Super Nintendo World To "Redefine" Theme Parks With Wristband That Connects To Your Console

All I know is, when it comes stateside I am so there.

would love to see this made into games....

Wrist band + console (Switch???)

This is a really creative concept. I love it.

I predict this will be a success and will stick around for the foreseeable future. Just an optimistic view and could very well be wrong, but Nintendo has overwhelming support from the exact demographics that theme parks attract, and it's relevant too which is a plus in contrast to Universal Studios which profits off franchises whose prime passed by long ago.

"The Chairman and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts Tom Williams recently shared new information about Super Nintendo World"

"Williams said it would "redefine what a park experience is like" when he was asked about Super Nintendo Land."

So is it World or Land?

@Lizuka

Certainly the shortlived nature of Pokepark isn't encouraging, and the wristband thing seems needlessly gimmicky.

However, most Japanese people already go to Universal Studios where this theme park will be.

@Franklin Disney’s wristbands are a big hit

@Franklin
I believe he's referring to MagicBands at WDW, and while I can't comment on their success, all I know is that any plans for them at the Disneyland Resort was shelved and most of the equivalent functions were either moved to apps for mobile devices or just are done in the same traditional way, as done before.

This seems like it would be WAY too expensive to actually put into practice.

@Lizuka I mean, it should definitely start small. There's plenty to be said for "putting the best foot forward," but this is a rather expensive undertaking to be doing in a down economy. But then again, Disney's parks stay in business, so I guess there's money to be made here. The Karts will most certainly draw crowds for a few years.

@Heavyarms55
Not really, to me it sounds like mixing the technology of WDW's MagicBand with an execution similar to Universal's own Wizarding World's Wands (with it similarly triggering interactive elements throughout the land, but also having the ability to save high scores now).

Unrelated there's a certain giant building being constructed on the lower lot at the Hollywood location. I wonder what that could be for....

And Yoshi is going to show up in a way at USH, with the Secret Lives of Pets ride using the same ride system as Yoshi. DKC Mine Carts are never going to show up at USH (unless if they split SNW into two with DKC on the Upper lot) as you can't build an outdoor coaster(or one with an outdoor section) on the lower lot due to being a real life backlot and big name director wouldn't like it one of their takes was ruined by screaming tourists.

We're going to Orlando in 4 weeks, wdw / universal etc. Being from the UK it's not the type of place we can afford to holiday every year. We tend to go every 5-6 years so who knows maybe next time Super Nintendo World Florida might just be a thing

wristband = yokai watch

Wait, Super Nintendo World won't be coming to the US?? I thought it was planned to open here instead of just Japan?

Big words.
I really hope it works out, because I've had my doubts about how well Nintendo's universes would translate to a physical park.

2 rides doesn’t seem much but I really want to go! Would love to have a Hyrule Castle to explore and some kind of Metroid on-rails shooter ride! And y’know, throw in a Kirby Cafe too why not?

If they are using the western console name for the theme park then they better bring it to the west as well.

@Lizuka unless its build by Universal or Disney. Harry Potter, Avatar, Star Wars and most of Disney’s other properties as example.

@Franklin
Orlando’s original plans are abandoned in favor of moving it into Epic Universe, their new themepark. In fact, it looks like Orlando will get both phase 1 (Mario Kart + Yoshi) and phase 2 (Donkey Kong coaster) on openingday. Hollywood will receive only the Mario Kart ride, mostly due to space.

@Galarian_Lassie
The lower lot showbuilding is for the Mario Kart attraction.

@iMarkU I had planned on waiting for the U.S. opening... but it's looking like at least 3 years. Sigh... guess I'll have to visit Japan . As a Nintendo and theme park nerd, seeing this (and Tokyo's Disney resort... inarguably the best Disney resort in the world) I think it will be worth it.

Was thinking of going to Japan in a couple of years, the only problem is it's so expensive (went there 4 years ago), but only saw Tokyo and Kyoto and there's lots more there to see.

@Ogbert Yeah I would have liked to see some Zelda and Metroid too. At least for now it seems like they are focusing on the Mario/Donkey Kong francises. Maybe later they will add attractions for others.

What would a Zelda section be you think? I can’t imagine seeing something like Hyrule Castle or The Temple of Time to scale (they would need to pull from Ocarina/BOTW since Lttp is a little bit less played by a modern audience).

Planning on a Japan trip again with my bro for 2021 so we can go here. It's gonna be epic! もう行きたくてたまらないな！

@Bunkerneath
It's not too bad if travelling all over is the thing you wanna do. Just make sure and by a 7-day JR Rail pass (about $250) and that will cover 90% of your travel once in the county as you can ride almost any train unlimited.

So any update on California construction?

I finally fulfilled my lifelong dream of going to Disney World (so much happy crying...). Now I need to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World.

Hoping to go there with friends late next year.