NEW Indoor Theme Park - Nickelodeon Universe - American Dream - New Jersey

[@eardescentmarvelo7566]

It honestly feels like it’s made for parents more than kids, all these cartoons are from my childhood.

[@andrewcb9255]

Well it has appeal for adult and young adult audiences since it has Rugrats, Jimmy Neutron, etc. Kids will still get a kick out of the park though with the more current NickToons like the Nick Jr. stuff, TMNT, etc.

[@MoniiqueWoods]

They have some rides for kids

[@Dragonrider1227]

Aside from The Loud House, I don't think Nickelodeon really has anything under ten years old worth marketing like this

[@haileyshannon7548]

The mall had a lot of financial problems and delays during its construction. Governor Chris Christie even called it "The ugliest building in New Jersey" (which is saying a lot!)

[@amanteheru8572]

They should have opened a nickolodeon theme park in the late 90s or early 2000s

[@icantthinkofagoodname.3983]

So this is what they did with the costumes from the nick hotel.

[@andrewcb9255]

Actually there are dozens of duplicates of the Nickelodeon theme park costumes out there. More than likely Triple Five (the company that owns the mall & park) just got new ones made for the park. Who knows where the Nick Hotel ones are now honestly. More than likely we’ll never know as apparently Viacom are incredibly strict about that stuff.

[@zimcatduckie2283]

Good point

[@nimroddus]

So we both couldn’t come up with a name

[@MegaTimmytommy]

I would have made the snack bar look like the Krusty Krab.

[@QueenSelenaxx]

GENIUS

[@amanteheru8572]

Wells the creators of SpongeBob should have opened at least one real krusty krab in the year 2002 or 2003 cuz I remember SpongeBob got crazy popular within months of its debut back in 99

[@sproutingdreams1983]

And a good burgers

[@kajanayahhinton7832]

Well I work there and since COVID happened the construction and expansion is delayed but this will be expanded a whole lot more

[@epicboyo4883]

Well, the creators didn't want a Krusty Krab.

[@mitchio83]

It needs an outdoor themed floor. Paved or stone paths through heavy landscaping. Maybe boardwalk sections and dramatic lighting for night time. Really the floors are what kills the vibe and screams mall instead of theme park.

[@WakoDoodle]

If they did it would be the perfect time to have a Rocko's Modern Life and Wild Thornberrys theme. One about exploring the wilderness with Tim Curry and the other about animal people surviving the current century.

[@stemikger]

lol. I just wrote a very similar response. It looks like a bunch of manufactured coasters were just put in here with no thought to any theme. I've seen travaling carnivals that looked better

[@nate_and_christo_vids3142]

So you are just jelous

[@youmatgle]

Only the floors? I see an obvious lack of lights and ambiance compared to other indoor theme parks.

[@icdanything4385]

I heard they were going to make there own theme park while back dk how covids affected that

[@haileyshannon7548]

The mall took 15 years to complete and laid in limbo for most of them! That's why you see a lot of the older characters.

[@ninzgpzks583]

Doesn't matter to me

[@brownalec602]

Increase of online shopping could also be why its delayed.

[@Momo-xm6ls]

legends of the hidden temple was my favorite show growing up i was born after it stopped airing so i grew up on the re runs but it was nice to see it included

[@emmajars58]

Sorry but you’re not correct, that’s not why you see the characters you do. This was built in the last few years.

[@jackinabox93]

If you're like me and force your kid to watch shows from when you were younger..mainly cause I know they would love them. They will be fine. Lol.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Man I can't believe it took so long for this place to open. This mall has been an eyesore when I lived in NJ. A double-decker merry go round, you don't really see those anymore. Also I LOVE Appa

[@KaroTaro]

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[@Skylivand]

Theres actually one in Fun Spot in Orlando

[@NUNOIIII]

I been there before they said it took long because this is the largest mall in NJ so that why it took long anf number two they also have a water park side too

[@Anonymous-dg9ki]

And it’s technically not even done yet💀

[@jesuiszrr]

Why do I see your comments on every KZbin video I watch? In particular the Business Insider videos... 😭😭😭

[@joeybaker8866]

Love Fairly odd Parents but huge missed opportunity with not making the half pipe ride Rocket Power Themed.

