Universal has announced a limited-time Yoshi meet and greet starting Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD in both Universal EPIC Universe and Universal Studios Hollywood. This promotion aligns with the upcoming premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on April 1, giving fans the chance to meet Yoshi before the experience ends on April 13.
Known as MAR10 Day, this event celebrates Mario, with “MAR10” visually resembling “MARIO,” further strengthening the marketing tie. The Yoshi meet and greet is a significant addition to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, particularly for Universal EPIC Universe, enhancing the character lineup beyond attractions.
The Food Looks Actually Good at EPIC Universe
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will offer specialty desserts and snacks inspired by a cosmic space theme. The Rosalina Cupcake features blue velvet cake filled with blueberry cheesecake, topped with lemon buttercream, a chocolate crown, and a star decoration. Later, guests can enjoy Galaxy Popcorn, a multicolored, berry-flavored snack adorned with edible glitter, perfect for Instagram moments. Both treats promise a visually appealing and thematic experience beyond typical theme park offerings.
The Interactive Merchandise Is Genius
Limited-time merchandise includes exclusive, first-of-its-kind interactive shoulder pals themed to the Lumas from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, available in both blue and yellow color variants, with light and sound effects, and the ability to communicate with each other when positioned close together. This is honestly genius because the interactive nature means kids will want multiple shoulder pals so they can make them communicate with each other, which means parents are buying two instead of one.
The Luma shoulder pals reflect Nintendo's emphasis on interactivity and play, translating video game mechanics and movie characters into physical merchandise that maintains the spirit of engagement that defines Nintendo properties instead of just being static plush toys. The fact that multiple shoulder pals can communicate when close together encourages guests to purchase both color variants or coordinate purchases with family members or friends to enable the interactive features.
CityWalk Gets Free Photo Ops
The celebration extends to Universal CityWalk Orlando and Hollywood, with themed photo opportunities inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The best part is that these are accessible without theme park admission, so anyone visiting CityWalk for dining or entertainment can participate for free. The vibrant settings invite fans to pose in galactic tunnel-like experiences straight from Mario's newest onscreen journey, creating shareable social media content when guests photograph themselves and post to Instagram and TikTok.
These CityWalk photo opportunities serve multiple purposes including providing marketing for the film by creating free content that guests post themselves, while also creating desire among CityWalk visitors to experience the full SUPER NINTENDO WORLD lands at the adjacent theme parks where the actual Yoshi meet and greet happens.
The EPIC Universe Timeline Makes Sense
The March 10 through April 13 timeline strategically spans the period leading up to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's April 1 premiere and extends nearly two weeks beyond the theatrical release, allowing guests who see the movie opening weekend to visit the parks immediately afterward while the film remains fresh. The limited-time nature creates urgency, encouraging guests to visit during the specific window instead of postponing trips indefinitely, while the month-long duration provides enough time for families to actually plan visits and make arrangements.
Fans can watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at Universal Cinema at Universal CityWalk Hollywood and Universal Cinemark at Universal CityWalk Orlando beginning April 1, providing convenience for guests who want to experience both the film and the theme park celebration during a single visit without having to travel to separate locations.
