Crayola Experience Ticket, Close Up
The Crayola Experience Flexible Date Ticket is one day’s admission to the hands-on crayon attraction on Level 3, in the south-east corner of Mall of America. It can be used on any one day within 14 days of the date chosen. The listing counts 26 hands-on attractions, and a visit takes 3 to 4 hours.
What happens, step by step
The East ramp is the nearest parking. Crayola Experience opened in 2016 and keeps shorter hours than the mall: from Monday to Thursday it closes at 6 pm, as published.
- Choose a date when booking. The ticket then covers one day’s admission within 14 days of it.
- Pass the security check. Only clear bags are allowed.
- Keep the wristband. It is needed for re-entry on the same day.
- Name and wrap a crayon of your own. One custom wrapped crayon is included.
- Work through the stations: appear in your own colouring page, melt crayons into charms and spin art, and try the 4-D art.
- Watch the live show on how crayons are made.
- Use the Model Magic clay packet and the voucher for a washable Scribble Scrubbie pet, both included.
Café Crayola and a Snack Shack sell food inside. Outside food and drink are not allowed.
Included
- Day admission within the 14-day window
- One custom wrapped crayon
- One Model Magic clay packet
- A voucher for a washable Scribble Scrubbie pet
Not included
- Food and drink (sold at Café Crayola and the Snack Shack)
- Outside food or drink
- Bags that are not clear
In its favour
- A flexible date: any one day within 14 days
- Re-entry the same day with the wristband
- A crayon, a clay packet and a pet voucher to take away
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Worth knowing
- 3 to 4 hours competes with a day in the park
- Clear bags only at security
- Closes at 6 pm Monday to Thursday, as published
- No outside food or drink
Who it suits, and who it does not
The listing says children aged 3 to 12 get the most out of it. Adults are not left out: one 38-year-old traveller expected a toddler place and found it was for all ages. The family attractions page compares it with the escape room, the golf courses and the non-refundable Museum of Illusions.
Three to four hours is most of an afternoon. A day that also includes the ride pass has to split its hours between the two, and the one-day itinerary shows how. A group with only an hour is closer to one of the golf courses on the same level.
What reviewers mention
Kiaja from the US mentions making a crayon and seeing their design on the wall. Another US traveller’s daughters enjoyed the colouring, the melted designs and the water painting. A 38-year-old traveller expected a place for toddlers and found it was for all ages. Ashleigh says the kids loved it.
Pack a clear bag for the day, since the security check accepts no other kind. The what to bring page lists the bag rules at the other attractions.
Two alternatives
Theme parkMall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
18 holesMall of America: Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Ticket
Frequently asked questions
How long does Crayola Experience take?
The listing gives 3 to 4 hours. The wristband allows re-entry on the same day, so a meal elsewhere in the mall fits in the middle. The time page compares all seven attractions.
How does the flexible date work?
The ticket covers one day’s admission within 14 days of the date chosen at booking. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before.
Where is Crayola Experience in the mall?
Level 3, in the south-east corner, at mall address 300 South Avenue. The East ramp is the nearest parking. The map page lists the level and mall address of each attraction.