A mock up of Super Nintendo World, full of colorful characters and excited children.

If you don't follow theme park news, you may not know that a Nintendo-themed park exists. It hasn't been easy for most of us in the past few years because of Universal Studios Japan and international travel. Next year, fans who want to play in a world of Nintendo can do so right here in the United States.

The Super Nintendo World expansion will be opening in 2023. When in the future? The company isn't saying just yet. The first step in showing progress is when the park commits to a year.

There is no official word on what will be in the land, but it is rumored that it will be similar to what is currently found in Japan. That includes a high-speed Mario Kart ride, tamer Yoshi ride, and full theming to make you feel like you are in a game of Super Mario Bros. You can visit the official Japanese site, which has a version in English, to see a lot of new images.

Fans who are visiting Universal Studios Hollywood before the opening won't leave without a Nintendo. The feature presentation retail shop inside the park will soon be stocking a lot of Nintendo merchandise. It will be much sooner than the park will open, but no specific word on a date.

I've visited multiple franchise-themed theme park expansions over the past few years, including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I have been playing Nintendo games for a long time. I will get to step inside of one. It is a year away.