Nickelodeon Universe

**Nickelodeon Universe** is a series of indoor amusement parks including locations in The Mall of America (Bloomington, Minnesota) and the American Dream mall (East Rutherford, New Jersey), with a third location under construction in the Mall of China (Chongqing, China). These parks are based off of Nickelodeon’s most popular series and characters.

#### Camp Snoopy

The park opened as **Camp Snoopy**, and was themed around the _Peanuts_ characters. Camp Snoopy was calmingly themed with a very outdoors, "woodsy" feel with references to _Peanuts_ throughout. Much of the original theming was already toned down before rights to the characters were lost. Some theming was lost before the closure, including various kites near the ceiling, Charlie Brown and Lucy playing baseball above the Sports Grill restaurant, the Snoopy fountain, some of the shops and other smaller details.

In 2005, there were plans to modernize Camp Snoopy, including the introduction of a new logo in October, the new roller coaster logo unveiled to replace the old canoe logo. These plans did not last long, due to the closure in the following months.

#### The Park at Mall of America

On January 9, 2006, Staff announced that starting January 19, the park's _Peanuts_ branding would end. The park was renamed to **The Park at MOA** while new branding was being applied. All traces of the _Peanuts_ branding was removed, some sloppily.

#### Nickelodeon Universe

The park's new name was announced on July 25, 2007, and the park was completed on March 15, 2008. New rides include SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge, and the Splat-O-Sphere (a drop tower in the center of the park). The Mystery Mine Ride was demolished to make way for the new SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge.

On March 12, 2008, _Star Tribune_ reported that the price of ride points, daily wristbands and, annual passes, would become significantly more expensive at the full opening of Nickelodeon Universe. Some denounced the price increases as being too high compared to other parks, such as local Valleyfair at $79.95–$99.95. Others defended the price as necessary because of the millions of dollars needed to rebrand the park as Nickelodeon Universe.

On March 17, 2020, Nickelodeon Universe closed along with the rest of Mall of America in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the mall re-opened in June, Nickelodeon Universe stayed closed until August. As a result of restrictions put in place by the Minnesota state government, Nickelodeon Universe was only permitted to re-open to a capacity of 250. On May 28, 2021, the park was reopened to full capacity.

#### Roller coasters

|Name|Opened|Manufacturer|Make/model|Notes||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|Pepsi Orange Streak|style="text-align:center"|1992|style="text-align:center"|Zierer|style="text-align:center"|Tivoli - Custom|Formerly known as Pepsi Ripsaw (1992-2007)|
|Fairly Odd Coaster|style="text-align:center"|2004|style="text-align:center"|Gerstlauer|style="text-align:center"|Spinning Coaster - 420/4|Formerly known as Timberland Twister (2004–2007). The original layout used for the Pandemonium clones of the Six Flags parks.|
|SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge|style="text-align:center"|2008|style="text-align:center"|Gerstlauer|style="text-align:center"|Euro-Fighter - 410|Located next to the former home plate for Metropolitan Stadium, which was previously located on the site of the Mall. Replaced Mystery Mine (1992-2007) and Yogi's Big Rescue (2006-2007)|
|Back at the Barnyard Hayride|style="text-align:center"|1995|style="text-align:center"|Zamperla|style="text-align:center"|Mini Mine Powered Coaster|Replaced Huff and Puff. Formerly known as Li'l Shaver (1995-2007)|
|Avatar Airbender|style="text-align:center"|2008|style="text-align:center"|Intamin|style="text-align:center"|Surfrider - 20 m|Replaced Camp Snoopy's Water Fountain (1992–2007)|

#### Thrill rides

|Name|Opened|Manufacturer|Make/model|Notes||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|BrainSurge|style="text-align:center"|2010|style="text-align:center"|Chance Rides|style="text-align:center"|UniCoaster|Based on the game show of the same name|
|Shredder's Mutant Masher|style="text-align:center"|2015|style="text-align:center"|Chance Rides|style="text-align:center"|Revolution 20|Replaced Danny Phantom Ghost Zone|
|Splat-O-Sphere|style="text-align:center"|2008|style="text-align:center"|Moser's Rides|style="text-align:center"|Drop Tower|Replaced the water fountain|
|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock|style="text-align:center"|2012|style="text-align:center"|Gerstlauer|style="text-align:center"|Sky Flyer|Replaced Tak Attack|

