The longest indoor zip line in North America to open at Mall of America

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (July 9, 2014) Mall of America welcomes Barnacle Blast Zip Line, the newest attraction in Nickelodeon Universe^®, opening Friday, July 18. With more than 800 feet of high-flying adventure, Barnacle Blast is the longest indoor zip line in North America.

Thrill-seeking guests can leap from a platform more than 60 feet above the ground, flying 405 feet across Nickelodeon Universe, suspended by a single wire. Once riders land on the platform on the far side of the park, they get to jump again and zip all the way back. The zip line takes riders on an aerial tour of Nickelodeon Universe, gliding over the carousel, past the ferris wheel and above thousands of people.

Barnacle Blast is the newest experience added to the Dutchmans Deck attraction, located in the northwest corner of Nickelodeon Universe. Dutchmans Deck includes the Ghostly Gangplank high ropes course and Anchor Drop slides.

We are thrilled to offer a brand new attraction to our guests this summer said Jennifer Lauerman, Senior Marketing Director at Mall of America. Whether its your first time or 100^th time visiting Mall of America, we love to offer something new to everyone. The zip line is truly a one of a kind experience.

Barnacle Blast will have the same height and weight restrictions as Dutchmans Deck and will be open during standard Nickelodeon Universe hours. Admission for a single zip line ride is $7.99. The Dutchmans Deck Package, which includes the zip line, slides and high ropes course is $10.99 or $9.00 when purchased with an Unlimited Ride Wristband to Nickelodeon Universe.

For more information visit www.mallofamerica.com/attractions.

About Mall of America

Mall of America (MOA) is the nations largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.87 million square feet, MOA 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; 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 a $325 million 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.

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