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SeaWorld takes families below the surface and above their expectations, while immersing guests in the mysteries of the sea from up-close animal experiences and unforgettable performances, to the next generation of thrills. SeaWorld helps vacation adventures become lifelong memories. Come celebrate the wonders of the sea.

At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America® is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with more than 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation’s largest indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience; The Escape Game; B&B Theatres + more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to the MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Nickelodeon Universe® is a seven-acre park featuring unique attractions and entertainment galore! Meet the Nickelodeon characters, experience new rides like Boots Banana Swing or Fly with Appa + more!

Visit Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and enjoy this family-owned theme park and water park combo! Located in Santa Claus, Indiana, Holiday World celebrates Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the 4th of July with roller coasters, family rides, and live entertainment. Thunderbird, the nation’s only launched wing coaster, has been featured on the Travel Channel and HGTV. TIME magazine named Holiday World’s Voyage the nation’s #1 wooden roller coaster. Splashin’ Safari, voted the Best Waterpark in the Midwest by USA Today readers, includes the world's two longest water coasters – Mammoth (certified by Guinness World Records) and Wildebeest – plus numerous family raft slides and water slides, two wave pools, and water-play areas for smaller children. Consumers Digest has repeatedly named Holiday World the Nation’s Top Value Park: Both parks provide free soft drinks, free parking, free sunscreen, and free Wi-Fi. Family-owned since it opened in 1946 as Santa Claus Land, Holiday World continues to focus on family fun, with special attention to friendliness and cleanliness. In fact, Holiday World has been named the World's Cleanest Park for 19 years by Amusement Today. Best ticket discounts? They’re online, at HolidayWorld.com, where you’re also welcome to sign up for the park’s free e-newsletter, subscribe to the HoliBlog, listen to the park's Podcast for stories and contests, plus view videos in the Rides & Slides section. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari also feature live entertainment, with musical shows plus a dare-devil (and comedic) high-dive show. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari also offer an array of treats, from fudge and funnel cakes, to blue ice cream and Dole Whip. There’s also a full Thanksgiving dinner at Plymouth Rock Café, plus special gluten-free and allergen-friendly menus, all listed at HolidayWorld.com/Food For a multi-day family getaway, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari offer fun for all ages, with memories to last a lifetime.