Nickelodeon Universe

If you’re looking for a high-energy, super fun indoor amusement park, Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America absolutely delivers. From the moment you step inside, the place is buzzing — and yes, it can get busy, but honestly, that’s part of the excitement. You can feel the energy with families and groups all having a blast together. This place is a blast from start to finish. Whether you’re into thrill rides, classic fair-style attractions, or family-friendly rides, there’s something for everyone. I loved how themed everything feels — it really captures the Nickelodeon vibe, from bright colors to fun character touches that bring a smile no matter your age. The rides are great! I went on some of the faster ones and they were actually thrilling, and the milder attractions were perfect for a slower, more relaxed spin. Even with the crowds, the lines moved reasonably well — enough to keep the fun going without too much waiting around. Yeah, it’s busy, especially during peak times and weekends, but that’s exactly how it should feel — lively and full of energy, like a real amusement park. The atmosphere is infectious and adds to the sense that you’re in an epic place for a great time. Whether you’re visiting with kids, friends, or even going solo, Nickelodeon Universe makes your Mall of America visit unforgettable. I’d absolutely rate this a full 5 stars and already want to go back! 🎢🎉

Not a bad "theme" park with a variety of rides for younger and older kids. Most of the rides seem to lack that Disney/universal type theme but it is a theme park in a mall. The park itself was clean and had a lot of greenery. The signage and directional routing could be way better along with more sitting areas. Not a bad visit but I wouldn't specifically travel here just for the park.

Everyone had a great time. Loads of kiosks within the ride area to buy tickets, as well as can be purchased at guest services in the mall. Beautiful design. I'm unable to go on rides but enjoyed watching those I was with. Plenty of seating areas and staff.

We love this place clean and something for everyone. We hadnt been in a cpl yrs so it was cool to see the face lift of the pepsi coaster. The TMNT rides are my sons favorite. We took 2 boys ages 10 and 15 and both enjoyed themselves. They also rode the log ride as many xs as they could.

The kids and I had a great time. Although, the rides are far to expensive! Kids had a lot of fun though, which is why I gave it 4 stars. Make it more reasonable, and more fun for the Littles and I'm pretty sure it would be amazing.

Clean, Fun, adventurous indoor theme park for all ages located inside of Mall of America. variety roller coasters, bumper cars, choo-choo trains, zip-line, paw patrol station, pineapple inflatable house, dora adventure bus, Ferris wheels , arcade, gift shops, treat vendors . There are so much fun for the families, groups, dates. They offered to host large group parties after hours. We enjoyed our annual passes.

Today around 12/27/25 about 4:25 pm we experienced blatant discrimination against a non-verbal child with disabilities by an employee named Tamara. She was extremely rude, yelling, and showed zero patience. My child came through the exit line, which clearly indicates he has a disability and needs accommodations. I explained that he is non-verbal and does not understand yelling. Instead of correcting her behavior, Tamara stopped the entire ride lied and claimed I cursed at her (which I did not), and called staff over. This caused a 20-minute delay, during which people in line became angry, yelling and cursing at us. Other children began flicking my child off and telling us to leave. It became us versus an entire crowd (100 people) all because an adult chose to prove a point instead of showing compassion. Three staff members later admitted she was wrong and said they would address it and gave us free tickets for a later date but the damage was already done. These kids will never forget being humiliated and singled out for a disability. This was discrimination plain and simple. I am contacting corporate they need to educate their staff better and have visual signs at the exit area explain why children with purple books wait their so they aren’t treated this way again.

It was very fun and enjoyable, and I had a great time there. I would suggest buying the full-day pass so you can enjoy all the rides without any limits. It’s fun for adults as well, with some games made specifically for them.

Below zero weather in Minnesota on a Sunday brings everyone to Nickelodeon Universe! Came here with the fam for my grandson's birthday. Was able to get tix at a reduced rate at the local warehouse store and good thing -it's a bit expensive for an all day ride pass! They do have a bunch of super fun rides-for kids and adults. Lines weren't too bad. The mainstay ride-the Log Chute was fun as always. It's kept nice and clean and rides are safe! Def recommend for a fun indoor time!

A visit to Nickelodeon Universe with your little one is a MUST! I was happily surprised with how many rides my toddler was able to enjoy (while I rode along with her). Additional fun was had within the Paw Patrol play area! It includes so many soft structures for kids to climb and explore - also a large slide that I went down with my daughter! The Ferris wheel is updated and goes a little faster than when I was a kid, but it wasn't too much for us. The merry-go-round was her favorite :)

I miss the old times when this was Camp Snoopy. Nickelodeon universe is cool though. I go here from to time to celebrate birthdays or just a night out for the kids in my family. Every now and then we get good deals or free passes for rides. I haven't gotten on any of the rides in years but always fun to watch the kids enjoy it. During the week it's pretty slow and many of the vendors aren't open but it's almost always busy & chaotic during the weekends or holiday breaks. The gift shops are cool, sometimes they have decent deals going on. There's a spray paint shop inside the park as well, only open on weekends. I got a shirt done for my birthday. Prices were reasonable & they did a good job!

