Mall of America - Nickelodeon Universe

http://nickelodeonuniverse.com/

When we were traveling between cities in Pennsylvania, we were amazed at how many outdoor amusement parks we saw, knowing that there would be a lot of the year when the weather would make them considerably less fun. This was hammered home on our rainy day in Hershey.

Nickelodeon Universe is completely inside the Mall of America, so weather is not a problem.

There roof is glass, so it can receive plenty of natural light, but the rain and snow will not fall. (The weather was pretty nice while we were there, but that won't last.)

There is a definite focus on kids, with several of the rides only being available for junior riders. These are listed on their web site.

But even beyond the ride capacity, each ride incorporates beloved children's television characters. This did not mean that much to us, but it made for really adorable offerings in the gift shop.

Riders have the option of purchasing individual points, with different rides having different point values, or getting a wrist band good for one or two days. The wrist band prices seem reasonable, but it would depend on how much your child would ride.

We were there shortly after Labor Day, so most children should have been in school. We have no idea what it looks like when busy. However, I suspect it's helpful that on cold, snowy days, locals don't have to fly to Florida to ride a roller coaster.