and your explanations are perfect ;) Thanks for being awesome and curbing my intense travel bug❤️ (Edit: I’m a moron and didn’t think to check the description before I posted the following part, I found your patron and signed up! Lol) I’m going to have to sign up as a channel member (if you have that or patreon as an option). I’ve never done that before but honestly you and your videos (old and new) kept me sane and gave me hope the world would one day go back to normal, all throughout the pandemic.

[@Roossi03]

These videos bring me so much joy! Thank you for sharing! 😁

[@powerheather]

This was super fun. I like that they add secrets just like in the video games.

[@sanashi27]

This video was fun to watch. It was like watching some gameplay walkthrough but in real life which is cool.

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you! I had a lot of fun making this one. It turned into a fun mess cause the rain made me throw out my plans haha.

[@fviry8169]

Wow! Thank you for posting this video this was really important for me. Cuz i dont know how to do that Thank you🥰

[@melodywinger2713]

Just found your blog recently and I love it! I saw your suggestions on a one-day itinerary for Universal Studios Japan; would you recommend a whole day dedicated for Super Nintendo World by itself? Awesome videos!

[@jenniferpyenson3802]

This was so much fun to watch! Thanks for putting these all together! Can’t wait to visit one day, and we really hope that the Hollywood version offers these same interactive elements

[@patricianovelo1799]

I heard that Yoshi’s Adventure is cut in the Hollywood version.

[@brinks9073]

This is so dope, I really hope they make the one at Hollywood true to this one.

[@kky1797]

Thanks for another fun video. This gives me an idea on how many days to plan for USJ the next time we visit Japan. Looks like I should set aside whole day just for SNW.

[@tdrexplorer]

You could easily spend 3/4 of the day if you really wanted to do everything (including all the games). I'd say if you want to spend some time in SNW then 2 days for USJ is best or you can do their 1.5 day pass too (which I haven't done since I have an AP).

[@GabrielaGarcia-kr7ds]

Love your videos as always!!! So for the bowser jr attraction you need the bracelet to go in? Since you need the bracelet to play the games?

[@jkwana]

Hey Chris, do you know if the power up bands can be used at other Universal Resorts or is it only active from the resort you get it at?

[@R0B5e55or001]

Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Orlando gotta hurry up

[@fviry8169]

IM GOING THERE RIGHT NOW!!❤

[@paradoxical998]

I can't wait until they open Epic universe in 2025.

[@christopherthedisneydude6621]

New Nintendo World video?!?! Yes please!!!

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you!

[@alliekuma4234]

I love how they clap for you after you beat a game. ❤️ I hope that positivity comes to the American version.

[@Julie-ns3vh]

Toad is my favorite too 🥰

[@Megastar_Tye]

Its still on my bucket list for the future probably will go to Japan once covid dies down again

[@VanessaAirEmpath]

Is you knuckle sore from punching the blocks, also how do you deal with phone batteries per visit?!!

[@tdrexplorer]

Nope! You don't have to hit them that hard and it's rubber. Although the brick blocks were a bit more solid when you hit them. I carry a portable battery to charge my phone.

[@brinks9073]

Also, do they still have the Lupin III attraction at the universal studios over there?

[@Venti__wind]

That was fun I wish I can go there too!

[@tdrexplorer]

I hope you can one day!

[@Venti__wind]

Thank you

[@ViolenziaDomestica]

Love the underwater theme!!! 🦑

[@tdrexplorer]

I do too! I love all the difference music they did with this.

[@JadenYukifan28]

@@tdrexplorer Would the Power-Up Band you previously bought still work or did you have to buy new ones?

[@princesswinnifred]

@@JadenYukifan28 yes you can reuse them over and over again

[@JadenYukifan28]

@@princesswinnifred Oh, okay. So you don't have to buy a new one each time? That's cool

[@XXTuleRusikasXX]

A real world mario game :D

[@cornjobb]

you need a photo of that shot right at the beginning, with your banded fist in the air. cute...i wonder if nintendo world is trying to get you to break your wrist...

