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    Nickelodeon Universe

    Nickelodeon Universe

    3.8
    (191 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I went to reddit prior to deciding if I wanted to try the rides as I wasn't sure if they were more…read moretimid or thrill rides. You can either pay with tickets for rides or an unlimited wristband. We decided on the unlimited as it was about $50ish plus tax. I did read locals can get deals at Costco too. I visited on a Monday evening. In a 2 hour time span we rode 11 rides. The longest we had to wait was one ride cycle. It's nice that they have lockers in case you did some shopping prior to going on the rides. They offer 2 sizes of lockers too. My favorite ride was Pepsi Orange streak. We ended up riding it 3 times. The 2nd row was super fun. My second favorite ride was the log flume. Reddit rates this as the top ride here. You will get wet! We rode this one 2 times in a row. Don't underestimate the spongebob rock bottom plunge. I may have dropped some f bombs on that one as it was intense. The fairly odd parents coaster had me a little nauseous with all the spinning. We had to ride some calmer rides in between: the ferris wheel (which actually went pretty fast for a slower ride) and fly with appa. Brain surge and tmnt you can control how much you spin. I kept it easy on the tmnt one and didn't spin at all. 2 hours was plenty of time for us. I definitely feel like we got our money's worth. Spectators/non-riders can feel included here as there is no cost to just walk around the area. They have a decent amount of seating throughout the park.

    Great experience for the Family! Our 2 year old loved it. This was a fun way to escape the cold and…read morealso who knew an indoor amusement park would work (beats all the elements!) Plus, if you go for an all-day pass, you could take breaks, go shopping, even go to Minneapolis for a meal and head back for more rides and fun. Lines are manageable, staff is extremely personable and friendly, and some of the rides are quite advanced so do not underestimate this theme park. Very fun and look forward to coming back to try more rides!

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    Love how bright and sunny it is.
    Love how bright and sunny it is.
    Nickelodeon Universe
    Nickelodeon Universe

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    Log Chute

    Log Chute

    4.5
    (2 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    AXE MASTER The ride…read moreformerly known as Paul Bunyan's Log Chute is charming, unique and LONG! Nickelodeon Universe might have 4 major roller coasters, but I think the overall best ride at Mall of America's indoor park is the simply named Log Chute. This is a log flume made by Hopkins and remains one of the mall's original rides from 1992 that has retained its title (and appearance) despite the rest of the world changing around it.  Even though his name is no longer attached to the ride, you can still find a huge Paul Bunyan statue inside the ride's beautiful mountain façade. Speaking of which, Log Chute has some terrific indoor sections rivaling those of Timber Mountain Log Ride @ Knotts Berry Farm and Splash Mountain(s) @ various Disneyland(s).  Here, the water level is set and carefully monitored to ensure no one gets drenched, because ultimately this ride is still in the center of a shopping mall. Fun fact: this is the longest duration ride in the entire park at a whopping 5-1/2 minutes!  Most of that time is a mixture of thrills and sightseeing, the latter giving you excellent views of Nickelodeon Universe and the surrounding foodcourt.  There's two conveyor belt lifts and two drops, the second of which is 40ft; both are fun. Fiberglass logs seat up to 4 riders in-line and most notably do not have seatbelts or a lap bar.....so hang on and don't stand up.  The final lift has a colorful lightshow and it brings you eye-level with people walking around the mall.  It's awesome to see the reaction of shoppers who don't realize there's a log flume, like, right there. Remember to wave! Keep an eye peeled for a red stadium seat halfway thru the ride; this is in honor of Harmon Killebrew - former Minnesota Twin - who hit a 520ft home run at the old Metropolitan Stadium which used to occupy the land Mall of America now sits on. There's a matching plaque for home plate over by SpongeBob Rock Bottom Plunge, so it makes more sense in context. Log Chute undergoes several seasonal makeovers throughout the year, including Halloween (the "Fog Chute"), Valentine's Day (the "Love Chute"), Christmas (the "Yule Log Chute") and even April Fool's Day (the "Kenny Loggins Chute"). All A+ puns, dad approved. Even the 20ft Paul Bunyan figure gets outfit changes: for Halloween he's been a pirate, Jim Hopper from Stranger Things, Hulk Hogan, and during the holidays, you can find him sporting a Santa hat and singing lumberjack Christmas carols. Festive, ya sure! * TL;DR * Not only is the classic Log Chute the best ride inside Nickelodeon Universe, it's one of the most distinctive water rides in the entire country. Of all the attractions inside MoA, their venerable log flume was without a doubt my favorite.  Not even the forced Nickelodeon rebranding could touch ol' Paul Bunyan - a beloved figure around these parts - and his loggin' chute. He held his (big) axe and stood his ground! Log Chute gives a ton of bang for your buck with detailed dark ride sections, a not-so-hidden easter egg, a great winding layout, a wonderful sense of humor and decent thrills, all done under a giant glass dome.  It's absolutely one of a kind!

    It's a lot drop ride. It's similar to RipSaw Falls being a…read morewater based log drop. It was pretty fun! The drop didn't seem too intense and there wasn't an overwhelming splash back on my trip. It's a water ride, but I didn't come off of it completely soaked, which was nice.

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    Harmon Killebrew of the Minnesota Twins once hit an alleged 500ft home run; the red seat commemorates that!
    Harmon Killebrew of the Minnesota Twins once hit an alleged 500ft home run; the red seat commemorates that!
    Taken from on board the Log Chute, looking towards Bubba Gump Shrimp Co
    Taken from on board the Log Chute, looking towards Bubba Gump Shrimp Co
    The 2nd lift (photo left) dumps the logs out at eye level with another area of the mall! Super cool

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    The 2nd lift (photo left) dumps the logs out at eye level with another area of the mall! Super cool
    Ridemakerz

    Ridemakerz

    2.0
    (2 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    Kid friendly
    Walk-ins welcome

    This seems like a really cool concept. Like 'Build a Bear' but cars. We stopped in on a busy…read moreSaturday and there was a bit of a line. There were only 2 people working at the time and they were both at the stations building cars with customers. This is for sure the type of place that could benefit from having a greeter or just someone that can just help answer questions while waiting. I feel like after waiting 10 or so minutes we kind of lost interest as the line never moved and we were still unsure about a few things. Would maybe circle back later on if my little cousins show interest again.

    Two stars for the great employees. ZERO for management. I'm an older retiree with a love of…read moregadgets and toys. I was having a me day at the mall, and passed this shop. I was lured in by the young man racing a radio controlled car our in front. It started out well, everything was fun, bright and colorful cars, lots of customization options. I watched families play with toy cars, I priced out several models, and seriously was trying to figure what to get. Perhaps I talked to the employees a bit much, old people do tend to over talk the staff, we get a bit lonely. But I was really enjoying the place. (even if it was a bit overpriced for what it is, think theme park toys) Imagine my shock when the staff got a call from the manger (who watches the employees remotely on a camera) that I was to be considered a loiterer (I spent too much time shopping and not buying fast enough you see) and was to leave the store. Staff apologized to me, but I had to go. I'll take my 800+ credit rating and my stack of empty credit cards to a real RC shop that does not treat customers like dairy cattle. Avoid, you can get better RC cars from a company that does not treat potential customers like panhandlers. Really disappointed, I wanted to bring my partner and I in to buy cars this weekend. But we will go someplace where we are wanted. They call this the "Build a Bear" of RC cars. But I've spent a lot of money at build a bear and NEVER been treated like this.

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    Ridemakerz Mall of America Store Front
    Ridemakerz Mall of America Store Front
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    Throw a Revved up Party
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