People of a certain age residing in Minnesota have a soft spot for Jingle All the Way, which was released in 1996. We had other populous movies such as Fargo, The Mighty Ducks, and Purple Rain, which were shot here and became a pop sensation for many years.
But Jingle All the Way has been a little different, and if you were in school in 96, then you would see that this event was a once-in-a-lifetime thing.
Imagine Arnold Schwarzenegger, the badass I’m Minnesota, playing as a Minnesotan was a groundbreaking thing for the natives of the place.
Jingle All the Way has become a classic holiday go-to movie. The holiday season is right around the corner, and you can check it out for those who are wondering about the filming locations.
In this article, we’re going to talk about the same.
Synopsis of Jingle All the Way
Arnold Schwarzenegger, who played Howard, is an occupied businessman and a father who has been ignoring his family and father duties.
To get a toy for his son, he waited for Christmas Eve. His wife, played by Rita Wilson, asked him weeks before to secure a toy for Jamie, their son played by Jake Lloyd.
To get the turbo man (gift for his son), he stands in a line, but alongside him, there is Myron and Ted, the neighbor. What happens next is something that can only happen in the mid-90s.
Howard soon learns that the toy has sold out. He embarks on a mad adventure to get the toy his son desires. He must compete with many obstacles, which will cause mayhem for him and fun for the audience.
The movie got mixed reviews, but it was still successful at the box office, and it is still a very popular holiday movie.
Where was Jingle All The Way Filmed?
Some of the movies were filmed in Los Angeles, especially the Wintertainment Parade Scenes. Let’s take a look at other locations.
Falcon Heights Elementary
The Karate scene was shot in Falcon Heights Elementary School. It is a different decoration now, but it feels like it carries the spirit of the seasons.
Downtown St. Paul
The scene where Jaime tells his son he will get whatever he’ll ask for.
The Christmas aura that we see in the movie surrounds the Palace Theatre, which is still decked to share the festivities.
The Mall of America
As the movie moves forward, Howie visits the Mall of America. A few of the mall scenes were built around a rotunda, giving the illusion of escalators in the mall.
Today, the Nickelodeon universe was Camp Snoopy with the loved Yellow Eagle ride in the background.
Nicollet Island Pavilion
Howie meets Santa is played by Jim Belushi. The Santa convinces Howie to follow him to a secret location. This location is Nicollet Island Pavilion in today’s time.
This scene is also famous because it is the only time when Arnold and Jim have shared screen time in their extensive careers.
Mickey’s Diner, St. Paul
Dejected that he has not managed to acquire the asked gift for his son, he arrives at Mickey’s Dining Car, which has been a staple for every movie that has ever been filmed in Minnesota.
360 Wabasha St.
Howie learns that KQ92 is giving away Turbo Man to someone who can name all eight reindeer on the phone. Unable to get a call, Howie rushes to St. Paul towards the location of the KQ92 studio at 360 Wabasha.
Linden Hills
Linden Hills is the honorable mention on the list. It makes a small cameo in the movie.
The movie ends with Wintertainment Parade, but it was not shot in Minnesota, and I’m not going to reveal the filming spot as it will be a spoiler. The movie has been a mega Christmas movie for everyone, especially the people of Minnesota.
