Black Sky Creative, Moonbug Introduce CoComelon Playdate at the Mall of AmericaBlack Sky Creative, Moonbug Introduce CoComelon Playdate at the Mall of America

First entertainment center in North America for the children’s show debuts this winter in Bloomington, Minn.

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May 21, 2024

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Black Sky Creative, a production company and creative agency, has teamed up with Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, to announce CoComelon Playdate, the first family entertainment center In North America dedicated to bringing the magic of the children’s show to life in an immersive and interactive environment. The inaugural location will open at Mall of America, North America’s largest shopping and entertainment destination, this winter.   

Designed to captivate young hearts and minds, CoComelon Playdate will blend the charm of a children’s museum with the excitement of a kids’ play zone. Bringing to life the iconic locations, characters and music of “CoComelon,” children and families will experience an adventure through JJ’s Treehouse, the Melon Patch Academy, the Fire Station, Kwame’s Bakery, Old MacDonald’s Farm, the yellow school bus and more, all within a safe and engaging indoor environment.  

“At Black Sky Creative, we are passionate about building revolutionary interactive branded experiences that disrupt industries,” says Jeff Delson, chief executive officer, Black Sky Creative. “In our quest to shape the future of childrens entertainment, CoComelon emerged as the perfect IP. It can be difficult to find repeatable, educational and fun experiences that are enjoyable for both children and their parents. With CoComelon Playdate, we’re solving this challenge by creating a safe and approachable destination for families, where children can step inside the world of their favorite show to explore, interact and play in CoComelon’s iconic themed environments.” 

In addition to the immersive play areas, CoComelon Playdate will feature an extensive retail store offering best-selling and exclusive CoComelon products. Families will also be able to refuel and recharge at the food and beverage area, along with two dedicated birthday rooms to celebrate special occasions. 

“Millions of kids around the world fall in love with ‘CoComelon’ because of its colorful world, relatable characters and joyful music,” says Susan Vargo, head of experiences, Moonbug Entertainment. “Finding new ways for families to interact with ‘CoComelon’ in the real world helps us deepen the show’s connection with fans. We can’t wait for families to see the experience we’ve created with Black Sky Creative at the Mall of America this winter.” 

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