#### Family rides

|Name|Opened|Manufacturer|Make/model|Notes||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|Paw Patrol: Adventure Bay|style="text-align:center"|2018|style="text-align:center"||style="text-align:center"||Replaced Jimmy Neutron: Atomic Collider|
|Carousel|style="text-align:center"|1992|style="text-align:center"|Chance Rides|style="text-align:center"|36 Foot Carousel|Formerly known as Americana Carousel (1992-2007) and Nick-O-Round (2008).|
|Fly with Appa|style="text-align:center"|2024|||Replaced Bubble Guppies Guppy Bubbler’s former spot.|||
|Log Chute|style="text-align:center"|1992|style="text-align:center"|Hopkins Rides|style="text-align:center"|Flume|Formerly known as Paul Bunyan's Log Chute (1992-2007)|
|Ghost Blasters|style="text-align:center"|1999|style="text-align:center"|Sally Corporation|style="text-align:center"|Interactive Dark Ride||
|El Circulo Del Cielo|style="text-align:center"|1992|style="text-align:center"|Chance Rides|style="text-align:center"|63' Century Wheel|Formerly known as Skyscraper Ferris Wheel (1992-2007)|
|Crazy Cars|style="text-align:center"|1992|style="text-align:center"|Bertazzon|style="text-align:center"|Bumper Cars|Formerly known as Bumpers (1992-2007) and Naked Brothers Crazy Cars (2008-2011)|

#### Kiddie attractions

|Name|Opened|Description||
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|Backyardigans Swing-Along|style="text-align:center"|1992|A Zierer **Wave Swinger** that was formerly known as Kite-Eating Tree from 1992-2006 and Tree Swing and 2006-2007|
|Big Rigs|style="text-align:center;"|1992|Formerly known as Truckin' (1992-2007)|
|Blue's Skidoo|style="text-align:center;"|2008|A SBF Visa Group **Junior Jets** flat ride that replaced Red Baron|
|Boots' Banana Swing|style="text-align:center"|2024|A clone of the installation in American Dream, a Happy Swing ride.|
|Bubble Guppies Guppy Bubbler|style="text-align:center;"|2015|A Zamperla **Balloon Tower** that replaced Balloon Race. Relocated in 2023 to make room for Fly With Appa.|
|Diego's Rescue Rider|style="text-align:center;"|1998|A Zamperla **Junior Flying Carpet** that was formerly known as Camp Bus from 1998-2007.|
|La Aventura de Azul|style="text-align:center;"|1992|Formerly known as Bloomington Express (1992-2007). Presumably a Zamperla **Junior Railway** flat ride.|
|Pineapple Poppers|style="text-align:center;"|2008|A bouncy castle that replaced Snoopy Bounce and Bounce|
|Rugrats Reptarmobiles|style="text-align:center;"|2008|A Bertazzon **Junior Dodgems** that replaced the shooting gallery.|
|Swiper's Sweeper|style="text-align:center;"|1992|Formerly known as Speedway (1992-2007). Presumably a Zamperla **Junior Whip**|
|Wonder Pet's Flyboat|style="text-align:center;"|1999|A Zamperla **Junior Drop Tower** that was formerly known as Frog Hopper from 1999-2007.|

#### Others

|Name|Opened|Description||
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|Barnacle Blast|style="text-align:center;"|2014|Part of Dutchman's Deck Adventure Course|
|Moose Mountain Adventure Golf|style="text-align:center;"|1992||
|Xscape Entertainment Center|style="text-align:center;"|1992|Two locations; formerly Games! Powered by Namco|
|Dutchman's Deck Adventure Course|style="text-align:center;"|2010|Includes the Ghostly Gangplank ropes course, Anchor Drop slides and Barnacle Blast zip line|
|Flyover America|style="text-align:center;"|2016||
|Rock of Ages Blacklight Mini Golf|style="text-align:center;"|2017||
|5D Extreme Attraction|style="text-align:center;"|2018||

