Universal Studios Japan Day One Vlog June 2024 - Super Nintendo World & MORE!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you for watching! Check out our day two vlog from Universal Studios Japan here ➡️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6utnYJ-fLl1idksi=pSoEByF7xaIysnpL

[@simtanic8]

OH my Super Nintendo World made me cry! It's like jumping into the game. The kinetic energy and vibrancy of the land is outstanding.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s such an amazing area. Absolutely epic!

[@jenniferfaux-campbell8175]

Congratulations on your bucket list achievement of visiting ALL Universal parks in the world! That's an amazing achievement!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you. It was great to tick off our final one!

[@NorthernWolf92]

Wow! Just WOW! I absolutely love super nintendo land! My mouth was wide open when you first walked in. I pray for this in England 🙏🏻

[@IWTBF]

13:13 wow that ride was amazing, no expense spared I bet. So much theming

[@thatmoe_ana91]

Hello! Big big fan you’re since I first stumbled upon your first Asia mega trip! Ran into you at Orlando parks a couple of times and you guys are just my absolute faves! Do you guys rehearse critiques before you explain anything? Everything is just so seamless and organized in every video. You guys just bounce off of each other. My favorite vloggers ever!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you so much, we just go with the flow and see how the day goes!

[@lexiejames3514]

Honestly I’m not an anxious person and usually absolutely fine with crowds but omg I felt anxious just watching you in Super Nintendo world!

[@Thetourturedcoastersdepa-cr8td]

I know !

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was so busy in there!

[@bigbrostevo]

Super Nintendo is a brilliant idea the Universal Studios came up with and so deserving. Its appeal ranges to a wide audience, fittingly coming out of Japan across to the whole world. Many millions of people across the whole world played Super Nintendo, and it's great to see this theme created to live on for many years to come. And the Donkey Kong expansion is another brilliant idea. I have loved playing all the Donkey Kong games over a long time ago.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a great themed area!

[@amberbryant8141]

Wow it’s so cute Super Mario Nintendo World ❤❤❤ My favorite Mario, Peach and Yoshi and playing Nintendo DS games fall in love 🫶🏻❤️🫶🏻❤️

[@Josh_Stuchbery]

Nice videos guys. I was there earlier this month. This was my first ever Universal park and I absolutely loved it. I particularly liked how this park featured a lot of Japanese IP's, which you don't typically see in the west, where a lot of people probably aren't as familiar with them. The Monster Hunter restaurant was awesome. Hollywood Dream - Backdrop is an amazing ride. The layout is fine, but going through it backwards is just way too much fun. I had a sunset ride and listened to Osaka Lover. It was just a really sweet experience and definitely a highlight of the trip. I know the wait time can be rough but it's definitely worth it.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing! We really enjoyed Hollywood Dream backwards!

[@ellishopper360]

I'm absolutely loving watching this series, I'm glad it looks like youse loved living it too!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you!

[@suerichardson4381]

Love the spinning coins 19:48

[@RMTheMan]

As a huge Nintendo fan, I want to go here so bad. I know that they have it in Hollywood, but it would be so much cooler in my opinion to get out to Japan where the company started and experience it all.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s such fantastic area. Really enjoyed it!

[@user-xs8sg1ju3g]

japan is getting the donkey kong area soon as well!

[@suerichardson4381]

You had me at Onion Rings 54:48

[@madaboutcars7461]

No wonder Japan got the first Disney and Universal parks outside America, while the Uk got the first B&M outside America

[@averyream1196]

What's B&M?

[@ryanbrookfield7111]

@@averyream1196it’s the rollercoaster manufacturer like Nemesis 🎢

[@MrDirkles]

B&M ​bargains@@averyream1196

[@fastandloosesir]

@@averyream1196 Bolliger and Mabillard, one of the world’s biggest rollercoaster manufacturers!

[@yugioht42]

The yoshi ride is actually another game. Find the egg and tap the color button. It gives some fun sound effects and new animatronics appear.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

That’s awesome!

[@louischapman1209]

This made me emotional as I knew when I was a kid I would have loved this

[@EmmaJones-mi5wu]

Super Nintendo World looks insane! I love the music

[@gemmamck1691]

How amazing is super Nintendo world! My childhood dream right there lol. Another great vlog 😊

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Loved seeing it!

