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| Appears in | Mario Kart 7 (2011) Mario Kart Tour (2020) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 6) (2023) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cup(s) | Special Cup (7) Spiny Cup (8 Deluxe) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Rosalina Tour
New Year's 2021 Tour Peach vs. Daisy Tour Snow Tour Sydney Tour (April–May 2021) Bowser vs. DK Tour Los Angeles Tour (2021) Autumn Tour (2021) Halloween Tour (2021) Space Tour (2021) Holiday Tour (2021) Los Angeles Tour (2022) Amsterdam Tour Doctor Tour (2022) Bangkok Tour Sundae Tour (2022) Holiday Tour (2022) Sundae Tour (2023) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Based on | Super Mario Galaxy | ||||||||||||||||||
| Online play | No longer available (3DS) Available (Switch) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Rosalina's Ice World is the second race course of the Special Cup in Mario Kart 7. Located on an icy road, it is the first, and so far, the only course in the Mario Kart series to be owned by Rosalina, and as a result draws inspiration from the Super Mario Galaxy installments. The drivers can dive underwater where some penguins swim, in an area which strongly resembles the main planet of Cosmic Cove Galaxy. This is the second Special Cup course to take place in a snow/ice-themed area, the first being Vanilla Lake 2 in Super Mario Kart.
The course returns in Mario Kart Tour, debuting in the Rosalina Tour. It also returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the second course of the Spiny Cup in the Booster Course Pass.
Mario Kart 7
Course layout
The course starts off in a snowy area with snow covered domes and a structure resembling the Comet Observatory off to the side. The racers then take a slight turn to the right and pass through a halfpipe-like three-quarters turn with the right edge as a pit and some coins. After passing under the beginning of the turn and continuing forward, a small ramp allows racers to jump onto an icy area with penguins and a few coins, with the first lap giving them a choice of the icy path, or an underwater cavern filled with more coins. The second lap, however requires racers to go underwater unless they have a Mushroom, use the Super Mini-Turbo, or drive straight after the curve with at least eight coins and hold the Circle Pad down, as the kart goes higher when this is done. After the icy area, racers go through a cavern with icicles protruding from the ground, which can be shattered. The road then splits and gives the racer a choice of taking a narrow road with a series of Dash Panels, where a Starshroom can be seen on the right, or a wide path with no boosts. A final jump is then encountered, and finally, racers turns to the finish line. In the background of the course, the starting planet of the Gateway Galaxy can be seen in some areas. When racing online, the underwater penguins are absent.
This is the only new course in the game which does not involve gliding.
Shortcuts
- At the very beginning, there is a patch of snow to the right that can be cut across with a Mushroom or Super Star.
- Just before the spiral section, by drifting off the side of the wall to the right at an extreme angle, it is possible to clear a good section of the chasm. How much the player skips depends on how extreme the angle the player took was. This can be done with or without a Mushroom.
Mario Kart Tour
Rosalina's Ice World makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart Tour, starting with the Rosalina Tour. Rosalina's Ice World is the fourth course after DS DK Pass, DS Airship Fortress, and Wii Maple Treeway to be the signature course of two tours (the Rosalina Tour and the 2021 Space Tour). Penguins now appear on top of the ice during the first lap, and move underwater for the second lap. It retains most of its appearance from Mario Kart 7, though with a few minor differences. Most notably, the planet seen in some areas is now a 3D model that is loosely based on the starting planet from Gateway Galaxy. Trees were added to the background in spots, and the arrow signs in the first section are removed. The wall on the right-hand side of the spiral turn has been removed, likely because the game prevents players from falling here regardless.
The course also appears as Rosalina's Ice World R (reversed), Rosalina's Ice World T (with ramps), and Rosalina's Ice World R/T (reversed with ramps). The former two debuted alongside the original in the Rosalina Tour, while the latter debuted in the 2021 Space Tour. In the R and R/T variants, a glide ramp was added to the exit of the icy cavern with icicles; in the R/T variant, the ramp is only usable on lap 2. In the T variant, there are two Penguins in the icy cavern.
Appearances
For this course's tour appearances, see List of 3DS Rosalina's Ice World tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.
Top-tier and middle-tier items
Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which 3DS Rosalina's Ice World and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of 3DS Rosalina's Ice World tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.