[@CamrynGraham]

sadly kids won’t know anything about rocket power these days

[@livelovepunkie]

Definitely agree. They gave legends of the hidden temple and no kid now would know that so they could’ve made the half pipe rocket power for sure!

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

Rocket Power is too dated... but hey, Rocko's shirt is too '90s... oh wait...

[@cdragonVII]

I'm just impressed by the sheer number of shows featured

[@danielnguyen9123]

in term of the 35th Anniversary of Nick Jr. since 1988, which Nick Jr. TV Shows did you grew up watching?

[@JohnnyLProduction05]

Fun fact: Rugrats used to be the biggest show on Nickelodeon

[@jeannepopejoy2750]

And still is in my book

[@Jynxxx5]

Fun fact: that’s kinda obvious

[@jakeinator2005]

We know

[@lamb4613]

until spongebob which will probably never be dethroned

[@Dionico13]

And its about to be again with new reboot

[@mariajordan2436]

LOL at all the commenters expecting Disney level ambiance and immersion in a non-Disney park.

[@lizzyosorio9417]

That part like tf, if they want something that grand just go to Disney lmao. Tbh I actually love how this looks and I'm 20 years old aha. When this popped up in my recommendations I was literally all hyped and amazed that a Nickelodeon theme park was made and I still would like to go here after seeing the whole video

[@_Carloss0_]

Meh Disney not the best in my opinion it’s universal

[@ashleyburbank3129]

Honestly they could charge Disney level prices if they just had a different floor!!! I think the theming is amazing!

[@utrocks97]

There’s a reason stands on a hill of its own. If everything had their level of detail then Disney wouldn’t as unique

[@jakeinator2005]

And yet this is more than I expected from Nickelodeon actually.

[@steveraglin7607]

What a place... never would expect an indoor amusement park with so many roller coasters! Imaginative design, colors and experiences -- fun to seen when brand new, clean as a whistle and with so few visitors which just would distract from the tour! Thank you.

[@stevepalmberg5905]

Compare to mall of America.. atmosphere much better at moa

[@TheFreshSpam]

0:19 *_Sandy's had a bit too much coffee this morning_*

[@siennalarae85]

Yea her face was a bit creepy lol

[@thirtyonepigeons9539]

Fr it looks like she has Tim Burton eyes lol

[@najthesavior4286]

One of the customers said Texas is dumb and all went haywire from there.

[@DatBoyJaden]

🤣🤣🤣

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

@@najthesavior4286 LMAO!!

[@stemikger]

They need more theaming, a few dark type rides and create an illusion that you can never see it all in one day. Several pathways and shops along the way, with lush greenery. Instead it looks like they just but a bunch of coasters in the middle of a mall. It doesn't look like much thought was put into it.

[@ferrari250tr]

Yeah, it needs lands...like a Jungle area, Ocean, City...you can fit most of their cartoons into a couple themes and split them up to create nice sections with lots of shops between. Of course Dark Rides and Animatronics would really sell the place as high end and for everyone, rather than these rides which are definitely more for kids.

[@stemikger]

@@ferrari250tr Exactly! They really should have consulted with the Imagineers from Disney

[@LS-ti1rz]

It really needs a great rethinking of greenery. They need landscaping all over. Trees, bushes, flowers, plants etc etc. Also someone mentioned dramatic lighting at night. Very good idea. Definitely give a different vibe when its night time. It looks the way it stands now a bit too industrial!!! I believe a planned effort of greenery will give the place a better vibe. Perhaps this was the vibe the were going for? Streamlined , industrial vibe? Sterile? Too sterile for my taste...

[@Eternaldarkness3166]

They should have done a "light-dark" ride of the inside of SpongeBob's house.

