In just over a month it will open super nintendo world of Universal Studios Hollywoodan attraction that will offer park-goers the chance to see and explore a version of the Mushroom Kingdom that feels like it was taken from the rides that inspired it.
So it would not be surprising that Shigeru Miyamotothe creator of Super Mario, was deeply involved. So during a recent interview Universal’s creative vice president, Jon Corfinodiscussed Miyamoto’s role in creating the attraction and how long he’s been working with Universal to bring it to life.
“The partnership with Nintendo was absolutely fantastic. Miyamoto-san was a part of this every step of the way. It really has been a pleasure,” said the executive. “I’ve been working on this project for at least five or six years. It goes back to the beginning with the people in the creative studio who helped develop and design this. So it’s been a tremendous collaborative project.”
Miyamoto’s close involvement shouldn’t surprise us; the creator tends to be very hands-on with projects involving Nintendo properties. In addition to Super Nintendo World, Miyamoto has reportedly been deeply involved with Universal’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
And it is that, Nintendo has a tendency to be very protective of her properties, and has been since the flop of the movie Super Mario Bros. from 1993. Now, between Super Nintendo World and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, 2023 looks set to be a big year for fans of Nintendo’s favorite mustachioed Italian, as Nintendo clearly sees its partnerships with Universal as a way to introduce these characters to audiences that might not be as interested in video games.
Furthermore, in a 2019 interview with Nikkei Asia, Miyamoto revealed that he wants Mario to be as well known as Mickey Mouse, but “a lot of parents want to prevent their kids from playing video games. But these same parents have no problem letting them watch Disney movies.” “.
Whether Mario will ever reach that level remains to be seen, but if Super Nintendo World and The Super Mario Bros. Movie succeed, it could be the next big thing for the character! Remember that the Super Nintendo World attraction will open on February 17 at Universal Studios Hollywood.
