Mall of America ride using special effects to simulate flight over landmarks & scenic landscapes.
At a glance
#8 of 18 Tourist attractions in Bloomington #2 of 3 Amusement park rides in BloomingtonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
Rating breakdown
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5 ★79%
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4 ★14%
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3 ★4%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★2%
What reviewers talk about
Share of 15 recent reviews that mention each topic.
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Price & value27%
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View13%
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Waiting & crowds13%
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Location13%
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Atmosphere7%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of FlyOver America?
- FlyOver America is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 5,018 reviews.
- How does FlyOver America rank in Bloomington?
- FlyOver America is #8 of 18 Tourist attractions in Bloomington by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is FlyOver America located?
- 5120 Center Ct, Bloomington, MN 55425 — 0.2 km from the center of Bloomington.
- What do visitors mention most about FlyOver America?
- Most often: price & value, view, waiting & crowds (from 15 recent reviews).
- How can I contact FlyOver America?
- Phone: (952) 853-6000 · Website: flyover-america.com
This was our first time at Mall of America. We did FlyOver America (Hawaii). It simulates you soaring over the islands and more. I don't want to spoil it for future visitors, but it was very realistic. It's a short show (maybe 10 minutes), but was more than enough for me. If you have a fear of heights or doing something similar to hang gliding...this may not be for you. However, if you are a thrill seeker...this attraction is absolutely exciting...I would do it again! Honorable mention for the lady selling the tickets for this event. She was informative, engaging and welcoming...on our way into the ride, we exchanged, "ALOHAs"! Made our time there more memorable! Thank you Miss!
Genuinely love this. I did Hawaii a couple years ago and I did normal America yesterday; Super fun. I love the mist. Love how it moves the seats around, and the wind, and I ABSOLUTELY love the scents. This thing is amazing!
Very fun experience. I really liked the feeling of gushing air, the water mist, and the smells of the location.
I will say:
In the lighter visuals, you could see the screen and the images weren’t the clearest. I don’t expect it to be perfect, but I think that they could make more technological advancements!
Would do it again if offered a discount!
I will say:
In the lighter visuals, you could see the screen and the images weren’t the clearest. I don’t expect it to be perfect, but I think that they could make more technological advancements!
Would do it again if offered a discount!
Hugely love this place. The ride is super cool. Never had any troubles. This was our second time for my son and I in a span of 3 years. It definitely is a must if you're going to MOA. Definitely recommend. And my son and I would go again. Loved it! Pretty neat!
I literally cry every time. It is beautiful. If you find yourself at MOA, take the time to do it
My family went to see the flight to the North Pole 2023. We all really enjoyed the experience from the beginning to the end. We all felt like we were all flying together with the wind blowing in our faces and really enjoyed the scents of Mrs Clauses cookies throughout the North Pole. I think this was the shortest wait time in the Nickelodeon universe during the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Best bang for your buck when lines are too long out there in MOA for family fun! Capacity is 48 people and the line moves through stages like at universal studios Florida with scenes of anticipation building up the experience to an amazing climax.
I used to love it there. Then things went downhill. To the point where I had to call and complain. At this point they gave me new tickets and told me they were going to remodel and it would be great. The remodel is terrible. They did no upgrades. Things are worse than they were before. They only have one option of choices of where you want to go now. At least before you could choose to go to Hawaii if you wanted. The videos that play at the beginning do not change. It's just one main photo. The volume is turned way down on the part where you enter so you can barely hear him. The length of the show has shortened. They took all the really good parts out. It does not give you that floating feeling anymore on most of it. The smells of Hawaii and such are no longer there. And there's some water that's dripping from above your head and soaking your lap the whole time. I'm not talking about the sprayer that makes you feel misted. I'm talking about actual full size large drops of water falling all over you. For the price it's ridiculous. Super bummed about this. Two times I planned on having something special. And ended up with this.
I did Fly Over Iceland, it blew my mind so I made it a tradition to visit one whenever I'm in a city that has it. Then I went to the Mall of America and did Fly Over America and was SORELY disappointed. There is no commentary accompanying the ride, so if you are not American and not familiar with some of the landscapes, you just won't know what it is.