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Bonus challenges
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| Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | Cup |
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Regular |  Baby Rosalina |
 Pipe Frame |
 Super Glider |
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Rosalina Tour |  Baby Mario Cup |
| Doctor Tour (2022) |  Monty Mole Cup | ||||||
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Sundae Tour (2023) |  Tanooki Mario Cup | |||||
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| Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Item Box type found |
Number of item slots | Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | Cup |
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Regular |  Koopa Troopa |
 Pipe Frame |
 Super Glider |
 Bob-omb  Mega Mushroom |
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Rosalina Tour |  Donkey Kong Cup |
| Autumn Tour (2021) |  Kamek Cup | ||||||||
| Holiday Tour (2022) |  Cat Peach Cup | ||||||||
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| Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Grand Star distances | Tour appearances | Cup |
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Regular |  Rosalina |
Pipe Frame |
Super Glider |
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New Year's 2021 Tour |  Metal Mario Cup |
| Los Angeles Tour (2021) |  Funky Kong Cup | ||||||
| Los Angeles Tour (2022) |  Toad Cup | ||||||
| Sundae Tour (2022) |  Ice Mario Cup | ||||||
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Regular |  Ice Bro |
 Ice-blue Poltergust |
 Super Glider |
 Mushrooms  Ice Flowers |
Rosalina Tour |  Wendy Cup |
| Amsterdam Tour |  Ludwig Cup | ||||||
| Sundae Tour (2023) |  Peach Cup | ||||||
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| Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | Cup |
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Regular | Rosalina |
Pipe Frame |
Super Glider |
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Snow Tour |  Bowser Jr. Cup |
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Halloween Tour (2021) | Monty Mole Cup | |||||
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R |  Bowser |
 Pipe Frame |
 Super Glider |
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Bowser vs. DK Tour |  Waluigi Cup |
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Sundae Tour (2022) | Donkey Kong Cup | |||||
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| Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Highest combo counts | Tour appearances | Cup |
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T |  Baby Mario |
 Pipe Frame |
 Super Glider |
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Peach vs. Daisy Tour |  Baby Daisy Cup |
| Holiday Tour (2021) |  Morton Cup | ||||||
| Bangkok Tour |  Dry Bones Cup | ||||||
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Rosalina's Ice World reappears in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of the sixth and final wave of the Booster Course Pass DLC. It appears as the second course of the Spiny Cup. This is the first course from Mario Kart 7 to be added in the pass since Rainbow Road, three waves prior. It is based on its appearance in Mario Kart Tour, though with significant visual upgrades.
A new shortcut with a wooden ramp has been added along the final turn. The wall on the right-hand side of the spiral section has been extended, closer to how it appeared in Mario Kart 7. Two half-pipes have been added in the section leading to the icy expanse, making this the first 3DS course to feature half-pipes; one is along the right side immediately after the underpass, while the other is on the left side. Taking this second half-pipe gives racers enough of a boost to take the top ice section on every lap. The number of ice pillars has been greatly reduced. The yellow stars atop the posts after the course's starting line now illuminate brightly. Additionally, some of the stars atop poles have been recolored slightly. The ending portion of the music is arranged slightly differently, with a different chord being used.
Internally, the course is referred to as "Cnsw_67", implying it may have originally been intended to be the third course of the Spiny Cup. However, according to the list of prefixes left in the game's files in the 2.0.0 update, said slot formerly did not have a prefix, meaning Rosalina's Ice World presumably replaced a course without a prefix that was originally intended for the pass.
Profiles
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Nintendo Switch News app (UK): Wrap up warm for Rosalina's Ice World!
Today we'd like to present another course released as part of the sixth wave, which is available now: blue.
This course, first introduced in the Nintendo 3DS game blue, unfolds in a chilly world of snow and ice. Thanks to an abundance of slippery surfaces and a challenging lack of guard rails, you'll have to be extra-focused on careful cornering. Also, the cave system you'll pass through along the way divides into two selectable routes. A canny choice, based on the current conditions, could be the key to success! - Nintendo Switch News app (US):
- This course first appeared in the Mario Kart 7 game for the Nintendo 3DS™ system.
- Brr, this course takes place on a snowy ice planet!
- Beware areas without guard rails--cornering can be tricky on ice.