#### Former rides

|Name|Opened|Closed|Manufacturer|Type|||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D|style="text-align:center;"|2003?|style="text-align:center;"|2006|style="text-align:center;"|SimEx-Iwerks|style="text-align:center;"|4-D film|
|Huff and Puff|style="text-align:center;"|1992|style="text-align:center;"|1995|style="text-align:center;"|Bradley and Kaye|||
|Bounce|style="text-align:center;"|1992|style="text-align:center;"|2007|||||
|Red Baron|style="text-align:center;"|1992|style="text-align:center;"|2007|||||
|Mystery Mine Ride|style="text-align:center;"|1992|style="text-align:center;"|2007|style="text-align:center;"|SimEx-Iwerks|style="text-align:center;"|4-D Theater|
|The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera/Yogi's Big Rescue|style="text-align:center;"|2006|style="text-align:center;"|2007|style="text-align:center;"|SimEx-Iwerks|style="text-align:center;"|4-D film, this was the final film shown in the Mystery Mine Ride before its closure.|
|Tak Attack|style="text-align:center;"|1998|style="text-align:center;"|2011|style="text-align:center;"|Zamperla|style="text-align:center;"|Rotoshake|
|Balloon Race|style="text-align:center;"|1992|style="text-align:center;"|2015|||||
|Danny Phantom Ghost Zone|style="text-align:center;"|1992|style="text-align:center;"|2015|style="text-align:center;"|Chance Rides|style="text-align:center;"|Falling Star|
|Jimmy Neutron's Atomic Collider|style="text-align:center;"|1992|style="text-align:center;"|2018|style="text-align:center;"|Zierer|style="text-align:center;"|Hexentanz|
|Linus Loop|style="text-align:center;"|1992|style="text-align:center;"|1998|style="text-align:center;"|Zamperla|style="text-align:center;"|Mini Ferris Wheel|
|Beagle Ballroom|style="text-align:center;"|1992|style="text-align:center;"|1999|style="text-align:center;"||style="text-align:center;"||

### Dining

- Grub
- Sweet Treats
- Coaster Cafe
- Various carts featuring popcorn, mini donuts, cotton candy, Dippin' Dots ice cream, Pepsi beverages and ICEE beverages

#### Former dining

- Hard Rock Cafe
- Caribou Coffee
- 1st Rnd
- Barbie Cafe
- Tall Timbers
- Stampede Steakhouse
- Mrs. Knott's Restaurant
- Mrs. Knott's Picnic Basket
- The Silver Stein-Festhaus
- Festhaus Buffet
- Hormel Cook Out
- McGarvey Camp Bakery
- EATS
- Cool Treats
- Schwan's Ice Cream Cafe (replaced by Sweet Treats)
- Slurp and Snack (replaced by Grub)

### Retail

- Nickelodeon Shop
- Toys
- Gear
- LEGO Store
- M&M's World

#### Former retail

- 4U (Replaced by Peeps & Company, which eventually closed and became the mall's second IT'SUGAR location called "Candy Universe". This IT'SUGAR location is now closed.)
- NU Stuff (replaced by Gear)
- Candy Universe (operated by IT'SUGAR)
- American Girl Store

### Accidents

- On August 1, 1998, a 12-year-old boy, David Craig from Cable, Wisconsin, was killed due to the Log Chute. When the boat reached the top, he began to panic and reached outside to grab a railing. The log had already begun its descent down the drop, Causing him to loose his grip. Craig fell onto rocks below.
- On Saturday, August 15, 1998, an 8-year-old girl died of a heart attack after she rode the _Screaming Yellow Eagle_ (later known as _Danny Phantom Ghost Zone_). Her parents said she died from a heart attack because she had a history of heart problems for five years before her death.

