Super Nintendo World Universal Studios Singapore
It’s been 6 years since Nintendo and Resorts World Singapore (RWS) announced that our little island will have its very own Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Singapore (USS) on Sentosa.
Thanks to the pandemic, things have been somewhat delayed, and so Super Nintendo World USS Singapore did not open as planned, which had been slated for 2025. Well, it’s 2026, and there’s still no update on an estimated opening. While we await that news, here’s everything we know about the upcoming park extension:
What is Super Nintendo World?
Universal first announced plans to bring Nintendo’s video games to life back in 2016. Since then, they’ve opened Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Japan (USJ), which launched in March 2021, Universal Studios Hollywood in February 2023, and the latest, in Universal Epic Universe, Orlando, in May 2025.
This latest has been the biggest of all the Super Nintendo Worlds thus far. While USJ and Universal Epic Universe have both Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country., USJ is way smaller.
Designed just like a living video game, the immersive theme park land of Super Nintendo World sees multi-layered kinetic sets with augmented reality (AR), and even wearable gamification tech.
What to expect at Super Nintendo World?
Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge
@dinie_syahmi_ DINIE UNIVERSE (Episode 330) – Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Singapore #Singapore
While it’s not clear exactly how big an expansion we’re getting at USS, or the rides we can expect, RWS’ early plans have suggested that we will be getting a Mario Kart building.
Image credit: Genting Singapore
This would most probably refer to Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, a signature anchor attraction that all of the current Super Nintendo Worlds feature.
@maxmiess Mario Kart Bowser’s Challenge – Super Nintendo World 🏁 #mario #mariokart #epicuniverse
For the uninitiated, this dark ride is a competitive shooting game where players will have to put on AR goggles, with the karts taking you through iconic environments that you’ll recognise from the game franchise.
P.S.: This is the only ride available at Universal Studios Hollywood; one hopes we will have at least 1 of the other 2 signature rides here at USS.
Yoshi’s Adventure
@laylafoodandtravel Yoshis adventure at Super Nintendo world in Osaka Japan. This slow ride gave a full view of Nintendo world whilst riding round in a wholesome OG green yoshi. Again we got the time slot allocated for this ride and it was very worth it. #yoshisadventure #supernintendoworld #nintendoworld #osaka #thingstodojapan
Both USJ and Universal Epic Universe have Yoshi’s Adventure – a family-friendly ride where you get to ride on Yoshi on an elevated track, while hunting for Captain Toad’s eggs.
Mine-Cart Madness
@amysmagicaladventures Spoiler Warning, this is the full ride video for Mine Cart Madness! We were lucky enough to preview Universal Epic Universe and had the best day! This ride was so much fun and I can’t wait to visit again. #universal #universalorlando #epicuniverse #mario #minecartmadness #epicpreview #themepark #ridepov #pov
We’re not optimistic about USS getting our very own Mine-Cart Madness, since it’s a roller coaster specific to the Donkey Kong Country expansions which USJ and Universal Epic Universe in Orlando have.
Just to let you know what it’s all about, this cray roller coaster was developed together with Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, and simulates jumping over broken tracks – just like in the retro video games.
Power-Up Bands with interactive gamification
@meganmoves Replying to @🍄AlexSummersFromTheSuburbs DON’T Break Your Power-Up Band! 😮❌(Do THIS at Epic Universe Instead) I used the Power-Up Band WRONG during my first visit to Super Nintendo World! This is an interactive wristband you can purchase to use at Epic Universe. To use the band correctly, punch the interactive blocks with your fist and lightly with the band when you are collecting keys to battle Bowser Jr. You can purchase the Power-Up Bands at the Epic Universe gift shops and hotels. Pair the bands to the Universal Orlando App so you can keep track of your achievements! Would you use a Power-Up Band at Super Nintendo World? #universal #nintendo #themepark #epicuniverse #epicuniverseorlando #powerupband #supernintendoworld #universalorlando #universalstudios #universalorlandoresort @Universal Orlando Resort
What’s ultra cool about all the Super Nintendo Worlds is the Power-Up Band which you can buy in the parks. These character-themed RFID wristbands can be linked to any park’s app, after which you can physically punch Question Mark Blocks around the land to collect digital coins.
With these bands, you can also play mini-games to earn digital keys; with 3 keys, you unlock an exclusive game against Bowser Jr.! Plus, when you leave the parks, they become fully functional Nintendo Switch amiibo for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or Super Smash.
Themed dining & shopping experiences
As with all themed lands within a Universal Studios park, you can expect themed F&B options in Super Nintendo World too.
One might expect our version of the Toadstool Cafe, named after Chef Toad, or maybe Kinopio’s Cafe – in other parks, this features virtual windows through which you can watch Toads cook, with Super Mario-themed burgers, and mushroom soup.
At USJ, there’s 1-UP Factory and Mario Motors, where you can stock up on everything Super Mario-related.
Everything we know about Super Nintendo World USS Singapore
At this point, all we can say is that good things come to those who wait – Super Nintendo World is coming to USS for sure, all that remains is the when.
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