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Getting ready for Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America.

The indoor theme park inside Mall of America in Bloomington, with a Sensory Room in the park, noise-reducing headphones from Security and Guest Services, and a ride-by-ride guide that rates the light and sound of every ride.

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Sensory supports. Sensory Room, headphones and a ride sound guide.

Hours

Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 9 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 7 pm (park and mall). Holiday hours 2026: closed Thanksgiving (Thu Nov 26, 2026) and Christmas Day; Fri Dec 4, 10 am to 4 pm; Sun Dec 6, noon to 7 pm; Dec 11 to 23 and Dec 26 to 30, 10 am to 10 pm; Dec 24, Dec 31 and Jan 1, 2027, 10 am to 6 pm; Sat Jan 2, 2027, 10 am to 10 pm. The mall's holiday hours differ from the park's on some days (the mall opens at 7 am on Nov 27, 2026). Hours can change, so check the park's hours page the day before.

5000 Center Court, inside Mall of America, 2131 Lindau Lane, Bloomington, MN 55425

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Sensory help, in the park's words

“A designated Sensory Room in Nickelodeon Universe is available for guests who feel overstimulated.”

“Guests can use the space to regulate and then exit to allow others the opportunity to do the same.”

“Security and Guest Services teams have noise-reducing headphones available during emergencies or high-stimulation situations.”

“Nickelodeon Universe is a Certified Autism Center.” mallofamerica.com

  • The Sensory Room is near Pepsi® Orange Streak, one of the louder rides. Ask park Guest Services to point you to the door when you arrive.
  • The ride guide rates light and sound for all 29 rides. Pick two or three low ones together before you go, and keep one as a backup.
  • You're welcome to bring your own headphones, fidgets or comfort items.

In their own words: nickelodeonuniverse.com. Checked Mon, Nov 2, 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us · How we check

Three things to know

  1. A Sensory Room in the park, with low lighting, soft seating and soundproofing.
  2. A sensory and accessibility guide, written with Fraser, that rates light and sound for every ride.
  3. The park and mall are usually quieter on weekday mornings and early afternoons.

Visual schedule

Theme Park Day

  • Drive to Mall of America
  • Park the car
  • Go in Mall of America
  • Show the wristband
  • Ride the carousel
  • Take a break in the sensory room
  • Snack break
  • Bathroom
  • Walk to the car
  • All done
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Ask before you go

  • sensory-friendly hours or dates right now
  • sensory bags or kits to borrow
  • whether the headphones need an ID or deposit
  • whether you can leave the park and come back on the same wristband
  • whether outside food is allowed in the park
  • how to spot staff
Call 952-883-8800
More about Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America

Louder, in the park's words

Pepsi® Orange Streak (Moderate to High: potential for guest screams)not stated
Brain Surge (Moderate to High: potential for guest screams)not stated
SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge (Moderate to High: potential for guest screams)not stated
Crazy Cars (Moderate to High: engine sounds, overlapping music)not stated
Log Chute (Moderate: water splashing, themed music, potential for guest screams)not stated
Pineapple Poppers (a bounce house) (Moderate: noise in an enclosed area)not stated
Ghost Blasters (a dark ride) (Moderate: occasional startling effects, some flashing lights)not stated

Quieter, in the park's words

Carouselquiet zone
Big Rigsquiet zone
Wonder Pets' Flyboatquiet zone
Swiper's Sweeperquiet zone
The Sensory Room, near Pepsi® Orange Streakquiet zone
Mall seating near the Northeast and Southwest Courts, the South entrance and the Level 4 corridorsquiet zone
  • Rides need an Unlimited Ride Wristband (from $41.99 plus tax) or points (from $4.25 plus tax). Buying tickets online before you go saves a line.
  • You can enter and leave the park at four spots: North, East, West and South.
  • Parking is free in the ramps and surface lots. The West Ramp and the North Lot are closest to the park. Levels 1 and 4 of each ramp have the most accessible spots and the most direct step-free way in; blue lights over a row mean accessible spaces are open.
  • Mall Guest Services desks are at the East, North and West entrances on level one. Strollers and wheelchairs rent there ($12 a day each; strollers need a refundable $25 deposit, and car seats don't fit them). All-day lockers come in several sizes.
  • Some rides have flashing lights or strobe effects, and costumed characters sometimes walk through the park.
  • Lost someone? Tell the nearest mall worker or security officer, or call Security at 952-883-8888. For first aid, go to Guest Services.
  • Questions: 952-883-8800 or info@mallofamerica.com.
Email
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Source: nickelodeonuniverse.com

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