# Gamer Amusement Park Rides Nintendo-Themed Rides are Coming to Universal Studios By Meghan Young | Published 2015-05-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendothemed-rides References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/05/nintendo-themed-rides-are-coming-to-universal-studios) & [businesswire](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150507005307/en/3492311/Nintendo-Partners-Universal-Parks-Resorts-Create-World’s) [Universal Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-2) recently announced it will be adding [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-nintendo-tour)-themed rides to its amusement parks. Both adults and children will love physically stepping into these classic characters and their cars for an experience of a lifetime. With mainstays such as Mario and Luigi, F-Zero and Zelda, guests will also be able to channel their favorite Nintendo character. In an effort to stay relevant with all ages after recent lackluster game consoles, these Universal Studios Nintendo-themed rides provide anew outlet and experience of the games. Described as "spectacular" and "dedicated" by the video game company, there will also be yet another reason to visit the them park itself. In the end, it's a win-win-win situation for consumers and companies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Amusement Park Rides:** Amusement parks are adopting new ride technology to stay relevant in the gaming industry. - **Experience-based Entertainment:** Companies are incorporating immersive, experience-based entertainment to keep up with current consumer preferences. - **IP Collaborations:** Collaborations between entertainment companies, like Universal Studios and Nintendo, are becoming increasingly popular as a way to attract new customers and audiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can continue to explore new ways to integrate virtual experiences in physical locations to attract new audiences. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can collaborate with other industries and companies to offer new and exciting experiences for consumers. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can use entertainment collaborations to promote and increase travel to specific destinations and attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-nintendo-tour.md) - [Theme Park-Inspired Game Modes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-2.md) - [Nostalgic Theme Park Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollercoaster-tycoon-classic.md) - [Resort-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-party-jamboree.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser.md) - [Video Game Character Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toadstool-cafe.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Interactive Motorsport-Inspired Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-worlds.md) - [Whimsical Magic-Themed Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ministry-of-magic.md)