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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Mall of America® brings ride-goers the ultimate photo sharing experience!

Mall of America® and Colorvision International Inc. unite to bring ride-goers the ultimate photo sharing experience


In an ongoing effort to enhance guest experience, Mall of America® has partnered with Colorvision International Inc, also known as Amazing Pictures®, to install state-of-the-art imaging in Nickelodeon Universe®, the seven acre amusement park that resides within the Mall.  Colorvision’s Amazing Pictures technology provides guests a photo experience beyond traditional souvenir prints and creates a convenient way for guests to capture their entire Nickelodeon Universe experience.

The Colorvision Product Interface platform allows guests to purchase photo packages with the ability to create Photo gifts onto a variety of products such as coffee mugs or plush blankets. The souvenir photos can also be delivered and uploaded to any of the Amazing Pictures Photo locations within the Park or online for guests to view and order custom printed merchandise. Additionally, the Amazing Pictures system is fully integrated with social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter for guests to share their digital prints with friends and family.

“Colorvision is thrilled to partner with Nickelodeon Universe and Mall of America to further enhance guest’s experience” said Colorvision President Mark Simmons, “Colorvision has been providing high end digital products that memorialize the guest’s experience forever while generating superior results for our partners for the last 35 years, and we are extremely proud of this partnership.”

This summer, Nickelodeon Universe guests can purchase Amazing Pictures photo passes to effortlessly save, organize and share their memories online. A local annual photo pass is available to local residents and is limited based on the address of guests. The pass includes a 5x7 print at the time of purchase and free digital files from all photo locations for 365 days from the date of purchase. A one day pass is also available for out of town guests and includes a 5x7 print as well as free digitals from all photo locations on the date the pass is purchased. Guests can purchase each pass for $24.95 *.

Nickelodeon Universe rides that offer Amazing Pictures capabilities include the Log Chute, Spongebob Square Pants Rock Bottom Plunge, Pepsi Orange Streak, Back at the Barnyard Hayride and multiple spots throughout the Park where guests can take photographs with their favorite Nickelodeon characters.

For more information, visit https://presale.amazingpictures.com/MoA.aspx.

About Mall of America®
Mall of America is the nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.2 million square feet, MOA is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe®, the nation’s largest indoor family amusement park; 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 VIP theatre and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter or visit our blog.

About Colorvision International Inc. – Amazing Pictures
Colorvision International Inc. more commonly known as Amazing Pictures is a creator of innovative, state-of-the-art imaging systems featured at attractions across the globe. Our signature product, and the ultimate souvenir photo allows our partner’s guests to become stars and part of the movies and their favorite shows with amazing images from our extensive collection of licensed brands. We are the world leaders in tailored ride capture solutions, operating digital photo systems and video productions in a wide array of theme parks and attractions all over the world. Colorvision also offers individual, team and action photographs delivered by our experienced staff of sports and tournament photographers, as well as proprietary isolation systems that can place guests in locations wherever their imagination can take them. Theme park and attractions photography from the front gate to dining creates memories guests and their families will treasure forever. All with the added benefit to our valued partners of photo marketing and data harvesting, that allows them to ask questions they need answered in a way not possible before, all while our shared customers have a smile on their face.

* PRICE AND PRODUCT SUBJECT TO CHANGE

We received no compensation for sharing this information with you.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Despicable Me 2 Advanced Screening Ticket #Giveaway!!

Despicable Me 2 comes to theaters on July 3rd 

and my family can't wait!!  We loved the first one and it looks like the second one might be just as good if not better.

Here's the synopsis from the press release:
Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s worldwide blockbuster Despicable Me entertained audiences around the globe in 2010, grossing more than $540 million and becoming the 10th-biggest animated motion picture in U.S. history.  In summer 2013, get ready for more Minion madness in Despicable Me 2. 
Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed film making team create an all-new comedy adventure featuring the return of (former?) super-villain Gru (Steve Carell), his adorable girls, the unpredictably hilarious Minions...and a host of new and outrageously funny characters. 
Check out the official trailer below and tell me that you won't laugh  ton during this movie!

 


Can't get enough? Visit http://despicableme.com for more clips, behind the scenes info, and fan fun.

Fortunately, my family doesn't have to wait till July 3rd to see Despicable Me 2.  We've got advanced screening tickets!!

If you live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area you can enter to win tickets too!  You must be 18 years of age or older to enter and you must be able to see the movie on Thursday June 27 at 7:00 pm at the Southdale Theaters.
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Monday, June 10, 2013

Big Time Rush at the Mall of America

Big Time Rush to sign copies of new album, “24/seven,” at Mall of America® 



WHAT:  Nickelodeon and Columbia Records international music sensation and TV superstars, Big Time Rush (BTR), will sign copies of their new album, “24/seven,” at Mall of America® on Thursday, June 13.

Beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, guests can purchase a copy of “24/seven” from Best Buy Mall of America and will receive a wristband that grants them access to the autograph line. This will be the only opportunity for guests to acquire a wristband, which are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

The album signing will kick off the MOA Sound Lounge, a daily hub for teens, featuring celebrities, deejays and live music throughout the summer.  Powered by Pepsi, the MOA Sound Lounge will be located in the Patio (southwest corner of Nickelodeon Universe).

For more information about the Big Time Rush album signing at Mall of America, click here.

WHEN:  Thursday, June 13 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:  Mall of America – The Patio (MOA Sound Lounge, powered by Pepsi)