さ Wednesday, Feb 19, 2020 Live-Action Nintendo Gameplay with Real-Life Iconic ? Blocks Held in New York City! Nintendo Fans Win Exclusive Preview of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Japan previously announced that the opening of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will be this summer. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will be an expansive, highly themed and immersive land featuring Nintendo’s legendary worlds, characters and adventures. Guests will feel as if they are playing inside their favorite Nintendo video games – in real life. It will be filled with truly unique and fun rides, shops, a restaurant and interactive gameplay throughout the land. And there will be something for everyone, regardless of age or gaming experience. Universal Studios Japan will be the first Universal theme park to feature SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, followed by Universal theme parks in Hollywood, Orlando and Singapore. And today, Nintendo fans participated in the SUPER NINTENDO WORLD CHALLENGE in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal where several lucky Nintendo fans won a trip to Japan to participate in an exclusive preview of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD before it opens. During the event, dozens of participants punched life-sized versions of the iconic ? Blocks in an effort to win. More than 1,000 Nintendo fans had pre-registered for the chance to win. This is the first time Universal Studios Japan has held a fan event for a new themed area overseas. Page Thompson, President and Chief Operating Officer, International, Universal Parks & Resorts said “we are very excited about SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and Universal Studios Japan is where it will all begin. Universal Studios Japan is already one of the world’s greatest theme parks and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will take it to a whole new level.” One of the event participants stated that, “I love everything about Mario so I wanted to come to this SUPER NINTENDO WORLD CHALLENGE today. I have been into Mario since I was little. I even had a Mario stuffed-animal. I want to bring my best friend to visit SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and definitely will do every attraction there! I am sure it is going to be super exciting!” and passionately explained the excitement of participating in this fun Super Mario experience. A lucky participant who won a Grand prize also excitedly said, “I have been a big fan of Nintendo games since I was 3 years old. I was just happy to join this SUPER NINTENDO WORLD CHALLENGE but to win this prize is just so amazing! I have been keeping track of updates about SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and I just can't wait to go on the Mario Kart ride! I am sure it is going to be fantastic and I am really excited to see it myself. I have always wanted a Mario themed theme park and I am excited to hear that it is opening in Japan and also in the US! I am definitely visiting the park with my girlfriend and I just can’t wait!” ? Blocks appear in various famous spots in NY The ? Blocks appeared not only in Grand Central Terminal but also at other iconic New York City locations such as Rockefeller Plaza and Times Square. ↑Times Square ↑Rockefeller Plaza About Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Japan is wholly owned by Comcast NBCUniversal. Universal Studios Japan located in Osaka, Japan, has succeeded in establishing its position as a prominent entertainment and leisure landmark drawing many guests from distant areas in Japan as well as overseas. "Bringing You the Best of the World" - a theme park where its guests can have the world’s best experiences and create the world’s best memories, Universal Studios Japan offers world-class entertainment such as authentic attractions and shows, based not only on Hollywood blockbusters but also popular entertainment brands, and a variety of seasonal events entertaining its guests to the fullest. Universal Studios Japan has continued to evolve since its opening and has recently accelerated its growth with the launch of world-class entertainment experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Flying Dinosaur and Minion Park and Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Ride. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Japan will become a Nintendo-themed, expansive entertainment area featuring Nintendo's legendary worlds and characters. About Universal Parks & Resorts Universal Parks & Resorts, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, offers guests around the globe today’s most relevant and popular entertainment experiences. With three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg as creative consultant, its theme parks are known for immersive experiences that feature some of the world’s most thrilling and technologically advanced film- and television-based attractions. Comcast NBCUniversal wholly owns Universal Studios Hollywood, which includes Universal CityWalk Hollywood. It also owns Universal Orlando Resort, a destination resort with two theme parks (Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure), five resort hotels, and Universal CityWalk Orlando. In addition, Comcast NBCUniversal owns a 51 percent majority interest in Universal Studios Japan, in Osaka and has a license agreement with Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. 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