[@Thetourturedcoastersdepa-cr8td]

Nintendo land would make me so overwhelmed and overstimulated 😂

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s such a busy and crazy area!

[@bondy66]

Such a good park

[@Silver3ides]

Bought a SMW SNES on day 1 here in the UK @ Toys R Us in 1992 aged 22 .. Landlined me mate to say come on over this thing is amazing coming from Omega/Spectrum /ZX81.. those were the days .

[@WheezyCatLady]

And how amazed we were by the ‘realistic graphics’ 😂 they certainly were a huge leap from my Amstrad

[@beardown6574]

Oh the super Nintendo world was amazing! Incredible details! And I loved that lighted roof near the end. Looked beautiful

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Such a great area!

[@DJSVideosShorts]

Nice vlog, really enjoyed and look forward to seeing more in future. Will watch part 2 / day 2 after commenting on this. Shame Jaws Ride and Jurassic Park boat rides were closed, was looking forward to watching them both. Hoping if Universal GB happens we get UK's very own unique versions of these attractions, be really epic additions. With Charlotte's idea, I suggested that the boat idea in lake on one of my shorts recently, but having it as a ride as if you travel from Hogsmeade across to Hogwarts Castle, think an attraction in the UK park would be epic, also hoping with our version. There is some sort of dark ride inside Hogwarts area, but not a robo arm, but something else? Having a full free walkthrough attraction where all fans & worldwide guests can climb up into castle & look round a full recreated replica. With a land featuring Hogwarts Express surrounding land / world stopping at a Diagon Alley & Kingscross, Hogsmeade, Land areas from Fantastic Beasts & in land have rides & areas featured in Hogwarts Legacy, aswell a version of Hadgrids Flying Bike coaster. There are alot of things & attractions I would love to see at Universal Great Britain if happens? Aswell alot of IP's & original rides at other UK parks & resorts. Loads of attractions types, but these are some ideas of what I would like to see so far, but nice vlog, enjoyed and now going to watch day 2. Cheers. 😀👍

[@haddonmacdonald3824]

You're one of my favourite KZbinrs. I like how many theme parks you can find. Fantastic vlogs from the trip btw 😊

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you so much!

[@reganperella7134]

charlotte saying a one direction song yeeeees love it

[@PhilipAshton-je7uf]

What song was it mate

[@reganperella7134]

@@PhilipAshton-je7uf i believe what makes you beautiful or a newer song out

[@reganperella7134]

@@PhilipAshton-je7uf hi

[@traceybeerling3004]

Hi Shawn and Charlotte another amazing park . Great vlog loving this trip . Thanks for sharing with us. Love to you both as always Tracey 💕💕💕💕💕Xxx

[@pjw1993]

I’m glad you guys enjoyed Hollywood Dream, I went in expecting little and found it a massively underrated ride. I’m having a hard time ranking it as I only got one go, forwards, but it’s such a fun coaster!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s such a great coaster!

[@justinchavez9530]

All amusement parks in Japan are awesome, but Universal Studios Japan, is absolutely stunning! 🤩💯👌🏻 It was nice to see park characters like Woody and Winnie Woodpecker, Snoopy, Shrek, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and especially, Toad. Japan's version of Super Nintendo World looks fantastic with all theming and movement, it makes me wish that Hollywood could use something like this. 😉 I agree with you, the ride experience of Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge was very unique, with a mixture of projections, screens, practical sets and the helmets. The Flying Coaster is a spectacular B&M Flying coaster. Also, with the inversions, it’s an intense ride. 😃👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Charlotte looks cute with the shark hat. 🦈🎩😊 Congratulations to the two of you on visiting every Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the Universal Parks. 🥳👏🏻👏🏻 You know, despite having some amazing rides and attractions, Universal Studios Japan doesn’t have an end of day lagoon spectacular. If I was in charge, I could picture the show something similar to Fantasmic! (Tokyo DisneySea), CineSational (Universal Studios Florida) and HarmoniUS (Epcot). This would include pyrotechnics, water fountains, lights, laser effects, fire, projections, drones, floats and water screens with clips from various Universal films (i.e. Despicable Me, The Blues Brothers, How to Train Your Dragon, The Mummy (1932), etc.). “Please, respect the spell limit.” 🧙‍♂️🪄 Hollywood Dream: The Ride looks like an impressive B&M “baby” Hyper coaster, especially since it blends in with the Hollywood area. 😁👌🏻🎢 In conclusion, I hope that you and Charlotte had a terrific first day at USJ, and I can’t wait to see what’s planned for day two. 😄👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing! We had a great time!