We were visiting from out of town and luckily ended up going on Toddler Tuesday! My daughters in mission for all of her rides ended up being $15.99+ tax, which was a great value! She had an absolute blast on the rides! Most of the staff was pretty nice and cheerful. My only bugaboo was that some of the rides could've used a cleaning with visible dust bunnies and crumbs laying on the surfaces.

The child inside anyone, regardless of the age, will enjoy this place to the heart. The mega mall is packed with Nickelodeon Universe, This place cannot be compared with any theme park in LA or elsewhere. It has its own charm and vibe. Come one come all, it has got everything for everyone!

What a FUN place! We love to take our kiddo here when we're looking for something to do on a weekend or a holiday. You can't go wrong with taking kids here especially on a cold winter day. You can either buy a wristband with points or an unlimited wristband for the day which has to be worn by a participant. There are kiosks all over the amusement park to check the status of points or buy more points or an unlimited wristband. On this particular day which was a Sunday in January. We took Kim for his birthday! It was quieter on this visit than other times I've been...that was nice since he rarely had to wait very long for a ride. We shared a point wristband between the kiddos. Rides: we went on both bunker car rides (bigger kiddos vs little kid version), hayride roller coaster for littles, carousel, big roller coaster, TMNT ride, train ride for littles, big rig, blues clues ride and a bunch more! They were all great except at one point we wanted to do the carousel again but it was shut down for some type of maintenance and the blues clue puppy that my son picked didn't seem to fly. We have a bunch of points leftover so we'll be back for another fun day at the MOA!

Visited Nickelodeon Universe with my family and it was sooo much fun. The kids had the time of their lives, and I have to admit I had just as much fun. They had a variety of rides that catered to all ages. From adventurous rides to more laid-back attractions there was something for everyone. Even on a Saturday, the lines were reasonable. The ticket prices were not bad at all. It's pretty cool to find a place that provides so much entertainment without breaking the bank. Our personal favorite was the SpongeBob ride! Overall, a fantastic day out, and we'll definitely be coming back.

Fun fun place. Lots of rides for kids. A few for adults. Not packed on Sunday. Short queues for most rides. Did I say it was fun !

Ok so let me start by saying I came here for a Christmas party and the company rented out the entire park. There were no lines. The food and drinks were included so my experience was great! I'll review the rides! The SpongeBob was the best coaster! Flying Over America was really, really, cool! Now the Fairly Odd Parents Coaster, NEVER AGAIN! That ride was insanely chaotic! If the seats didn't spin around it would've been ok but they do and issa no for me in the future! I'd definitely come back! It's very family friendly and at certain times, I forgot I was inside a mall.

Great for young kids! I have wanted to visited MOA all my life but I'm not much of a retail shopper and we didn't travel much as a child. Also, I'm more of a thrift store/bargain hunter. So I've waited literally years, until I have a child old enough to enjoy not necessarily shopping, but The Nickelodeon Universe/Lego store. And he did. I was pretty nervous and expected the mall to be overhwlming and confusing, but if you use the directories it's not. And, Nickelodeon Universe and most of the kid-friendly things are on level 1 right in the middle. It's hard to miss, I promise! My son just turned 6. Prior to arriving, I'd done all the research and had made up my mind to purchase all day passes for my husband and son (I am pregnant and can't ride). But when we arrived I learned the most amazing thing, chaperones for the little ones are free! So we spent just over $20 to get tickets, which ended up getting us through just fine because he was scared to ride most of the rides. We got there about 11 a.m., left around 3, and had a really great time. By the time he'd warmed up to the rides a little bit, so we could have continued, but we had other things to do. I'm just really glad this is the way we went about it, without investing in a bunch of all day wristbands ahead of time. I recommend picking up a Nickelodeon Universe brochure. It tells you how many points all the rides are. 3 is usually the lower age rides. It's also free to walk around and look at the rides so you can get an idea of how many 'points' you need for the rides you might ride. My son only rode three: race cars, bumper cars, and the Bubble Guppy ride. We also played in the arcade, checked out the M&M, walked around over and over, and spent lots of time building legos. We also checked out Lids, ate at Rainforest Cafe, and did a little shopping. If you plan to eat at a restaurant (most are on the top level), drop by and put in a reservation. Our wait for the Rainforest Cafe was long, even after 1 p.m. They texted us when our table was ready. Had I of known it worked this way, I would have made the reservation way earlier to avoid the hangries. Also, for all you couponers, I had a terrible time finding much more than $1 off at Amazing Mirrors. It was also suggested to get a MOA coupon book for $9 (but half price coupons can be found online). However, I opted to save my money since our focus was food and fun, not shopping. Enjoy!

