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Welcome to SpongeBob SquarePants World

It’s not exactly as massive as Walt Disney’s theme parks, but parents of SpongeBob SquarePants fans are thrilled just the same. In just a few days SpongeBob wannabes will get the chance to chow down on Krabby Patties and chili kelp fries before taking a 60-foot plunge on the Splat-O-Sphere. It all happens this Saturday when Nickelodeon opens Nickelodeon Universe smack in the middle of Minnesota’s Mall of America. The standalone theme park is set on seven acres in the middle of the world famous shopping center and features nearly 30 rides, along with live performances, visits from costumed characters … Continue reading →

Winter Wanderings and Spring Flings

Who says all winter vacations have to be spent on snowy slopes or sandy beaches? If you are looking for a more untraditional winter getaway why not visit California’s Napa Valley. Not to imbibe on the fruits of winemakers labor; rather to enjoy the golden blooms of wild mustard during a two-month-long festival held in the region each year. During the months of February and March, you and your family can taste and celebrate the yellow condiment at a variety of events held during the 15th annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival. This year the festivities run from February 2nd to … Continue reading →

Spyland—-A New Theme Park Worth Checking Out

Who cares about running with the bulls when you can pretend you are a secret agent in search of international fugitives? Spain is getting a bit more intriguing for would-be super sleuths. If you are more interested in spying on someone digging into a plate of pollo al ajo than you are in dining on it yourself then you don’t want to miss the opportunity to be one of the first to visit Spain’s newest amusement park—-Spyland. The new adventure destination is being constructed as part of a major entertainment complex in the Zaragoza province of Spain, according to park … Continue reading →

Summer Travel: Wet and Wild Family Fun

Looking for some cool summer fun? Then you’ve come to the right blog. Continuing our “Summer Travel” series, today we turn the spotlight on all things wet and wild. There are a host of new additions popping up at water parks across the country. From water coasters to wave pools the following are the hottest new trends making a splash with children of all ages. Here’s what’s new this summer: Boulder Beach at Silverwood in Idaho is making not one, not two, but four additions to its water park—-a VIP Cabana Island, a 40-foot tall raft ride, a new wave … Continue reading →