[@chapington6957]

I love how someone shouts shut up

[@Viking_Luchador]

Nintendo 64 World! * As in SNES World on the opposite coast, our first land will obviously be dedicated to Mario ( both Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart64) * Since we still need something for teens and above, a shoot 'em up dark ride based on GoldenEye 007 (and not the slow moving crap like Buzz Lightyear or Ant-Man; this needs to feel like a chase scene) * a Legend of Zelda land, this time themed to Ocarina of Time * our centerpiece would be dedicated to Super Smash Bros, with a rotating schedule of nightly battles * a Pokemon land, with attractions based on Pokemon Stadium and Pokemon Snap! * a different Donkey Kong land, this one specifically themed to DK64 * StarFox 64 again serves as the sci-fi land * finally, an often overlooked franchise gets its own area: Banjo-Kazooie

[@mrgoimon]

now I'm seriously reconsidering our planned trip upon the opening of Japan... TDR or USJ

[@lukeroberts3464]

You’re an awesome 😎 KZbin channel.

[@tdrexplorer]

🥰🥰🥰

[@lukeroberts3464]

@@tdrexplorer 🥰 🥰 🥰

[@Viking_Luchador]

Y'know, since its called SUPER Nintendo World, what if we were to design a park themed specifically to the greatest hits of the SNES? * Now obviously there would be plenty of Super Mario to choose from (World, All-Stars, Kart, Yoshi's Island). * Next, just like in Universal, would be a land themed to the Donkey Kong Country trilogy. * Then we'd have a Zelda land based on A Link to the Past. * StarFox would fit the role of the sci-fi Tomorrowland area. * Finally, something for the adults; might be controversial, but I feel its a forgotten franchise that deserves a second look: Killer Instinct

[@Viking_Luchador]

Nintendo 64 World! * As in SNES World on the opposite coast, our first land will obviously be dedicated to Mario ( both Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart64) * Since we still need something for teens and above, a shoot 'em up dark ride based on GoldenEye 007 (and not the slow moving crap like Buzz Lightyear or Ant-Man; this needs to feel like a chase scene) * a Legend of Zelda land, this time themed to Ocarina of Time * our centerpiece would be dedicated to Super Smash Bros, with a rotating schedule of nightly battles * a Pokemon land, with attractions based on Pokemon Stadium and Pokemon Snap! * a different Donkey Kong land, this one specifically themed to DK64 * StarFox 64 again serves as the sci-fi land * finally, an often overlooked franchise gets its own area: Banjo-Kazooie

[@flareoreos3515]

when i go to there Im gonna attempt a super nintendo world speedrun where I'll collect every coin as fast as possible lol

[@tjgaminglogs11]

This question might've been answered, but is the Timed Area Entry Ticket required to enter Super Nintendo World?

[@tdrexplorer]

That is correct. We have a guide that explains all the ways to get into the area. tdrexplorer.com/super-nintendo-world-guide/

[@tjgaminglogs11]

@@tdrexplorer Wow thats a great guide. Read through it but now im nervous that i may not get in due to certain conditions such as too many people are severe weather conditions. Thank you!

[@staceybarrett80]

Reading your screens regarding the levels... I don't think it said beating level 2 or level 5.. it said beat it 2 or 5 times on any difficulty level. So just win, whatever level you choose.

[@sakurapablo671]

Would be cool if the coins, were it could be useful within the games themselves.

[@btsrosaline3559]

What do the coins do

[@shademar3]

I really thought you can buy stuff with that coin. At least a small souvenir like a bottle of water. But $30/person for leaderboard seems to be a waste even if it's optional.

[@victormedina9335]

I went to super Mario world for my brother's birthday

[@paperman876]

how often do u go here??

[@tdrexplorer]

I batch record videos and edit over a few months.

[@MrAllenc79]

The coins should be worth something. At the least a free soda🤷‍♂️

[@LorettaCorona]

hi Chris going there looks like so much fun and I hope soon Japan relax the mask mandate it has been to long using the mask 🦍

[@carsfan360]

I wish a lot a people in Japan (even visitors and tourists) should stop wearing masks permanently

[@8765427075]

Hey Chris, I have a question. Can we do anything with the points collected? Like exchange it with Merchandise or food?