First Visit to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood! | Japan & US Differences!

What differences did I notice between the Japanese and Hollywood versions of Super Nintendo World? I share my experience of visiting Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood! With special guests ‪@OrdinaryAdventures‬ and ‪@ThemeParkExpress‬
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Thank you to Universal Studios Hollywood for inviting me to attend the Grand Opening of Super Nintendo World!
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Hi, 👋🏽 My name is Chris, aka TDRExplorer, and I started sharing my theme park adventures. Over the years, TDRExplorer has become a resource for passionate theme park fans looking to make the best of their trip to Asia. Including Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan!
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[@OrdinaryAdventures]

It was so much fun to hangout with you in Super Nintendo World! ❤️🌟🍄

[@tdrexplorer]

It was fantastic to hang out with you both and try out the food! I had fun. Will have to do it again whenever you get to Japan!

[@Peajay007]

omg it was so nice to see familiar faces!! last time i saw you it was adam the woo!!

[@authorRisenfromash]

Excited to see three of my favorite theme park aficionados hanging out together!

[@glamrockfoxy6667]

Yeah bowser my favorite

[@neslhajuarez9188]

​@@tdrexploreriu😢😮sombis de se

[@Lovely2291]

Peach's mouth moving totally surprised me! The masks the costumed characters wear are so insanely detailed!!

[@tdrexplorer]

It’s awesome! She also speaks English in Japan too. Same with Mario and Luigi!

[@Angie2343]

@@tdrexplorer That's because Charles Martinet and Samantha Kelly voice them in all regions. GUESS WHAT? I invited the ONE AND ONLY Jaleel White, the OG Sonic, to visit Super Nintendo World.

[@HongLe-gi2ty]

@Angie2343 chị Vy gvgffffccvbbbb

[@ctra88]

@@tdrexplorer x

[@missymay5280]

I loved hearing your comparisons from Japan to Hollywood. And all the best vlogger cameos. Great video!

[@SakuraLetters]

That beginning transition alone, made me hit the like button 😆

[@itrashcant7947]

Right?? It was creative and cool

[@SuchaSofterSin2143]

Omg how fun! The place looks wonderful and I'm so glad you got to go! Thank you for pointing out differences between this one and the Japanese one, also I LOVED that cute little warp pipe skit

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching! It was fun seeing and pointing out the differences. I think it’s super interesting.

[@celestepurvis]

I just shouted "The Disney vlogging multiverse is REAL" out of sheer excitement the second I saw you with @ordinaryadventures lol I literally said this morning that I hoped you would get to come over & do a comparison video & then I saw the post!! YAY!! 😄😃 Also, amazing intro!

[@catherinezhao3133]

Does the wrist band work both in USJ or Hollywood ? Or one write band only works with one account in each app?

[@NicholasLightTV]

Me and my girlfriend watch every single video of yours. You’re the best travel guide 😂 Love your personality and how genuine you are. Much love and support to you!

[@samiiie1824]

32:05 I love how the employee helped you as well on the game.

[@tdrdash]

@justinscarred sighting! Always interesting to compare attractions in different parks

[@craftynekoLM]

Thank you so much for representing Toad with your awesome ensemble 🍄 😊 ❤️ . I really hope they show him more love at USH as they get more merch. I love your enthusiasm for all things theme park. You’re awesome 👏!

[@tdrexplorer]

Toad is the best 🍄 thank you!!!

[@BluntmanEXE]

His voice isn't anywhere near as bad as I feared, but I kinda wish they could have brought in Keegan-Michael Key.

[@craftynekoLM]

@@BluntmanEXE Yeah I can’t wait to hear more of his performance when the film comes out. I was pleasantly surprised.

[@XxMusicxKelseyxX]

Happy official land opening day! I've seen so many different park youtubers cover Super Nintendo World but this one is by far my absolute favourite of the bunch

[@danballard7405]

Sweet you met up with Ordinary Adventures! Y’all are my two favorite theme park bloggers.

