Just awesome! I have been on Soarin' at Epcot and this surpasses it. It's much longer and has special effects like mist when you go through the clouds and cold air when you go over the mountains. My mom had never been on a ride like this and she thoroughly enjoyed it as did my kids! When it's over you have the option to buy half-price tickets good anytime the next year. My mom bought some to go back with her sisters. Don't miss this if you're at MOA. Also, it's a very good deal to buy this as a combo ticket with Sea Life. read more

This is an amazing and uplifting experience! I have been on countless times and it is never disappointing! The smells, the sights and the feeling of the ride really make you feel like you are flying. The best part is it is real footage from around America or Canada. (Both are good) Management and staff are always helpful and friendly! Great place for a fun family outing, a date night, or if you're just looking for a good time. I live in Bloomington and I still go to Fly Over American everytime I go to MOA. read more

This very fun ride! Ride is only about 10 minutes! Staff was amazing when I was there on Saturday! There are two options fly over American the regular one and the fly over Hawaii both are great rides! Would definitely come back to this ride so much fun! read more

3 stars? Yes. My special needs child loves this ride. He's non verbal and has the cognitive ability of a very young toddler but he hums and lights up when he sees this ride whenever we visit the MOA because he can't wait to go on it. It's the closest feeling to flying in a glider you can get without actually getting into one. My special child normally needs a hand to hold onto but on this ride he grins from ear to ear and waves his hands the whole time and refuses to take my hand. The mist effects are great for the transitions and to add smells to the clips, it really feels like you're flying. But the price of each ticket, even for families like us who pay for annual passes, is high end retail. It's like each customer is paying for a share of ownership. The staff is super pleasant and when they had long lines, the manager was super accommodating in allowing me and my special needs child to get in line as the ride was about to start via a side door. I'd love to give this ride 5 stars but the price $16ea has to come down to about half of where it is. Hopefully they change up the videos in 2017 after riding it more than a dozen times is 2016. read more

Horrendous customer service. Really awful, especially Grant and Lawnze. Not only did we have our own ticketing issues, I watched these 2 guys deal with ticketing problems with a group of elderly people. As soon as the group walked away, I heard derogatory expletives spoken about the group, completed with a chest bump as I am sure they were declaring themselves Masters of the Universe for being rude to a group of septuagenarians. I cannot make this stuff up. Yes, there was a "manger" (John) present. I know this not because he introduced himself as a manger, but because I asked later. I thought things would get better, but no. The rest of the staff continued to be rude and some fellow riders were stuck in the ride we'll after we exited. As for the ride, It's grossly overpriced. It's a knock off of Epcot's Soarin'. Save your money. I am kicking myself for not looking at reviews first. read more

Being from California and avid Disney fans, we love riding Soaring over California at California Adventure park. Upon researching Minnesota, my husband was excited to ride Fly over America. I thought it was a bit expensive at $15 a person, but the ride was pretty cool. It was different and the smells were spot on. We loved seeing all of the famous sites of America and that the ride lasted a good long time. I also love sitting in the front. I hate seeing people's feet hang in front of me. It didn't have the magic of Soarin at the end and hopefully they can put more magic in it for the price. read more

FlyOver America - Amusement Parks Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

The mist system broke and completely drenched me and the kids. I understand that things happen but since there was no way to notify them we were getting rained on during the entire movie we ended up soaked for our day at the mall. When I notified them about what happened they did say sorry and offed a pass to return again another time. I think a refund would have been more appropriate in this case also sweeten the deal with a fly over Canada... anything. I also don't think the ride is cleaned properly and the water systems must be a microbial nightmare. read more

Amazing!! So realistic that my fear of heights kicked in a couple times. A highly recommended visit. I see others have mentioned a high price, but I saw how detailed the film is, and thought about how much it took to capture those films, I am amazed. I only wish we had it last just a little longer on each place, and maybe give us a list ahead of time of where we are flying. It is beautiful and and totally worth it. read more

I will gladly be the first to write a review for this attraction. FlyOver America was something I've never experienced before. I loved it! It's a little pricy for only a 10min experience (about $18 for adults.) & the photo options when you come out were on the expensive side also ($17 single key chain being the cheapest option) so I chose to skip. But the ride was still worth it! The simulation uses mist to make you feel & smell different parts of the US which was so cool. The only thing I thought might have been a good addition was to have some type of narrator so you know exactly what you're looking at (even though you can self identify most of it.) Overall awesome experience! read more

What to do what to do at the Mall of America? Fly over America of course. 10 to 15 minute ride worth all the money you spend. Would do it again in a heartbeat. read more

Amazing! My kids loved it and so did I. Very cool and fun. The mist and smells top it off. Totally worth it!

