With the grand opening of Epic Universe theme park set for May 22, Universal Orlando Resort confirmed the first rides that will be open for guests who enter via an Early Admission ticket.
The first rides to open at Epic Universe will be:
- Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge
- Yoshi’s Adventure™
- Mine-Cart Madness™
- Stardust Racers
A Preview of Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge
As one of the main attractions in the Super Mario World Section of Epic Universe, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge fuses augmented reality, projection mapping technology and elaborate physical props to bring the fun of the Mario Kart video game series to live action in a compelling ride-through experience. The ride’s line begins through Bowser’s Castle , with corridors that expose Bowser’s deceptive plans to stack the odds in his favor. Kart drivers will wear AR goggles to steer, collect coins, toss shells and dodge obstacles.
A Preview of Yoshi’s Adventure
On this family-friendly ride, guests of all ages will enjoy breathtaking views of Super Mario World as they join Yoshis and travel through Mushroom Kingdom landscapes in search of glowing eggs – encountering many familiar characters along the way.
A Preview of Minecart Madness
Guests will hop into a mine cart and careen through the jungle to help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong protect the coveted golden banana on this first-of-its-kind family coaster.
Utilizing an unprecedented ride system, innovative technology and a unique coaster design, Mine-Cart Madness will send riders on a thrilling adventure where they will experience the jaw-dropping maneuvers that they’ve seen Donkey Kong and the mine carts perform in the video games – including getting blasted out of a barrel, seemingly jumping over gaps as they speed along a rickety track, and so much more.
A selection of tropical menu and merchandise offerings in the middle of the jungle – all inspired by the Donkey Kong Country video game franchise and its characters. More details will be shared in the coming months.
A Preview of Stardust Racers