[@0ctocrash99]

I’m honestly disappointed with the merch there’s not much new way more variety in japan

[@Amazonagent]

I am so happy you got to visit Hollywood and give a good compare and contrast! Hope you had a great time! And I can't wait to see you visit Orland's version in a couple of years!

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching, Tanya!

[@MobileDudeYT_STUDIOS]

I am getting so jealous!! I wish I could go:( But I’m gonna start saving up So far I have 5 bucks:D

[@freasianeof]

Did you use the band from Japan in Hollywood? I was wondering if they were compatible. Going to Japan soon and would rather not buy the band twice 😅

[@FourCLRDemon]

No way!!!!! A TDR / Ordinary Adventures crossover?!??! I am FREAKING OUT!!! 😂

[@erwinchan6077]

TDR AND Ordinary Adventures?? Woohoo!

[@tdrexplorer]

It needed to happen

[@Angie2343]

And JustinScarred!

[@ashleytilton3135]

A Molly and Max from Mammoth Club sighting!

[@tdrexplorer]

Yeah!

[@lienme_]

Is it just me or did anyone else see Molly and Max from the mammoth Club at 31:25

[@themepark101]

This is awesome. Three of my favorite KZbin channels together at last! 😁😁

[@tdrexplorer]

Hahah perfection!

[@MxBrock]

@mammothclub in the back at 31:25 is a great little easter egg! lol Molly looks so confused. I would love to see you join them for a video~

[@Peajay007]

this was so cool!! all the familiar vlogger faces!! do you plan on coming back to Australia soon?

[@Spooper_Kaitlin]

Another awesome video!! I loved hearing about the differences between Hollywood and Japan. I’ll be interested to see if the one in Orlando will be more like the one in Hollywood or Japan. I definitely agree that it would be cool to see more merch of different characters! So hopefully it will come eventually lol

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching!!

[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

I think the one in Orlando is going to be bigger than the one in Japan based on the rumors I've seen on the Universal Studios subreddit that people have found based on building permits they've filed. There is going to be a Donkey Kong rollercoaster at the Orlando one.

[@Spooper_Kaitlin]

@@TheCobruhAlienat0r ooh that’s exciting to hear! I hope the Orlando one has the Yoshi ride 🤞

[@heathersandstrom5165]

After seeing quite a few others vlogs have been wondering "What would Chris think?!"...and now we know😄!

[@tdrexplorer]

Hahah thank you for watching! I couldn’t miss seeing this place!

[@heathersandstrom5165]

@@tdrexplorer welcome! Hope you had a great time!

[@numbawhan3654]

this is the colab that had to happen :)

[@tdrexplorer]

Yes, yes it did hahah

[@numbawhan3654]

@@tdrexplorer Are you gonna try the Bowser's Fireball Challenge? 🤔

[@monikalopezzz]

I saw you on PCDevs video! I was so excited cause I had no idea you were going to be at this event! Loved your intro and outro! Not many people can say they’ve taken the Japan USH pipe to the one here 😂

[@Miaka61]

Some of my favorite people in the same vlog! Love it ~

[@tdrexplorer]

🥰

[@sanashi27]

lol nice intro! It's awesome how interactive everything is in there and it's cool they have things that aren't in the Japan one or is different. It'd be worth visiting for people who've been to the Japan one and enjoyed it. The food looked real good, too! I got hungry seeing the food lol.

[@johnyoungs3174]

Thanks for the video! The one in Japan looks vastly superior when comparing the two videos and layouts. The lack of two stories really makes an impact and overall the land appears to be much more compact and condensed. I do like the painting screen effects in the castle though. Overall still nice enough but the one in Japan is spectacular.

[@hrock8081]

Omg, that cupcake must have been sweetness overload! I’m Asian and only love Asian style desserts so I can imagine what you’re used to in Japan. Lol! I loved the opening btw!

[@tdrexplorer]

It was soooo sweet hahaha thank you for watching!