Fly Over America woefully leaves out some of the most iconic American landscapes, I didn't see Mt. Rushmore, no Vegas, no Hollywood sign, no WhiteHouse....like, come on, these are the locations tourists come and want to see. If you are telling me I should come on this ride to see America, then show me all the iconic sites.
It also doesn't go through all the different seasons (summer, winter, etc.)
Then they had a different ride for just Hawaii....excuse me, but didn't we resolve this issue back in 1960? Why is Hawaii not part of the entire Fly Over America ride? I would even be happy to pay a bit extra for a longer ride that shows more sites. This was DISAPPOINTING. Don't waste your money!
Fly Over America woefully leaves out some of the most iconic American landscapes, I didn't see Mt. Rushmore, no Vegas, no Hollywood sign, no WhiteHouse....like, come on, these are the locations tourists come and want to see. If you are telling me I should come on this ride to see America, then show me all the iconic sites.
It also doesn't go through all the different seasons (summer, winter, etc.)
Then they had a different ride for just Hawaii....excuse me, but didn't we resolve this issue back in 1960? Why is Hawaii not part of the entire Fly Over America ride? I would even be happy to pay a bit extra for a longer ride that shows more sites. This was DISAPPOINTING. Don't waste your money!
I really enjoyed this experience. The one that I tried was fly over America. The thing that I loved the most was that I felt like a bird flying over the states feeling the rain and the clouds. I really recommend you try it, and I definitely will go back for flyover Hawaii!!
I had an awesome time in Flyover America today. Me and my husband took my friend’s mom with us and took a ride in there. We tried both Hawaiian ride and the fly over American ride. She is almost 70 years old and says it was so much fun. We are all so happy!
First of all, this is a ride system just like Soarin' in the Disney parks, so it feels like a Disney-level ride experience (almost.) And I am surprised at how emotional I got on this ride! It's really just beautiful scenery, but with the music, I was almost tearing up by the end. Speaking of moisture - you get sprayed full in the face a few times - they're a little heavy-handed with the misters, so you may get wet!
I did this as an add-on to Nickelodeon Universe, which made it only ~$8. Otherwise, it's around $20 just for this. I'm not saying it's worth it, but I'm glad I bundled it.
I did this as an add-on to Nickelodeon Universe, which made it only ~$8. Otherwise, it's around $20 just for this. I'm not saying it's worth it, but I'm glad I bundled it.
It is a surreal experience !
There is a different theme every month along with the Flyover America.
In case, you purchase both the theme tickets, you will get a good discount.
Great experience at a reasonable price !
There is a different theme every month along with the Flyover America.
In case, you purchase both the theme tickets, you will get a good discount.
Great experience at a reasonable price !
Please note: This is a simulation ride. Meaning, you will be sprayed with mist, you will experience different smells, and you will be catapulted in your seat with your feet dangling. You will experience flight over landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes. It is an experience to remember. See the website for additional info.
**Purchase 2 flights & save. Online or onsite.
**No cameras or videos allowed inside.
**Purchase 2 flights & save. Online or onsite.
**No cameras or videos allowed inside.
This was a bit pricey but an amazing experience that I highly recommend. We got the dual Flyover Canada and Flyover America tickets and ordered ahead of time to take advantage of a 10% discount. With the dual tickets, you just keep your seat after the Canada experience and then get the America tour. It really did feel like you were flying around on a helicopter but with an unobstructed view. I couldn't smell the pine and the other scents, but I could feel the mist flying through the clouds and did get a little motion sick at one point in time. I can see how it might get pretty busy on the weekend. We went on a Friday right after it opened at 11 and didn't have a substantial wait.
It was a fun experience. To help out others like me. I didn't expect to be hanging up in the air with no floor under you while in seats. I'm afraid of heights and it did make me nervous. I thought it was a stationed VR style seat to why I agreed to do it even though it says fly over America. Also I think it should be a disclaimer about water mist. For those who wear contacts or don't want water on their face and hair
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