American Dream Mall's Expensive Parks - Are They Worth It?

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The American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey is home to two record-breaking parks: the Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park and DreamWorks Water Park. Located just a few miles from New York City, both of these parks charge premium ticket prices. In this video I'll be giving my review of both Nickelodeon Universe and DreamWorks Water Park and evaluating whether these parks give you ample bang for your buck.
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0:00 - Introduction
2:12 - Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park Review
9:40 - DreamWorks Water Park Review
10:55 - Park Pricing and Value
12:10 - The Ideal American Dream Itinerary
13:25 - Final Thoughts
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#americandream

[@braxtonradcliffe8448]

I feel like just adding some fake grass or trees around the main coaster would make it so much better

[@GabrielFrFr]

Or to any of the coasters

[@lanceflx63]

Its should have to themed to its name of Ninja Turtles

[@AdventuresWithAlex]

I lucked out and got to ride all 5 coasters on my recent visit on June 15, 2023. They were so fun! Sandy’s had an insane rattle in the back row that felt like a car crash lmao shell raiser is the much better ride in my opinion

[@AdventuresWithAlex]

The park is definitely giving Amazon warehouse 😂

[@FullThrills]

Yeah, I agree. I think I saw you there on Thursday but I never said anything

[@TheMelonMonarch]

I went around the same time on the 8th and I totally agree! My friends had to drag me on to shellraiser but i did not regret it.

[@SE0814]

Same

[@AmusementProductions.]

He may not be pregnant but he always delivers 💀

[@carminecdinoproductions]

I’d love to see the American Dream Nickelodeon Universe theme park get reworked and reimagined and expanded to be like the Mall of America’s Nickelodeon Universe theme park with lots more rides and attractions for families and thrill-seekers with a ton of rides for the family!

[@imcrazywill]

i think the american dream mall has better roller coasters and more kiddie rides than moa

[@coolboss999]

This could possibly happen in the future but it would have to be after the mall starts making a profit and the mall fills up most of its empty space.

[@JoseGonzalez-ek3km]

Yes Me Too

[@JeffT77]

Yeah! I’ve said it since they opened. It needs dark themed rides and a log flume ride similar to MOA. It’s also missing a ride like FlyOver America like Disney has its ride called Soarin’ Around the World.

[@TripBloggers]

It costs as much for one day as a season pass for Six Flags but we still love Nickelodeon Universe and Dreamworks Waterpark. Especially when the weather is bad. Last year they had 50% off Black Friday tickets that were good for 4 months.

[@IAmMiami]

I went to Nick Uni back in September '22 and all the coasters were open though TMNT went down at least twice and the drop tower didn't rotate either. My hotel had a discount code that was significant, 30% maybe. Yes, TMNT was unexpectedly rough for an indoor ride. It was a fun couple of hours before boarding a cruise ship but I really have no reason to go back.

[@jerseyharlot]

Shellraiser is rough because it sat in the parking lot uncovered for 2 years before they finally put it together.

[@uncannyramsay8727]

Last year during their spring break days (I think?) they were selling tickets for the amusement park for $35 per person. I went on a Wednesday with another person and I pretty much went on almost everything in under 2 hours. The park was completely dead minus the ride ops and group of kids that came in before I left.

[@ct6852]

Riding a roller coaster in doors feels really bizarre. But it's kind of awesome. I've only been to one park with a roof. The dome in Vegas.

[@JewishSingers]

When I was there in late 2022 all 5 roller coasters were open.

[@Asshat237]

I don't think that is typical

[@BraidsYouTube]

I went yesterday and they were all open

[@danthecoasterman22]

I had an extremely lucky day there. Not only was everything open, but Sandy’s never went down. We got over 50 rides on Sandy’s alone. I agree with the ambience- pales in comparison to MN

[@KatIoannou]

I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience.

[@mitchellries256]

I'd say they're worth it. For me, I could spend a full day at the DreamWorks Waterpark and then get a twilight ticket for Nickelodeon Universe because I could only do a few select rides at that park, and a few hours is all I would need to do that. If you have kids, though, they'll easily be able to spend the entire day there.

[@HowToBeABusinessAnalyst]

Sandy's is definitely fantastic if you are ever back there. Shellraiser was running when I was there but I avoided it because one of the track sections looked very shaky. The pricing is certainly an issue though. I went with my wife and young kids and paid something in the low to middle $300s total. It's just far easier to find great discounts on outdoor parks. I think I paid $24.95 for each of us at Lake Compounce and maybe $24.95 or $29.95 for each of us at Six Flags New England. We just went to Great Adventure for my birthday this past Saturday and tickets were $43/each through FunEx- although they are crazy with their $48(after tax) standard parking fee. That's around $120 less in 4 ticket prices than I paid for the 4 of us to go to Nickelodeon Universe. Great video!