[@UnboxingsyTrayectos]

It was really nice meeting you Chris, out of all the places I never thought I'd get a chance to see you here in the States. And thank you for the little souvenir from SNW Japan 😃

[@starmud2]

Surprised to see you pop up over here for the opening! fun to see ordinary adventures in your video too :-) you've both become my theme park vloggers of choice,

[@Snowy167]

It looks really nice! 🍄

[@TheDjgoodlife]

Do u need reservation to get in besides the ticket? If so, how did u book it?

[@mrvandyk]

Unfortunate that the park its so small, like the rooms are wayyyyy smaller than USJ, I feel that when COVID finally ends and this park gets going, it's going to get packed!

[@fankiem]

I love all your videos!! Oh my, I'm glad they opened a decent replica of the SNW from Japan, Can't wait to go there!

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching!

[@rickymickey8517]

I'm bummed out they didn't have peach's signature cake from Nintendo 64😫

[@Laura.Lakslandia]

O M G My absolute three favourite theme park tubers in the same vlog. I can't! I actually screamed. When you walked into the castle and I heard @ThemeParkExpress Adrian's voice I was like ADRIAN! But then he walked off and I was yelling at my screen, "run after him! Make a colab!" and lo and behold y'all made this gem!

[@projectcreation]

Wow, the whole entrance to the Mario Kart ride plus the MK ride itself seem to be like 3x bigger than the park’s open area. What I love about this, is that you got huge hidden areas underground to explore.

[@heamac]

!!!The universes came together and gave us the best crossover event since "Spider-Man: No Way Home". Looks like everyone had a great time on their extra-Ordinary Adventure!

[@ectopuppy]

Did anyone notice The Carpetbagger in the background at the beginning?! This is my multiverse of madness 😂

[@maui3551]

Does the power up band from USJ work at Universal Hollywood?

[@_TheMarwan_]

Hey! Love your videos! I’m planning on traveling with my family on June and I was wondering, how crowdy would you expect it to be there around that time? And am I also able to purchase more than one Disney premier access ticket on the same day as well? Thanks!

[@noedlesoup]

The intro!!!

[@OnyxEverAfter]

It’s cool seeing you hanging with Ordinary Adventures!

[@therachellllcat4444]

Only a little sad that the filling in the Peach cupcake wasn't peach 🥲

[@dankquan743]

Holy the amount of icing on that cup cake 🤣 not surprised to hear it didn’t make the cut in Japan 😂😂

[@itrashcant7947]

Only in America 😂

[@jimbolic0809]

That intro and entering the pipe to reach Hollywood is too cute!!!

[@astrowolvez]

Cool to hear the bands work at both parks, because I’ve been seeing special gold bands being sold.

[@Daisies365]

What is super Mario Rey help Mario Luigi toad princess peach

[@iselaluna1100]

Hello, nice video! I live in L.A. so I am planning to save money to experience the amazing Super Mario world in Universal Studios Hollywood. Thanks for the super detailed video ❤️

[@raymondboe8247]

I saw Mammoth Club in the background!

[@kanggg1404]

I just went to the USJ last month and was blown away. Seeing the one in Hollywood makes me excited because I can't wait to go!! Btw when you were playing the shell game, I was rooting for you and caught myself saying, "Come on Chris!!!"

[@wiladorm2439]

Great video! I was just in Japan at Super Nintendo World and your Japan videos helps so much to get around the parks. I’m glad you meet up with Ordinary Adventures. Thanks for everything you do.

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching! I’m happy our content helped you!!

[@angelandra]

I Always enjoy your videos! I love that they have the shirts from the MK cups. I also loved boo shirt!

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching!

