Nickelodeon in amusement parks facts for kids
Since the 1990s, Nickelodeon, a popular children's TV network, has been involved in creating and designing amusement park rides and areas. Nickelodeon is owned by ViacomCBS.
Some amusement parks have entire sections dedicated to Nickelodeon shows and characters. Other parks just have one or two Nickelodeon-themed rides. Today, you can find Nickelodeon attractions at Movie Park Germany, Pleasure Beach Blackpool, Mall of America, Sea World, and American Dream Meadowlands. In the past, Nickelodeon attractions were also at parks like California's Great America, Canada's Wonderland, Kings Island, and Universal Studios Florida.
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Where Can You Find Nickelodeon Parks?
Nickelodeon has created special themed areas and parks all over the world. Here's a look at some of them:
| Park Name | Nickelodeon Area | When it Opened | When it Closed | What was there before? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Dream Meadowlands | Nickelodeon Universe | October 25, 2019 | Still Open | N/A |
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Nickelodeon Land | May 2011 | Still Open | Beaver Creek children's park |
| Mall of America | Nickelodeon Universe | March 15, 2008 | Still Open | Camp Snoopy |
| Movie Park Germany | Nickland | 2007 | Still Open | Unknown |
| Parque de Atracciones de Madrid | Nickelodeonland | April 2014 | Still Open | Infantil Zone |
| Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside | Nickelodeon Adventure | February 2020 | Still Open | N/A |
| Nickelodeon Adventure Murcia | Nickelodeon Adventure | December 2017 | Still Open | N/A |
| Sea World | Nickelodeon Land | December 2011 | Still Open | Beach Break Bay |
| Sunway Lagoon | Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon | February 2, 2016 | Still Open | N/A |
Exciting Nickelodeon Rides and Attractions
Many different rides and attractions around the world have been themed to Nickelodeon shows. Here are some of the cool rides you might find or have found at Nickelodeon areas:
| Ride Name | Type of Ride | Where it Was/Is |
|---|---|---|
| Angry Beavers Spooty Spin | Matterhorn style ride | Dreamworld (2002-2011) |
| Avatar Airbender | Disk'O ride | Kings Island (2006–2009), Blackpool Pleasure Beach (2011-) |
| Avatar Airbender | Half Pipe roller coaster | Mall of America (2008-) |
| Avatar Air Glider | Giant Skychaser | Movie Park Germany (2007-) |
| Back at the Barnyard Hayride | Powered roller coaster | Mall of America (2008-) |
| Backyardigans' Hip Hopper | Hopper ride | Movie Park Germany (2007-) |
| Backyardigans' Mission to Mars | Junior Roller Coaster | Movie Park Germany (2007-) |
| Backyardigans' Pirate Treasure | Swinging Ship | Blackpool Pleasure Beach (2011-) |
| Backyardigans' Swing-Along | Swinger ride | Carowinds (????-2009), Kings Island (2005–2009), Mall of America (2008-) |
| Back at the Barnyard Bumpers | Bumper cars | Movie Park Germany (2007-) |
| Bikini Bottom Bus Tour | Crazy Bus | Blackpool Pleasure Beach (2011-) |
| Blue Flyer | Junior Roller Coaster | Blackpool Pleasure Beach (2011-) |
| Blue's Skidoo | Rotating Flat Ride | Dreamworld (2003-2011), Kings Island (2005–2009), Mall of America (2008-), Movie Park Germany (2007-2018) |
| BrainSurge | UniCoaster | Mall of America (2010-) |
| Bubble Guppies Guppy Bubbler | Spinning Tower Ride | Mall of America (2015-) |
| Danny Phantom Ghost Zone | Teacups | Movie Park Germany (2007-) |
| Danny Phantom Ghost Zone | Falling Star | Mall of America (2008-2015) |
| Diego's Rainforest Rescue | Balloon Ride | Blackpool Pleasure Beach (2011-) |
| Diego's Rescue Rider | Rotating Flat Ride | Movie Park Germany (2007-) |
| Diego's Rescue Rider | Crazy Bus | Mall of America (2008-) |
| Dora's Adventure Express | Children's Train | Movie Park Germany (2007-) |
| Dora's Big River Adventure | Log Flume | Movie Park Germany (2007-) |
| Dora's Dune Buggies | Rotating Flat Ride | California's Great America (2003-2009), Canada's Wonderland (2003-2009) |
| Dora's Sky Railway | Monorail | American Dream Meadowlands (2019) |
| Dora's World Voyage | Boat Ride | Blackpool Pleasure Beach (2011-) |
| Dora and Boots Sun Wheel | Ferris Wheel | Mall of America (2008-) |
| Fairly Odd Coaster | Family Wooden Roller Coaster | Carowinds (????-2009), Kings Island (2005-2009) |
| Fairly Odd Coaster | Spinning roller coaster | Mall of America (2008-????) |
| Fairy World Spin | Mack teacups | Movie Park Germany (2013-) |
| Fairy World Taxi Spin | Rotating Flat Ride | Blackpool Pleasure Beach (2011-) |
| Flying Dutchman's Revenge | Rockin' Tug | Carowinds (????-2009) |
