Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates one year of Super Nintendo World

2024 is an exciting year at Universal Studios Hollywood as the Los Angeles theme park celebrates one year of the extremely popular Super Nintendo World and the 60^th anniversary of the iconic Studio Tour.

Power-Up Cafe

Feb. 15, 2024, will mark the official grand opening of the all-new Power Up Cafe on New York Street in the park’s Upper Lot (outside Super Nintendo World).

This grab-and-go dining location will serve a selection of Super Mario Power Up-themed menu items, which will be available exclusively at this permanent new cafe. Guests can order at the café or via Universal Studios Hollywood’s official mobile app.

Power-Up Cafe Snacks and Beverages:

• Super Mushroom Calzone – Mushroom-shaped calzone filled with pepperoni, sausage, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce
• 1-Up Mushroom Calzone – Mushroom-shaped calzone filled with spinach, green pepper, mushroom, mozzarella cheese and basil pesto
• Fire Flower Pretzel – Fire Flower-shaped pretzel served with chipotle cheese, mustard, and white queso dipping sauces
• Super Star Popcorn – Butter popcorn topped with edible glitter
• Super Mushroom Fizz – Lemon-lime soda with strawberry popping pearls and a strawberry Super Mushroom Power Up (drop in the Power Up sugar shape to change the color and flavor)
• 1-Up Mushroom Fizz – Lemon-lime soda with green apple popping pearls and a lime 1-Up Mushroom Power Up (drop in the Power Up sugar shape to change the color and flavor)
• Fire Flower Fizz – Lemon-lime soda with orange popping pearls and a mango habanero Fire Flower Power Up (drop in the Power Up sugar shape to change the color and flavor)
• Super Star Fizz – Lemon-lime soda with lemon popping pearls and a mango pineapple Super Star Power Up (drop in the Power Up sugar shape to change the color and flavor)

Commemorative 1st Anniversary Items

Interactive components of Super Nintendo World can be activated with Power-Up Bands, which come in six designs with character themes; however, starting on Feb. 17, 2024, a commemorative, special-release Golden Power-Up Band will also be available for purchase inside the land and at Super Nintendo World retail shops located in the theme park.

In addition, for a limited time, guests can also get a complimentary 1-Year Anniversary button, which will be available beginning Feb. 17, 2024, at Guest Relations located inside the theme park  (while supplies last).

What is Super Nintendo World?

The colorful kinetic land on the Lower Lot at Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the world of Nintendo video games, including the groundbreaking “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” ride, interactive activities, themed dining at Toadstool Cafe, and shopping at the 1-Up Factory retail store.

An even bigger version of Super Nintendo World will be in Universal Epic Universe, the exciting new theme park opening at Universal Orlando Resort in 2025, with Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge (a dark ride that uses AR headsets), Yoshi’s Adventure (a slow-paced train ride), and a Donkey Kong–themed roller coaster.

Click here for more information about the Super Nintendo World first anniversary celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood.