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8.30.2008 - 08:55am ET
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Mall of America
Reporter's Retreat Opens at Mall of America(R)
The state's top tourist destination creates special space for RNC media
(CSRwire) BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's most unique retail
and entertainment destination unveiled a one-of-a-kind media center. Mall
of America(R) is providing solace for RNC-frenzied media by opening a
space created solely for them. The Reporter's Retreat at Mall of America
will serve as an area for RNC media to relax, recharge and renew during
the hectic week of the Republican National Convention being held in the
Twin Cities metropolitan area.
The specially created media room will provide all credentialed media with
a space to work, wireless internet access, use of a computer and printer,
unique media-only tours of the mammoth building and an array of
refreshments. Visiting media will also have access to media materials from
Mall of America and its many partners including Nickelodeon Universe(R),
Underwater Adventures(R) Aquarium, Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau
and Destination Bloomington among others.
Fresh fruit, snacks, soda, water and comfortable chairs will be available.
The decked-out room also includes four TV monitors airing news channels
featuring recent and breaking stories.
"Media will be able to arrange interviews and tours of Mall of America at
our Reporter's Retreat," said Dan Jasper, director of public relations.
"This is a great opportunity for visiting media to take a break from the
RNC and see what Mall of America has to offer its visitors and the great
state of Minnesota. We'll also provide great story ideas to reporters and
unique media experiences not available to the public. We've already been
contacted by media outlets from across the country and throughout the
world, and it appears the Reporter's Retreat is going to be a real
hit."
The Reporter's Retreat is located on the second level in the northeast
corner of Nickelodeon Universe, the 7-acre indoor amusement park situated
in the center of Mall of America.
Media visiting Mall of America will be required to check-in for media
credentials at this location. For more information contact Mall of America
public relations at 952-883-8805.
Mall of America RNC Events schedule:
Fashion Day at Mall of America(R) -- Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008
8 a.m. - Noon
Nordstrom Court
Mall of America(R) trend and wardrobe specialist Sara Rogers will be
available to show the latest and greatest in back-to-school trends and
fall fashion from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Rogers will also demonstrate how to
tackle the nation's largest shopping and entertainment complex including a
guided media tour of locally owned and Minnesota specialty stores from 10
a.m. - Noon. Rogers is also available by appointment for special
interviews and segments. Find out more at
http://www.mallofamerica.com/about_moa_experts.aspx
Kids Stump the Delegate Game show -- Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
West Market Square
RNC delegates may need to reassess their civics knowledge after local
fifth and sixth graders attempt to bamboozle them in a test of U.S.
government, politics and history in "Kids Stump the Delegates" game show
at Mall of America(R). Six Bloomington area students from Oak Grove Middle
School will be pitted against six delegates from various states in a 45
minute battle of questions and answers to claim bragging rights and a
donation for local schools.
Experience Nickelodeon Universe Day at Mall of America(R) --
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
Nickelodeon Universe
6 a.m. - Noon
As a media member here's your chance to ride Avatar Airbender, one of the
new thrill roller coasters at Nickelodeon Universe before the amusement
park opens for the day. During this time media are welcome to do live
shots, hang out with Nickelodeon characters and interview the Nickelodeon
Universe marketing director. From 10 a.m. to noon you can experience all
rides.
Swim or SCUBA with Sharks Day at Mall of America(R) -- Thursday, Sept.
4, 2008
Underwater Adventures(R) Aquarium
6 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Reporters are invited to experience an EXTREME adventure -- swimming with
the sharks (and fish)! Get up close to over 60 types of tropical fish
including puffers, stingrays, and even sharks! No special certifications
required. Underwater Adventures(R) Aquarium will also feature the grand
opening of The Glass Sharks Exhibit containing 56 Glass Sharks that
represent the 56 states and territories with U.S. delegates. Two RNC
additions to the aquarium are the Elephant Nose Fish and Donkey Dung Sea
Cucumbers.
Live Shark and a spokesperson from Underwater Adventures(R) will be at the
media room on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 from 11a.m. - 4 p.m., as well as Friday,
September 5 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
About Mall of America
Mall of America is the nation's largest retail and entertainment complex.
The 4.2 million square foot complex is home to more than 520 world-class
shops; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation's largest indoor family amusement
park; Underwater Adventures(R) Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-though
aquarium; a 14-screen movie theater and more. The Mall opened in August of
1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown
Minneapolis and St. Paul. For more information visit mallofamerica.com.
For more information please contact:
Erica Dao
Mall of America
+1-952-883-8805
www.mallofamerica.com
Dan Jasper
Mall of America
1-952-883-8829
www.mallofamerica.com
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