Such a cool experience within them all of America. A mini amusement park all based off of Nickelodeon shows. Our favorite was definitely the water log ride but all the rides seemed like they were in great condition and sounded like they would be fun for both adults and children

Sizeable park inside of MOA and worth it, as long as you have enough time, energy, and young kids that this is geared towards. There are a few roller coasters and other rides for adults, but many (if not most) are for little kids-hence the Nickelodeon theme. They have Toddler Tuesdays with $14 wristbands and Costco sells unlimited wristbands in sets of 2 for heavily discounted price, as well. There are self-serve kiosks if you buy day-of. I highly recommend going right when they open. We arrived around 10:15 am on a summer Monday and had zero wait for any ride. We went to lunch and upon our return every line was insanely long and it was just crowded in general and difficult to navigate the tight spaces between rides. The log chute ride wasn't open until after lunch. Not sure if this is the norm? I highly recommend waiting until the end of your visit to go on this ride, as you will get wet. Bring towels to sit on and have them waiting in your car. If you plan to go to the Paw Patrol Adventure City playground, make sure that you bring socks for your kids. We had to buy some in a nearby store. Overall, so many well-maintained rides and surrounding shops, sweets, and activities that will catch the eye of any kids in your group. We look forward to coming back and starting early again!

Oh to be a kid again! I visited MOA during a work trip and of course I had to check out Nickelodeon Universe. Living in Los Angeles-- $49 for an unlimited wristband here is a steal! Yes it's kid-oriented, but people of all ages can enjoy the rides :) It was busy on a Sunday afternoon but the lines went by pretty quick. My fave is the log ride, but beware you will get splashed. Thank goodness I did the SpongeBob ride last because that ride left me feeling like my brain turned into mush.

My boyfriend and I are visiting from California and Boston and we absolutely loved the service and professionalism that Tony of Fly Over America exemplified. He recommended fly over America a little bit more than fly over Hawaii and we had the best time of our lives and felt like kids again. He is a testament that Minnesota people are so incredibly nice and we can't wait to see him again because he had a welcoming smile and knowledgeable personality. We bonded over both being timid with amusement park rides, but we cannot wait for the Pepsi orange streak carts on the blue tracks!!

Spending an end-of-summer day at the MOA with two grandsons (15 and 11), and I bought them both an unlimited wristband. That didn't turn out so well for us. The 11 year old was too nervous to go on the adult rides, the 15 year old didn't want to go on the "lame" rides or go alone on the adult rides. (And I'm not a fan of amusement rides any longer.) So between them they went on 7? rides. Those were pretty expensive rides. One other reviewer mentioned Valley Fair, which would have a better variety of rides for all ages. Nickelodeon Universe would be a great day for a younger kid as most of the rides are geared toward them. Just be prepared to have ringing ears when you leave at the end of the day. The only place for all that noise is to bounce around.

A must experience for all ages! Purchase tickets from various ticket booths. Individual, day, & weekend, ride passes to choose from. There are height, age, & weight restrictions for some rides. There is also an arcade room, carnival games, caricature drawings, & snack stands available. Plan for a fun filled day.

This place was just wonderful..every Nickelodeon kid's dream! There was a ton of great rides and while it's aimed more towards the 5-8 year old crowd, there was still a good amount of things for older kids/adults to enjoy. I went with my 14 year old daughter and she enjoyed some rides and carnival games. We went on a Friday/Saturday right when they opened and there were virtually no wait at any ride. Not enough things for a teen to spend the day, but it was still fun. The wristband is also good for three days - which is a steal! The only downside is if you only want to go in one or two rides you still need to buy the $45 wristband. There's no way to just get on one or two rides, which kinda sucks but since we went there three days I figured the wristband was worth the purchase. The reason for the lack of star is because there were like 3 attractions that were unavailable all three days we went! And they were things older kids/teens could enjoy like the zip line, swings and one other ride. Soo disappointed because we wanted to zip line. Overall, it was a very fun experience though.

A bit expensive but very fun! I was shocked at how large it was after hearing it was in mall of america. A lot of the rides are typical carnival rides, but there are several decent sized rollercoasters as well. Definitely recommend at least once!

My children always love the rides... BUT....this time my child was TAKEN, pushed away from where his MOTHER had placed him while I walked my other child up the the rollercoaster. In his wheelchair, she pushed him AWAY with out ANY consent or permission, driven to an undisclosed location saying to him " It was PROTOCOL" during a lockdown PRACTICE RUN... Could not find him for 20 minutes! Running around the mall trying to find him, flagged down a caucasian security guard who could NOT have cared less, he was finally located and she was "talked to" about this because it is NOT PROTOCOL to make park go-ers participate in a practice drill and she was NOT supposed to separate a child from their parent!!! Then a supervisor LIED and said I threatened her BODILY harm, this IS the same broad who KIDNAPPED a child from his parent, CORRECT???

rides were fun and safe and we had a great time. lines can get pretty long on peak days so plan accordingly.

