Free Rides at Nickelodeon Universe^® on Monday

in Honor of SpongeBob Day of Positivity

WHAT: Going back to work or school after the holidays is never fun, so SpongeBob, with his ever-positive attitude, is declaring Monday, January 5 The Day of Positivity nationwide.

Nickelodeon Universe^® at Mall of America^® is celebrating the Day of Positivity from 5-7 p.m. by offering free rides on SpongeBob Rock Bottom Plunge or Pineapple Poppers along with a free in-park scavenger hunt, The Great Spatula Caper (one free adventure per person).

SpongeBob and his friends will also be on site for pictures hoping to help make January 5 The Best Day Ever for families and fans in the Twin Cities.

SpongeBob SquarePants, the worlds favorite sea dwelling invertebrate, comes ashore to our world for his most super-heroic adventure yet. THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER opens at Theatres at Mall of America^® February 6, 2015. www.spongebobmovie.com.

WHEN: Monday, January 5, 2015

5-7 p.m.

WHERE: Mall of America - Nickelodeon Universe®

About Mall of America^®

Mall of America is the nations largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.87 million square feet, the Mall is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe, the nations largest indoor family theme park; EMS Entertainment Exhibit Center; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Hard Rock Café; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America, a 14-screen movie theater with digital projection including 4K, digital sound and 3D capabilities; Radisson Blu Mall of America, a 500-room hotel connected by skyway to Mall of America The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Mall is currently undergoing an expansion project on all three levels on the north side. The expansion will include a 342-room JW Marriott hotel, office tower, high-end retailers, new dining options, a tourist welcome center and large event space. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter or visit our blog.