Couple can't get over Nintendo theme park experience that's like 'new dimension'
A couple who travelled to Universal Studios in Japan were left stunned after arriving at the theme park and seeing the Super Nintendo World, with thousands of others left in awe since watching the clip
A couple were gobsmacked when they rocked up to a theme park that appears to exist in an entirely different "dimension" due to its spectacular, all-encompassing 3D design. Countless theme parks can be found across the globe, providing guests with an enormous selection of attractions ranging from heart-stopping rides to beloved cartoon and gaming characters roaming about for meet-and-greets, live entertainment shows, and much more.
Universal Studios operates five locations worldwide. Its original theme park was the legendary Universal Studios Hollywood, which remains popular today. It was quickly followed by venues in Florida, Japan, Singapore and Beijing.
There's currently a new theme park in development set to launch right here in the UK, in Bedfordshire. However, it was Universal Studios Japan, situated in Osaka, that recently captured the wonder and amazement of one British couple - along with thousands of social media followers whose mouths fell open when clips of their visit were posted on TikTok.
The venue first opened to visitors on March 31, 2001, becoming the inaugural location to launch beyond the United States.
On its website, it states: "Our theme park appeals to children and adults of all ages, and covers a wide spectrum of entertainment based on blockbuster Hollywood movies, from thrilling rides to shows featuring popular characters."
It's also the location of the impressive Super Nintendo World, featuring enormous, full-scale reconstructions of the buildings and various levels made legendary in the beloved Super Mario and Donkey Kong franchises.
Claudia and Liam, a travel-loving couple who share their adventures online as the Cotswold Wanderers, recently embarked on a trip to Universal Studios in Japan. The sight of Super Nintendo World left them speechless.
In a TikTok video, the pair are seen with their mouths wide open in awe, as the camera reveals what they're looking at: the spectacle of giant, brightly coloured buildings that have become iconic through video games worldwide.
The caption accompanying the clip read: "Just two 20 something year olds that have dreamed of seeing this in real life."
Their video resonated with thousands of social media users, amassing over 246,000 likes, 42,900 shares, 28,700 saves and more than 1,000 comments.
One gobsmacked viewer commented: "Oh my gosh that's mad."
Another said: "Another reason why Japan is a much better place to live than here," while a third admitted: "I'm 42! Grew up playing Mario, even I'm gobsmacked! Would love to visit one day."
A fourth user said: "Yeah it's unbelievable it's like you have gone into the dimension."
Others expressed their desire to visit, with one saying: "I will go to Japan just for this" and another agreeing: "I really wanna go."
One person praised the creativity, saying: "This is so creative!" Another simply stated: "It is a dream."
And yet another added: "Omg Japan is most definitely on my list now."
One user shared their personal motivation: "I wanna gooooo! I wanna heal my inner child!!!"
While another succinctly summed up the general sentiment: "Wow!! Need to go."