Oh yeah, Mario time? Not yet, as according to a new report, Universal Studios Japan has delayed the opening of its Super Nintendo World area due to COVID-19 concerns. This despite the fact that the park section is almost completely finished, but fans will have to wait to collect coins and run around the Mushroom Kingdom.
According to the Business Times, an official announcement will be made this week and the plan is still open for the area before the end of 2020. The park is based in Osaka, and Nintendo hopes to open it before the Tokyo Olympics begin. These too were delayed from the summer of 2020 to 2021 long before Nintendo’s reported delay.
Universal Studios Japan’s Nintendo Park isn’t the only one being built. There will also be areas built at Universal Studios Orlando and Hollywood, although they may not have exactly the same attractions. Mario Kart and Yoshi games seem to be part of the rides, and there are also spinning coins that you can “collect” with a magnetic bracelet. There’s likely to be some interaction with your Nintendo Switch console after collecting these coins as well, but it hasn’t been detailed yet.
Because construction of the Japanese location started first, it looks like it will be a few more years before these parks are ready to open in the United States. Hopefully, the pandemic will be over by then and attendees will be able to break blocks and stomp on Koopa’s shells in peace.