[@kathymoriarty1441]

Didn't They Have Anything About Power Rangers?.

[@ZanderEzekial77]

Is it weird that I don't want to go on any of these rides but I want to take so many pictures here

[@Stephzi11a]

No I was just going to comment that! Especially grandpa pickles on the bench 😂

[@Vahig7]

The rides look so fun

[@jinx724]

This is the comment. I want to go but def not for the rides.

[@Mikefrom97]

Same here!!! The characters look so fine and colorful, I just want alot of pictures. Lol

[@shanteltrice5964]

I just said this lol

[@joellindhorst3083]

Interesting. There's actually quite a bit of theming here. Nothing on Disney or Universal level of course but at least the figurines add something a little extra to a simple amusement park.

[@starlightt4094]

Better than 6 flags

[@JudgeDunfeeTheParkitecter]

The jellyfish has good theming.

[@lupras]

They had me at Rugrats.

[@ohyeagirl1111]

Would travel all the way to NJ just to dress up in my Kyoshi Warrior cosplay and get pics with appa 😂

[@bobjoe3810]

That would be pretty dope tbh

[@Papuchka14]

I can see people on the rides but it’s kinda sad it looks so empty

[@mattmax11]

Well if you weren't aware there is a pandemic going on.

[@Papuchka14]

@@mattmax11 I know, that in part is why it’s sad

[@robotsinc9573]

Chandler hopefully Covid will piss off soon so we can go have fun at theme parks

[@ashley-jy4xo]

also bc apparently its like $50-90 the entrance I saw a video on it but idk if it is for sure

[@luizmelendezgaming1615]

@starlight_93 4 hrs. Limits? 🤮

[@tommyboytt6454]

There’s actually so many great photo spots here and I WILL be going there.

[@Natepro3]

My mom will break her storage 💀

[@alexitorico6686]

Remember when Nickelodeon Universe was called Camp Snoopy back in the day? Pepridge Farm remembers.

[@JudgeDunfeeTheParkitecter]

That was the Mall of America version. This is American dream, but yes.

[@Beachmunks]

I came there once with my mom and my cousins and I'm soooooo happy I did I had a lot of fun and I can see they added some new things to this place since the last time I came

[@JCatNY]

Damn you Covid. Hope the park can make tons of money in the future - it's too beautifully designed to fail.

[@josephm156]

They got some many failures before they open.

[@crumbc0re]

This is like an exaggerated version of what Great America was like when I was a kid before. They had mainly spongebob rides from what I remember but a lot of Nick character and I love it. I think this looks amazing and it makes me wish there were more of these Nicktoom adventure parks across the country. Would be awesome imo.

[@Morenitto89]

They should call it “Millennials Dreams”

[@somehomlessman6570]

This place has a ride for literally every show I always watched and more and I’m going

[@Hahsnjs]

Doug

[@somehomlessman6570]

@@Hahsnjs what about Doug

[@takeshitatnall5496]

I like how this has shows from all across Nick's history. Something for everyone

[@deegewilliams2567]

The theming is actually super rad, but the empty sterile mall is kinda wigging me out. I got a little emotional over Appa and Aang though, how cute!!

[@SketchBud]

Its moments like this makes me feel happy that Nickelodeon has more than just Spongebob in their theme parks.

[@architecturedraft5559]

You just have to appreciate the engineering behind everything. Just the world In general the things we can build and create.

[@angelmarin6442]

We could use a danny phantom attraction and one for my life as a teenage robot. Also the floor, ceiling and the snack bar could use more thought and detail.

[@JoseGonzalez-ek3km]

Abd abby hatcher too

[@jokerlyzermedia6603]

FINALLY I KNEW I WASN'T THE ONLY ONE

[@Coaster-Toaster]

The ride lineup looks pretty good, but the theming is meeeh. The other Nickelodeon Universe looks way better with much more theming inside.

