Interactive Play Awaits Within SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Hollywood
Interactive Play Awaits within SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Hollywood with Power Up Bands Starting February 17, 2023.
Here’s a closer look at Super Nintento Worlds exciting Power-Up Band and the extremely interactive component within the new land designed to help guests level up their experience during their visits. The wearable wristbands sync with Universal Studios Hollywood’s official free downloadable app and function as a complement to the land’s many interactive elements. The Power-Up Band is available for purchase ($40) in six design options with character themes, including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Toad and Princess Daisy; choosing a particular character also defines which Team guests will be a part of.
Power-Up Band allow guests to elevate their overall experience by competing against other teams to achieve the highest score throughout the day by collecting the most digital coins. To see who’s in the lead, guests can check their personal and team scores by linking the Power-Up Band to the app or by referring to the Checkpoint Screens located within the land.
The Power-Up Band also unlocks additional gameplay activities and experiences, such as collecting digital coins and stamps when completing milestones within the land. Checkpoints positioned within SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will enable guests to track their status against others. Guests can also amass keys after winning Key Challenges from Goomba Crazy Crank, Koopa Troopa POWer Punch, Piranha Plant Nap Mishap and Thwomp Panel Panic – collecting at least three of them will ultimately allow access to the final boss battle with Bowser Jr.
While meet and greet interactions with Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach are accessible to guests visiting the land, the Power-Up Band may provide an enhanced experience with the characters. The Power-Up Band, however, isn’t a required purchase to enable guests to enjoy SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. Check the app for character meet and greet times.
You can purchase your Power-Up Band at a variety of retail locations at Universal Studios Hollywood and in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™. Save time by purchasing and setting up your band before you enter the land.
Character Shop – Universal Studios Hollywood (lower lot)
1-UP Factory™ – in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™
Power-Up Band™ Kiosks – in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™
Using Your Band
Your Power-Up Band™ enables you to collect digital stamps and coins, compete in Key Challenges, track your score on the Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge ride, and more throughout SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™.
Once buckled up on Mario Kart™: Bowser's Challenge, tap your Power-Up Band on the steering wheel to keep track of your score as you ride – and play – the attraction.
Collect digital keys with your Power-Up Band by winning Key Challenges found throughout the land: Goomba Crazy Crank, Koopa Troopa POWer Punch, Piranha Plant Nap Mishap, Thwomp Panel Panic.
Collect at least three of the four keys to unlock the final challenge and enter Bowser Jr.’s hideout to play the Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown.
Punch Blocks throughout the land using your Power-Up Band to collect digital coins and stamps.
When you meet Mario, Luigi, or Princess Peach in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ while wearing your Power-Up Band you may receive a special greeting.
Track your score by visiting a checkpoint in the land or in the Universal Studios Hollywood app.
Using the app, keep track of your family’s, friends’ and team’s scores throughout the day.
The Power-Up Band is intended for interactive activity within SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™; however, it can also be used as an amiibo™ with the Nintendo Switch™. Please visit amiibo.com for instructions on how to synch with your Nintendo Switch™.
Power-Up Band is not compatible with the Nintendo 3DS™ series and Wii U™.
