Jojo19799 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 The park just really needs a PR department, they could really use good advertising for JUST the park, as it would probably bring more people in. Really? The park has been that dead? I've only gone twice, and both times I've been there, it's been busy. Granted I've been there on a Saturday so not only was NU crowded, so was the mall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 A user at Valleyfair Zone has posted some photos of the soon-to-be-completed installation of the Unicoaster. I have posted a few of the photos, but hit the link to see them all. http://valleyfairzone.ning.com/forum/topics/new-ride-for-mall-of-america?commentId=4170247%3AComment%3A3430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looty Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 For anyone interested...the unicoaster should start testing by March 12th and is scheduled to open on March 18th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haiderodes Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I think this ride would be the perfect addition for Adventuredome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 For anyone interested...the unicoaster should start testing by March 12th and is scheduled to open on March 18th! Wow really? Anywhere this can be confirmed? If it's true, I get to ride it the last week of March. I'll probably take videos and pictures and such Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Yep! We'll have photos & a video next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 The park just really needs a PR department, they could really use good advertising for JUST the park, as it would probably bring more people in. Really? The park has been that dead? I've only gone twice, and both times I've been there, it's been busy. Granted I've been there on a Saturday so not only was NU crowded, so was the mall. I'm not saying it was dead, just that if they make more public announcements of rides, then they may be able to boost their attendance. I had no idea that they were transforming the park into Nick Universe, let alone added more great rides, until I was a member here. Living within driving distance of the mall, no one around me is even aware that there is a park inside of MoA, and that you can go there all year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 This looks fun! I'll have to try and hold off my trip and ride it if it indeed does open on the 18th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 The park just really needs a PR department, they could really use good advertising for JUST the park, as it would probably bring more people in. Really? The park has been that dead? I've only gone twice, and both times I've been there, it's been busy. Granted I've been there on a Saturday so not only was NU crowded, so was the mall. I'm not saying it was dead, just that if they make more public announcements of rides, then they may be able to boost their attendance. I had no idea that they were transforming the park into Nick Universe, let alone added more great rides, until I was a member here. Living within driving distance of the mall, no one around me is even aware that there is a park inside of MoA, and that you can go there all year round. I live in Indianapolis, and I actually have seen many billboards advertising Nickelodeon Universe at MoA. I've even seen a few commercials. I really don't know why they are advertising it all the way over here, but they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 ^A couple summers ago, every other commercial break on I think it was ABC Family there was a Cedar Point commercial. I'm all the way over here in Omaha, Ne. I thought it was very strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckylarue Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I live a mile from MoA, and can attest to the fact that the PR for NU sucks big time. They have one commercial, with generic shots and a song playing, that hasn't changed since NU took over the park. I had no idea a new ride was going in until I saw the facebook update today! Guess I'll have to drop by there next week and check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollercoaster2428 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 ^A couple summers ago, every other commercial break on I think it was ABC Family there was a Cedar Point commercial. I'm all the way over here in Omaha, Ne. I thought it was very strange. Yea a lot of parks advertise as far as they can away from their park. Here in dallas we get commercials from SeaWorld San Antonio a lot. We also used to get commercials from SF Fiesta Texas and Even SF Astroworld back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odene497 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I'm really looking forward to giving this a go this summer! Looks like an excellent flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r78 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I must say, I love how the people at NU keep adding rides! That was the only thing Camp Snoopy really lacked. However, I much preferred Camp Snoopy. It was a kajillion times greener, and it was actually landscaped better than a lot of outdoor parks. Now, it's just colored floors and cement... It's like they took Camp Snoopy, chew it up, then threw it back up all over the place Back to the new ride, I must say, I don't know if I'm excited or not. It doesn't look at all thrilling, but it does look like a TON of fun. I guess it's gonna be one of those things where you don't know until you ride. As far as PR goes, even though I live like, 5 minutes away, I often forget it exists.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoaster95 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 They better paint it and/or add theming. It looks ugly right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkologist Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 The park had a very outdoorsy feel to it when I went back in '04 even with Timberland Twister sticking out like a sore thumb. Now it is too colorful and bright and vibrant and...just plain... 3 year old-ish. Kidtums is about 40x cooler than most 3 year olds because of her parents alone btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyblakbelt Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I can't wait to ride this! It would feel great to ride a first of it's kind ride and talk about it. It's a good fit for a park like Nickelodeon Universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Here are some photos from today taken by VF7 from Valleyfairzone - We'll also have photos from Opening Day (March 18th) of Brain Surge! The Queue Area The Ride Area Your carriage awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 This ride looks amazing! Let's hope all goes well and opens with no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 While it does look like a pretty cool ride concept, its capacity looks pretty crappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo19799 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 ^Have you checked out Avatar Airbender, Spongebob and Fairly Odd Coaster? Their capacity isn't the greatest either, and will probably have the same wait time as Brian Surge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r78 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I suddenly just got a LOT more excited for this ride And as far as capacity is concerned, Camp Snoopy (I will forever call it by it's true name.... I guess It'd be Knott's Camp Snoopy... ) is rarely populated, with walk-ons on virtually everything at any given time, so I'm not at all concerned about the lines once the initial "OOOHHH NEW!" wears off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I thought someone said the Rotoshake was removed. You can see it in the second picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r78 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I thought someone said the Rotoshake was removed. You can see it in the second picture. The awesome fiberglass axe on the top of it was removed, and it was rethemed to Tak (Seriously, does anyone even know what that IS anymore...), but it wasn't removed, clearly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looty Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Nice pictures!...although it would be cool to see what it looks like from above as well. Perhaps ride the ferris wheel and snap some pics from up there if you have time. Either way, this is looking a lot better than I initally thought it would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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