Can't believe I haven't reviewed NU yet! Of course, I would be remiss to not mention that I've been coming here since it was Camp Snoopy in 1994 (humble brag) It sure has changed a lot, but then, not at all. This weekend we took my two kiddos 3&6 to check out the rides. As a mom, and previously, a child, it was so cool to see them get so excited for so many rides that I did when I was their age. From bumper cars, to the swings, blue clues, bubble guppies and diegos school bus there were many rides we could ride at their height limits. Some things to note: -Even on the weekend, some rides were not open, attendants spend 50 mins at each ride then swap for rides that are closed -Rides are between 3 & 6 points, depending on how long you want to be there, it might be more cost effective to get a day pass. -We bought 84 points, and we used them in about 3 hours. -Chaperones (aka parents) will ride for free, so we rode a ton of rides for free, or else the 84 points would have gone fast. Overall, we had an absolute blast!! My husband rode the big kid rides like the roller coasters and brain surge by himself and really enjoyed himself. I love that this park exists and they keep everything safe and clean. For almost 30 years I have enjoyed this special place and what they do for holidays like calling it Nickelodeon Boo-inverse. So cute. Definitely worth making a day of it.

So being an out of towner who had never been to Nickelodeon Universe in any of its form, I kind of walked in not being sure what to expect. We had family move somewhat nearby the area, so when we had been planning on coming home from a visit we decided to extend our trip by a day or two to check out MOA and Nickelodeon Universe before my youngest aged out of interest. One thing I wasn't 100% sure of, cause it would have altered how I got wristbands for my family, was that you don't need a wristband to enter the area ... Like you would need a ticket to even enter other theme parks ... They scan your wristband as you are about to get on to the ride. So it's an open area in the middle of the mall. So if you have two adults & one or both don't want to ride any rides ... and of course your kids are old enough or willing to get on them all without you, you don't need a wristband. I don't suggest it for those with little kids possibly around 5 years old or younger who some of the rides require an adult for. Though for me having a teen who was willing to ride everything with their sibling I could have done better budgeting wise just buying points for the couple things I was actually interested riding. When we went it wasn't crowded but it was a Monday/Tuesday. Even during the summer. It made it easy for the kids to ride things mulitble times back to back. A few of the rides, Avatar & Shredder, had to shut down a couple times the second day but usually came back online not to much later. Many of the snack booths or things like character meets were not happening. We didn't get a chance to check out if the Paw Patrol one advertised actually happened but we didn't hear anyone talking about it. For any theme park I can not stress how important it is to check height requirements, and what the rides are before you go. I heard many kids be sad they couldn't ride a spongebob ride or Ninja Turtle ride due to height requirements. As well online they have what each ride costs point wise. Rides cost anywhere between 3-6 points depending on the thrill ride level. It will help you decide if points or wristbands work better for you, and if you would need one as well. Also, watching ride videos online helps show thrill level. Prior to going I had bought a 2 day wristband for $59.99 online for myself, my teenager and my youngest. 2 day being only $10 more than 1 say ... so if you plan on being at MOA doe more than one day, it will help you have the chance to do more rides or ride favorites again the next day. There is also a point pass that makes every 3 points $3.80 that you can buy in various increments. Though buying more doesn't discount the amount you pay per point. I did find out later that it is by technicality cheaper to buy the all you can ride passes in person to save the online processing fee. I did not check if you could just buy points if your kiddo was only wanting to do few rides though, due to interest or size. I personally just rolled the fee & tax into my budgeting to see how many rides we would need to ride to break even or get more for our money. Based on what I paid for a 2 day pass with fees I think it was 9 or 10 rides per person based on the 6 point rides or 18 or 19 per person for the 3 point rides to break even. So with my kids wanting to re-ride things even in the same day, it worked out for us and they even helped me make my count by riding more than that amount. Staff was about what I'd expect out of something like this. I think I only encountered 5 ride operators across 2 of the rides seeming to be in a good mood. But none of the ride staff was rude by any strech ... just kind of the I'm at work and making sure I do what I need to for the ride kind of thing. The thing that was a bit more irking was how stoick and uncommunicative their various store staff was at all of the stores we went into. The kioask wouldn't scan our qr code for our wristbands, so I had to go into the store to get our wristband. The girl helping us NEVER SAID A WORD. Another time one of my kids needed an ice pack and they told the folks over the radio we needed a bandaid. It was really odd, cause most everywhere else in the mall, everyone was at least somewhat friendly or helpful for what I'd expect out of retail. Especially when we did stuff like the escape room, mirror maze or make your own M&M activities in other areas of the mall. I'm glad we did it the once so we can say we did it, but I won't go out of my way for it again.

