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NICKELODEON UNIVERSE
Mall of America, Minn.
Park News - (1/6/12) According to the NickU Facebook page the Ghostly Gangplank ropes course will be closed from January 18 through February 29 while they add the new ‘slide’ attraction.
(12/5/11) The removal of the Tak Attack ride is now underway. Check out the pictures posted to ValleyfairZone.
(11/14/11) The top status bar on the official Nickelodeon Universe website has now confirmed that “Tak Attack will be closed permanently starting November 14” to make way for a new ride opening in 2012.
(11/7/11) Sources tell us that Nickelodeon Universe is expected to remove the park’s Zamperla Rotoshake ride, Tak Attack (formerly: Mighty Axe) in order to make room for their new 2012 attraction project. (See below)
(12/10/10) Westcoaster drops into the Mall of America this week for a trip report from Nickelodeon Universe, with some great shots of the awesome looking Rock Bottom Plunge coaster.
(8/16/10) Theme Park Review invaded the Mall of America and Nick Universe. I’m so jealous… they still have the Tumbler there from back when it was Camp Snoopy. Don’t know if I’ll ever forgive Knott’s for removing that ride…
(7/17/10) A reader pointed out a well put together video showcasing the entire Nickelodeon Universe park. Check it out embedded below.
Ride Rehabs - The following information is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate.
Jimmy Neutron’s Atomic Collider – Jan. 9 through Jan. 13
Ghostly Gangplank – NOW CLOSED through Feb. 29
Orange Streak – NOW CLOSED through Jan. 27
Orange Streak – Jan. 30 through Feb. 3
Log Chute – Feb. 6 through Feb. 10
Fairly Odd Coaster – Feb. 13 through Feb. 17
Rock Bottom Plunge – Feb. 20 through Feb. 24
Crazy Cars – Feb. 27 through Mar. 2
Rugrats Raptarmobile - Feb. 27 through Mar. 2
Brain Surge – Apr. 9 through Apr. 13
El Circulo – Apr. 16 through Apr. 20
Avatar Airbender – Apr. 23 through May 4
Danny Phantom – May 7 through May 11
Carousel – May 14 through May 18
Blue Skidoo – Sept. 4 through Sept. 7
Log Chute – Sept. 10 through Sept. 28
Ghost Blasters – Oct 1 through Oct 5
Big Rigs – Oct 8 through Oct 12
Wondepets Flyboat – Oct 8 through Oct 12
Backyardigans – Oct 22 through Oct 26
Barnyard Hayride – Oct 29 through Nov 2
Diego’s Rescue Rider – Nov 5 through Nov 9
 2012 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shell Shock - Under Construction - (1/23/12) Nickelodeon Universe has confirmed on Facebook that the new ride will be called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shell Shock. The new ride will open in March 2012, sending riders soaring (and spinning) 70 feet into the air at 25mph.
(1/2/12) I’m not entirely sure, but the new ‘slide’ feature being added to NickU may be some kind of attachment to the ropes course attraction, which would seem to indicate that this may be more of a ZipLine than a slide, given the harnesses you wear on the ropes course can be used for this same function.
(12/30/11) A reader sent in pictures showing off the construction site of the new ride as well as a sign in pl
ace next to Ghost Blasters which may be where the “slide” will be going. As far as the theme of the new ride itself… I’ve heard from a few people that it may be themed to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which Nickelodeon acquired in total in late 2009. Nick is preparing to launch a new animated TMNT series on TV in 2012 and has long term plans for a new feature animated film in 2014, so it makes sense for the park to capitalize on the free hype from the launch of the new show with a ride.
(12/22/11) A new construction update from Nickelodeon Universe showing off the future location of the Sky Fly ride can be found at ValleyfairZone.
(12/19/11) The latest sneak peek of the construction site at Nickelodeon Universe, as seen posted as ValleyfairZone, includes the spotting of a sign at the park that says “Sky Fly Ride & Slides”. So while we were close with the Gerstlauer Sky Roller rumor, looks like the park is getting the newer Sky Fly ride concept instead.
(11/7/11) It’s only a rumor at this point, but there is a whisper going around claiming that the park’s new 2012 attraction just might be the first Gerstlauer Sky Roller to hit North America. It’s a wild looking unique ride creation check out the video below to see one that was set up in Germany.
(8/12/11) In an interview with Nickelodeon Universe posted to Park Thoughts, the park confirms that there is a big new ride in the works for 2012 as well as a few other projects.
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