[@misterA2Z]

I would love to see this park up and running at full force! Especially if they ever opened more food and/or merch options as well as a show or something.

[@sofiamoran625]

Pre covid there was a show but food options are a bit limited especially because the mall food court isn't completely open yet.

[@gooodies4u1]

I think this is beautiful. Bringing memories to people of all ages. Some amusement beyond fingers on a screen dulling our senses and attention span. 👏🏽 🎉

[@sydx5925]

I feel so sad that this theme park is in a mall that has been under construction for 15 years and until now is still not fully opened. It has faced so much tragedy and bad luck.

[@thecunninlynguist]

I wanna visit! Never been to NJ, but it looks like I'll have to add this mall/theme park to my list.

[@neptune3161]

trust me you don't want to come to nj just for this mall, at least not right now. there are like no stores or food places open yet as the mall's only been open for a short while

[@ShizeiTigras]

If you wanna go to NJ you're better off visiting SFGA.

[@spatulashack]

@@neptune3161 Untrue. Plenty of stores are now open across all three floors. The "luxury" wing is still closed.

[@neptune3161]

@@spatulashack when i went we walked the whole mall and there were whole sections of the mall that were empty, and the food court had stores but nobody in them and the lights all out... at like two in the afternoon.. so idk maybe more opened since i went :/

[@vampirelilicios3571]

yo the legends of the hidden temple really made me cry a bit, a lot of my friends totally forgot about that show D:

[@PaulJackson729]

Lot of Nick Shows are represented here such as Paw Patrol, Bubble Guppies, Henry Danger, SpongeBob, Rugrats, Ren & Stimpy, Legends Of The Hidden Temple, Invader Zim, Double Dare, Fairly Oddparents, TMNT, and much more, So many things to see and do for both older and younger fans.

[@jayjaybulldog9180]

This reminds me of the Nickelodeon Splat City since 1995 and Carowinds park but it was my first time going in 2003 along with Jimmy Neutrons Nicktoon Blast in my childhood 😭😭😭

[@foreignmely2342]

Me and my daughter and my friend and her two small children celebrated my daughters third birthday here last week and it was sooo much fun, rollercoasters for adults and rides for the kids. I love the scenery around the whole mall area too

[@frillydress]

I’m honestly kinda sad because THERE WAS NO DANNY PHANTOM RIDE WHEN I WENT THERE WITH MY FRIEND :(

[@PerryPresents]

Wow never seen anything of this scale all indoors before so cool!

[@JeseeWalker]

The ride selection looks awesome here. I'd go for sure.

[@CoasterRoastersStudios]

As a coaster enthusiast this makes me very happy

[@FalconFighterPilot1013]

Lots of thrill rides which is impressive

[@miahkobe]

Huge nostalgic vibes

[@teesimone2018]

Damn I wished I still lived in New Jersey. This is only 22 minutes drive from my grandmas house. Everything looks awesome and neat. . Nice and cleaned. . .I got so excited when I saw Appa!!! And the Legend's Challenge ♡♡

[@Natepro3]

I might go here for my 8 bday aka tomorrow

[@ellebelle6439]

This place is incredibly cool but needs a little more decor. It feels like it's all in a warehouse with bare decorations. Add a little more decor and it'll be poppin 👌🙂

[@jordanwolfson8378]

This park is absolutely more for adults, visited it myself. There's some kid's rides, and then there's full on thrill rides. Not a lot of between.

[@mochispartan1532]

Well, most thrill rides have a height restriction of 48 inches, so kids who are 7-8 (maybe even 6)+ can ride all the rides except Sandy’s blasting bronco (unless they’re 52+ inches)

[@dannykoehler8762]

This is amazing design work, I'm really impressed

[@Lorena-OT7]

Was just at the the mall didn’t go inside but I love this theming, planning a family vacation next year, I love coasters❤

[@WakoDoodle]

I wonder, looking at all these old nick toons I wonder if they will be doing reruns of them again? Or better, new dvd full series collections!

