Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge opened as the anchor attraction of Super Nintendo World with the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe, an augmented-reality dark ride on which riders wear AR visors to steer karts, collect coins, and fire shells to help Team Mario beat Team Bowser.
Everything that changed here
across the land, newest first- 2025
A full merchandise list documented in October 2025 showed the signature $45 Power-Up Bands (eight character styles) alongside plush from $22 to $63 and apparel to $70 (menu).
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Documented for its Mario Kart-exclusive merchandise line sold only at Mario Motors, including Cup-themed shirts and water bottles, tumblers with matching straws, Cup-themed luggage tags, and a replica trophy with a Universal globe centerpiece.
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Opened with Universal Epic Universe's grand opening as the headline attraction of the Donkey Kong Country area within Super Nintendo World, using Universal's patented 'Boom Coaster' system that makes the mine carts appear to leap across gaps in the track.
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Yoshi's Adventure opened with Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe's grand opening — a slow-moving family omnimover carrying riders on Yoshi vehicles through the Mushroom Kingdom to hunt glowing eggs using dashboard buttons that light up near each egg.
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Toadstool Café opened as the signature order-to-table restaurant in Super Nintendo World, debuting with Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025.
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Debuted a Mario-themed menu with order-at-table QR/mobile service, headlined by Bowser's Fireball Challenge (a one-pound meatball) at $24.99 plus the Mario Burger with bacon, mushroom and cheese.
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Yoshi's Snack Island opened as a quick-service snack stand in Super Nintendo World when Universal Epic Universe debuted as Universal Orlando Resort's fourth park.
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Turbo Boost Treats, a Mario Kart-themed quick-service snack window near Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, opened in Super Nintendo World with the debut of Universal Epic Universe.
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The Bubbly Barrel opened as a thatched-roof, barrel-shaped refreshment kiosk in the Donkey Kong Country section of Super Nintendo World with the grand opening of Universal's Epic Universe.
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The 1-Up Factory, a Super Nintendo World retail shop in the Mushroom Kingdom, opened with Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025.
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Mario Motors opened as the exit gift shop for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge when Super Nintendo World and Universal Epic Universe debuted on May 22, 2025.
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Funky's Fly 'n' Buy opened with Universal Epic Universe's grand opening as the Donkey Kong Country merchandise shop in Super Nintendo World, themed as Funky Kong's airplane converted into an open-air jungle market.
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Opened with a small themed menu including a Red Shell Calzone ($12.99) and Green Shell Calzone, plus Yoshi's Smoothies (mango $7.49, apple-melon), documented during the park's early-May 2025 preview/dress-rehearsal period.
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The stand debuted with a snack menu headlined by the Super Star and Mario Kart souvenir popcorn buckets at $40 each and Super Mushroom and 1-Up Mushroom souvenir drink bottles at $30 each, plus a $5.69 cup of popcorn and a $4.79 single-serve soda.
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The stand debuted with a single signature menu item, the DK Crush Float (banana-pineapple soft serve, pineapple soda, waffle bowl, caramel popcorn and toppings), priced at $12.99 or $18.99 with a souvenir DK barrel mug.
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Universal revealed a first look at 1-Up Factory merchandise ahead of opening, including character hats and headbands themed to Chef Toad, Bowser Jr., and Princess Peach plus Mario, Luigi, and Donkey Kong plush.
That's every change on the record in Super Nintendo World since 2025.
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