### History

During September 2016, a second Nickelodeon Universe was announced for the American Dream mall. This new park was designed to contain two new world record setting coasters. TMNT Shellraiser, would be the steepest in the world at an angle of 121.5 degrees. The Shredder consists of four carts that spin while moving down the track. This coaster is both the world's tallest and longest, free spinning coaster, at 1,600 feet.

The mall was closed on March 13, 2020 due to the pandemic. This caused retail shops and the DreamWorks Water Park to have a delayed start.

During April 6, 2020, a change was made bringing the mall from 55% entertainment and 45% retailers to 70% entertainment and 30% businesses. No retailers have backed out of the mall. Eight more rides are planned for Nickelodeon Universe theme park, to build on its success.

#### Roller coasters

|Name|Opened|Description||
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|TMNT Shellraiser|style="text-align:center"|October 25, 2019|A Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter that is the world's steepest roller coaster at a 121.5 degree drop angle|
|The Shredder|style="text-align:center"|November 2, 2019|Gerstlauer spinning coaster|
|Nickelodeon Slime Streak|style="text-align:center"|October 25, 2019|Chance Rides family coaster|
|Sandy's Blasting Bronco|style="text-align:center"|October 1, 2020|Intamin Vertical LSM Coaster|
|Timmy's Half-Pipe Havoc|style="text-align:center"|December 7, 2019|Intamin Surf Rider roller coaster|

#### Other rides

|Name|Opened|Description||
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|Aang's Air Gliders|rowspan="17" style="text-align:center;"|2019|A Zamperla **Air Race** attraction that sends 24 riders into several inversions. The ride is themed to _Avatar: The Last Airbender_.|
|Bikini Bottom Crosstown Express|A Zamperla **Rocking Tug** themed to a Bikini Bottom bus from the _SpongeBob SquarePants_ franchise. Intended for families with young children.|||
|Blaze's Monster Truck Rally|A Zamperla **Convoy** where scaled-down monster trucks drive along an oval track encircling some mock stunt ramps. The ride is loosely themed to the _Blaze and the Monster Machines_ franchise.|||
|Blue's Skidoo|A Zamperla **Junior Jets** flat ride where riders can board various vehicles themed to _Blue_ and _Magenta_. Loosely themed to the _Blue's Clues_ show.|||
|Dora's Sky Railway|A monorail-type ride that takes riders on a journey across the park. This attraction is loosely themed to the _Dora the Explorer_ franchise and gives families an elevated view of the park. Presumably a Zamperla **Junior Railway**.|||
|Fairly Odd Airways|A Zamperla **Flying Tigers** ride taking younger riders for a flight in their own planes. Themed remotely to _The Fairly OddParents_.|||
|Invader Zim's Flip & Spin... OF DOOM!|A bumper car style attraction where riders can flip upon impact. Themed to _Invader Zim_. It had constant technical issues and downtime during the park's opening months, and was replaced by Bubble Guppies: Guppy Bubbler. The ride is currently in storage near Sandy's Blasting Bronco. It was an Amusement Products LLC **Flip Zone**.|||
|Jimmy Neutron's Atom Smasher|A Chance Rides Unicoaster 1.0 flat ride where riders spin along a track and can control the flipping motion of their vehicle. Themed to _The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius_ show, and only the third Unicoaster to be installed within North America.|||
|Legends of the Hidden Temple Challenge|A 10-story-tall interactive ropes course developed by Michigan-based RCI Adventure Products. Vaguely themed around the _Legends of the Hidden Temple_ game show.|||
|Nickelodeon Skyline Scream|This is an S&S - Sansei Technologies spinning **Rotating Tower** drop tower, which is marketed as the tallest indoor drop tower in the world, taking the record from Galaxyland's Space Shot, which is 37 m tall (121 feet). Opened on November 7, 2019.|||
|Paw Patrol Adventure Bay|A large interactive play area with play structures, slides, and pits meant for younger children, and themed around the _Paw Patrol_ franchise.|||
|Pup, Pup, and Away|This is a Zamperla Junior Ferris Wheel that is loosely themed around _Paw Patrol_.|||
|Ren & Stimpy's Space Madness|A 10-passenger Zierer family drop tower. This attraction can hold 10 riders and is themed to _The Ren & Stimpy Show_.|||
|Rugrats Reptar Go-Round|A Chance Rides double-decker **carousel** of the 36 foot variant. All of the vehicles are custom themed to the _Rugrats_ franchise. Riders have the option of riding on Reptar's back or in a tea cup or other ride vehicle.|||
|Shimmer & Shine Jumping Genies|A Zamperla **Jump Around** where riders are speedily taken through a circle. Unlike many of the other attractions, this is located within an enclosed building within the park. Themed to the _Shimmer & Shine_ show.|||
|SpongeBob's Jellyfish Jam|A Zamperla **Wave Swinger** themed to a horde of jellyfish in the _SpongeBob SquarePants_ franchise.|||
|Kraang Prime Pandemonium!|This Zamperla pendulum ride takes riders in 360° loops going both directions. It is of the 16 seater **Discovery Revolution** make, and loosely themed around the Krang extraterrestrial villain in the _Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles_ franchise.|||
|Bubble Guppies: Guppy Bubbler|rowspan="16" style="text-align:center;"|2021|A children's **Samba Tower** ride themed to _Bubble Guppies_.|
|Zuma's Zoomers|A boat **Whip** ride themed to Zuma from _Paw Patrol_.|||
|Boots' Banana Swing|A **Happy Swing** ride themed to Boots from _Dora the Explorer_.|||
|Butterbean's Sweet Spin|A **Teacups** cupcake ride themed to _Butterbean's Cafe_.|||
|The Loud House Road Trip|A **Crazy Bus** ride themed to _The Loud House_.|||

