Golfie Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Good thing I bought a post card with the old park map on it on my last visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Nicky Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Looty Update So this will probably be the last update before opening tomorrow. Just a few words for those of you going tomorrow...GET THERE EARLY!!! They are planning on using all overflow lots (including the lot over by IKEA). I'm hearing that they are going to shut down the ramp entrances at a certain point until a significant amount of cars leave. If you can take the Light Rail here...Do it!Ok so with that said, here are some pics from 3/13. Just a few notes: *Just about everything is finished. Most of the rides have their entrance signs up and there queue line spiels downloaded. *The food court was training the new employees which involved free lunch for everyone else who works at NU. I didn't get the chance to try the food, but I hear it is delicious. *Photo work continues. The Spongebob onride photo was being installed yesterday and employees were being trained on all of that fun stuff as well. *The Pineapple Poppers is up and looks great! It really complements the area quite nice. *A new column wrap has gone up on the west side...it's Spongebob! *Nameco will now be operating the arcades separately from NU. There are plenty of new games and fun for everyone (i should work in PR). *Avatar tested last night with people for the first time. Employees were being trained so that will be ready for tomorrow. I hear they are going to test it tonight again with more people so I'm going to try and steal a seat. *Other than that, everything is just about done. The paint looks great on everything. Oh one more thing...the foliage under/around Spongebob is fantastic! They have cactus' and other plants that look great. I mentioned a few weeks ago that they also have large white lava rocks (supposed to be coral) laying around too. The best part though is that they took handfuls of sea shells and spread them all over the area around the plants. Spongebob looks awesome. So I guess that's it then. I hope everyone who goes has a great time. Try to keep cool when your battling the crowds (they are expecting pandemonium this weekend). It would almost be worth it to wait and go sometime during the week...but i know a lot of you wouldn't even consider that. Enjoy the new rides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kraken613 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I cant wait for this to open and see your guys TR's! I cant wait till I eventully get up to visit it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RIP Psyclone Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 And what about the Harmon Killebrew home run seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwisoup Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 They're both there...my roommate is a baseball freak and made me check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Nicky Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Here is a video tour of the park from Star Tribune: http://www.startribune.com/video/16656081.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURE Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 ^That's a great video thanks for posting it. I really think this is awesome that Nick is going to have this park, I hope it proves successful, as this uplift is definitely an addition to the Mall of America. Spongebob Squarepants looks sweeet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Got a cool shot of SB testing! Halfway down the loop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Are they filling the area under the loop with water? It looks like there's a drain in the middle of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Nicky Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I doubt it. But I will check to see for sure tomorrow. BTW, The Park at MOA is now no more. The park closed at 8:00pm for the last time w/ that name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I thought they filled it a few days ago then emtied it and painted it. If you look at the pics on the last page it is a drain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Nicky Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I don't know if anyone remebers this or not, but tomorrow is Timberland Twister/ Fairly Odd Coaster's 4th birthday. It open on Monday March 15, 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I thought they filled it a few days ago then emtied it and painted it. If you look at the pics on the last page it is a drain. That's what I thought as well. It'd be cool if they had a mini-Infusion setup going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVE SFKK Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 The park looks great but the only thing im doubtful on is the new cafeteria. This is Minnesota people! land of the lumberjacks and panckakes (no offense) I dont thing people are going to want a Tukey Chpotle Flatbread no matter how ''healthy'' it may be. They should have stuck with the fast food becasue thats what americans know and love. The rides look great though and i can't wait to ride them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillytrixx Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 The park looks great but the only thing im doubtful on is the new cafeteria. This is Minnesota people! land of the lumberjacks and panckakes (no offense) I dont thing people are going to want a Tukey Chpotle Flatbread no matter how ''healthy'' it may be. They should have stuck with the fast food becasue thats what americans know and love. The rides look great though and i can't wait to ride them That isn't the only food court at MOA, though. They still have the other ones that do sell fast food, so if you really want fast food, there's still the other food courts to go to. I'm excited for the new food court. (BTW, I'm a Minnesotan and the only lumberjack I've ever seen is the Paul Bunyan statue on the Log Chute.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwisoup Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 They obviously aren't from Minnesota. Excuse them...it's not their fault they're ignorant. This is the Twin Citites we are talking about...you know, one of the largest business hubs in the country... Most people at the park are tourists. Almost every Minnesotan I know considers the theme park an overpriced waste of money. I do have to get enough points to try the new rides though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I'm leavin in about a half hour! Don't worry I'll bring back pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeyoda Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I can't wait until August when I go!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And in the 2nd picture on pg. 113, of the Party Room, was that the Stadium Club? I loved it there!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Nicky Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 ^Yeah, it was. Stampede Steakhouse and Stadium Grill are now both gone. BTW, I am leaving in just a few minutes for the mall. Photos and video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomdar2 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 If anyone wants to express an opinion on the huge annual pass price increase (more than doubled to $250, similar to much larger Disney parks) for Nickelodeon Universe, here's how: Nickelodeon Universe: 952-883-8555 Mall of America: 952-883-8800 Howard Smith, Senior Vice President, Nickelodeon Recreation: howard.smith@nick.com or 212-846-4826 Joanna Roses, Nickelodeon Public Relations: joanna.roses@nick.com or 212-846-7326 Please let them know that you would find a similar 25% increase for the annual pass, to $135, reasonable but that going to $250 like the much larger Disney parks is outrageous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I hope all you guys have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumba117 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Look how crowded the place is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamjar Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 ^ wow, I was just looking at the same pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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