Universal Hollywood's Super Nintendo World and what it means for Orlando's Epic Universe (Ep. 181)

Update: 2023-03-10

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Universal Studios Hollywood's Super Nintendo World officially opened Feb. 17 after weeks of previews and fan anticipation. The land, featuring characters from the Japanese video game company Nintendo's Mario franchise, is the only land that Universal Orlando has confirmed is coming to Epic Universe. Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Katie Rice and Dewayne Bevil discuss the immersive elements of the land, how it compares to Harry Potter's popularity and what can be expected when it opens locally.

Super Nintendo World opens in Hollywood (:00)
Hollywood vs. Japan (2:31 )
'Blown away by the level of detail' (7:46 )
Harry Potter vs. Nintendo (10:53 )
Epic Universe facts and rumors (15:07 )

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Universal Hollywood's Super Nintendo World and what it means for Orlando's Epic Universe (Ep. 181)

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Universal Hollywood's Super Nintendo World and what it means for Orlando's Epic Universe (Ep. 181)

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Universal Hollywood's Super Nintendo World and what it means for Orlando's Epic Universe (Ep. 181)