Since the 1990s, ''

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'', a worldwide children's television network and franchise, owned by

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, has had an involvement in the creation and theming of amusement parks rides. Several amusement parks have featured themed areas entirely devoted to the Nickelodeon brand whilst others have featured standalone attractions. Nickelodeon attractions currently exist at

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, Mall of America, Sea World, and

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. Attractions previously existed at the former Paramount Parks ( California's Great America,

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, and

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) , as well as Dreamworld,

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and

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History

On June 7, 1990,

opened with an attraction named Nickelodeon Studios. It was a television taping studio for the cable television channel Nickelodeon. In 1995, '' Nickelodeon Splat City'' opened at three former Paramount Parks: California's Great America,

and

. These attractions were inspired by the game shows that aired on the television network and generally involved slime. In 1999, Kings Dominion closed Nickelodeon Splat City in preparation for the opening of its 2000 attraction, Nickelodeon Central. ''Nickelodeon Central'' brought a retheme of many of the park's children's rides as well as the addition of new ones. Kings Island followed suit, closing its Splat City in 2000 and opening ''Nickelodeon Central'' in 2001. This area would later be expanded and renamed ''Nickelodeon Universe'' in 2006. In 2002, Australian theme park Dreamworld opened Nickelodeon Central. In 2003, ''Nickelodeon Central'' opened at California's Great America,

and

, and Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast opened in Universal Studios Florida. Expansions of these areas took place in 2005, 2006 and 2008 for Carowinds, Kings Island and Dreamworld, respectively. The Kings Island area was also renamed to ''Nickelodeon Universe'' at the same time. In 2007, Movie Park Germany opened a similar area entitled ''Nickland''. In 2007, it was announced that '' Nickelodeon Universe'' would be opening in Mall of America in 2008, replacing '' Camp Snoopy''. In 2009 and 2010, Cedar Fair terminated their contract with Nickelodeon resulting in all of the areas being rethemed to '' Planet Snoopy''. In early 2011, at a cost of million, Pleasure Beach Blackpool opened ''Nickelodeon Land''. By mid-2011, Dreamworld had closed their ''Nickelodeon Central'' and rethemed it to the generic Kid's World theme (it was later revealed that the park had struck a deal with

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). In 2012, Universal's Superstar Parade had its first performance which features floats based on ''

SpongeBob SquarePants ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' is an American animated television series, animated comedy television series created by marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. It first aired as a sneak peek after the 1999 Kids' C ...

'' and '' Dora the Explorer'' and later opened a SpongeBob gift shop in Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone. In September 2016, it was announced that a new ''Nickelodeon Universe'' would open in the upcoming ''

'' mall and entertainment complex owned by the Triple Five Group, which also owns the Mall of America. Nickelodeon Universe American Dream opened to visitors on 25 October 2019.

Locations

Attractions

Below is a list of all of the attractions at Nickelodeon themed areas around the world. The dates shown in the columns refer to the opening and closing dates for the ride under that name. It does not mean that the ride was closed and/or removed.

Shows and Events

Some Nickelodeon shows and events held in different theme parks around the world recently.

Character appearances

A variety of Nickelodeon costumed characters have been showcased at theme parks, parades, and other themed-entertainment experiences. Since the mid-2000s, a majority of the listed costumes have been designed and fabricated by Custom Characters Inc., a company that Nickelodeon Experience Design often collaborates with. *''

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters ''Aaahh!!! Real Monsters'' is an American animated television series developed by Klasky Csupo for Nickelodeon. It is the fifth Nicktoons, Nicktoon after ''Doug (TV series), Doug'', ''Rugrats'', ''The Ren & Stimpy Show'' and ''Rocko's Modern Li ...

'': Krumm, Ickis *'' The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius'': Jimmy Neutron *'' The Angry Beavers'': Norbert, Daggett *'' Avatar: The Last Airbender'':

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*'' Baby Shark's Big Show'': Baby Shark *'' Back at the Barnyard'': Otis *''

The Backyardigans ''The Backyardigans'' ( ) is an animated musical children's television series created by Janice Burgess for Nickelodeon. The series was written and recorded at Nickelodeon Animation Studio. It centers on five anthropomorphic animal neighbors ...

'': Uniqua, Pablo, Tyrone *''

Blue's Clues ''Blue's Clues'' is an American interactive educational television, educational children's television series created by Traci Paige Johnson, Todd Kessler, and Angela Santomero, Angela C. Santomero. It premiered on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. block ...

'':

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, Magenta, Rainbow Puppy *'' Bubble Guppies'': Molly, Gil, Bubble Puppy *'' Butterbean's Cafe'': Butterbean *''

Danny Phantom ''Danny Phantom'' is an American animated paranormal superhero action adventure television series created by Butch Hartman for Nickelodeon. It premiered on April 3, 2004, immediately after the 2004 Kids' Choice Awards, and concluded on August ...

'':

*'' Dora the Explorer'': Dora, Diego, Jaguar, Boots *'' Dora and Friends'': Dora, Kate, Pablo *'' Doug'': Doug, Porkchop *'' Eureeka's Castle'': Eureeka, Batty, Magellan *''

The Fairly OddParents ''The Fairly OddParents'' is an American animated television series created by Butch Hartman for Nickelodeon. The series follows the adventures of Timmy Turner, a 10-year-old boy with two Fairy godmother, fairy godparents named List of The Fai ...

