Nickelodeon in amusement parks

Since the 1990s, Nickelodeon, a worldwide children's television network and franchise, owned by Viacom, has had an involvement in the creation and theming of amusement parks rides.

Several amusement parks have featured themed areas entirely devoted to the Nickelodeon brand whilst others have featured standalone attractions. Nickelodeon attractions currently exist at Movie Park Germany, Pleasure Beach Blackpool, Mall of America and Sea World, as well as a planned area at the upcoming American Dream Meadowlands. Attractions previously existed at California's Great America, Canada's Wonderland, Carowinds, Dreamworld, Kings Dominion, Kings Island, Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Hollywood and WhiteWater World.

History

On 7 June 1990, Universal Studios Florida opened with an attraction named Nickelodeon Studios. It was a television taping studio for the cable television channel, Nickelodeon. In 1995, Nickelodeon Splat City opened at three former Paramount Parks: California's Great America, Kings Dominion and Kings Island. These attractions were inspired by many of the game shows on the television network and generally involved slime. In 1999, Kings Dominion closed Nickelodeon Splat City in preparation for its 2000 attraction, Nickelodeon Central. Nickelodeon Central saw the retheme of many of the park's children's rides as well as the addition of some new ones. Kings Island followed suit, closing their Splat City in 2000 and opening their Nickelodeon Central in 2001, which would later be expanded and renamed Nickelodeon Universe in 2006.

In 2002, Australian theme park Dreamworld opened Nickelodeon Central.[1] In 2003, Nickelodeon Central opened at California's Great America, Canada's Wonderland and Carowinds, and Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast opened in Universal Studios Florida. Expansions of these areas took place in 2005, 2006 and 2008 for Carowinds, Kings Island and Dreamworld, respectively. The Kings Island area was also renamed to Nickelodeon Universe at the same time. In 2007, Movie Park Germany opened a similar area entitled Nickland. 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.[2][3] By mid-2011, Dreamworld had closed their Nickelodeon Central and rethemed it to the generic Kid's World theme (it was later revealed that the park had struck a deal with DreamWorks Animation).[4][5] In 2012, Universal's Superstar Parade had its first performance which features floats based on SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer and later opened a SpongeBob gift shop in Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone. In September 2016, it was announced that a new Nickelodeon Universe would open in the upcoming American Dream Meadowlands mall and entertainment complex owned by the Triple Five Group, who also own Mall Of America, with a projected opening of October 2019.[4][5]

Locations

ParkAreaOpening dateClosing datePrevious areaReplaced by
Alton TowersNickelodeon: Outta Control19971998N/AFrog Hopper
Blackpool Pleasure BeachNickelodeon LandMay 2011[6]N/ABeaver Creek children's parkN/A
California's Great AmericaNickelodeon Central20002009Hanna Barbera LandPlanet Snoopy[7]
Canada's WonderlandNickelodeon Central20032009Hanna Barbera LandPlanet Snoopy[7]
CarowindsNickelodeon Central22 March 2003[8]2009Happy Land of Hanna BarberaPlanet Snoopy[7]
DreamworldNickelodeon Central26 December 2002[9]24 June 2011[4]Kennyland[10]Kid's World[4]
Kings DominionNickelodeon Central20002009Happy Land of Hanna BarberaPlanet Snoopy[7]
Kings IslandNickelodeon Universe20012009Happy Land of Hanna BarberaPlanet Snoopy[7]
Mall of AmericaNickelodeon Universe15 March 2008N/ACamp SnoopyN/A
Movie Park GermanyNickland2007[11]N/AUnknownN/A
Parque de Atracciones de MadridNickelodeonlandApril 2014N/AInfantil ZoneN/A
Sea WorldNickelodeon LandDecember 2011N/ABeach Break BayN/A
Sega World SydneyNickelodeon TV MachineApril 19972000N/AN/A
Sunway LagoonNickelodeon Lost LagoonFebruary 2, 2016N/AN/AN/A
Universal Studios FloridaNickelodeon Studios7 June 199030 April 2005N/ABlue Man Group Sharp Aquos Theatre
Universal Studios HollywoodNickelodeon Blast Zone20012007N/AThe Adventures of Curious George
WhiteWater WorldNickelodeon Pipeline Plunge8 December 2006[12]24 June 2011[4]N/APipeline Plunge

Attractions

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Below is a list of all of the attractions at Nickelodeon themed areas around the world. The dates shown in the columns refer to the opening and closing dates for the ride under that name. It does not mean that the ride was closed and/or removed.

