More than eight years in the making, Epic Universe ups the competition with neighboring Disney World and gives theme-park fans everywhere a new destination for their bucket list.

The U.S.’ first Super Nintendo World opened in 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood, introducing California theme park goers to the Mushroom Kingdom. With groundbreaking attractions and next-level immersion — all fueled by nostalgia — it charted a new course for the once-stagnant Los Angeles theme park.