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Mario Cafe and Store opens at Universal Studios Japan

Super Nintendo World will no longer be opening in 2020 due to the ongoing health restrictions worldwide, but, that doesn’t mean that Mario, Luigi and the vibrant world of their games cannot be enjoyed at Universal Studios Japan until then. Today, the brand-new Mario Cafe and Store has opened, and guests have begun to enjoy new food and drink items, get fun photo-ops, and purchase exclusive merchandise.

Guests eating in the new Mario Cafe
Photo by Universal Studios Japan
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Super Nintendo World will no longer be opening in 2020 due to the ongoing health restrictions worldwide, but, that doesn’t mean that Mario, Luigi and the vibrant world of their games cannot be enjoyed at Universal Studios Japan until then. Today, the brand-new Mario Cafe and Store has opened, and guests have begun to enjoy new food and drink items, get fun photo-ops, and purchase exclusive merchandise.

Guests eating in the new Mario Cafe
Photo by Universal Studios Japan
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Apple has announced 5G iPhones, but which theme parks have coverage?

With the upgrade from 4G cellular data offerings to 5G comes faster and more reliable Instagram story uploads, Facetime calls, video downloads, and YouTube live streaming. While some theme parks offer wi-fi, it can be spotty or slow when the parks are busy. Some Android phones already offer 5G, and now Apple has announced new 5G capable iPhones, so we compared data between three of America’s biggest cell providers, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, to show you how your new 5G phone may handle in the parks.

Cell phone over AT&T cell service graphic.
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Photo Update: Super Nintendo World awaits guests’ arrival

Just yesterday, it was announced that Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan will be opening in spring 2021 – but this delay seems to focus more so on the inability for many to travel instead of construction issues. In fact, the land looks almost ready to go right now. These photos, taken by The Sankei News, provide us great aerial visuals of this colorful new area.

Aerial look at Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan
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Tron Lightcycle / Run construction seen from inside Magic Kingdom

There is no missing the work on the upcoming Tron Lightcycle / Run attraction in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. This launching roller coaster will be a near-exact copy of the original version in Shanghai Disneyland. But, unlike in Shanghai, we get to see this one load-up in front of our eyes.

Tron Lightcycle / Run construction seen from Tomorrowland Speedway
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Photo Update: Castle of Magical Dreams nearly complete at Hong Kong Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland has had a bit of shaky summer with re-opening, closing and opening again. But, even with outside issues the park has continued work on their massive castle remodel, titled “Castle of Magical Dreams.” Thanks to Disney Magic Kingdom Blog, we are able to see the nearly finished product.

Castle of Magical Dreams at Hong Kong Disneyland
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Best TikTok videos at Walt Disney World Resort

Over the course of a few years, TikTok has exploded in popularity. The app really took off in March at the beginning of shut-downs in the United States, but with the app’s major success, there has also been threats of government shutdowns. While the app appears to be saved for now, we wanted to showcase some of the best Walt Disney World TikTok videos we could find.

Walt Disney World Tiktok videos
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Detailed look at the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Fantasyland Expansion at Tokyo Disneyland

While the official opening date of the “Beauty and the Beast” expansion to Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland isn’t until Sept. 28, some lucky guests were able to see the area in a soft opening. These shots, provided by MAI, give us a detailed look at this new area.

Palanquin, the magical carriage from the animated film.
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Magic Kingdom debuts new Halloween offerings for 2020

As of today, Sept. 15, Halloween theming, merchandise, food and cavalcades have adorned the Magic Kingdom. We went out to see the four new Character Cavalcades which feature Disney Villians, characters from “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” Winnie the Pooh and friends, Mickey Mouse and more.

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Character photos by Tharin White.
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A new look at Super Nintendo World’s amazing in-park effects

It has been over two months since we have gotten a good look at the construction progress on Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Japan. In that time they’ve added numerous new in-park effects that amplify the already fun and energetic land. New footage, taken by 爆釣会会長ばくちょうかいかいちょう on Youtube, gives us an idea of the incredible attention to detail we can expect in the park.

Goombas, coins, Super Mushrooms, a Koopa Troopa, and a Thwomp!
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