Legoland as it once was.

Legoland is one of the few stores at the Mall of America that has been there since the mall opened, which is why I was surprised to see no Legos in Legoland last time I visited. All that is left is a few support beams.

The good news here is that they are building a bigger and better Legoland. It will be in the same location as the previous one and the new store will be open in November.

There is a temporary Lego store in Nickelodeon Universe, near West Market Square, so you can still buy your Legos, but there are no giant Lego creations at this time or places to go and play with Legos.

If you are at the Mall of America and get pictures of the construction, let us know and we’ll post them. Unfortunately last time I visited, I didn’t have my camera.

Legoland disappears from the Mall of America. But will return soon. originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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…while riding Renegade, after the first drop on the Buckel, I noticed some tools that might be for constructing a rollercoaster. As I looked around the park, I saw a little bit of a clearing by renegade. I noticed this on PowerTower/Wild Thing/Excalibur/Steel Venom. via sscoasters.net

Others agree that there are rumors, but not much traction with them yet. We’ll have to wait and see what 2010 brings for Valleyfair!

New Valleyfair Coaster in 2010? originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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Breakers Bay Construction Wrapping Up originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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Instead of one giant addition, they are now thinking of a three phased approach.  The first, 3 million square foot, phase could be done by 2013.  The rest… maybe in our lifetime.

There are no details on store, or when construction may start, but at least they are sill thinking of expanding.  However, with the economy the way it is, I wouldn’t be expect to see the expansion be delayed yet again.  On the other hand, think of how many jobs it’d create!

Mall of America Expansion Rendering

Mall of America is Still Expanding…. Eventually. originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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So hold on tight and get ready for Thrillify!

It’s time for a revival! originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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It’s taking over the old Sportsmart location and is well under way of development.  Not sure on when the store will be open for business though.

Best Buy Coming to the Mall of America originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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Moose Mountain Adventure Golf is coming to the Mall of America later this summer. The 19 hole course will overlook the amusement park and construction is already under way.

The ironic part is it’s location. It’s located in the exact same spot as the mini golf course use to be in the mall. When the mall first opened mini golf was a part of it all. Then it was removed for Cereal Land from General Mills, then Dinosaur World and now it’s back to mini golf. Ok, so I think there may have been more than two attractions in that spot, but I’m not sure what they were. Either way, this space doesn’t hold attractions for long. However Moose Mountain Adventure Golf looks pretty nice!

It’ll open later in the summer, probably around August is my bet. Lets just hope they keep the pricing reasonable so that it can be a success!

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View from the Top of Renegade originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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Renegade Coming Along originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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I snapped this shot as we zoomed past Valleyfair today. Disregard my wife’s hand.

You can see parts of Renegade rising above the trees in the background. In the foreground you see Excalibur.

We did plan on getting a better shot but didn’t drive back by on the way home.

Renegade Construction Photos 11/4/06 originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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On November 24th, after 1,700 hours of working, the 60 foot, 1,496 square foot gingerbread house will open up. With 14,250 pounds of gingerbread and 4,750 pounds of icing, it’ll be sweet for sure!

Mall of America’s holiday shoppers will be able to walk though the World’s Largest Gingerbread House and enjoy the not only the house, but the animated elves inside. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m though the 3rd of January. Donations will also be accepted for the Saint Therese Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides housing and health care to seniors.

Check out construction photos at: http://pcl.oxblue.com/gingerbread/

MOA Building the World’s Largest Gingerbread House originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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No Renagade Construction Yet – That I Can See originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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