Too bad we had a bad experience (thanks to rude employee Olivia). We asked to be in the middle row and the girl told us it was full. Clearly there were only 3 people in line, Fine we could deal with that. They tell us to go on row 8. As were standing in row 8 an employee tells us to go to row 3. We ask to clarify which row and Olivia (rude employee) says with a strong voice, "row 3 as I already said it 3 times!" Another employee tells us each person stand in a circle. Clearly there not enough spaces as we are 7 plus they added 4 more people. Were so confused we get out of line. So we go back to row 7. Olivia (the rude employee) tells us to go to line 3 because she told us to go to line 3. We try to explain about the spots and she quickly starts telling us, "this is America... blah blah blah... I voted for Trump and you're a minority... " Anyway, there was no reason for this rude and uneducated employee to have gone there... shame shame. Ride has beautiful sceneries and it would have been a nice family experience. read more

Purchased a ticket for both flyover America and Canada, after 1st ride was over I was asked to leave even though I paid for both by an employee named Elijah, he said the ride was going to be full and I would need to go get in line again even though I had just waited almost 30 minutes the first time through. Speaking to the manager did no good, he would not refund my money but would give me another ticket and put me at the front of the line, which would be another 20 minutes or more before the ride reset. It was honestly not worth what I would have spent for just one ride, but I paid double to be treated poorly by some employees who truly did not seem to care about what had just happened. There are plenty of other things to do in Nickelodeon Universe in the mall and none of them treated me with the disrespect that I received at this attraction. read more

This was amazing. Almost the same as the one at Epcot center. Some smells and you get water sprayed on you as well, such a great simulation for all ages. A little pricey for 10 minutes but I'd do it again for sure read more

If you're looking for something to try for a boost of a bit of excitement, besides shopping and eating, this is a great place to go in Mall of America. It's in the middle around where Nickelodeon Universe is at. All you do is go up to the counter and pretty much tell you you'll like a ticket for whichever option you choose. Price is around $20-30 for a one time ride.Staff are friendly and very accommodating and will guide you through the whole process. Once you're inside you get a picture taken with the flyover america background for later purchase after the ride is over. A staff member will lead you to your seats which looks like almost like a roller coaster type of seat and you'll have to fasten up and ready for take off! You really feel like you're literally flying across the America! Over the blue skies, New York, Pacific Ocean, Hawaii and the beautiful fields and lands, and many more just like if you were actually there! Near the water or in the clouds you do get a little mist on your face for the whole feel real experience. The whole time I thought of myself as a bird that is traveling and migrating through the states or for most, like if you're in a helicopter or similar. Overall, for someone that loves LOVES traveling and natural scenery or would like to get a gist of America in a short amount of time, this is a must try experience! It doesn't beat actually traveling to the places in real life but I hope this would motivate your traveling the world/US passion. read more

This was such a fun way to experience America the Beautiful . A definite must when you come to the MOA and Nickelodeon. This was our first time and we loved it. We purchased admission online as a package with Nickelodeon and saved some money. read more

We did the America/Canada package. I enjoyed both. There was lots of water mist and the smells/aromas aligned perfectly with the scenery. We liked the cute picture of us so I paid an additional $15 for it. Great experience. It reminded me a lot of the Soarin' ride at Disney's California Adventure. read more

My granddaughter and I were lucky because this attraction offered FlyOver Canada also. We did Canada first then the next day we did America. Unbelievably breathtaking. There is a down fall however; you become so mesmerized and relaxed after seeing everything you almost want to nap, Hahahaha. OMGosh totally worth seeing this. I can't describe how wonderful this is but I can say, this is a MUST! read more

Best illusions created ever !! My favorite is north pole !! People of all age can come here enjoy and have a nice experience.