AttractionTypeCGACWCDWKDKIMOAMPGPBBPAMStandalone
Angry Beavers Spooty SpinMatterhorn2002-2011[4][13]
Avatar AirbenderDisk'O2006–20092011-[14]
Avatar AirbenderHalf Pipe roller coaster2008-[15]
Avatar Air GliderGiant Skychaser2007-[16]
Back at the Barnyard HayridePowered roller coaster2008-[15]
Backyardigans' Hip HopperHopper2007-[16]
Backyardigans' Mission to MarsJunior Roller Coaster2007-[16][17]
Backyardigans' Pirate TreasureSwinging Ship2011-[14]
Backyardigans' Swing-AlongSwinger????-20092005–20092008-[15]
Backyardigans Mighty Go RoundCarousel2008-2011[4][18]
Back At The Barnyard BumpersBumper cars2007-[16]
Balloon RaceBalloon Ride2008-2015
Big Rigs2008-[15]
Bikini Bottom Bus TourCrazy Bus2011-[14]
Blue FlyerJunior Roller Coaster2011-[14]
Blue's SkidooRotating Flat Ride2003-2011[4][18]2005–20092008-[15]2007-[16]
Boots Balloon RaceBalloon Ride????-2009
BrainSurgeUniCoaster2010-
Bubble Guppies Guppy BubblerSpinning Tower Ride2015-[15]
CarouselCarousel2008-[15]
Crazy CarsBumper cars2008-[15]
Danny Phantom FlyersKite Flyer2006–2007
Danny Phantom Ghost ZoneTeacups2007-[16]
Danny Phantom Ghost ZoneFalling Star2008-2015
Diego's Rainforest RescueBalloon Ride2011-[14]
Diego's Rescue RiderRotating Flat Ride2007-[16]
Diego's Rescue RiderCrazy Bus2008-[15]
Dora's Adventure ExpressChildren's Train2007-[16]
Dora's Big River AdventureLog Flume2007-[16]
Dora's Dune BuggiesRotating Flat Ride2003-2009[19][20]2003-2009
Dora's World VoyageBoat Ride2011-[14]
Dora and Boots Sun WheelFerris Wheel2008-[15]
Dora the Explorer Azul's AdventureChildren's Train????-20092008-[15]
Dora the Explorer Sea PlanesRotating Flat Ride2002-2010[13][21]
Fairly Odd CoasterFamily Wooden Roller Coaster????-2009[22]2005-2009[23]
Fairly Odd CoasterSpinning roller coaster2008-[15]
Fairy World SpinMack teacups2013-[16]
Fairy World Taxi SpinRotating Flat Ride2011-[14]
Flying Dutchman's RevengeRockin' Tug????-2009
Ghost BlastersDark ride2008-[15]
Ghost ChasersWild Mouse2007-[16][24]
Go Diego GoJeep Ride2005–2009
Ice Age AdventureFlume ride2005-2016[16]
Jimmy Neutron's Atom SmasherBumper cars2005–2009
Jimmy Neutron's Atomic ColliderRotating Flat Ride2008-[15]
Jimmy Neutron's Atomic FlyerSuspended Family Coaster2007-[16][25]
Jimmy Neutron's Brainwasher????-2009
Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon BlastMotion simulator2003-2011 (USF)
Krusty Krab Order UpHopper2011-[14]
La Adventura de AzulChildren's Train2005–2009
LazyTown SportacoptersPedal Helicopters????-20092005–2009
Little Bill's CruisersMini Speed Boat Ride????-2009
Little Bill's Giggle CoasterJunior Roller Coaster2005-2009[26]
Log ChuteLog flume2008-[15]
Mystery RiverRaft ride2005-2017[16]
Nick Jr. DriversCar Ride2005–2009
Nick Jr. JetsFlying Jet Ride????-2009
Nick O RoundCarousel????-20092002-2008[13][18]2005–2009
Nickelodeon Blast ZoneChildren's play area2001-2007 (USH)
Nickelodeon Pipeline PlungeAqua play area2006-2011 (WWW)
Nickelodeon Space SurferSwinger2001–2009
Nickelodeon StreakWooden roller coaster2011-[14]
Nickelodeon StudiosTelevision studios1990-2005 (USF)
Pepsi Orange StreakSteel roller coaster2008-[15]
Phantom FlyersKite Flyer????-20092007–2009
Pineapple PoppersJumping Castle2008-[15]
Plankton's PlungeHopper2006–2009
Rocket Power Air TimeSwinging Ride????-2009
Rocket Power Bumper BeachBumper cars2002-2011[4][13]
Rugrat ReptarmobilesBumper cars2008-[15]
Rugrats Lost RiverLog flume2011-[14]
Rugrats Runaway Reptar Roller CoasterSuspended Family Coaster2003-2009[19][20][27]2003-2009[8]2002-2011[4][28]2001-2009[29]
Rugrats Toonpike2003–20092002–2009
Scooby-Doo and the Haunted CastleLaser Skirmish Dark ride2002–2009
Sea SwingSwinger2007-[16]
Splat-O-SphereAviator2007-[16]
Splat-O-SphereSpace shot2008-[15]
SpongeBob's Boatmobiles2003-2009[19][20]
SpongeBob FlyPantsKite Flyer2008-2011[4][30]
SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom PlungeEuro-Fighter roller coaster2008-[15]
SpongeBob SquarePants Splash BashSplash Battle/Twist 'n' Splash2007-[16]2011-[14]
Sunny Day 4-DSunny Day 4-D2019-[16]2020-[14]
Swinger ZingerSwinger2002-2011[4][13]
Swiper's SweeperSpeedway2005–20092008-[15]2007-[16]
Tak Attack2008-2011
Team Umizoomi Number TumblerZamperla Kiddie carpet2013-[16]
Teenage Robot RoundaboutZamperla Kiddie carpet2007-2012
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock2012-[15]
Timmy's AirtoursGiant Skychaser2005–2009
Tommy's Take OffRotating Plane Ride????-2009
TV Road TripCar Ride????-2009
Wild Thornberry's Rainforest RampageBall play area2002-2011[4][13]
Wild Thornberry's Rain MazeWater play area2003-2009[19][20]
Wild Thornberry's River AdventureWater ride2003–20082005–2009
Wild Thornberry's Treetop Lookout2003-2009[19][20]????-2009
Wonder Pets Big Circus BounceMiniature Carousel2011-[14]
Wonder Pets Fly BoatHopper2008-[15]

