Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America · Operating · 1995
Back at the Barnyard Hayride
Powered coaster · Junior · Zamperla
A Zamperla powered mine train for younger riders — gentle indoor hills themed to Back at the Barnyard (formerly Li'l Shaver).
At a glance
Key facts for Back at the Barnyard Hayride.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Powered coaster
Opened
1995
Manufacturer
Zamperla
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Back at the Barnyard Hayride.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Powered coaster
- junior
- powered-coaster
Experience
Powered coaster
Built by Zamperla
Spec sheet
Min height
3'6"
Specs source: nickelodeonuniverse.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Back at the Barnyard Hayride.
Timeline
1995
Back at the Barnyard Hayride opens
Background
Back at the Barnyard Hayride began as Li'l Shaver in the mid-1990s and was rethemed with the Nickelodeon takeover.
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Sources & official links
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- Back at the Barnyard Hayride — official ride pagenickelodeonuniverse.com(opens in a new tab)
- Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America — official sitenickelodeonuniverse.com(opens in a new tab)
- Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Nickelodeon Universe · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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