[@huddyr1112]

Also, I went on August 1st or 2nd 2023... Everything was open (Shellraiser, Sandy's Bronco, Shredder, Slimestreak, Half-pipe) all the good/noteworthy coasters were all open and I really loved Sandy's Bronco and the spinning half pipe....both were amazing imo, love this place

[@huddyr1112]

Sandy's Bucking Bronco is DEFINITELY the best ride at Nickelodeon and same happened to me with the headache on TMNT Shellraiser! Got 2 rides and ended up with a migraine, made me dislike the coaster. Granted I had just finished up a week-long coaster trip which included two days at Hersheypark, Knoebels, Kennywood, Great Adventure, Dorney Park, Coney island & Several of the Jersey boardwalk parks (Wildwood, Castaway Cove, Casino Pier) So maybe my brain and body were just done😂 But I absolutely loved SBB, great little launch coaster. Plan on taking my nieces this winter

[@sequoiaedwards4782]

They charge that much to keep certain groups out.I know people don't want to say it but they price a certain part of the population out on purpose.Not to mention how expensive parking is.

[@jacobaqua3136]

Dude parking is dirt cheap

[@amandaschaad1775]

I found the back a LOT smother than the front on shellraiser. I also got on every single coaster and most of the flats during 1 visit.

[@EspiIsHere]

When I was there in the beginning of Jan 2023 4/5 were open until later in the evening when Shredder finally opened up. Maybe due to staffing issues but I’m glad it did when it did cause I was dreading coming again just for the missing credit

[@stephanievitale-ur1vo]

For NY you also have Six Flags Great Adventure and Coney Island. Great adventure is the best out of everything

[@shainahullihen1159]

Great Adventure is in New Jersey, not New York.

[@stephanievitale-ur1vo]

@@shainahullihen1159 yes but it’s only 1.5 hrs out of NY

[@nosaj3856]

For those who do not realize this. One important factor about this mall and why it has to be expensive. You would get the dregs of society and nothing but fights and shootings if this place was more affordable. Unfortunately it is very close to some of the most dangerous cities in NJ and NY.

[@Cascade777]

I definitely want to visit the Dreamworks waterpark. Looks awesome even considering pretty expensive price😅

[@darealpapajon]

Nah dude dont its a dumb of a waterpark. Theyre getting sued currently for injuries

[@Itsohsosweetraven]

Water park is mid af

[@oranjvr4962]

The water park slide that goes around was awesome

[@Leftpeg8379]

Shellraiser is a Euro-Fighter not an Infinity Coaster

[@Charlie_Bartels]

You do realize that it is rude to collect people

[@strudelninja]

Did they remove cars from Slime Streak? I swear when the park opened reviews talked about it having a long slow train and that looked way shorter than I remember, but I could be wrong.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

I’d love to see a DreamWorks Theme Park at American Dream Meadowlands to complement and accompany the DreamWorks Water Park also at American Dream Meadowlands!

[@JoseGonzalez-ek3km]

Yeah I Love To See That One Day

[@shainahullihen1159]

Oh boy, that Shredder Coaster or other coaster just scared me when it went down backwards. I thought it was going to fall off the tracks 😢.

[@Mr.SingleRider]

Shellraser is a Eurofighter not an infinity

[@Hypergirl2022]

This reminds me of a fix up the park scenario in Rollercoaster Tycoon.

[@EtaM29]

I visited in late January too and shredder and Sandy’s were both closed very disappointinh

[@eli_gabbers_party_squad]

i just got home from it, at one restaurant each cookie for a very small size is 7$

[@magnifecy]

you should go to the Efteling (the Netherlands) great theme park full of wonders!

[@TripBloggers]

Starting March 11th Nickelodeon Universe will require either an All-Access Pass or their Park Entry Pass to enter. No more free entry.

[@GeneralKenobi3]

Good video

[@paulgilliam5080]

See you at lost island for your ride on matugani!

[@Charlie_Bartels]

What is the song that plays in your intro

[@staringcorgi6475]

The back row in shell raiser is better than the front

[@hawkvandelay]

its nice that this park is now Pay Per Ride, but its still a Pay To Puke kind of place

[@imaginationsquare]

TMNT isn't an infinity coaster either, it's a Eurofighter (generally less smooth as far as I am aware)

[@XscreamThrills]

Agreed about TMNT Shellraiser, it's really rough and was a huge disappointment.

