in 2021 at Universal Studios Japan. Its North American counterpart,, carries over the same medley of real set pieces and augmented reality projection mapping, with guests donning AR goggles as they race through underwater courses and the fan-favorite Rainbow Road. “I’ve ridden this thing 200 times,” Corfino shares. “I’m still going for my best score.
I’ve learned something new every time I ride it.”Located in Bowser’s Castle, the queue is jam-packed with franchise references.
Some are novelty throwbacks, while others, like the library of Mario’s arch-nemesis, might provide riders the advantage they need to win and top the leaderboard.“It gives you insights into how his mind works a little bit and his sense of humor,” Corfino offers. “There’s a lot of Easter eggs in there if you look at the book titles.
And if you look at the open books, you get a little peek of what you might see in the ride.”This attention to detail doesn’t stop at the elevators, where interior theming ensures the fantasy continues for all guests.
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