Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Play ground at the mall


I recently did some shopping at a mall that I rarely go to.  The Paradise Valley Mall, although closer to me now than before I moved, is still quite a distance away but, the store I needed to visit was there so off I went.  I don't think I had ever seen so many attractions for the kids at any other mall.  They had these giant balls for kids to get inside.

They had this bungee jumping contraption so kids could soar above the crowds.






















They had a train that the kids could ride from one end of the mall to the other.  With a toot-toot and bell clang, it whizzed right by me.















And, for the more classic children's entertainment, the mall had a full sized carousel located in the food court.  I'd say there is plenty here to keep the kids busy while the parents shop.
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20 comments:

  1. Stefan JanssonDecember 3, 2014 at 1:55 AM

    I am a bit jealous of the kids now!

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  2. AndyDecember 3, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    At first I thought the giant balls were miniatures with figurines inside. My eyes were deceived.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 3, 2014 at 3:58 AM

    Looks like a fun place to visit!

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  4. KateDecember 3, 2014 at 4:43 AM

    A paradise for the youngsters. I am surprised at the effort made to entertain them. Must be a good marketing draw.

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  5. Steve ReedDecember 3, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    We had a clear ball similar to that for our gerbils when I was a kid. I never imagined HUMANS would be playing in them someday!

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  6. LowellDecember 3, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Our mall in Ocala and in Gainesville have the trains, and the Ocala mall also has the bungee jumping. At this time of year things can get a little raucous.

    So how was the carousel? :)

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  7. bettyDecember 3, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    This is so cool! My son and his girlfriend just moved to Phoenix a month ago; she has a 9 year old daughter who I bet would love to explore this mall! I just googled to see how close it was to where they lived and its very close so I think I'll let them know if they haven't discovered it already!

    betty

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  8. HalcyonDecember 3, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    I wish they made those gerbil rollers for adults. I so want to try one!

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  9. JudyDecember 3, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    That's different! I like the giant balls to go inside but, bungee jumping? I don't think so.

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  10. William KendallDecember 3, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    I can see kids really having a blast there!

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  11. RedPatDecember 3, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Kids must love heading to that mall, Sharon!

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  12. CatalystDecember 3, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Wow! That's like a theme park within the mall.

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  13. cieldequimperDecember 3, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    Believe it or not, I'm 7 1/2 years old. Can I come and have fun? :-)

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  14. LoisDecember 3, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    I wish one of our malls had so many fun things for the kids. My oldest grandson loves those balls you can get into!

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  15. RandyDecember 3, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    The ball looks fun!

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  16. ThérèseDecember 3, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    Incredible!
    I wish I could get into one of these balls to feel the effect, that would be my Christmas present.

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  17. KarlDecember 5, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    A heaven for kids !

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  18. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 6, 2014 at 5:11 AM

    Good heavens! There better not be anyone there saying 'I'm bored Mum' :) Would love to have a go in one of the big balls :)

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  19. JackDecember 6, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    This is a shopping mall? Lots of stuff to keep the kids interested.

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  20. UnknownDecember 8, 2014 at 5:36 AM

    I would enjoy getting inside one of those giant balls! :-)

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