Overpriced and under staffed. Staff is rude and clueless at best. This is not Disney it's closer to a small town carnival. You have to run around to find tickets. The staff is NO help!! They have no idea what to do but play on their phones. I watched a kid get hurt and the attendant rolled her eyes. This whole place is a giant disappointment.

When I was growing up, this place was Camp Snoopy, and it was awesome. The colors were cohesive and the rides' themes made sense. My parents loved going with us and they liked the rides too. When the park was sold to Nickelodeon, things immediately got worse, but we thought it was just a transitional thing. Now, however, it's clear it's a management thing. Paint is chipping, some rides are quite literally duct taped together, the colors don't make sense and the ride themes are strange. If you're 6, it's still awesome. As an adult, it's disappointing to see just how much the new management has let the park go. It's been 15 years, and as far as I can tell they haven't put in a single update, and they certainly haven't done the work required to keep a park like that up to snuff. It looks run down and cheap, but you still pay top dollar to go. If you're thinking of going to an amusement park, go to Valley Fair instead. It'll have a broader selection of rides and activities, and it won't be held together with duct tape. Still gets three stars because the rides are fun. It just looks tacky, has a small selection, and seriously needs a face lift.

An absolutely astounding theme park all around. This park was definitely worth the five hour drive up here alone! I should probably start off with that I had thoroughly planned for this trip, so that will reflect my outlook on this park. I also visited the park the day (1/3/2024) that children in Minnesota were back in school after Winter Break so lines were nonexistent. (I would recommend it heavily especially because the website for the park shows when certain rides will be closed for scheduled maintenance. That one feature could just save you from visiting when your #1 to-do attraction is closed.) First off, the rides are spectacular. You have four awesome coasters and a decent flat ride collection with a few stand-outs. SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge is the only Euro-Fighter in the Midwest (and the only 410-model to be built), and even though Monster at Adventureland is steeper, This one still provides a unique experience. However, I've only seen this coaster using one train (even in videos of the ride) when they have 5-6 trains just sitting there, so I bet the lines can slow to a crawl on busy days. That being said, that entrance is simply glorious. A "MY EYES!!" reference will do quite nicely here. Next up, is Fairly Odd Coaster. What makes this coaster special is that it was the first-of-its-kind to ever exist. Plus, as of the year that I visited, the ride was in its 20th season of operation so that made it even more special in my eyes. I rode on the lighter side of the vehicle though, and my views SUCKED! I got barely any spinning, and I was always facing in the worst direction possible! Main point: Ride on the heavier side. Do be warned that this coaster easily had the longest line in the park not just at one time of day but 24/7. I assume it's the appeal of a tall family coaster or spinning coasters being fairly rare in the Midwest. Either way, now you know. Avatar Airbender is a unique coaster (believe it or not - it's considered a coaster!) that made you feel as it you were going to burst out of the ceiling of the Mall. It's a great source of some airtime and the spinning (when it actually spun a lot) added an extra delightful layer to this ride. The spinning can really vary depending on a variety of factors, like weight, placement of people, etc. My perception of the ride is hampered due to the fact that it was the only ride while I was at the park that broke down. Even after it was fixed, some restraints were broken so the ride had to operate at reduced capacity. Pepsi Orange Streak was a mildly thrilling, long, and scenic coaster that gave you a grand tour of the park. It reminded me of a Mine-Train coaster but instead of being close to the ground, you were up in the air. Even better, the ride went through the Log Chute (more on that later) ride so you could wave hello to the people on the ride. The coaster's second lift hill was also in the Log Chute area which I thought was neat since it was pretty dark while you were going up the lift hill. As for Back at the Barnyard Hayride, it's nothing to write home about. I just rode it for the coaster credit. I will admit that in the back row, those turns can be a little whippy. I hope that Triple-Five re-themes this ride since most kids nowadays have no idea what Back at the Barnyard is. The stand-out non-coaster ride is easily Log Chute. Sure, it may not be themed to Nickelodeon but the ride has been at the park since the park opened. To begin, I thought this coaster was going to be closed (since the website said the ride only operated on weekends) but I soon learned (thankfully) that the ride was going to be operating from Noon until close! I do have to commend the park for changing the schedule of such an amazing attraction. The ride was a little creepy since I rode it alone and the Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox (supposedly) Animatronics were un-moving, adding to the creepy-factor. I did like how at the top of the two drops, there were employees at a stand to operate the ride properly. I appreciate the park keeping this aspect of the attraction alive as it felt like going back in time since most log flumes do not do this anymore due to staffing issues and all that. Speaking of the drops, they were wet but not too wet. My advice is to take off everything that you don't need so that you still have clothes that are dry and can warm you up. For example, if you are wearing a sweatshirt with a t-shirt underneath, take the sweatshirt off but keep the t-shirt on so that clothing that doesn't have to get soaked gets soaked. My favorite flat rides were Brain Surge (a ride based on a TV show that nobody really knows about that has lost media but aired when this park was transformed into Nickelodeon Universe so that's why it's themed to the TV show) and TMNT Shell Shock, a rare Gerstlauer Sky Fly that is fortunately becoming more common in the Midwest. Overall, I would DEFINITELY recommend visiting this park, whoever you are. I will be back!

