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201. Super Nintendo World and Universal Studios Hollywood Trip Report

06.19.2023 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Super Nintendo World is the latest addition to Universal Studios Hollywood.
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Following three days at the Disneyland resort over Memorial Day weekend, we couldn’t leave California without one more theme park stop. Our trip concluded with a fun day at a very busy Universal Studios Hollywood. Super Nintendo World was a major draw, but that was only part of what interested me about this evolving park. On this episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast, I give all my thoughts about this new land and Universal Studios Hollywood. This includes the interesting Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge attraction, which is the centerpiece of Super Nintendo World.

Nope is the latest addition to the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood.
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Another exciting part of our trip was the chance to experience the Studio Tour, which lasts nearly an hour and pays tribute to film-making history. I also enjoyed the throwback moments like the Jaws and Earthquake sections, which are no longer part of Universal Orlando. There are also new additions like the sets from Jordan Peele’s latest film Nope on this tour. My only other trip to Universal Studios Hollywood occurred way back in 1985 when I was nine years old. I remember the Studio Tour from that visit, though it has changed a lot in the past 38 years.

The Waterworld live stunt show is a classic and still plays to big crowds.
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During this podcast, I cover everything we did on our day at Universal and give my overall thoughts on this different type of park. My favorites include the Waterworld live show, which includes lots of action and amazing stunts. It opened in 1995 and remains popular at Universal parks around the world. We also visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a recreation of sights from The Simpsons in Springfield, and a lot more. I also give some advice to help you have an excellent day at Universal if you decide to go there.

Hogwarts Castle remains one of the most impressive sights at any theme park.
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Show Notes: Universal Studios Hollywood

Listen to Episode 200, The Big Disneyland Resort Trip Report, of the Tomorrow Society Podcast.

Check out my review of our two-night stay at The Garland hotel, which has a great location near Universal Studios Hollywood.

Learn about my ratings of each attraction that we experienced at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Movies, Podcasts, Super Nintendo World, Trip Report, Universal Studios Hollywood

About Dan Heaton

Dan’s first theme-park memory was a vacation at the Polynesian Resort in 1980 as a four-year-old. He’s a lifelong fan who has written and podcasted regularly about the industry. Dan loves both massive Disney and Universal theme parks plus regional attractions near his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. His favorite all-time attraction is Horizons at EPCOT Center.

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