Look inside Super Nintendo World, which just opened at Universal Studios Hollywood

As the guests exit the warp pipe, they find themselves inside Princess Peach’s castle. The area is mostly a photo opportunity, but also sets the backdrop of the enclosed and immersive land.

Along the way, for approximately $40 parkgoers can purchase power-up bands that can be used to play mini-games within the land and unlock digital coins and badges on the Universal Studios Hollywood app.

The bands come in six styles based on the main characters of Super Mario Bros. – Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Toad and Princess Daisy. The band character you choose corresponds with the “Team” you are on during your time on the land and all of your digital coin collection goes towards your own personal score and team score.

The bands are an extension to the land and are not required for guests to enjoy the rides or dining options within the park.

Essentially, the story is that Bowser Jr. has stolen the golden keys from the Mushroom Kingdom and guests need to collect three keys to gain access to the final boss fight with the teeny Koopa. Guests can participate in physical mini-games to obtain these keys which include: Goomba Crazy Crank, Koopa Troopa Power Punch, Piranha Plant Nap Mishap and Thwomp Panel Panic.

Collecting three keys allows guests to enter Bowser Jr.’s lair and compete in a special mini-game.

The main attraction in Super Nintendo World is Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge.

To get to the ride, park-goers must pass through Bowser’s Castle. The queue passes through various corridors and displays a collection of trophies, memorabilia, and Bowser’s plans to defeat Team Mario in the upcoming race.

The ride itself is multidimensional. At its most basic level, it’s a race of Team Mario versus Team Bowser. is an augmented reality shooter game layered on a traditional racing coaster.

Racers are prompted to turn the steering wheel to navigate the racing course and fire shots at rival racers and obstacles. Pay attention to the pre-show which indicates the racers you should target and who you should wind up on the raceway.

Corfino explained that the team decided to use AR technology because it was meant to be a social experience. Guests can wear clear plastic visors on the ride and watch immersive animation of Nintendo Racers alongside their friends and family.

He called AR “transparent technology,” something that would disappear and allow guests to be fully immersed in the experience.

A pre-show animation guides guests on how to put on the special Mario visors used during the ride. There is a toggle on the back to tighten or loosen the mechanism.

For the most part, the experience is seamless. Racers turn their heads to see fellow racers, question mark boxes filled with shells, and obstacles to come.

However, those with glasses may find it difficult to see throughout the ride. The visor fits snugly on the forehead. There isn’t much room for the glasses between the visor and the plastic shield that attaches to the ride vehicle.

Additionally, Universal has faced criticism for size restrictions on many of its theme park domestic rides. Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge also received some flak for the guidelines stating that the right may be unsuitable for riders with waists over 40 inches.

Riders exit through a gift shop filled with Nintendo character merchandise.

Super Nintendo World’s signature restaurant is called the Toadstool Cafe and its entrance is shaped like a giant red-hatched mushroom.

Chef Todd oversees the kitchen which creates a collection of themed salads and burgers as well as spaghetti and meatballs and a short rib special.

Guests order their food, receive their drinks and are taken to their seats by the dining crew.

There are video screens throughout the space that act as windows into the mushroom kingdom. Throughout your stay, you can watch multicolored Mushroom Peeps passing through the frame or fighting in the skies against enemy invaders.

The restaurant’s signature drink is called the Super Star Lemon Squash. It includes honey lime soda and tropical boba with mango stars on top.

For dessert, guests can choose from a question block-shaped tiramisu, Mr. Beanpole Cake, which is a twist on an Italian cake, or a Princess Peach Cupcake.

Super Nintendo World is open to the general public and will not require an advanced virtual queue to enter.

Disclosure: Comcast is the parent company of NBCUniversal and CNBC.