CoComelon Playdate
4.6(145)4.6 out of 5 stars, 145 reviews Minneapolis, MN
About CoComelon Playdate
CoComelon Playdate at Mall of America offers a clean, secure, and convenient indoor play experience primarily for younger children, providing a safe space for kids to play while parents can relax or even work. While branded as CoComelon, the actual character presence is minimal. It's particularly appealing for its parent amenities like a workstation and internal snack bar, and strong safety protocols at entry/exit.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Rainy, cold, or inclement weather days when indoor activities are preferred.Parents who need to get some work done (send emails, etc.) while their children are entertained in a safe environment.Playdates for younger children (2-6 years old).Families looking for a clean and secure indoor play option during a visit to the Mall of America.Perfect for 2-6.5 year olds, offering a range of spaces and activities suitable for this age bracket.
Why families love it
- Facility and bathrooms are consistently reported as very clean.
- Staff is generally described as nice, friendly, and attentive.
- Strong entry/exit safety precautions: ensuring kids leave with the right adult and cannot exit unsupervised.
- Includes a dedicated bar seating area with electrical outlets for parents to work while kids play.
- On-site snack, juice, and coffee bar for convenient refreshments.
- Accommodates a good range of young children, specifically 2 to 6.5 years old, with varied play spaces.
Insider tips
- Visit on weekdays to experience fewer crowds and make it easier for toddlers to play.
- If seeing CoComelon characters is important, plan your visit for Friday-Sunday, as staff indicate they only appear on these days.
- Parents are allowed to bring their own food and snacks, which can save money given the perception of overpriced on-site options.
- Carefully verify pricing before paying and insist on a receipt to ensure you are charged correctly.
- Be aware that floor supervision by staff is minimal; parents may need to be more vigilant in managing their children's play and interactions with other guests.
Good to know before you go
- If a strong, immersive CoComelon character experience (beyond minimal branding) is a primary reason for your visit.
- If you expect active floor supervision by staff to manage play areas and guest behavior.
- If you are sensitive to potential pricing discrepancies or issues with obtaining receipts.
- Weekdays, if seeing CoComelon characters is a priority (they only visit Fri-Sun).
- Minimal CoComelon character presence; reviewers note a lack of JJ and other characters, describing it more as a 'primary color playworld'.
- Crowds
- Weekdays are less busy and provide an easier play experience for toddlers.
- Value
- Entry fee is advertised at $24/person, though some parents reported being charged $26/person with questionable tax explanations and difficulty obtaining receipts. Snacks and drinks sold on-site are considered overpriced. However, the ability to bring your own food helps mitigate snack costs. While one parent considered the price fair given current costs, another felt overcharged. Potential for membership or play pass discounts is suggested by a reviewer.
- Food
- Outside food and drinks are allowed, which is a significant plus for parents.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Strict entry door procedures ensuring children leave with the correct adult.
What parents say
"I’ve been here for the second time and I like it here! The place was clean and the staff were nice and friendly. I love that they take good practice and precaution with the entry door. Making sure every kid leave with the right person and they can’t exit without an adult. I love it that they have their own bathroom in there so you don’t have to keep leaving. The bathroom were always clean too. They got a cool snack and juice bar too which makes it easier for parents who didn’t have time to prep themselves with snack and juice wise. I would recommend this place!"
2 weeks ago
"My kids had a blast while I sent a couple emails. I wasn't expecting to be able to get anything done but there is bar seating area where you can plug in and still see the kids playing. The staff was super nice and attentive so I didn't feel like I had to clean up after my kids. There was a range of spaces and activities that were great for my daughter (5) and son (2). They are already begging to go back! Price seemed fair considering what doing anything costs these days."
5 months ago
"I don't recommend this as a place to take your toddlers when their are so many other attractions at the Mall of America. I read all the reviews and thought for sure we had to go here. Our babies LOVE Cocomelon. However, I didn't hardly see any of the characters here. They had just one family on the wall with no JJ who is obviously who all the diehard CoCo lovers look for and get excited for. It's basically just like a primary color playworld. We have one by us that is nothing like this. I'm not sure if they don't have the proper permissions to use CoComelon throughout their building or what bu"
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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