'': Cosmo, Wanda, Foop *'' Fanboy & Chum Chum'': Fanboy, Chum Chum *''

Garfield ''Garfield'' is an American comic strip created by Jim Davis (cartoonist), Jim Davis. Originally published locally as ''Jon'' in 1976 (later changed to ''Garfield'' in 1977), then in nationwide Print syndication, syndication from 1978, it chro ...

'':

Odie This is a list of characters in the ''Garfield'' comic strip, created by Jim Davis (cartoonist), Jim Davis, organized by category and date of first appearance. Main characters Garfield First Appearance: June 19, 1978 Garfield is Jon's orang ...

*''

Hey Arnold! ''Hey Arnold!'' is an American animated sitcom created by Craig Bartlett for Nickelodeon. It originally aired from October 7, 1996, to June 8, 2004. The show centers on fourth grader Arnold Shortman, who lives with his grandparents in an inner ...

'': Arnold Shortman *''

Little Bill ''Little Bill'' is an American animated educational children's television series created by Bill Cosby. It is based on the ''Little Bill'' book series, written by Cosby with illustrations by Varnette P. Honeywood. Cosby also composed some of th ...

'': Little Bill *''

The Loud House ''The Loud House'' is an American animated sitcom created by Chris Savino that premiered on Nickelodeon on May 2, 2016. The series revolves around the chaotic everyday life of a boy named Lincoln Loud, who is the middle child and only son in a ...

'': Lincoln Loud *'' Nella the Princess Knight'': Nella *'' Ni Hao Kai-Lan'': Kai-Lan *'' Oswald'': Oswald *''

PAW Patrol ''Paw Patrol'' is a Canadian children's animated television series created by Keith Chapman and produced by Spin Master, Spin Master Entertainment, with animation provided by Guru Studio. In Canada, the series is primarily broadcast on TVOntario ...

'': Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, Zuma, Everest *''

The Ren & Stimpy Show ''The Ren & Stimpy Show'', commonly referred to as simply ''Ren & Stimpy'', is an American animated Comedy film, comedy television series created by John Kricfalusi for Nickelodeon. The series follows the misadventures of Ren Höek, an emotion ...

'': Ren,

Stimpy Ren Höek and Stimpson J. "Stimpy" Cat are the title characters in the Nickelodeon animated series ''The Ren & Stimpy Show'' and its 2003 spin-off '' Ren & Stimpy "Adult Party Cartoon"''. Series creator John Kricfalusi created the characters ...

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ''Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' is an American animated television series developed by Ant Ward and Andy Suriano for Nickelodeon. Based on the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, it is a re-im ...

: Leonardo,

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Michelangelo Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (6March 147518February 1564), known mononymously as Michelangelo, was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the High Renaissance. Born in the Republic of Florence, his work was inspir ...

*''

Rocko's Modern Life ''Rocko's Modern Life'' is an American Television comedy, comedy animated television series created by Joe Murray (animator), Joe Murray for Nickelodeon. The series centers on the surreal life of an Anthropomorphism, anthropomorphic Australian ...

'': Rocko *''

Rugrats ''Rugrats'' is an American animated television series created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, and Paul Germain for Nickelodeon. The series focuses on a group of toddlers, most prominently Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, and Lil, and their day-to-d ...

'': Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, Angelica Pickles, Phil DeVille, Lil DeVille, Susie Carmichael, Lou Pickles * Santiago of the Seas: Santiago *''

Shimmer and Shine ''Shimmer and Shine'' is an American animated television series created by Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz and produced by Guru Studio on Season 1, Xentrix Studios on Seasons 2–4, and Nickelodeon Animation Studio. It premiered on Nickelodeon's Ni ...

'': Shimmer, Shine *''

'':

Patrick Star Patrick Star is a fictional character in Nickelodeon's animated television series ''SpongeBob SquarePants''. He is voiced by actor Bill Fagerbakke and was created and designed by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg. He first ...

, Squidward Tentacles, Sandy Cheeks, Mr. Krabs, Pearl Krabs, Mrs. Puff *''

Tak and the Power of Juju ''Tak and the Power of Juju'' is a 2003 platform game developed by Avalanche Software and published by THQ for the GameCube, PlayStation 2 and Game Boy Advance. The game was released in North America on October 15, 2003 and in Europe on Marc ...

'': Tak *'' Team Umizoomi'': Milli, Geo *''

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' (''TMNT'') is an American media franchise created by comic book artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It follows Leonardo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Leonardo, Donatello (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), D ...

'': Leonardo,

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April O'Neil April O'Neil is a fictional Character (arts), character from the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' comics. She is the first human ally of the Ninja Turtles. April made her first appearance in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Mirage Studios), Mir ...

*'' T.U.F.F. Puppy'': Dudley Puppy *''

The Wild Thornberrys ''The Wild Thornberrys'' is an American animated series, animated television series created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, Steve Pepoon, David Silverman, and Stephen Sustarsic for Nickelodeon. The series portrays the zany hijinks of a family o ...

'': Eliza Thornberry, Donnie Thornberry *''

Winx Club ''Winx Club'' is an animated television series co-produced by Rainbow S.p.A., Rainbow and, later, Nickelodeon. It was created and directed by Italian animator Iginio Straffi. It premiered on 28January 2004, becoming a ratings success in Ita ...

'': Bloom, Stella, Aisha *'' Wonder Pets!'': Linny, Tuck, Ming Ming

Gallery

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References

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