Flyover America was a blast!! Such a great experience. Soaring over mountains, mist hitting you in the face!! Also has a smell blast type thing that really gives you the sensation of being there! The ride lasted a fair amount of time. I wish it would last longer! I could ride for hours at a time if the content allowed. I highly recommend this ride. Well worth the money. We also did the fly over Canada. Was just as good! If you're going to mall of America, do yourself a favor and flyover America!! You'll never forget the experience. read more

My wife and I visited the Mall of America a couple of weeks ago and we decided to try out the Fly Over America ride. We noticed that it was very similar to the "Soarin" ride we went on at Disneyworld last year. We bought the unlimited passes to ride both Fly Over America and Fly Over Canada and thoroughly enjoyed it. We liked it so much that we believed it is heads above the "Soarin" ride at Disneyworld. It was very lifelike and we enjoyed seeing sights on the Fly Over Canada ride that we would not see on a daily basis. My wife raved about this ride to everyone she talked to at the hotel, as well as our server at dinner, and people she talked to on the flight home the next day. It is a must see attraction when you come to the Mall of America. read more

Great and unique experience!!! Located in the amusement park area of the Mall of America. I've seen both the Flyover America and Flyover Canada. Features historic and popular sites across both countries. L I don't want to spoil the surprise, so simply go and check it out for yourself!!! Definitely two thumbs up! read more

I would give it five stars if the video was in HD. I was surprised it wasn't... It would be much better especially when looking down on mountain valleys and city streets from high above. Not cheap for a 10 minute experience but still worth doing. read more

Awesome...just a great ride. We bought a fish and fly combo for my daughter's birthday and it was worth every penny. If you are even thinking about this ride. Do not hesitate, worth every penny. read more

We came to the cities for a micro mini vacation from Wisconsin. We love the Soarin rides at the Disney parks in California and Florida so we thought we'd give it a go...and boy! It did not disappoint!! My hubby and kids even thought it was better than Soarin! From the light winds on our faces to the smells of the trees and the gentle spray of water here and there it was fantastic! The only downside was the hokey pre-flight video. Grooaaan!!!Otherwise I would give it five stars!! read more

It's an amazing and new experience to actually experience historic and scenic places of America virtually without being there. It's like we are literally flying over the places listed and this is an absolutely wonderful ride.. read more

This ride was so much fun! I thought it would be super cheesy but it was way better then I expected! Before the ride, they take some photos that you can buy after the ride and we caved and bought a couple photo keychains that turned out cute! Like the other reviewer, it is a bit pricey, but we got a buy one get one free coupon at a restaurant in the mall before hand which makes it worth it! read more

It's was an amazing experience. My only negative to say is; I wish it was much longer. For the amount of money they are charging per individual, the ride should have been longer. They are concerned about getting people in and out knowing that they have the customers they need and longer rides effects their button line. read more

Super cool ride at Mall of America it's like you're flying over the United States it's a 4D Adventure that you have to try we had a blast on it good times read more

This was a good experience and am glad we did it. At the time, you could also do a Fly Over Canada and Fly Over American double feature for just a couple dollars more. It was cool to fly over different parts of America and see and smell the experience. The only downside is that there seems to be more waiting in line than riding. Which makes it hard for older folks. At least offer some stools or chairs. Overall, it was an awesome thing to do at MOA. read more

This ride is definitely neat. We took our 2 nine year olds on it and they were very impressed. It's fun "flying" over the different landmarks, and gives great views. They do a really good job stimulating the different environments sight/sound/smell. However for the length of the ride vs price I'm not sure that we would do it again. This is probably a one time thing for our family. read more

Summary: The actual ride is awesome, better than Disney Soarin' (Honest!). Before and after experience - not so Disney, value - awful - price is wildly too expensive. Would be 5 stars if it was priced better. The ride itself is great. During the ride, you would swear it is Soarin'... three vertical rows stacked, with three groups of seats in each row. Each group holds 10ish guests. They even have the arrow indicators just like Soarin' to see if you need to use the center strap . Disney's Soarin' makes a big elaborate move to slide riders into position. Flying over America has the different groups climb stairs to get into your horizontal row. When it's time for the ride to start, the front gate flips down and they slide your whole row into position inside the screen. The movie was great. Every bit of Soarin' and more. It seems like the seats move a bit more than Soarin' and they have some extra special effects that Soarin' doesn't have. 10 mins long! Triple the time of Soarin'. Music was different but worked well. Pre-show while waiting in line was good, safety video was creative maybe a bit campy. Staff were all nice, especially the person in the main waiting room. But overall, not the full Disney experience we all know and love, but really only Disney has the big budgets and elaborate training to really do that. My BIGGEST complaint is the price, shy of $16.95 per person. That's roughly $68 bucks for my family of four ---- FOR A TEN MINUTE RIDE! That is awful times 10. Not many coupons out their either. Compare that to $34 for Nickelodeon Universe without a coupon for unlimited rides all day! While an awesome ride, Flying Over America really needs to rethink pricing, in my humble opinion. Realistic price is $8. For $17, let me ride it three times. Price aside, Great Ride (probably better than real Soarin'), would do it over and over and over if not for the price. read more

