Nickelodeon Universe
4.5(15,308)4.5 out of 5 stars, 15308 reviews Minneapolis, MN
About Nickelodeon Universe
Nickelodeon Universe offers a unique indoor amusement park experience within the Mall of America, providing a variety of rides suitable for different age groups, making it a great choice for family outings, especially during colder weather.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a fun indoor activity during bad weatherParents with children of varying agesThose who enjoy a mix of shopping and entertainmentYounger kids (3-7 years) can enjoy smaller ridesOlder kids and teens (8-15 years) will appreciate the bigger rides
Why families love it
- Unlimited ride wristbands for $41
- No entry fee for non-riders
- Clean and well-organized park
- Variety of rides for both younger and older kids
- Glass roof providing a warm environment regardless of outside weather
- Plenty of benches for non-riders
Insider tips
- Arrive early to avoid long lines
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
- Plan for some shopping time as a break from rides
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours (after noon) when lines are long
- Weekends and holidays when the park is likely to be more crowded
- Crowded by noon leading to long lines
- Technical issues with some rides
- Overstimulation potential for sensitive children
- Crowds
- Less crowded on weekdays, especially Tuesdays; tends to get busy by noon
- Value
- Unlimited ride wristbands cost $41, offering good value compared to single ride tickets; no entry fee for non-riders adds to the cost-effectiveness.
- Food
- No specific food and drink rules mentioned; check for policies on outside food
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned, but the park is within a mall which typically has accessibility features
- Safety
- General safety measures expected in amusement parks, but specific details not provided in reviews
What parents say
"In the Mall of America, this is a great spot for kids. $41 got my 8 year old unlimited rides. We got there as they opened, and half the family hit the mall for shopping. You can also buy single ride tickets. Rides seemed very good. Nothing super crazy, with some rides for older kids and some rides for young kids. Despite the 48 weather outside, the roof is all glass and it got pretty warm inside. For baseball fans, you can find the home plate plaque for where the original home plate was for the Metrodome and where Harmon Killabrew hit his 500th home run."
2 weeks ago
"We visited Nickelodeon Universe on a Tuesday with our teen kids and had an awesome experience. The park was quiet with hardly any lines, which made the unlimited ride wristbands a great value. The big rides were a hit with our teens, and they even had fun hopping on a few of the smaller ones. The park was clean, well-organized, and had plenty of benches for anyone not riding. One thing I really liked — there’s no fee just to enter the park. So if someone in your group just wants to hang out and not do the rides, they’re not paying just to be there. Overall, it was a fun, low-stress outing tha"
2 weeks ago
"This place is wild and surreal haha. It was crowded and crazy but totally unique. It's worth seeing if you're into unusual places. Kids seemed to be having a great time and it was really interesting being in a thriving amusement park INSIDE a mall, but it could also be a place to get overstimulated easily so be careful."
2 weeks ago
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