That's right, it’s been 34 years since the Mall of America (MOA) first opened its doors in Bloomington, and a lot has changed since then. Why Mall of America Was Such a Big Deal in 1992The Mall of America was, of course, the largest shopping mall in terms of total area and the largest in terms of total store vendors in the United States when it opened 34 years ago. Get our free mobile appWatch the Vintage 1990s Mall of America CommercialSo, yeah, things have changed a WEE bit since the mega mall first opened. Heck, a few years ago, the Mall of America was listed as a reason NOT to visit Minnesota (though, of course, a LOT of people still do.) Of course, while MOA is still with us 34, not ALL chains that were once popular are still around.