#### Additional attractions

- In The Game arcade

### Upcoming Chongqing, China location

A third theme park is in construction at the Mall of China (Chongqing, China). Concept art was released at July 26, 2018 that showcases rides present in the American Dream location. This art also houses several brand new attractions. Construction was stopped in March 2020 due to the COVID Pandemic. The theme park was originally meant to open in December 2020, but current progress is unknown.

### Cancelled New Orleans location

On August 18, 2009, Nickelodeon and Southern Star Amusement announced that a location would be built at New Orleans, Louisiana. A schedule claims it to be completed sometime near the end of 2010. The park is the only proposed outdoor Nickelodeon Universe. On November 9, 2009, Nickelodeon announced that it ended plans with Southern Star Amusement.

## 2020 temporary closures

Both parks were closed in March 2020 from the COVID-19 pandemic. The park in the Mall of America opened on August 10, 2020, but the park in American Dream stayed closed until October 1, 2020.

## Other websites

- Official website
- Nickelodeon Universe Store website
- Nickelodeon Universe information and photos

## Infobox (amusement park)

- **name**: Nickelodeon Universe Mall of America
- **caption**: Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall Of America
- **location**: Bloomington, Minnesota
- **owner**: Triple Five Group / Mall of America
(licensed by Paramount Global)
- **opening date**: August 11, 1992
March 15, 2008
- **previous names**: Knott's Camp Snoopy (1992–2005)
 Camp Snoopy (2005–2006)
 The Park at MOA (2006–2008)
- **season**: Indoors, open all year
- **rides**: 27+
- **coasters**: 5
- **water rides**: 1


## Infobox (amusement park)

- **name**: Nickelodeon Universe American Dream
- **caption**: A view of the Nickelodeon Universe theme park at American Dream Meadowlands
- **location**: East Rutherford, New Jersey, East Rutherford
- **location2**: New Jersey
- **location3**: United States
- **owner**: Triple Five Group
(under license from Paramount Global)
- **opening date**: October 25, 2019
- **season**: Year-round
- **coasters**: 5
- **slogan**: Every Day is the Best Day Ever