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Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge

Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge is the headline attraction of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD in Epic Universe. You put on special goggles and race alongside Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach against Team Bowser.

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The concept

You climb into a kart and drive along familiar tracks from the Mario Kart games. Through the goggles, you see the digital world layered over the real sets. This brings the shells, coins and opponents to life, just like in the game.

Drawing of the karts of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge
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Drawing of the karts of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge

The Experience

During the ride, you throw shells at Team Bowser and collect coins. Your team competes together for the Golden Cup. Because there are several possible outcomes, no two rides are the same. It's an interactive dark ride with 3D effects and motion.

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Collect coins

Throw shells and grab digital coins. The better you play, the better your chance of winning the Golden Cup.

Every ride is different

There are several possible outcomes, so it pays to ride more than once.

Go early

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is very popular. Queues are usually shorter in the first hour of the day.

Visitor information

You must be at least 1.02 metres tall. Children under 1.22 metres must ride with an accompanying adult. With a Universal Express Pass (sold separately) you can skip the regular queue. Please note: the free Express Unlimited included with some Universal hotels is not valid at Epic Universe.

Drawing of the karts of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge
Drawing of the karts of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge

The game in real life

For Nintendo fans, Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge is a dream come true. Even if you don't know the game, you'll have lots of fun on this colourful race.

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