New Year’s Eve bash in Nickelodeon Universe

Circus themed New Year’s Eve bash in Nickelodeon Universe at

Mall of America^®

WHAT:  The ball will drop at Mall of America^® with a Moonlight Circus New Year’s Eve bash in Nickelodeon Universe® on Tuesday, Dec. 31. 

Party goers will enjoy classic circus treats like peanuts and cotton candy while watching live performances by the Twin Cities Circus Juventas, the largest youth performing arts Circus in the country.

Additional entertainment under the big top will include the Universe of Light show, tightrope walkers, balloon sculptors, a bearded lady and more.

A Ringmaster will lead guests in a family New Year’s countdown complete with a ball drop at 10 p.m. The evening will commence with a midnight countdown and ball drop.         

For more information on the New Year’s Eve event, click here.

WHEN:  Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013
             6 p.m. – Midnight

WHERE:  Mall of America – Nickelodeon Universe

Barbie The Dreamhouse Experience coming soon to Mall of America

Barbie™ The Dreamhouse Experience™ coming soon to Mall of America^®

Fans of All Ages Are Invited to Step into Barbie^® Doll’s World

Barbie™ The Dreamhouse Experience™ is coming to Mall of America^®. The larger-than-life interactive Barbie™ Dreamhouse^™ experience is set to open its doors in early spring 2014 as part of a new 65,000-square-foot EMS Entertainment Center located on level 3 in the Southeast corner of the Mall that will feature three spaces for rotating exhibits. 

The 30,000 square-foot Barbie^™ Dreamhouse^™ interactive experience will consist of a life-sized house, complete with her iconic pink elevators and endless closet displaying outfits from some of her 130+ inspirational careers.   Designed with more than 20 pounds of glitter and 100 gallons of her signature pink paint, the Barbie^™ Dreamhouse^™ showcases 350 Barbie^® collector dolls on display as well as Barbie^® doll’s best friends, family and pets in unexpected ways with animation, photography and interactive games.  

Additionally, fans can purchase Barbie^® dolls and items onsite at the Barbie^™ Dreamhouse^™ boutique including the exclusive Barbie^®Dreamhouse^® Doll only available at the Dreamhouse Experience™. 

Barbie^™ The Dreamhouse Experience^™ was inspired by the house in the popular web series, "Barbie^™ Life in the Dreamhouse." It was designed, developed and built by EMS Entertainment, a global leader in the live exhibition community.

“Together with Mattel, we created an unforgettable experience for Barbie fans around the world,” says Christoph Rahofer, president and CEO of EMS Entertainment. “Barbie The Dreamhouse Experience gives fans the opportunity to engage with Barbie world like never before while spending time with their families and friends.”

Beginning November 25, an exclusive holiday package will be available at Mall of America that will include two tickets to the Barbie^™ Dreamhouse^™Experience and an exclusive Barbie^® Dreamhouse^® doll for $72.99. General admission tickets for this one-of-a-kind experience will be available at Mall of America beginning December 2 for $23.99. 

Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Corn Maze

It's MEA weekend and I'm sure at some point in time you'll hear your kids say "I'm bored...".  We've got the perfect solution!  The Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Corn Maze is happening this weekend and next weekend.

Located on the S.E. corner of Hwy 169 and 109th ave in Brooklyn Park, the 20 acre maze is the largest corn maze in Minnesota.  Plan on spending the day there to see the other attractions as well which include:

• corn pit
• straw bale maze
• kid's play area
• live music
• petting zoo
• hayride

All that is included in your $10 ticket!  Plus, children under 36" are FREE!

For additional costs you can participate in:

• climbing wall
• pumpkin slinging
• food vendors
• pony rides
• gunny sack slide
• helicopter rides
• buy pumpkins

Did you know a portion of the proceeds from this celebration go to Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota?!  Have some family fun while donating to a great cause!

What are you waiting for?  Our families are going this weekend.  Will we see you there?

*We received 4 tickets each for helping to spread the word about the Twin Cities Harvest Fest and Corn Maze.