| Ghost Blasters | Dark ride | Mall of America (2008-) |
| Ghost Chasers | Wild Mouse | Movie Park Germany (2007-) |
| Jimmy Neutron's Atomic Collider | Rotating Flat Ride | Mall of America (2008-) |
| Jimmy Neutron's Atomic Flyer | Suspended Family Coaster | Movie Park Germany (2007-) |
| Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast | Motion simulator | Universal Studios Florida (2003-2011) |
| Krusty Krab Order Up | Hopper | Blackpool Pleasure Beach (2011-) |
| La Adventura de Azul | Children's Train | Kings Island (2005–2009), Mall of America (2008-) |
| Log Chute | Log flume | Mall of America (2008-) |
| Mystery River | Raft ride | Movie Park Germany (2005-2017) |
| Nick O Round | Carousel | Carowinds (????-2009), Dreamworld (2002-2008), Kings Island (2005–2009) |
| Nickelodeon Blast Zone | Children's play area | Universal Studios Hollywood (2001-2007) |
| Nickelodeon Pipeline Plunge | Aqua play area | WhiteWater World (2006-2011) |
| Nickelodeon Space Surfer | Swinger | Kings Dominion (2001–2009) |
| Nickelodeon Streak | Wooden roller coaster | Blackpool Pleasure Beach (2011-) |
| Nickelodeon Studios | Television studios | Universal Studios Florida (1990-2005) |
| Pepsi Orange Streak | Steel roller coaster | Mall of America (2008-) |
| Pineapple Poppers | Jumping Castle | Mall of America (2008-) |
| Plankton's Plunge | Hopper | Kings Island (2006–2009) |
| Rocket Power Bumper Beach | Bumper cars | Dreamworld (2002-2011) |
| Rugrat Reptarmobiles | Bumper cars | Mall of America (2008-) |
| Rugrats Lost River | Log flume | Blackpool Pleasure Beach (2011-) |
| Rugrats Runaway Reptar Roller Coaster | Suspended Family Coaster | California's Great America (2003-2009), Carowinds (2003-2009), Dreamworld (2002-2011), Kings Island (2001-2009) |
| Sea Swing | Swinger | Movie Park Germany (2007-) |
| Splat-O-Sphere | Aviator | Movie Park Germany (2007-) |
| Splat-O-Sphere | Space shot | Mall of America (2008-) |
| SpongeBob's Boatmobiles | Boat ride | California's Great America (2003-2009) |
| SpongeBob FlyPants | Kite Flyer | Dreamworld (2008-2011) |
| SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge | Euro-Fighter roller coaster | Mall of America (2008-) |
| SpongeBob SquarePants Splash Bash | Splash Battle/Twist 'n' Splash | Movie Park Germany (2007-), Blackpool Pleasure Beach (2011-) |
| Sunny Day 4-D | 4-D Show | Movie Park Germany (2019-), Blackpool Pleasure Beach (2020-) |
| Swinger Zinger | Swinger | Dreamworld (2002-2011) |
| Swiper's Sweeper | Speedway | Kings Island (2005–2009), Mall of America (2008-), Movie Park Germany (2007-) |
| Team Umizoomi Number Tumbler | Zamperla Kiddie carpet | Movie Park Germany (2013-) |
| Teenage Robot Roundabout | Zamperla Kiddie carpet | Movie Park Germany (2007-2012) |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock | Spinning ride | Mall of America (2012-) |
| Wild Thornberry's Rainforest Rampage | Ball play area | Dreamworld (2002-2011) |
| Wild Thornberry's Rain Maze | Water play area | California's Great America (2003-2009) |
| Wild Thornberry's River Adventure | Water ride | Carowinds (2003–2008), Kings Island (2005–2009) |
| Wonder Pets Big Circus Bounce | Miniature Carousel | Blackpool Pleasure Beach (2011-) |
| Wonder Pets Fly Boat | Hopper | Mall of America (2008-) |
Fun Shows and Entertainment
Theme parks with Nickelodeon themes often have live shows and street entertainment featuring your favorite characters. Here are some of the shows that have been performed:
| Show Name | Where it Was/Is |
|---|---|
| Blue's Clues Live! | Dreamworld (2002-2004) |
| Character Show / Street Entertainment | Movie Park Germany (2007-), Pleasure Beach Blackpool (2011-) |
| Dora's Best Friends Adventure | Sea World (2011-) |
| Dora's Sing-Along Adventure | California's Great America (2008–2009), Canada's Wonderland (2006–2008), Carowinds (2006–2008), Kings Dominion (2007–2008), Kings Island (2007–2008) |
| Mega Mess A Mania | Kings Island (1995-1996) |
| Nicktoons Summer Jam! | Kings Dominion (2000–2001), Kings Island (2000-2001) |
| Meet the Nicktoons LIVE | California's Great America (2003-2009) |
| Paw Patrol on Holiday | Sea World (2017-) |
| Slimetime Live! on Stage | California's Great America (2003-????), Dreamworld (2002-2011), Kings Dominion (2002–2004), Kings Island (2002–2004) |
| SpongeBob ParadePants-tacular | Sea World (2011-) |
| SpongeBob SquarePants 3-D | California's Great America (2003-2009), Carowinds (2002 – present), Kings Island (2002-2011) |
| SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom Bash | Kings Island (2006-2009) |
| SpongeBob SquarePants Stories from Bikini Bottom | Dreamworld (2005-2011) |
Meet Your Favorite Characters!