I thought the ride was worth every cent of what was charged. We did get a small discount - 20% off - as we bought 4 adult tickets. Exhilarating! read more

Seriously, this is an incredible experience! My husband and 10 year old daughter rode it first and I stayed in the waiting area with our 2 year old. After about 30 minutes waiting around on them, my daughter runs out and says, Mom you have to see this! I had no idea what she was talking about and asked her, see what? She said, mom this ride is so awesome I almost cried! She's got a tender heart, but I was thinking really, a ride? So she and I went to purchase our tickets. Because it was later in the evening they gave us half off with our previous ticket stubs. I am scared of heights and was anxious about the ride, however once it started, wow! This is genuinely a moving experience. We traveled to destinations and looked at sites that I know I will never see in person in my lifetime. The views, the sounds, and the smells, took us right in the middle of each location and it was so authentic! This ride is amazing! read more

Really cool little ride. We went during the halloween season so the waiting area was decorated like a witch academy, and there was a witch included in some of the ride scenes. The effects were very nice, the sounds and smells really make it feel real! read more

The crew at FlyOver America was very helpful when we got confused and had difficulty seeing both of our videos for dual experience tickets!

This is the most amazing thing you might ever do. Holy cow, this is such a fantastic experience! Price and service didn't stand out- in a good or a bad way, but the ride is so gorgeous and exciting it outweighs them either way. It was just as awesome the second time! read more

This attraction was a big disappointment. We purchased the tickets for 2 kids and one adult and it was $47. When I asked the checkout person for an estimated wait time it was clear they didn't want to reveal the long wait that was ahead of us. The ramp to the attraction looked like it had only a few people in line but that was pretty deceiving. There were 3 separate rooms that corralled us all like cattle to the "preview" holding room for the ride. When we sat down and were the only ones in our row of at least 20 or more seats I was pretty furious that they couldn't have accommodated more people at once. After our 15 min ride ended and my head was spinning from the animated North Pole version of the ride we were exhausted from waiting in line for an hour and a half. If I had known that it would have been an extensive wait time with 2 kids in tow with me I would have never wasted $47 on this experience. The checkout people must have been prompted to tell customers that they have no idea how long the wait time was. Pretty epic disappointment all around. read more

Terrible customer service. Posted on their website that 40" is the minimum height to fly. Measured my daughter at home multiple times and she was 40.25" Got to the mall and double checked in Nickelodeon universe and she was just above the 39" mark. Got over to fly over and America and their mark was about 2" above her head. The first person I talked to said "that IS 40 inches" I explained that 3 other measurements disagree... Then proceeded to tell me that Fly Over America is not affiliated with the amusement park in the Mall of America... So I asked "what does that have to do with anything... does that mean your inches and Nickelodeon Universe's are 2 different things?" She was unwilling to even listen to me and just told me no. So I went back to the board in Nickelodeon universe... Took a picture of her standing next to it and even took it a step further and took her to guest services to get her measured and a wristband with her height on it. Went back to show the rude unhelpful cashier and she again wouldn't listen so we asked to speak to a manager... Explained to the manager that we drove over an hour just for this and that we measured her multiple times and she was in fact 40" and the manager did not care about our situation... Or that we were right she just broomed us along and told us there's nothing we could do. Well we will never be returning to fly over America and we usually go once every 2 months... if the height limit is going to be advertised as 40" then it needs to actually be 40 inches... If it's actually 42 then they need to advertise it as 42. They ruined a day for my family and very much devastated a 4 year old who was very excited. read more