[@Mgaby1992]

Absolutely adore your channel! Outside of the cute personality, I really appreciate the detailed descriptions of each thing, your personal opinions on them, as well as the chance to hear a good compare and contrast between Hollywood and Japan! I’ve been wanting to go to Japan for many years now to go to Disneyland, Disney Sea and now Universal! All thanks to you :D

[@midnightcat6116]

Oh wow 🤩 I remember one day thinking how cool it would be for you to collab with Ordinary Adventures… And here we are in 2023 😅😂😆🥰

[@plasticman2k]

Omg it’s my 2 fav KZbinrs collaborating!🎉❤

[@gaiaryne]

The introduction to the video was so cute! love the warp pipes

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you! It took a lot of planning hahah

[@jackieowen7717]

SO COOL! Can't wait for Universal to open our Super Nintendo land at Epic Universe in Florida! Hope there's a pipe in Japan that leads here! 🙂

[@gracegalindo1511]

Look at all of that empty space in the line to Mario Kart! We’ll never see it that way again. 😂 I’m so glad you had a good impression of USH’s Super Nintendo World. I wondered how it measured up to Japan’s. Also glad to see Kitra! Looking forward to your DLR video! Enjoy. Hope you’re having a good trip.

[@JellyJerryy]

So surprised to see you travel (warp, I mean) to Hollywood! And lovely to see Kitra and Peter appear in your video as well, two of my favourite theme park vloggers 🥰

[@alliekuma4234]

I'm glad you met Ordinary Adventures. It was cool learning about all the differences as well. I am bummed we didn't get the Yoshi ride but they did a great job. : )

[@sergiotorresaragon7673]

I see Yoshi's Favorite Fruit and Veggie Salad is different from Japan's version. What about the Tomato Soup in the Super Mushroom Bowl, the Chef Toad Short Rib Special, and Bowser's Fireball Challenge? Those aren't found in Japan's Toadstool Cafe menu

[@frankzhang7259]

"I don't remember it being this heavy... was it always this HEAVY?!" - She

[@fiora5643]

Kitra from Ordinary Adventures 🤩😊

[@BrittneyCrabb]

I absolutely love your vlogs!!! 💕💕💕 I can’t wait to go Nintendo World!! 😭💕✨

[@pierrelewis6819]

When it comes to the beginning of the video, there's a quick and possibly, accidental Cameo of, Jacob the carpetbagger. I recognized his signature hat, with all of his pins on it.

[@sanriokuromi]

Love the creativity in the beginning with the warp pipe from japan to hollywood !!

[@joyceaustria7847]

soooooo happy to see you and Ordinary Adventures together, Hopefully next time they visit USJ.

[@Disney.magic_lover]

So Amazing!!! I love your Japan Nintendo World too amazing videos!!❤️

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you!!!!

[@stacyscooby8488]

amazing Video welcome to California

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you!

[@stacyscooby8488]

@@tdrexplorer you are welcome

[@Boxgirl36]

Cute intro with the pipes! Awesome.

[@kinopiko01]

After visiting both Nintendo Worlds in Japan and Hollywood, I feel that both parks are better in their own ways. In Japan, there is a lot more different activities to do, with more variety of different foods that are way better than Hollywood's Toadstool Cafe (Except for the Burgers, Hollywood does them better), they also have their own unique headbands which japan's headbands are better, while hollywood's shirts and hats are better. And rides like Mario Kart, compared to Hollywood, takes less time to line up for than in Hollywood. If you are lucky, you can get in to Japan's Nintendo World as early as 7:30am in the morning. However, unlike Hollywood, there are some days where you MUST book a Timed Entry Ticket (Virtual Line) in order to get to the park, and sometimes you must go to a specialized kiosk to book them. Meeting mascots (except Toad) is much stricter, due to the fact that unlike Hollywood, you are not allowed to have your phone to take pictures with mascots, you must stand in a specific position when you meet mascots, you must pose how the mascot poses for pictures, and you must pay 6000 yen for pictures. While in Hollywood, it's just you interacting with the mascot, the staff are allowed to use your phone for picture taking, and you are allowed to greet the mascots with how you like to greet them (plushies). When I met Peach in Japan, the line takes longer compared to Hollywood (30 minutes in Japan). And she would just interact with the staff member every time and only interact with me based on what the staff tells her to do for the first 30 seconds of the meet and greet to fill in that time. When I even tried to greet her with my plushies, she just ignores them. When I met Peach in Hollywood the line is way shorter (2-15 minutes), and she is even willing to get to know more of my different plushies, and with Toadette being her favourite, she would always be happy to hold her and hug her for the picture-taking. The meet and greet is straight to the point and no nonsense.