[@wymasterflash]

I mean they have announced a Ren and Stimpy reboot, we also got an Invader Zim and a Rocko’s Modern Life movie last year

[@WakoDoodle]

@@wymasterflash I can't wait to see the reboots come out and I loved the invader zim, rocko's Modern Life and Hey Arnold movies! I just wish you could easily get the whole series on dvd. That and I miss the Nickelodeon Splat logo. I heard it was changed because "one of the higher ups didn't think it looked professional on their C.V. " which if that's the case, that's a stupid reason. Either way they should change it back! Or at least make it similar.

[@andrewcb9255]

If anything they’ll do dvd releases, and to my knowledge TeenNick airs a few 90’s and 00’s NickToons at midnight.

[@Eternaldarkness3166]

a lot of that stuff you can find on Prime

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

@@WakoDoodle Well, Dan Schneider made it a foot once.

[@rmannayr2129]

THE THEME PARK IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

[@janb92]

I’ve never seen a 2 story carousel before lol cool

[@Douglasman123]

Ren and Stimpy are the last Nickelodeon show I would have expected to have a ride… because… well everyone knows . But good for them ! They are a classic!

[@gregorypatzelt6964]

Legends of the hidden temple challenge looks so cool!!

[@Coaster_The_Wolf]

honestly this park could use some more theming as it looks like just some random rides placed in a building but looks good otherwise as a starting indoor park

[@jackiegordillo]

Funny I just visited the Mall 2 days ago, I can’t wait till they finish everything! It’s a gorgeous place and litterally 20 minutes away from me, crazy🙌🏻

[@HorrorBorealis]

Governments: Do not gather indoors Nick: lol, Let's open an indoor park

[@all4alexis98]

Lol I know right. But it’s been in the works for months the pandemic delayed the opening

[@haileyshannon7548]

@@all4alexis98 actually it was years

[@jerryhernandez1895]

Invader Zims!!! I’m so young I didn’t grow up watching that.

[@Vahig7]

This place looks amazing what a Time to be a kid

[@TonyFilms335]

I like how so many rides are intense and go upside down. Even tho it’s Nickelodeon themed lol.

[@PercydeRoloFangirl]

This looks very cool and my mom said we can go here soon as a fan of rides and old and new nicktoons this would be heavenly to me!

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

This is a beautiful theme park and what’s nice about it is for people who can’t afford to go to a Disney theme they can come here and have just as much fun. 😊💕💕

[@stevepalmberg5905]

Not as good as mall of America

[@phoenixbunny2686]

I love that it’s themed to my child hood

[@catherinej615]

The air glider ride makes me feel dizzy looking at it. I say no to that ride

[@C.A9446]

I honestly think Mall Of America in Bloomington, Minnesota is way better than American Dream Mall. No offense tho but the one in MN is pleasing and lots of shops and attractions! Definitely recommend going there

[@JonJonMorales]

Lol I remember watching the abandoned episode on this lol.

[@Cie999]

That Aang themed ride was really cool!

[@tomanderson4286]

This will make for a really cool abandoned dead mall in 5-10 years!

[@nolanharder167]

Azul the Blue Train is something and the Spongebob ones are amazing

[@Dehslash9]

A few things I would change: 1.) a giant animatronic Reptar in Rugrats land. 2.) a Ninja Turtles land, but downstairs to simulate being in a sewer; along with a Motion Based 3D Dark Ride. 3.) An Avatar the Last Airbender land.

[@seanhilshappyhour8691]

I gotta say when I heard indoor amusement park I was skeptical, thought it would be rinky dink. I was impressed in person.

[@alexahpandaplays9568]

Omg I can’t believe this was a mall! It’s so cool now. Whoever sold it was should’ve kept it they could make a lot of money.

[@iggyseffects]

I was just there the other day with my sister!! It's basically the same as the one at the MOA, but with different names and colors and a few new rides

[@stevepalmberg5905]

Concrete box compared to moa

[@MikeS]

whoever did the color design here should get a raise

[@swissmediastuff]

“Nick Hotel SpongeBob” is still alive?!?