[@charmainemuller5653]

​@@ThemeParkWorldwideYou been to gold reef city

[@jennifers8223]

I really hope the UK get's a Universal Studios theme park

[@chrisfarri8914]

I’ve watched you for years Shawn. Since you worked at Alton. You’ve got a great life mate. Congrats

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you so much!

[@disneyprincess820]

We visited super nintendo world hollywood, and they offer an early entry ticket, to that area 100% worth it, we got all the mini games done and about to board the ride, by park opening, though I thought hollywood SNW was busy, but wow japans is super crazy busy!! The bands really help enhance that area, and can be used at all the parks, including the one opening soon in florida, we liked having them, always like seeing a new universal studios park, thanks for sharing 😎👍

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

That’s awesome, I’m glad you had a good time!

[@andrewwade5479]

Loved the video as usual but Charlotte Zonkos was never owned by the Weasley twins your thinking of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, two completely different shops 👍.

[@michellehiggs60]

All these parks in Japan look awesome. Great video. 👍🏼👍🏼😄😄😄😄

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We had a great time in Japan. It’s a beautiful place!

[@chrisbaker9767]

Great video Shawn and Charlotte from Universal Studios Japan Day One Vlog, I can't wait to see the day two vlog, on the channel, keep the good videos coming on the channel, Shawn and Charlotte. 😎😀👍👍

[@jukesy1992]

Hang on, I noticed something, where's the warp pipe music and soundscape?

[@priteshmistry5430]

Loved it when we went in May. Missed out on Harry Potter World and 1 dark ride.

[@Travelmatt23]

Looks a stunning park, some great areas in there too.

[@musicjoe1224]

Hi Shawn, Just wondering if you have any plans to upgrade to 4K content in the future?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We have no plans to film vlogs in 4K as it would take much more time to render and upload. As we upload daily this isn’t possible at the moment!

[@playjaj8221]

When we went to USJ in 2017, it was busy but not that busy. You did enter Forbidden Journey via that doorway in the portrait room and the locker room was basically empty. It seemed most people had timed entrance tickets when we went so maybe that's the difference!

[@LukeRoberts2001]

You’re an outstanding KZbin channel.

[@emmalettin5035]

Just got back from work, been looking forward to this one.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you for watching!

[@Waterfall.2024]

Universal studios Japan look amazing 👍👍 very amazing video🙂

[@Billyboy571]

Frogs in the water...is that part of the theme(plus Charlotte’s comment on the sign in a previous vlog)😂 Stand up comedy act definitely incoming😀

[@iliketrains3546]

Good to see love given to Hollywood dream. Such an underrated Japanese coaster

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a great ride!

[@yugioht42]

Well, once universal Great Britain is built you guys are going to that. And don’t forget epic universe once that finishes.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It looks fantastic and hopefully we’ll see the UK project happen! As of right now, we’ve done all of the Universal parks which we’re pleased about!

[@dillflynn]

Thanks for reminding them, without comments like this they would almost certainly forget to visit massively publicized parks when they open

[@GCpov]

@@dillflynn😂 😂😂😂

[@ObsessiveGeek]

@@dillflynnAbsolutely, TPW is well known for completely forgetting when new things open and of course we all know how much Charlotte cannot stand anything Harry Potter themed so they’d avoid it without these thoughtful commenters!

[@Bunnymoonstone]

super nintendo world looks fantastic!!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s awesome!

[@charmainemuller5653]

Are you sure?

[@delysav]

new to your Chanel, my family are roller coaster mad! can I ask what date and day in June you went please? you had great luck with lines.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching! This was mid June!

[@yugioht42]

Power up bands actually unlock a secret game if you collect enough. The staff will let you know when you get it. The secret game is an interactive game where you knock things out of the sky to stop bowser jr. if you win you get a free prize. It’s the same one in California. Jackie did it and she got a prize.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Awesome!