[@QuincyQuinn95]

I wouldn't be able to travel personally, but I read about the Peach cakes being different on Twitter and it sounded like a total downgrade at the time. Happy to hear that that's not the case! As a frosting fiend, I'd probably like it more!

[@saiaungkhamzin8151]

I’m Love in

[@miyoshifw27]

Awesome! Anyway Chris, was there any issue with waist restriction on Mario Kart? Hahaha... just kidding because I saw the news about some people are making a lot of fuzz about it Peace from Tochigi

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching!

[@Gamingcs11692]

Haven't watched this video yet but how much different is it from Japan? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGS4pa2Om7Nka9U

[@someoneout-there2165]

It's all so amazing but I wish the one they are making for Orlando, when you entered Peach's 🏰 it looked like the main entrance to Super Mario 64

[@ashnboys]

You “using” a Warp-Pipe and transitioning to Hollywood Super Nintendo World is kind of a fun idea I guess……….

[@BomberDuck]

Haven't heard anyone pointing this out but the world crown theme from 3d world plays here 33:14

[@2kiptwitify]

Is there no Toad meet and greet like in Japan?

[@2kiptwitify]

I live in Japan and have been to the one here and I was curious because I would love to go to the Hollywood one, one day.

[@tdrexplorer]

Sadly, no, there’s only Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach in Hollywood.

[@SoratheWonderful]

Awwwwww, they don’t have the Peach cake in the Toadstool cafe. They made it a cupcake for USA boooooo.

[@Scrobus]

Umm did no one notice @The Carpetbagger at 0:41 in the bottom right corner of the video??? Was that just some random coincidence that they were both there at the same time???

[@Jman-kh6rb]

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[@lesliem6319]

I can't wait until they open super Nintendo world I am happy that they are opening super Nintendo world in Universal Studios Hollywood this Friday the 17th Okay.

[@tdrexplorer]

I hope you get to go one day!

[@marcobvg1975]

Nice video, i love super nintendo World!!! 👍👍👍🎮

[@shonamacdonald1054]

Awesome video as always. You have the bestest job in the world. Sooo jealous lol 😆 😂 ❤️ from scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏳️‍🌈

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching, Shona!

[@IMP3TIGO]

Come on, gotta use the pipe sound effect if you're going to pipe travel.

[@midnightsnow5655]

Oh my gosh I need that toad headband 😍 so cute!

[@organicmangoes]

@17:15 foodwithsoy and ashyi in the background!!

[@dudeamazing7458]

For the squash bubble drink, can you get it with no ice?

[@marialuise9063]

Do they have vegan food ? Can see vege signs not sure for the vegan options

[@princejoshthemeparksmei-tr4046]

I'm Glad You have Enjoy the California Version of Super Nintendo World. And I See You finally Got to Meet My Great Friends Kitra and Peter from Ordinary Adventures.

[@Jeff_TheManiac]

I CAN'T WAIT TO GO THERE!!! 🍄🍄🍄

[@tdrexplorer]

Yay!

[@astrowolvez]

31:25 WAH! That’s totally molly formally from all ears!

[@somewhatlost]

Interesting how some stuff is different from Japan's. We live in L.A. but don't plan on going to the L.A. one because there isn't the Yoshi ride. 😂

[@gretchenguerrero1212]

Mount bean pole from super mario 3d world in the menu

[@Sunkincid]

Anyone going to Hollywood Super nintendo world: #1 GET IN THE Virtual LINE IMMEDIATELY! Lines can be as long as an hour or more. and that includeds the key lines, #2 If you intend to eat at toadstool get a reservation IMMEDIATELY TOO! The food is great.