- See that fork in the tunnel? There isn't a "correct path"--choose the option that best fits your current situation.
Gallery
Mario Kart 7
Mario landing in a pack of ice with snow-covered domes
Underwater area of the course
Mario and Toad driving to the finish with a Blooper. The Gateway Galaxy's starting planet can be seen.
Rosalina driving on the course
Rosalina driving in a tunnel with icicles
The cavern with the large icicles
The Comet Observatory-like structure and the Gateway Galaxy planet
Mario Kart Tour
Course icons
The course icon with Fire Rosalina
The course icon with Rosalina (Halloween)
The course icon with King Bob-omb
The course icon with Nabbit
The course icon with Toad
The course icon with Lakitu (Party Time)
The course icon of the R variant with Toad (Pit Crew)
The course icon of the R variant with Ice Mario
The course icon of the R variant with Pauline
The course icon of the R variant with Nabbit
The course icon of the R variant with Luigi
The course icon of the R variant with Pink Gold Peach
The course icon of the R variant with Cat Toad
The course icon of the R variant with the Wario Mii Racing Suit
The course icon of the R variant with Penguin Mario
The course icon of the T variant with Mario (Santa)
The course icon of the T variant with Penguin Luigi
The course icon of the T variant with Dry Bowser (Gold)
The course icon of the T variant with Cat Peach
The course icon of the T variant with Pink Gold Peach
The course icon of the T variant with Baby Mario (Koala)
The course icon of the T variant with Ice Mario
The course icon of the T variant with Petey Piranha
The course icon of the R/T variant with Rosalina (Halloween)
The course icon of the R/T variant with Peach
The course icon of the R/T variant with Rosalina
The course icon of the R/T variant with Penguin Toad
The course icon of the R/T variant with Birdo (White)
Screenshots
Rosalina variants on the course
View of the starting line
View of an arch before the large icy turn
A penguin swimming in the underwater section
View of the cave from outside
View of some icicles inside the cave
View of the right path inside the cave
The structure resembling the Comet Observatory
Penguin Luigi, Ice Mario, and King Bob-omb tricking on the course
Rosalina (Halloween), Rosalina (Swimwear), and Rosalina (Aurora) tricking on the course
Dry Bones (Gold), King Bob-omb (Gold), King Boo (Gold), Dry Bowser (Gold), and Shy Guy (Gold) gliding on the R variant
Rosalina (Halloween) and Mario (Halloween) tricking on the T variant
Tanooki Rosalina posing while about to start the race
Tanooki Rosalina in the icy cavern section
Penguin Mario tricking in the T variant
Fire Rosalina, Rosalina (Halloween), and Rosalina (Aurora) tricking on the course
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The course icon
Penguins on the course
View of the underwater section
View of the cave section
Rosalina and Petey Piranha on the course
Peachette on the course
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | ロゼッタプラネット[?] Rozetta Puranetto |
Rosalina Planet | |
| Chinese (simplified) | 罗莎塔行星[?] Luóshātǎ Xíngxīng |
Rosalina Planet | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 羅潔塔行星[?] Luójiétǎ Xíngxīng |
Rosalina Planet | |
| Dutch | Rosalina's IJsplaneet[?] | Rosalina's Ice Planet | |
| French (NOA) | Monde glacé de Rosalina[?] | Rosalina's Frozen World | |
| French (NOE) | Monde glacé d'Harmonie[?] | Rosalina's Frozen World | |
| German | Rosalinas Eisplanet[?] | Rosalina's Ice Planet | |
| Italian | Ghiacciaio di Rosalinda[?] | Rosalina's Glacier | |
| Korean | 로젤리나 플래닛[?] Rojelina Peulaenit |
Rosalina Planet | |
| Portuguese (NOA) | Geleira Rosalina[?] | Rosalina Glacier | |
| Portuguese (NOE) | Planeta da Rosalina (Mario Kart 7) Glaciar da Rosalina (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe)[?] |
Rosalina's Planet Rosalina's Glacier |
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| Russian | Ледяной мир Розалины[?] Ledyanoy mir Rozaliny |
Rosalina's Ice World | |
| Spanish (NOA) | Glaciar de Rosalina[?] | Rosalina's Glacier | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Glaciar de Estela[?] | Rosalina's Glacier |