[@rickkarrer8370]

Looking at going 2/24/24. Price is now $50 per person. Thanks for the heads up about the Shredder ride, we'll be skipping that one.

[@noahnorman6877]

Even though when the parks first opened, the tickets were kind of expensive at $99. The prices have been going down in the years since they’ve opened. When I first went there in June of 2022, the ticket prices had dropped to $79, the next year however they had gone up to $89, but now it’s gone down again to $69.

[@vincentnnyc]

so is it worth it for $69? how about the water park and indoor ski? how much are they and are they worth it also?

[@tidefishing2593]

That intro never gets old!

[@gabeamandathrills467]

When I went for the first time in 2019 on opening weekend all the rides were closed but an employee gave me a free ticket for another day that I went 2 days later and all the coasters and flat rides were open except Sandy’s But for Dreamworks i went for media day but half slides were closed and half were open.

[@Swampfoxenthusiast]

3:14 shellraiser is a euro fighter not an infinity coaster

[@JFrombaugh]

I would say Coney Island & Kalahari are both better experiences overall for a similar price.

[@Laffinatu]

I just wish they would spruce up the ceiling with lighter colors to resemble a sky. That stark white and grey just sucks and does zero to complement the bright and cheerful Nickelodeon colors of the floor and attractions.

[@blazinghalo6888]

Try one in Minnesota

[@bobwhite3450]

That mall was built on a unrestricted landfill from the 50s & 60s, Many people got sick while construction was going on. I'll never bring my family there! 🤮🤢

[@andynava5144]

Fun fact, the original Nick Universe was designed by Knotts Berry Farm, the new one was not. :)

[@Mike-wt7jq]

At least American Dream Mall is a very fun boondoggle to visit!!!

[@AydinCanbek2012]

Is this the mall that Mr beast filmed

[@thepuncakian2024]

How does parking work there? Do you have to pay for it or is it free?

[@Itsohsosweetraven]

Not free

[@andrewgotwalt7862]

Can I donate?

[@stevepalmberg5905]

Too concrete compared to moa Warehouse look.. not as many scenic overlooks Need painted walls

[@shirleyryan2753]

Ride the biggest wooden roller coaster in urup

[@stevepalmberg5905]

Compare to moa price wise

[@donishamillerddmills]

The discount code isn’t working

[@ParkPros]

I dropped the price of the guide, so it’s the same price now as it prior with using the discount code

[@wenfenlin8780]

I went there 5 times 😂

[@user-th6vu6ny7e]

My dad lost his key for the car

[@SE0814]

I literally rode every roller coaster there

[@SE0814]

But the second time 2 were open😂

[@Fourty_and_eight]

I live in New Jersey I live like 20 minutes away from it pls take my pls!! im subbed

[@lisaknox7722]

I wish our mall would've Had some of this cool stuff. Maybe it would've lasted longer. But no, Simons malls had to ruin it all!!!!!😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@darealpapajon]

Idk this mall is kinda on the dead side with attendance. I live near it been to it. Gsp is far superior and more lively

[@shainahullihen1159]

OUCH, poor SpongeBob in the thumbnail. SpongeBob: Why are my eyes red? OUCH, MY EYES! Me: Ouch 😢. It reminds me of the episode where he got bubble soap in his eyes, funny, but sad 😂😢.

[@RandallFPS]

Sandy's coaster was the WORST of them all. You fall, tumble in your seat during those inversions and it's the worst transition EVER on a ride. I'll take a Minderaser ANY DAY over that POS.

[@gooodies4u1]

All parks , theaters etc expensive these days offering even less. People need something more than just two fingers and a screen. If a Starbucks 8 dollars as well as a Big Mac the same. Is it really? People always complain. Looking for negative first. Society as a whole is miserable and pessimistic. Go back to their solitary lonely existence. It’s a mall with options. You don’t want to ride than don’t. Or stay home completely and just shop online. And eat with DoorDash. Geesh!

[@KaySpde]

Channel name: park pro "Overly intense coasters are uncomfortable" Yeah... that's kind of part of the territory lol. Wonder why this is the first time I've stumbled across this channel. Don't buy guides from people trying to sell the best "Park strategies" lmfao

[@ParkPros]

🥱

[@thecour8379]

Jeez dude, don't watch the damn channel then.......

[@MadMaddiii]

​@ParkPros didn't mention food or parking prices?? 😅

[@ParkPros]

@@MadMaddiii it's in a literal mall lol

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

This mall will soon be dead and abandoned

[@PlatinumEagleStudios]

Shellraiser isn't an Infinity coaster, it's a Eurofighter. Get it right.