Super cute, fun little mini-amusement park located in the Mall of America! It's an homage to all things Nickelodeon and a great place to take toddlers to teenagers! There are rides, food, and plenty of souvenirs! Definitely something to see and do to entertain kids of all ages. A must if you have someone who's a fan of Nickelodeon tv shows and/or characters. I had three 14 year-olds with me on Easter Sunday with 2 hours to kill before our flight home- they had a blast on the ropes course and zip line! When in Minnesota you'll definitely go up the Mall of America~ when you do don't forget to stop by to check it out! If nothing else, it's crazy to see an amusement park INSIDE a mall!

Too Many People. To Expensive. Waited 1+ hours for a ride just for it to break when we were almost on with no compensation. Every ride had huge lines and we could only do 4 rides in 5 hours. $200 dollar trip for 4 short rides

I'll be honest. Everyone keeps talking about equality. Well, that means everyone has the same opportunity to work anywhere. Well, I went there, and you want to talk about the furthest from Equality. Last year was equal this year, not 1 employee of the Caucasian decent. The twin cities went from the best to the worst in a matter of 2 years. The racism is overwhelming. The lack of excitement from the workers was sad. It's supposed to be a really fun time, but when you have employees that look act like they hate their job, it is really offending when you pay a ton for tickets, food, games, etc. I'm glad I don't go to the cities that often. The amusement park was fun, though.

An amusement park in a mall is a really cool concept. We really came here just so I could say I've ridden a roller coaster in a mall. We rode the Pepsi Orange Streak. I think we made the wrong choice because it was very slow with almost no hills and no loops. The SpongeBob one next to it looked more intense. While it's fun, it's not cheap. A single ride costs about $8. You can do an all day pass too, but that is just under $40. At that price, I'd rather just go to a real amusement park with more/better rides. If you're at the mall with kids, I can see this being a fun thing to do.

Ugh absolutely the worst experience ever, people who run the rides are so rude. Park in general is small run down and definitely not worth the money. I do not recommend wasting money on this do anything else

First time coming to M of A for Nickelodeon Universe. We have three girls 6,4 and 21 months who were dying to try a lot of the rides and while we have been to Mall of America and picked up a rode or two we got wristbands. In a winter state this place is great. Park near Nordstrom's and it's a simple walk to the middle of the mall and you will find the park. With rides for all ages this place is amazing. There is a kids section and playground that is cleaned in between sessions and more advanced rides and coasters for the bigs. Get 2 wristbands at Costco for 45 literally half off the retail price. The band is unlimited rides (excludes specialties) but covers the park or for the one or two ride people you can buy point passes per ride. Check it out before you judge, kids love it !

You always smell like silver coins. You have that "Nickel-odor-on" you no matter where you go in the Universe. But moving on. Very interesting theme park located in Minneapolis in the massive Mall of America, right in the center where the food court should probably be. The thing that is really crazy about this is that in this huge space it managed to squeeze a bunch of different theme parks, and Nickelodeon Universe is just one of the many different aspects of this Mega-expensive multitude of theme parks in here. The reason it doesn't get a higher rating is because of the price. It's very expensive. If you have under 10 year olds, they're going to really love this - especially if you sit them in front of Nickelodeon most of the time instead of being a parent. Wink. Easy for me to say. I have no kids. Why do you think I have no kids. HOW COULD I YELP IF I HAD KIDS THO. Jk. Low key njk.

Ok, you got to take the kids! Me daughter and I had a mother-daughter summer vacation and we had a blast here. While she is a little older, she really enjoyed it. I enjoyed it because we went to an amusement park and I didn't have to sweat in the heat The rides are a little pricey, but the lines are not bad at all. There is no cost to get in as it is in the middle of the mall. You can take photo with characters and grab some goodies at the shops

Such a fun place to visit in the twin cities! Always clean. Lots of options of things to ride and play for all ages. I love that they have different options for tickets too! You can just pay for ONE ride, or for a full day. There are discount days too! Staff is hard working and friendly. My kids and I love this place!

Nickelodeon Universe is definitely fun, especially if you're an adrenaline junkie like me, but after a couple of hours, you just find yourself exhausted and not wanting to return. Don't get me wrong...I highly encourage anyone wanting to try some of the rides here to do it. Rock Bottom Plunge, for instance, is an incredible roller coaster! Unfortunately, not all of the rides are as fun. Some are pretty bland and/or boring, and wait times can get really long (i.e. 45 minutes for the log flume). These waits are further exacerbated by the unclean feel of the place, with several children running around/touching everything and poor acoustics amplifying their screams. In fact, I'm not so sure I have ever seen anyone cleaning the place. Further, the staff is not very warm and welcoming. Many are cold/harsh or do not even look/check your safety when you board a ride. They are also very harsh at some children for doing things like not standing behind a yellow line, for instance. Of course, there are definitely some redeeming factors, such as some of the aforementioned rides. And if you can come during a non-crowded time, it is definitely fun. But at nearly $50/person for the small collection of rides, I cannot say it's something I would actively seek out every time I visit.