[@ObsessiveGeek]

You say that like we’re supposed to know who Jackie is

[@jackgreenwood-allum3169]

The wrist bands were so much fun along with the leaderboard on the app. Got to the secret level as well as collected all the keys. Also never spent so much at a park on merchandise in my life as I did in the Nintendo store there 😂

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

That’s awesome!

[@catherineclark4484]

Loved this series, fantastic dark rides, parades, really opened my eyes, aww when I saw the jaws ride, my grandad was born there where jaws was filmed, my mum had American citizenship because of it

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you. There’s so much out there to see!

[@catherineclark4484]

@ThemeParkWorldwide it looks amazing, brill job shawn and charlotte, my daughter also loves your vlogs

[@BeanoFan-hw1eh]

Glad you had fun!

[@Jaxxx365]

Did you forget about F.L.Y at phantasialand nothing beats that for a flyer and how it works

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Fly is incredible!

[@James-n5b4k]

Your videos always make my day , thanks very much ❤

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching!

[@franH333]

Would love your rankings of the Universal parks now that you’ve been to them all! ❤️

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for your suggestion!

[@keiranhyre750]

Brilliant vlog

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching!

[@hollybabyyy]

That was literally the inspiration for rip ride rockit!

[@barbarabornholdt2854]

I have family that just visited here and Tokyo Disney at just about the same time as you. I am equally as jealous of them as you!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

That’s awesome!

[@Neekamhakane]

I wonder how you haven't gone up the charts with this one

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi Shawn and Charlotte. This Universal park looks amazing. Glad the queue times weren’t accurate. That Strawberry pancake looked delicious. Take care. Nick

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We had a great day!

[@jjthecat9692]

Super Nintendo World is somewhat of a "bucket list" visit for me, although after watching this vlog, I'm definitely going to hold out until there's more attractions there. It doesnt seem like there's enough there to justify it right now imo. Great vlog as always!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It was so busy!

[@suerichardson4381]

Still got snow on the roofs 47:23

[@LukeRoberts2001]

Cute claw clip Charlotte.

[@Hans_Eriksson94]

Awesome vlog of Universal Studios Japan. ❤❤👍👍😃😃 Really enjoyed watching your vlog. So excited for the day two vlog of Universal Studios Japan 😃😃😃😃

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you! It’ll be on the way tomorrow!

[@amyphillips4960]

I saw you guys love both so much!!!❤❤❤❤

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@xGeorgiiababesx]

Can only imagine what queue times the rides in Super Nintendo World reaches in peak times 🤯 at least they have timed entry etc, but as you say they need the extra room!! Looks bloody amazing though

[@LAFFINGOUTLOUD1]

I love how they have the “Black Lake”

[@scottjackson1812]

Absolutely loving this Asia trip, like you was so looking forward to seeing jaws as its the only one left. I would be so gutted as you both were. That is one ride I would definitely go to Japan universal just to be able to experience it. Such a shame.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you, it’s such a shame that it’s closed at the moment!

[@Littlelizzyloo]

So glad you finally got to see my home park! I think the pandemic hit the park quite hard as they closed some of my favourite attractions such as terminator, backdraft, spiderman and the night parade, which was one of the highlights of the park for me. The hogwarts castle walk should be reopening next month after 4 years of closure so im looking forward to that, but I've heard rumours that Jaws might be closing for good in the near future (fingers crossed it is just a rumour) so I really hope you get the chance to ride it. I got to visit nintendo world during the pandemic and that was the perfect crowd amount for the size, but it pretty much has turned into a drop off your kids area and the crowding has really put me off going into that section of the park. I hope when DK opens it will spread the crowd around a lot more so it can be as enjoyable as when it first opened. Looking forward to seeing you visit the rest of the park!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing all of this information!

[@timcoaster]

By the way, I heard the Mario Kart ride's result is determined by the coins you collected. Collecting enough coins (Like riders collectively earn 100 points) makes Team Mario a winner, while failing to collect enough coins makes Team Bowser to take a win.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

That’s interesting to hear!

[@SeeShell]

Shame Jaws was closed 😢 🦈 The Orlando one is missed everyday! Love that you went to Mel’s - wish we saw what the burger looked like & how it tasted though! 🍔

[@harrysmith200]

Flying dinosaur's lockers were added recently! Forbidden journeys went in with the ride as far as I know!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

That’s interesting to hear!