Shows

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Below is a list of all of the Nickelodeon-themed shows which have been shown at theme parks around the world. The dates shown in the columns refer to the opening and closing dates for the show. Some parks have multiple shows in the one theatre, hence overlapping dates.

ShowCGACWCDWKDKIMPGPBBSW
Blue’s Clues Live!2002-2004[13]
Character Show / Street Entertainment2007-[16]2011-[14]
Dora's Best Friends Adventure2011-
Dora's Sing-Along Adventure2008–20092006–20082006–20082007–20082007–2008
Mega Mess A Mania1995-1996
Nicktoons Summer Jam!2000–20012000-2001
Meet the Nicktoons LIVE2003-2009[19][20]
Slimetime Live! on Stage2003-????[19]2002-2011[4][13]2002–20042002–2004
SpongeBob ParadePants-tacular2011-
SpongeBob SquarePants 3-D2003-2009[19][20]2002 – present
(seasonal)		2002-2011
SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom Bash2006-2009
SpongeBob SquarePants Stories from Bikini Bottom2005-2011[4][31]

Character appearances

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A variety of Nickelodeon costumed characters have been showcased alongside each individual theme park's attractions. Some were used for meet and greets with guests, others for shows and some in the Nickelodeon Celebration Parade (which toured the former Paramount Parks from 2004 to 2007).

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Dreamworld History" (PDF). Dreamworld. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  2. ↑ Goodley, Simon (27 July 2010). "Nickelodeon signs Blackpool Pleasure Beach deal". Guardian. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  3. ↑ "Nickelodeon Land". Pleasure Beach Blackpool. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 "Kid's World - Where kids really do rule". Press Release. Dreamworld. 24 June 2011. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
  5. 1 2 "Dreamworld Unveils Spectacular End of 2011: New World-Class Entertainment Alliance with DreamWorks Animation". Press Release. Dreamworld. 10 November 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
  6. ↑ "Nickelodeon Land opens in Blackpool". Park World Online. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Potter, Derek (29 August 2009). "Cedar Fair says goodbye to Nickelodeon". Theme Park Insider. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  8. 1 2 Marden, Duane. "Flying Ace Aerial Chase  (Carowinds)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  9. ↑ "Nickelodeon Central (Dreamworld)". Parkz. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  10. ↑ Wilson, Richard (29 June 2005). "Nickelodeon Central: from the ground up". Parkz. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  11. ↑ "Nickelodeon inks deal with Movie Park Germany to set up theme park 'Nickland'". Indian Television. 10 January 2007. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  12. ↑ "Nickelodeon's Pipeline Plunge (WhiteWater World)". Parkz. Retrieved 2 November 2011.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Get Nicked at Dreamworld". Parkz. 12 January 2003. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Park Map" (PDF). Pleasure Beach Blackpool. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 "Rides by Height". Nickelodeon Universe. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 "Attractions". Movie Park Germany. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  17. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Backyardigans: Mission to Mars  (Movie Park Germany)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  18. 1 2 3 "Dreamworld and WhiteWater World Park Map" (PDF). Dreamworld. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  19. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Ten New Nickelodeon Rides and Attractions For Paramount's Great America". Press Release. Ultimate Rollercoaster. 12 March 2003. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MacDonald, Brady (16 January 2010). "Snoopy kicks Spongebob to the curb at California's Great America". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
  21. ↑ Sinkowski, Luke. "Dora the Explorer Seaplanes". Facebook. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
  22. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Woodstock Express  (Carowinds)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  23. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Woodstock Express  (Kings Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  24. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Ghost Chasers  (Movie Park Germany)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  25. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Jimmy Neutron's Atomic Flyer  (Movie Park Germany)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  26. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Great Pumpkin Coaster  (Kings Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  27. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Woodstock's Express  (California's Great America)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
  28. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Rugrats Runaway Reptar  (Dreamworld)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  29. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Flying ACE Aerial Chase  (Kings Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  30. ↑ "SpongeBob FlyPants (Dreamworld)". Parkz. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  31. ↑ "Dreamworld Showtimes". Dreamworld. 2005. Missing or empty |url= (help)
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