Nickelodeon Universe is the heart and soul of the Mall of America. Essentially it is the seven acre indoor theme park that also serves as the super-sized courtyard that the Mall of America radiates around. Underneath its seven acre glass ceiling are 27 rides and attractions in a Nickelodean themed universe. With the clock ticking to zero, Nickelodean Universe is the largest indoor theme park until the grand opening of the second Nickelodean Universe in The American Dream (The Meadowlands in NJ) soon opens. Although I am not a fan of the Nickelodean stable of characters as I am the Hanna Barbara, Looney Toons, and the Snoopy staple that was formerly here when it was Knott's Camp Snoopy; I had a relaxing time in the company of Dora the Explorer, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sponge Bob, and friends. I give credit to Nickelodean Universe for doing such a fantastic job with the theme. Much like I have written about Las Vegas hotels, attention to theming is very important. I also give credit to the Mall of America for its well designed layout. A few minutes after we entered the mall we explored the Nickelodean Universe. The landmarks in the indoor theme park served as landmarks in the mall. For example when I saw the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock I knew I was by the West Wing and when I saw the El Circulo Del Cielo, I knew I was by the North Wing. And then when I approached the colossal Lego attractions and shop, I was aware that I was by the South Wing. Thanks to this well designed layout, Nickelodean Universe is adjacent to the south food court which overlooks the park. The third level north food court is not far. In 2014 the Hard Rock Cafe opened inside the park. In the center of the park is a Caribou Coffee. Although I am a 47 year old kid at heart I passed over going on any rides. You can say that my ride was "being in the moment" taking in the scenery. My one regret was passing over riding the Pepsi Orange Streak. This is the orange roller Coaster that provides a thrilling view of the park from just below the glass ceiling that fills the park with sunlight on nice days. For me, the majority of rides were more enjoyable to watch than partake in. This included the Log Chute. Dating back to the Knott's Camp Snoopy Days this log flume best captures the former Camp Snoopy theme with the canapy of trees and water. There are a few perspectives to capture the ride. One is by the east entrance where you can see the riders barely get wet after the plunge. The second is from level 3 of the mall where you see riders in the log floating high up before the drop down. I did not see any rider get drenched. Throughout the indoor park the screaming was a sign of riders getting their money's worth. Many of these rides were intimidating. In my opinion, the park's major flaw was that a children's cartoon character hosted a crazy ride that even had teenagers screaming. This is similar to having a Big Bird zip line or a Cookie Monster Drop from a Las Vegas hotel tower. The Sponge Bob Square Pants Rock Bottom Plunge was the quintessential example. It confounds me that a ride themed after Sponge Bob is made up of loops and ninety degree turns at careening speed. What would confound me even more would be the dizziness that I would experience partaking in some of these thrill rides. Throughout my visit to the Mall of America, it's indoor courtyard the Nickelodean Universe was a pleasure to spend time in. It truly is the centerpiece of the Mall of America. I wish that every regional mall had their own version of a Nickelodean Universe. For now that is not a reality. What is a reality is giving Nickelodean Universe Four Stars.

Love Nickelodeon Universe! This is a really good amusement park that's indoors but it's pretty comparable to all the outdoor ones. It's an awesome place to visit especially when it's below 0 degrees frigid tempretures outside during the winter time in MInnesota! I LOVE their special events! Yesterday, for New Year's eve I was there for the New Year's eve "New Year's Eve Moonlit Circus" where my friends and I were entertained by the Xelias Aerial Studio which included contortion, juggling, unicycle and aerial fabric performances! Sooo awesome! LOVE that Nickelodeon Universe has special events like these especially during the frigid below 0 degree temps here in Minnesota. What's NOT to love????

My family had a wonderful time at Nickelodeon Universe this past September. We arrived on a Friday evening and I was excited to see that discounted wristbands are offered during the evening when most of the day is behind you. I have younger kids, so we were looking specifically for rides that they could ride. There was a ride with a bus that my kids REALLY wanted to ride, but it was down for the day. We planned on returning on Saturday so my hope was that it would be available at that time. Nevertheless, they had a blast on the rides they could ride and the lines weren't long at all. We were a little disappointed to not see any character appearances that evening, even though they were listed on the website. We returned the park on Saturday and as expected, there were a lot more people. The lines still weren't too bad. My younger son really enjoyed the Paw Patrol themed play area. My 5 year old wanted to zip line, and although he met the height requirement, he was scared when he got to the top and just wouldn't go across. He didn't cry or anything, just asked to come down and that took some time because he had to wait on his Dad to come back across to get him. A few tips: -I don't recommend the bathrooms. Go back into the mall to use the bathroom if you must, they are MUCH cleaner. -Find an attendant to help pay for wristbands. I found the machines to be confusing and actually didn't purchase the unlimited wristband on Saturday by accident. Luckily we didn't stay long on Saturday so it was fine when our tickets ran out. -If you have small children, you really only need a half day or 1 full day here. There aren't enough rides to keep them busy much longer after that. So plan to explore the mall as well or visit other areas of the city...in my opinion. -You can rent a stroller from the mall if you need to, they are really nice strollers!

