Dora and the Lost City of Gold Dora the Explorer is such a familiar name for many kids – and parents. Dora the Explorer became a regular series in the year 2000, and is one of the longest-running series on Nick Jr. My daughter watched it when she was a little girl, and I liked […]
Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark Day Passes Are Now Available
Great Wolf Lodge Day Passes are Now Available! (This article has been updated in March 2023.) This is the day many of us were waiting for. Day passes are now available at Great Wolf Lodge, granting access to its waterparks for a day. The passes are available at all Great Wolf Lodge locations nationwide, including […]
Free Rides at Nickelodeon Universe on Friday, March 15th
Nickelodeon Universe is giving away free 6-point passes this Friday, March 15th from 10:00am – 12:00pm in celebration of the new movie WONDER PARK, opening in theaters that day! You also can get a chance to win WONDER PARK prizes! WONDER PARK tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a […]
Crayola Experience Mall of America Discounted Tickets & Intergenerational Fun
The Crayola Experience at the Mall of America is a year-round attraction for all ages. We’ve visited the Crayola Experience many times since they opened in May 2016 (it never gets old), but when my dad visited from out of town this summer it was fun to go together and experience it as a family […]
Mermaids at the Sea Life Aquarium at the Mall of America (through August 5th)
For anyone who has ever loved mermaids, now’s the time to visit the Sea Life Aquarium at the Mall of America! From July 19th to August 5th (Thursdays to Sundays only), mermaids are performing underwater next to sharks, sea turtles, and even sturgeon. And on dry land, kids of all ages can meet a mermaid […]
Mall of America & Twin Cities Attraction Deals including 10% Off Big Ticket Pass (Limited Time)
There are many deals going on right now on Groupon for savings at the Mall of America and at other Twin Cities attractions! The Big Ticket Adventure Pass is a three-day pass that saves you 30% on multiple attractions at the Mall of America and around the Twin Cities, but Groupon has a deal right […]
Discount Tickets to SEA LIFE Aquarium at Mall of America (18% Off)
Get discounted tickets to the SEA LIFE Aquarium at the Mall of America for a limited time through Groupon! You can save up to 18% off with your choice of four options: You can choose from: $19.99 Admission for One Adult Ages 13+: Valid Monday-Friday (regularly $24.49) $15.99 Admission for One Child Ages 3-12: Valid […]
Midnight Sun Review and Exclusive Interview with Bella Thorne & Patrick Schwarzenegger
Midnight Sun is a new love story in theatres March 23rd starring Bella Thorne and Patrick Schwarzenegger, and I recently had the unique opportunity to send a teen/young adult contributor to a special, roundtable interview of the two actors and the director, Scott Speer, at the Mall of America! Thankfully I had a great teen […]
A Tour of the NEW Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington, Minnesota
It’s finally here! The NEW Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington is now open. I attended their Grand Opening Celebration & Lunch event for the media on December 12th and got to tour the resort. Wow! It has so much for everyone and I’m thrilled to share my tour with you. As many of you know, […]
Free Nickelodeon Universe 5-Hour Ride Wristbands for Toddler Tuesday on October 17
If there weren’t enough reasons to visit the Mall of America for Toddler Tuesdays – tomorrow, October 17th, has an extra special one. I just got an email sharing that if you visit between 10 and Noon tomorrow you can get a FREE 5-hour unlimited ride wristband for Nickelodeon Universe! It can only be used […]









