Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge

Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge
Universal Studios Japan
AreaSuper Nintendo World
Coordinates34°40′05″N 135°25′50″E / 34.6679417°N 135.4305455°E / 34.6679417; 135.4305455
StatusOperating
Soft opening dateFebruary 2, 2021 (2021-02-02)
Opening dateMarch 18, 2021 (2021-03-18)
Universal Studios Hollywood
AreaSuper Nintendo World
StatusOperating
Soft opening dateJanuary 12, 2023 (2023-01-12)
Opening dateFebruary 17, 2023 (2023-02-17)[1]
Universal Epic Universe
AreaSuper Nintendo World
StatusUnder construction
Opening dateSummer 2025[2]
Ride statistics
Attraction typeAugmented Reality Dark Ride
ManufacturerDynamic Attractions
DesignerUniversal Creative
ThemeMario Kart 8
Vehicle typeBus-Bar Vehicle
Riders per vehicle4
Rows2
Riders per row2
Duration5:00
Height restriction40 in (102 cm)
Single rider line available
Must transfer from wheelchair

Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge (known in Japan as Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge[a]) is an augmented reality dark ride that serves as the anchor attraction of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood, with an upcoming version at Universal Epic Universe. The ride is based on the Mario Kart franchise, primarily on the Mario Kart 8 video game.

  1. ^ Parker, Ryan (December 14, 2022). "Universal Studios Hollywood Announces Opening Date for Super Nintendo World". PEOPLE. Dotdash Meredith. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  2. ^ Stella, Alicia (January 2, 2023). "Everything We Know About Epic Universe: Super Nintendo Word". Theme Park Stop. Theme Park Stop LLC. Archived from the original on July 18, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.


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