[@FaSGamez]

God I wish swarm would bring back there backwards seats backdrop remained me how much I miss that experience hey add it to Hyperia too

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Imagine it on Hyperia!

[@FaSGamez]

Hopefully Thorpe decides to give it a go later on

[@PeelSpud]

All the animatronics really make the area look alive in the Mario area

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They are great!

[@danielward4868]

I hope we get super nintendo world in the UK. Looks fantastic

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s such a great land. Love all of the movement!

[@zarajenkins6948]

I wonder if that lighting effect in the hyper will be like stardust racers at Epic?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Possibly so!

[@richardmcilvain329]

at 5:20 that's Luigi in the green don't see toad in the crowd

[@nobotshere8364]

I was here late June 24, it was worth every penny. It was like a third of the price of america and more pleasant with people generally more patient.

[@CLC-1000]

OMG Super Nintendo World looks amazing. 😍 I am hoping to maybe visit Super Nintendo World and Universal Studios over in California in about 3 years time, as we have California booked for next year and Antigua with my Mum and Aunty in 2026. I do like to be organised.

[@suerichardson4381]

Duelling Interactive shooter/dark ride 12:02

[@Paolo_DLR]

Third busiest! Glad I snagged Express for our visit next month.

[@Paolo_DLR]

Oh no! I'm looking forward to riding Jaws. I had to double check the website to make sure it will be open.

[@Paolo_DLR]

We're also booked at that hotel. It's so close! Looking forward to seeing your review.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

@@Paolo_DLR Clearly you weren’t paying attention, it doesn’t seem like the express tickets are necessary as they keep things moving along really well. In my experience a well planned route as well as keeping an eye on wait times is enough to ensure you never miss out, the extras just exist to make additional revenue for the resort.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Have fun!

[@schwarzerregen9338]

The power up bands are also Amiibo's for Nintendo games so if you buy a Mario one you have a Mario Amiibo figure as a band, interestingly if you have a power up band in the LA park and do some acheivements you get a secret jumping game hidden away in the Land

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Awesome!

[@WheezyCatLady]

Wow! I think I’d have had a meltdown in Super Nintendo World. How busy it was! Really good to see it though. It looked pretty incredible in terms of the theming. I was surprised to see so many non themed queue lines as well. Like you said, it takes away from the immersion of an experience. So interesting to see how Universal parks differ from each other with the different cultures across the world. Another great vlog! Really loving coming along with you guys. P.S The Jaws hat was hilarious! 😂 shame you can’t pack that in your backpack, Charlotte 😂

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s such a brilliant area! Thanks for watching!

[@WrigleysExtra]

Gutted for you about Jaws! Might be my best ever ride experience when I rode it in Japan in 2019. Fortunate to have been on the Orlando one and the Japanese one, the Japan one is next level though the crew members on the boat just went all out. I hope you get to go on it one day man!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a shame that we didn’t get it this trip!

[@tylercollins3130]

Aw man that stinks about Jaws. I never got to ride that at Florida either.

[@izzysmart]

Omg how trippy is mario land 🤣🤣🤣it would be amazing on lsd 🤣🤣🤣omg

[@halloweenspookygirluk9595]

Going in September can’t wait jaws better be open long time since I rode that. Went to Super Nintendo world in Hollywood last year all I can remember is the noise 🤪good rides though

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Have a great time!

[@user-ul4me6rz4b]

Gutted you didn’t get to ride on Jaws. I was lucky enough to ride both Jaws and back to the future in Florida in ‘06

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s such a shame, however it is what it is!

[@jamesabbott5242]

Awesome Video Guys 😄😄

[@LukeRoberts2001]

Does bower’s challenge has strobe lights?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It does have flashing lights

[@LukeRoberts2001]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide i cannot ride bowser’s challenge.

[@LukeRoberts2001]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide thank you for the heads up.

[@LukeRoberts2001]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide thank you for riding it for me.

[@ThemeParkOgre]

Did Charlotte buy the Toad hat? The world must know!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Unfortunately we didn’t!

[@LukeRoberts2001]

As shown on 15:33.

