Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge - General Discussion

[Brian G.]

Universal Studios Hollywood has shared its first details on Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, the new signature ride that will be opening with Super Nintendo World in early 2023. @UniStudios #SuperNintendoWorld

Universal Studios Hollywood shares details on Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge; opening at Super Nintendo World in 2023

Universal Studios Hollywood has shared its first details on Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, the new signature ride that will be opening with Super Nintendo World in early 2023. Per Universal, guests and fans will find themselves immersed in one of the world’s largest, most interactive rides they

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[Pacific]

I'm so glad I was wrong about the name.

 

[ParkExplorer9513]

YES!! They called it Bowser's Challenge after all! My body is SO ready!:exclap:

 

[Freak]

 

[chris.g]

oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I can’t believe this thread is finally here. Better look at the AR within the ride also. Looks great!

 

[salismetho]

And they mentioned interactive areas in the land! I think we can put that lack of Power-Up Band rumor to rest

 

[Freak]

And they mentioned interactive areas in the land! I think we can put that lack of Power-Up Band rumor to rest

C’mon, you really think they were going to miss out on that sweet power band cash by not having the interactive games/experiences?

 

[salismetho]

C’mon, you really think they were going to miss out on that sweet power band cash by not having the interactive games/experiences?

Oh I didn't, but it's been continuously brought up as an example of Universal fumbling USH despite the only source being Screamscape

 

[BriefCasey]

Yeah, was gonna say even if the footage was likely from Japan I'm sure they wouldn't have let the power band be in the footage for nothing.

On a side note, while I had a feeling the merch wasn't indicative of the ride name, I still felt some excitement knowing it's gonna be called Bowser's Challenge after all.

 

[SailwiththeTide]

Regardless of the name the ride is the same as Japan. Still underwhelmed until I ride it.

 

[Pacific]

Regardless of the name the ride is the same as Japan. Still underwhelmed until I ride it.

Tbh, I still feel the same way. I'm not crazy about the ride from what I've seen and heard, but I'll still give it a chance whenever I make it down there.

 

[Jerroddragon]

What does using a Powerband ont he ride do?

Just give you more coins to unlock the raid?

 

[baconwhiskers]

What does using a Powerband ont he ride do?

Just give you more coins to unlock the raid?

There's ride achievements. It doesn't go into unlocking Bowser Jr. though.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

Tbh, I still feel the same way. I'm not crazy about the ride from what I've seen and heard, but I'll still give it a chance whenever I make it down there.

Still eagerly awaiting if the GP cares about the complaints that have been made. I think it's a decent, solid dark ride. Definitely more Toy Story Mania (though more practical) in what it's going for than Rise of the Resistance, so I hope EU has at least one of the latter.

 

[baconwhiskers]

Still eagerly awaiting if the GP cares about the complaints that have been made. I think it's a decent, solid dark ride. Definitely more Toy Story Mania (though more practical) in what it's going for than Rise of the Resistance, so I hope EU has at least one of the latter.

I've seen a lot of GP on tik tok not grasping what AR is or thinking it's another screen ride when the preview video clearly shows sets.

 

[anihilnation]

I've seen a lot of GP on tik tok not grasping what AR is or thinking it's another screen ride when the preview video clearly shows sets.

It is partially understandable why people would confuse things though, since after all rides such as Spiderman, Transformers and Gringotts have both sets and screens, so I guess people imagine it will be just like that. Worse some will probably think it is just a VR thing. AR is still something not that widely known.

 

[baconwhiskers]

It is partially understandable why people would confuse things though, since after all rides such as Spiderman, Transformers and Gringotts have both sets and screens, so I guess people imagine it will be just like that. Worse some will probably think it is just a VR thing. AR is still something not that widely known.

The comments were more like they were thinking it was like Minions or Simpsons than Spiderman, Gringotts, etc. Out here people really think of USH being a simulator park more than USO (despite Transformers and HP having actual sets).

But yeah despite Pokemon Go, people do think VR = AR = VR lol

 

[Coasterdude]

Does anyone know if the Japan version of Mario Kart have a on ride photo?

 

[SailwiththeTide]

Does anyone know if the Japan version of Mario Kart have a on ride photo?

From everything I’ve seen online there does not seem to be a on ride photo.