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'''Water Park''' is the second race track of the [[Mushroom Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. This course takes place in an amusement park with [[submarine]]s that travel along the track and balloons that float out of pipes. [[Nokis]], [[Toad (species)|Toads]], and several yachts fill the area as well. There are thirty [[Coin]]s located on this track.
'''Water Park''' is the second race track of the [[Mushroom Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. This course takes place in an amusement park with [[submarine]]s that travel along the track and balloons that float out of pipes. [[Nokis]], [[Toad (species)|Toads]], and several yachts fill the area as well. There are thirty [[Coin]]s located on this track.


==Description==  
==Course layout==
Water Park appears to be a flooded amusement park that is [[Underwater driving|water themed]]. A partially flooded hotel and the [[List of sponsors in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Waluigi Sea Bed|Waluigi Sea Bed]] rollercoaster can be seen in the background, but the natives seem to have adapted to the park's flooded state. There are yachts and boats visible in the background and the park seems to still be in operation although certain rides are completely submerged, such as the Aqua Cups ride.
[[File:MK8 Water Park Starting Line.png|thumb|250px|left|The course as seen from the starting line]]
Water Park appears to be a flooded amusement park that is water themed. The course starts at the entrance to a ride known as the Sub Coaster. After going through the entrance building, the course splits into two jumps leading into a short [[underwater driving|underwater section]]. Soon after that, the course turns to a large anti gravity loop. On this loop, as well as before it, characters can hit the Marine Coasters and get a boost because they have [[Spin Boost Pillar]]s on the bottom of them. After the large loop, the track once again goes underwater leading to a curve around an Aqua Cups ride. Shortly after the turn is a gliding ramp leading to another ride called the [[List of sponsors in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#W Wheel|W Wheel]] as well as the finish line behind it.


This course appears on some of the posters for the sponsor [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Galaxy Air|Galaxy Air]].
A partially flooded hotel and the [[List of sponsors in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Waluigi Sea Bed|Waluigi Sea Bed]] rollercoaster can be seen in the background. Yachts and boats are also visible in the background and the Aqua Cups ride appears in an underwater section. This course also appears on some of the posters for the sponsor [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Galaxy Air|Galaxy Air]].


==Course layout==
In 200cc, due to the gliding pad before the finish line, it is possible to touch the finish line banner, although it is not programmed to have any special interaction with the player when doing so.
[[File:MK8 Water Park Starting Line.png|thumb|250px|left|The course as seen from the starting line.]]
The course starts at the entrance to a ride known as the Sub Coaster. After going through the entrance building, the course splits into two jumps leading into a short underwater section. Soon after that, the course turns to a large anti gravity loop. On this loop, as well as before it, characters can hit the Marine Coasters and get a boost because they have [[Spin Boost Pillar]]s on the bottom of them. After the large loop, the track once again goes underwater leading to a curve around an Aqua Cups ride. Shortly after the turn is a gliding ramp leading to another ride called the [[List of sponsors in  Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#W Wheel|W Wheel]] as well as the finish line behind it.


In 200cc, due to the gliding pad before the finish line, it is possible to touch the finish line banner, although it is not programmed to have any special interaction with the player when doing so.
The W Wheel is featured [[:File:MKT 011CB.png|in a badge]] from ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''.


This is one of six courses in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' where at least one anti-gravity section does not end with a trick ramp or glider ramp, with the others being [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)|Mario Circuit]], [[Twisted Mansion]], [[Rainbow Road (Mario Kart 8)|Rainbow Road]], {{classic-link|N64|Rainbow Road}}, and {{classic-link|Wii|Wario's Gold Mine}}.
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Revision as of 08:42, January 28, 2022

Template:Racecourse Water Park is the second race track of the Mushroom Cup in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. This course takes place in an amusement park with submarines that travel along the track and balloons that float out of pipes. Nokis, Toads, and several yachts fill the area as well. There are thirty Coins located on this track.

Course layout

Water Park, from Mario Kart 8'.
The course as seen from the starting line

Water Park appears to be a flooded amusement park that is water themed. The course starts at the entrance to a ride known as the Sub Coaster. After going through the entrance building, the course splits into two jumps leading into a short underwater section. Soon after that, the course turns to a large anti gravity loop. On this loop, as well as before it, characters can hit the Marine Coasters and get a boost because they have Spin Boost Pillars on the bottom of them. After the large loop, the track once again goes underwater leading to a curve around an Aqua Cups ride. Shortly after the turn is a gliding ramp leading to another ride called the W Wheel as well as the finish line behind it.

A partially flooded hotel and the Waluigi Sea Bed rollercoaster can be seen in the background. Yachts and boats are also visible in the background and the Aqua Cups ride appears in an underwater section. This course also appears on some of the posters for the sponsor Galaxy Air.

In 200cc, due to the gliding pad before the finish line, it is possible to touch the finish line banner, although it is not programmed to have any special interaction with the player when doing so.

The W Wheel is featured in a badge from Mario Kart Tour.

Shortcuts

  • Players can use a Mushroom to boost across the Aqua Cups ride instead of taking the turn around it.

Staff ghost

The staff ghost for this track is Baby Luigi on the Mr. Scooty, with a time of 2:02.954. In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 200cc, the staff ghost is Baby Mario with a time of 1:22.799.

Posters

Map of Water Park, from the course.
The map of the track shown in the course
The posters found in the entrance to the Sub Coaster on Water Park
Posters from the entrance to the Sub Coaster

The map of the course is seen on some billboards around the course, likewise with Rainbow Road and GCN Yoshi Circuit. Posters in the entrance for the Sub Coaster show the structure of the Sub Coaster cars, the structure of a Mecha Cheep, and the height requirement for the ride (being taller than a Goomba). The poster for "History of the Submarine" indicates that the first generation model was manufactured in 1987, the year Famicom Grand Prix: F-1 Race, the first racing game to feature Mario characters, was released; similarly, the most recent model is stated to have been manufactured in 2014, the year Mario Kart 8 itself was released in.

Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack liner note

"We were aiming to capture the excitement of a theme park or festival, with the bass laying down a Latin rhythm along with a lively brass section and drums. When you're underwater, the upbeat music changes just a little bit."

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ウォーターパーク
Uōtā Pāku
Water Park

Chinese 水上樂園 (Traditional)
水上乐园 (Simplified)
Shuǐshàng Lèyuán
Water Park

Dutch Waterpretpark
Water Theme Park
German Wasserpark
Water Park
Italian Parco Acquatico
Water Park
Korean 워터 파크
Woteo Pakeu
Water Park

Portuguese Parque Aquático
Water Park
Russian Аквапарк
Akvapark
Aqua Park

Spanish Parque Acuático
Aquatic Park

Trivia

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