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In 2007, it was announced that Nickelodeon Universe would be opening in Mall of America in 2008, replacing Camp Snoopy. In 2009 and 2010, Cedar Fair terminated their contract with Nickelodeon resulting in all of the areas being rethemed to Planet Snoopy. In early 2011, at a cost of £10 million, Pleasure Beach Blackpool opened Nickelodeon Land.
On November 8, 2005, Viacom filed a trademark for Nickelodeon Universe. [7] The park's new licensing deal and name, "Nickelodeon Universe", was announced on July 25, 2007. [ 8 ] Construction began on August 27, 2007, work was completed in sections so 80 percent to 90 percent of the park remained accessible at all times.
[8] [9] By October 25, 2019, the Nickelodeon Universe theme park opened at the American Dream. [10] In February 2020, the park announced its opening date of March 19, 2020. [ 11 ] However, the onset COVID-19 pandemic caused American Dream to delay the opening again. [ 12 ]
On August 18, 2009, it was announced that the land would be redeveloped into a Nickelodeon Universe theme/water park. [52] On September 18, 2009, New Orleans fined Six Flags $3 million and ordered the company to vacate its lease with the park. [53] On June 13, 2009, Six Flags filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
In August 2020, Triple Five struck an agreement with lenders in order to avoid foreclosure on the Mall of America, thus aiding in keeping the American Dream mall, and Nickelodeon Universe afloat. [9] After State Governor Phil Murphy green-lit the reopening of indoor amusement parks, Nickelodeon Universe reopened on October 1, 2020. [ 10 ]
BrainSurge is the first park model of Chance Morgan's UniCoaster flat ride and was unveiled March 20, 2010. It is the first of three UniCoasters built and one of two still in operation, the other being Jimmy Neutron's Atom Smasher at the American Dream mall's Nickelodeon Universe park. [2]
For seven years in a row, 2001–2008, the collective kids area at the park has received Amusement Today magazine's "Golden Ticket for Best Kids' Area in the World in 2007". [11] The area was removed at the end of the 2005 season, to make way for Nickelodeon Universe, featuring 18 "new" rides.
Nickelodeon Universe: Roller coaster: 1972 1975 2004: Previously known as Timberland Twister at Nickelodeon Universe, renamed Woodstock Express at Kings Island and Carowinds. Fairy World Spin Movie Park Germany: Teacups: 1999 Formerly Danny Phantom Ghost Zone (2007–2012), Dishwasher (2005–2006) and Looney Tunes Tea Cup Ride (1999–2004)