Along with several rides, you can smash, drive, and tap your way through Super Nintendo World to collect coins and compete for a high score, using the Power-Up Bands.

Universal has a history of throwing red-carpet-like events for new attractions and park openings, and there's star-studded potential for the grand opening of Epic Universe

Epic Universe has rides, shows, character meet-and-greets, and, of course, highly immersive food. Among the sweet and savory selections, which snacks reign supreme?

For many park-goers, not every Epic experience requires waiting to board a popular thrill ride, and with 1-Day preview tickets now on sale to the general public, the queues are becoming all the more crowded.

Running through May 19, the preview period offers a unique opportunity for fans to experience the magic ahead of the official launch. Ticket prices start at $144 and go as high as $154.

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros.

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Set to launch this spring, the National Epic Universe Portal Tour will bring an exciting preview of the upcoming immersive theme park to fans across select cities.

March 10, or “MAR10″ when shortening the date, is a yearly celebration to commemorate Nintendo’s iconic plumber and soon, Universal Orlando guests will be able to power up to play with Mario and other characters at Epic Universe.

The mystical portals within Epic Universe will transport guests into incredible worlds. Each one is designed to give guests a transportation sequence complete with LED, media, sound, and visual effects.

There’s a new place to get your Epic Universe merchandise.

On Friday, Take 6 on News 6+ was dedicated to all things Epic Universe and held a Q&A session

As we approach the six-month mark until the official opening of Epic Universe, we want to answer your questions.

Nintendo held a presentation on Nov. 11 showcasing the new area’s ride, merchandise, snacks and more.

Starting next year, the flagship Universal Studios Store at Universal CityWalk is expanding to include two dedicated areas inspired by worlds coming to Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth theme park.

Universal Orlando's fourth theme park set to open in 2025

Interactive experience to open Universal CityWalk in June

The Mushroom Kingdom will soon enter Central Florida’s theme park game.

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One year ago, a land based on the Super Nintendo video game franchise opened in Universal Studios Hollywood with an appropriate red carpet event.

The Mushroom Kingdom at Universal Studios Hollywood continues to drive big business for Universal’s theme parks, according to a new earnings report from the parks’ parent company Comcast.

Construction is full steam ahead at Universal’s newest theme park.

Universal Parks & Resorts announced its rebranding itself to better reflect the innovative offerings the company brings to fans around the globe.

News 6 theme park expert Landon McReynolds is back from Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood and he's got some special swag for one lucky Insider.

Universal Studios Hollywood is about to take gameplay to the next level.

Universal Studios Hollywood rolled out the red carpet Wednesday night for its newest attraction, Super Nintendo World.

While the jury is still out on if famously non-Italian Chris Pratt will actually be successful at voicing the character of Mario (was Michael Imperioli from “The Sopranos” not available?), the trailer for the upcoming movie is out and it looks SO good.

After several delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, “Super Nintendo World” at Universal Studios Japan is now open. The amusement park is a bigger-than-life-size replica of the company’s most famous games, featuring characters like Mario, Luigi and Yoshi. CNN’s Selina Wang got an insider’s look at the new park, showing how guests enter through the warp pipe. The opening comes as the global theme park industry is struggling and theme parks are reopening in a patchwork around the world. There are plans to open Super Nintendo World in other parts of the world, including Orlando, where the opening has reportedly been delayed until 2025.

Universal Studios Japan will hold its grand opening of the world’s first SUPER NINTENDO WORLD on March 18, 2021OSAKA, Japan – Universal Studios Japan said its interactive Super Nintendo World will open to guests on March 18, kicking off the park’s 20th-anniversary celebration. Guests will immerse themselves in the Super Nintendo world even further by wearing a power-up band. AdPower-Up Band Challenge at Super Nintendo World (Universal Studios Japan)The land was originally scheduled to open in July of last year but Universal delayed the opening due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The news about Super Nintendo World comes as Universal Orlando said last week its resuming construction on its fourth theme park, Epic Universe. Last year, leaders with Comcast, Universal’s parent company, said a Super Nintendo World would be coming to the new theme park in Orlando.

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