At Nickelodeon theme park areas, you can often meet and greet your favorite characters from the shows! Some characters also appear in parades or shows. This list includes characters from Nickelodeon shows and other characters that have been connected with Nickelodeon before.
- SpongeBob SquarePants: SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Squidward Tentacles, Sandy Cheeks, Mr. Krabs, Mrs. Puff, and Pearl Krabs.
- Dora the Explorer franchise: Dora Marquez, Boots, Diego Marquez, Kate, and Pablo.
- Rugrats: Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, Angelica Pickles, Phil DeVille, Lil DeVille, Susie Carmichael, and Lou Pickles.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo, Foot Soldier, Bebop, Rocksteady, and April O'Neil.
- Blue's Clues: Blue.
- The Fairly OddParents: Cosmo, and Wanda.
- Avatar: The Last Airbender: Aang.
- The Legend of Korra: Korra, Mako, and Bolin.
- PAW Patrol: Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, and Zuma.
- The Loud House: Lincoln Loud.
- The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius: Jimmy Neutron.
- The Backyardigans: Pablo, Tyrone, and Uniqua.
- Wonder Pets!: Linny, Turtle Tuck, and Ming Ming Duckling.
- Little Bill: Little Bill.
- Team Umizoomi: Milli, and Geo.
- Bubble Guppies: Molly, Gil, and Bubble Puppy.
- Ni Hao Kai-Lan: Kai-Lan.
- Shimmer and Shine: Shimmer, and Shine.
- Fanboy and Chum Chum: Fanboy, and Chum Chum.
- Back at the Barnyard: Otis.
- Power Rangers: Red Ranger, Pink Ranger, Blue Ranger, Green Ranger, and Yellow Ranger.
- The Penguins of Madagascar: Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, Private, King Julien XIII, and Mort.
- Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness: Po and Master Tigress.
- Peppa Pig: Peppa Pig, George Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, and Suzy Sheep.
- LazyTown: Sportacus, and Stephanie.
- Hey Arnold: Arnold Shortman.
- The Ren & Stimpy Show: Ren and Stimpy.
- Rocko's Modern Life: Rocko.
- Aaahh!!! Real Monsters: Krumm.
- The Angry Beavers: Norbert Beaver, and Daggett Beaver.
- The Wild Thornberrys: Eliza, and Donnie Thornberry.
- Danny Phantom: Danny Fenton.
- Tuff Puppy: Dudley Puppy.
- Winx Club: Aisha and Stella.
- Sunny Day: Sunny.
- ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks: Alvin, Simon, Theodore Seville, and Brittany Miller.
Images for kids
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The sign for Angry Beavers Spooty Spin at Dreamworld
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The Angry Beavers Spooty Spin ride at Dreamworld
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The Avatar Airbender ride at Pleasure Beach Blackpool
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The Avatar Air Glider ride at Movie Park Germany
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The entrance to Jimmy Neutron's Atomic Flyer at Movie Park Germany
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The Jimmy Neutron's Atomic Flyer roller coaster at Movie Park Germany
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Nickelodeon Studios at Universal Studios Florida
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The entrance to Rugrats Runaway Reptar at Dreamworld
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The Rugrats Runaway Reptar roller coaster at Dreamworld
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Rugrats Runaway Reptar at Kings Island
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The Slime Bowl at Dreamworld
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Slime Time Live at Dreamworld
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The Swinger Zinger ride at Dreamworld
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Wild Thornberrys Rainforest Rampage at Dreamworld
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