[@iHaveABearHat]

One day Shawn will refrain from telling us how much he's not a fan of every flying coaster before riding it

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It just had to be said 🤣

[@drustill]

Awesome video, as always, but thank you in particular for featuring this park. As a lifelong Mario supporter/lover, it goes without saying that when I caught wind of this concept coming to life, it was instantaneously added very close to the top of my bucket list. However, my general love and affinity for anusement parks, specifically for the thrill ride accompaniment, my fascination with theme parks, while still noticeable as a kid at heart, I can imagine how much of a sensory overload this park must be. I almost want to say it’s a bit overkill, or maybe it’s just there’s so much contained in a small space, that I feel it could benefit from being spread out a bit more over a more expansive amount of real estate. Not sure if that’s in the cards for the American execution of the format, which would likely be the one I’d visit at some point, but I do hope that is the case. I absolutely see the appeal for the younger generation, especially those familiar with the franchise, and prior to me using my kids (which don’t exist yet) as an excuse to visit, I’d agree that I’d be generally more excited for the time spent here versus a Disney park, for example. Not against Disney, but as an aforementioned thrill seeker, I’ve spent my time at Universal parks more frequently as I’ve grown older, so I really think it’s just a matter of setting your expectations. All I will say, which will likely sound counterintuitive to any reader, is that I’m not a fan of crowds…especially in such confined spaces. That said, I’ll do my best to visit a park on days that wouldn’t necessarily draw crowds above average (a weekday versus a national long weekend, for example), and I’m the exact consumer they target with the ipgraddd “fast-pass” options that now seem to be ubiquitous with parks worldwide. Interestingly enough, as I type this comment while the video continues to play in the background, the pair echoed my sentiments almost identically as it pertained to the very confined space housing a surplus of theming, likely causing some claustrophobia for visitors - I promise that was my take prior to, so it’s fair to know that they corroborate thst insight I took from the video, being that they were there in the flesh. I agree too, folks, fingers crossed that the American iteration vastly improves on that one pain point. Otherwise, this literally is a Super Mario fan’s dream from what I gather, and the attention to detail in theming and overall sensory experience seems second to none, and quite apparent that no expense was spared in the build of this place. Other than the obvious, selfishly as a grown up seeming thrills, I’d love to see a more intense, adult-centric attraction as part of the Super Mario projects - be clever with it, maybe use Bowser to create something a bit more unrelenting and engaging for those looking for a more intense experience. A quick Google check to satisfy my curiosity, and it looks like the documented cost of build in Japan was North of $350 million! And I’d say money well spent, other than obvious gripes in listed from the peanut gallery. All that said, it remains on my proverbial bucket list, albeit knocked a few pegs down in favour of some of the other big-boy parks featured on the channel, and I’m okay with that. To be completely honest honest, I’ve been known to purchase more than one Nintendo system solely and primarily for the Mario-themed title that generally accompanies each launch so they know exactly what they’re doing when targeting a fan of the franchise from as young as I can remember; also, happy to report that my twin niece and nephew, only 8, are equally enthralled, or obsessed, with the franchise already and I’m a proud uncle who has zero qualms joining in on their video game quests with each and every title I ensure they have in their Switch collection. #DrusViewz

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ObsessiveGeek]

Jesus dude, learn to space out text, especially when you’re making such a long comment.

[@AwkwardTurtle10]

It's interesting to hear different opinions on the MarioKart ride, people either love it or hate it. We were absolutely blown away by the technology of AR, and it truly felt as if we were playing Mario Kart in real life which was a dream come true. But I am a gamer so maybe that makes it different? Either way loved to see your reactions to it all!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for watching and also sharing your thoughts!

[@EpicWeightloss]

You cant stand behind someone and defeat Bowser Jr. He's the main reason to get a power-up band!

[@sallyannday497]

Is Hex open or opening anytime soon at Alton towers do you know? 😊

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s still closed at the moment however the park did state it’ll be back open at some point this year!

[@sallyannday497]

@@ThemeParkWorldwide You'd think they'd want it open for the better weather as that's when the big crowds will come. Oh well. Fingers crossed! :)

[@sallyannday497]

@art3free Agree. I do think redoing the theming before the ride also. Even keep it how it is theme but needs a re do as its very slightly out dated.

[@reganperella7134]

fantastic

[@Coaster_Crazy]

So gutted for you guys that Jaws was closed, it’s such a massively missed ride from Orlando

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s a shame, but these things happen unfortunately!

[@VelocicoasterFanboy]

The Flying Dinosaur