I absolutely LOVED IT here. Fun for all ages. You don't need the unlimited wristband unless you plan on riding over and over.... small kids don't pay on big rides and chaperones don't pay on kiddie rides so we had extra tickets left for the next day. I bought tickets for 3 of us instead of wristbands because I didn't know how my kids would react to the rides and 84 tickets was enough for us. The characters were my favorite. My two year old enjoyed meeting her favorite characters and well as it was nostalgic for my 13 year old. They had an amazing light show finale at night to close the park. I will return peak season. Off peak they rotate times for the rides and you don't get as many character ops. Two rides were out of commission due to maintenance but still 5 star because it made up for it with everything else that was there to do. They have toddler tuesdays where toddlers get discounted wristbands. Paw patrol adventure bay was one of our favorites to do.

This is probably one of my favorite indoor amusement parks!! We got a two day pass and had unlimited rides for two days. It was a lot of fun for the kids, they really enjoyed the Spongebob ride because they weren't expecting such an amazing drop in an indoor ride. The drop was nearly 90°!! The only downside is that the lines are very long so a day is not enough. I believe the kids waited in line for about an hour for the Ferris wheel. The rides are very fun for being indoors. I will definitely be coming back.

Had a great time on a super busy Saturday afternoon. We really enjoyed the air bender, fairy odd coaster, and the Log Cabin (probably the best one and longest line). I would definitely recommend Nickelodeon Universe for kids and adults. The rides were also fairly priced, we paid $24 (with tax) for three 6 point rides.

One of the best places to enjoy at MOA. Rides for the whole family and it's indoors!!! Log ride, roller coasters, thrill rides, chill sit and relax rides as well. You can't really get this anywhere else and still be able to shop in the US. I bought a deal package where I can also go to the crayola experience and all day pass at the Nickelodeon park. Well worth it. Was basically at the mall from 12p-9:30p with breaks in between to eat and still got on most rides 2-5 times. If you want to zip line I paid an additional $13 to zip and walk the course and slide. I had to, it's been a very long time in doing those 2 activities. Overall the weekdays are gonna be super fun and less people, weekends the park and mall are crazy packed so choose what you want to deal with on wait times or how many rides you want to be able to experience. But overall an amazing place to visit if not a local.

For being an amusement park inside of a mall, it is of considerable size. There are 27 rides and attractions available, and a good number of them are ok for very young children to ride. We took our two year old and got to ride with him at no extra cost for us, we just had to pay for his tickets. He mostly enjoyed the carousel, but he also rode the school bus, race cars and train. If rides are not for your kid there is a large park based on paw patrol. The time limit to play is about 20 minutes and there is usually a line, which is made a bit longer because of there cleaning process in between each play session.

Pretty fun for an indoor amusement park. Roller coasters, flume, swings, bumper cars and more. Either pay by the ride or all day all access wristbands.

Ride the Brain Surge! Ride the Rock Bottom Plunge! OMG get pass and ride all day. Nickelodeon Universe is one of the coolest fun hangs in town. Take your Dad! Take your Cousin! Take a date! Ask two people on a date and take them both! ***Pro tip: the mini donuts aren't greasy which is great if you plan on riding all night.

When I was a kid riding the rides at the mall of America was one of my favorite things to do. Now that I'm alot older, I got myself a ticket and went on all the rides I went on as a kid. Most of the rides are still there which is great. Especially the log ride. What I don't like are the children there. They keep line hopping making our line wait alot longer. The lines are slow any way to deal with. It's horrible waiting for the log ride! I still enjoy going on all the rides so I'm never too old for that. Some stuff you have to pay for to ride which isn't included on the rides pass which is insanity. Best way to enjoy the rides is come here when it's the morning and go on every ride. It's better than going to six flags by far since it'll never rain and snow!

Over priced and most of the rides are closed. Take your family camping and pay for amazing food instead of coming here.

Love this place. Rain? Snow? Doesn't matter this amusement park is open. Something for everyone 2 to 80. Happy hour at hard rock where we could watch our kids have a great time. Clean... good service... safe

Some rides are now again open (not all) during the era of covid - they are regulating capacity. Was here on a Friday night around 6pm and found out they closed at 7pm. It wasn't worth paying $20 per person for 1 hour, so we will come back.