Super Nintendo World holds official opening ceremony Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Super Nintendo World holds official opening ceremony Pipe up. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 18 Mar 2021 6 comments Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan has finally opened its warp pipe to visitors, and marked the occasion with a small opening ceremony. Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto and Universal Studios Japan boss Jean-Louis Bonnier struck socially-distant Mario poses, surrounded by costumed Mushroom Kingdom characters, as members of the public entered the park. Watch on YouTube Nintendo provided the following snaps from the ceremony: Universal's Nintendo theme park in Osaka has been hit by multiple delays over the past year due to the pandemic's impact. Originally, it was due to open alongside last summer's now-postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Earlier this month, Universal confirmed today's official opening date alongside a list of new health and safety measures, such as limited attendance numbers and the need to wear a face covering. It's official!! Super Nintendo World is open to the public @USJ_Official!! Miyamoto strikes a pose with his creations of Mario and Luigi. #SUPERNINTENDOWORLD #USJファン pic.twitter.com/ZfSafzDXOM- SkywalkingAdventure (@SkyAdventBlog) March 17, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings With the park open, attention now turns to the other Super Nintendo Worlds in development - with locations in Singapore, Orlando and California already confirmed. Heading to Florida in the next few years? Super Nintendo World Orlando is now reportedly aiming for a 2025 opening. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 3 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store