Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America celebrates the opening of ‘Fly with Appa’

Nickelodeon Universe® at Mall of America® celebrates the opening of ‘Fly with Appa,’ new ride based on Avatar: The Last Airbender

 Prepare for liftoff at Nickelodeon Universe® as we introduce the iconic theme park’s newest addition, 'Fly with Appa.’ Based off the popular Nickelodeon franchise, Avatar: The Last Airbender, guests can climb aboard their very own sky bison and take to the skies. These loyal and loving creatures use airbending to navigate air currents with their tails, allowing them to fly. Surrounded by serene trees and plant life, riders will embark on a majestic journey feeling the rush of the skies while enjoying stunning aerial views as they travel up, down, and all around.​

ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA®
At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with up to 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, a 7-acre indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience; and more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. Listen to So Much More – a Mall of America podcast, on all major platforms or watch on YouTube. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
 
ABOUT AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender emerged from its three-season run (61 episodes), from February 2005 to July 2008, as one of the most beloved animated properties in history. Honored with a Peabody Award and Primetime Emmy, along with multiple Annie Awards and Genesis Awards, the series follows the adventures of the main protagonist Aang and his friends, who must defeat Fire Lord Ozai and end the Hundred Year War to restore balance to the Four Nations.
 
In addition to the series’ success, the property has also been translated into several bestselling book series, which continue to roll out new original stories. The graphic novel series has sold over 3M copies, and the young adult novels have spent 25 total weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and have over 700,000 copies in print. The Home Entertainment category has also been incredibly successful, generating nearly $65MM in global retail sales across digital and physical media since 2015. In 2024, Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert will take fans around the globe on an unparalleled musical odyssey with a live orchestra bringing the show’s iconic musical score to life.
 
ABOUT NICKELODEON
Nickelodeon, now in its 44th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
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