Universal Studios Japan held an opening ceremony and press preview of the new Mario Cafe & Store located in the park’s Hollywood area before its grand opening on October 16, 2020.
At around 9:00am this morning, an opening ceremony for the new Mario Cafe & Store kicked off with a special appearance by Mario and Luigi. They greeted Super Mario fans and encouraged them to jump in Mario’s iconic pose while cheering “Here we go” and “Mario Cafe & Store is now open!”. Festive confetti in the bros.’ iconic red and green colors burst into the sky to celebrate this momentous occasion.
The Mario Cafe & Store offers our guests exclusive themed food and merchandise in an immersive and authentic atmosphere. The exterior of the cafe and store features oversized Mario and Luigi cap sculptures and the interior includes checkered floors based on the iconic Mario Kart racing flags, LED signs and a luminous sky ceiling.
Fans got an early taste of exclusive themed food and drinks in the fashionable cafe. Universal Studios Japan unveiled themed food including fruit cream sodas and pancake sandwiches inspired by the signature caps worn by Mario and Luigi. Guests of all ages enjoyed the food, refreshments and photo opportunities and were delighted to see iconic designs on stylish shirts, hats and the Super Mushroom Souvenir Bottle as they shopped in the store next door.
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