Universal Orlando Celebrates 'Super Mario Galaxy' Movie with Cosmic Activations

Limited-time events, food, and merchandise coming to Super Nintendo World and CityWalk

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Starting March 10 and running through April 13, Universal Orlando Resort will host a celebration tied to the upcoming 'Super Mario Galaxy' movie. Guests can meet Yoshi, enjoy themed food and drinks, and purchase exclusive movie-inspired merchandise at Super Nintendo World and CityWalk.

Why it matters

The celebration is a way for Universal to capitalize on the hype surrounding the new Super Mario movie and drive additional visitation to its theme parks. It also aligns with MAR10 Day, a popular annual event for Mario fans.

The details

The celebration will feature several movie-themed activations, including Yoshi character meet-and-greets, a Rosalina cupcake with blue velvet, blueberry cheesecake filling and lemon buttercream, and a galaxy-inspired popcorn snack with edible glitter. Exclusive merchandise like interactive Luma shoulder pals will also be available, though supplies may be limited. CityWalk will host a photo installation inspired by the movie's starry pathways, and Universal's on-site cinemas will screen 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' starting April 1.

  • The celebration starts on March 10, coinciding with MAR10 Day.
  • The celebration runs through April 13.

The players

Super Nintendo World

A themed land within Universal Orlando Resort that brings the Super Mario video game series to life.

Yoshi

A dinosaur-like character from the Super Mario franchise who will appear for meet-and-greets during the celebration.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

An upcoming film based on the Super Mario video game series.

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What’s next

Guests can book theme park tickets to experience the celebration at Universal Orlando Resort.

The takeaway

Universal Orlando is leveraging the popularity of the Super Mario franchise to drive visitation and excitement around the upcoming 'Super Mario Galaxy' movie through a limited-time celebration featuring themed food, merchandise, and character experiences.