[@JCTreasurer]

$65 for THIS?! Six Flags Magic Mountain, here in Southern California, charges the same price and has 19 rollercoasters + a dozen other attractions. This is insane

[@michaelplaton5405]

So many rides, all from shows of my childhood cool 🤣

[@toysvilltvstudios7576]

We're IN LOVE with this theme park. Most (More like all) of the themed rides are from their best cartoons. None of the lamer ones or nothing too new where nobody recognized them. Plus, the Photo ops are to die for! We live in PA. So we're glad it's close to home. ^^ And yes, We're fans of the classic Nicktoons. 90's kids UNITE! :D

[@oliverjasinski1829]

I’ve been here before, and this park is very aesthetically pleasing. Sure, it’s inside a mall and doesn’t put an effort in to hide that factor, but it just has this nice futuristic look to it. Also, stop crying about the “theming.” This is not Disney. This is an indoor amusement park. And they did good with what they can handle. The ride statues are really nice too. Cedar Fair type statues. The price is a little up there, but it’s a premium mall so naturally the things inside it are going to be premium price. If your wondering whether to go here, I would say yes. IF your a coaster enthusiast. If your a theme park enthusiast, I would only recommend this place if you are near Philadelphia or New York City

[@quintettaschenck1511]

Is it 80 degrees inside of Nickelodeon universe?

[@Itsyagurlb]

Loved it here so nostalgic

[@JustineCarissa]

I remember this mall was still being constructed when I was in high school and now I’m in my 30s. I’m surprised it’s finally done lol

[@ellej3112]

Yup I love Jersey's Nickelodeon Theme Park.

[@PookumXD]

I went there two weeks ago with my friend and my parents. It was so fun to be there. All the rides were fantastic

[@rayslice4765]

How tall did a kid have to be to ride if you know?

[@NostalgiCrazy]

What an awesome and nostalgic park! I'd love to try all of those rides. I just couldn't help feeling sad while watching this for a few reasons. Of course, the pandemic, but also remembering how malls used to be so popular, and this indoor theme park would've been a dream for us 90s kids. The world is so different these days, idk if kids and teens would enjoy it as much? But here's to hoping COVID goes away in the next year or 2 🙏

[@laurajwhite1]

Here it is a year after your post and it's still here, but there's hope!!!!

[@NostalgiCrazy]

@@laurajwhite1 Absolutely 🤞 Happy Holidays!

[@Kayyleeeeee]

Aww SpongeBob looks so happy :)

[@flattfan162]

it's really funny how this is almost an exact replica of Galaxyland in West Edmonton Mall without the Nickelodeon theming (which I guess isn't that surprising since the two malls have the same developers). Thanks for sharing!

[@pazunicorn3701]

I feel like this would definitely be great for a traveling theme park like a fair, and they could also do the kids choice awards when they’re traveling and have them set up where the theme park is.

[@bobjoe3810]

Lol took them years to build this. I don't think its traveling anywhere 😅

[@danielnguyen9123]

in term of the 35th Anniversary of Nick Jr. since 1988, which Nick Jr. TV Shows did you grew up watching?

[@hskyart]

Very Lite version of a park, but when you don't have freedom to do things you do what you can to have some fun.

[@BurningFlamesofDivineDragon]

This place looks super cool.

[@austinleemartin4491]

10 years from now ~ Exploring with Josh/Exploring Nickelodeon’s abandoned indoor theme park..

[@brittanyguyton3987]

They have one in NJ now! So cool! I'll have to take a trip to NJ, that little girl in me will be so happy lol

[@Savagemister]

I'm going here next month, but I looked ahead on the calendar and the day I am there, the best coaster there is down for maintenance.

[@JT_DePrince]

This place is amazing I'm 30yrs young and these are all my childhood cartoons my nieces & nephews really don't watch all this except like paw patrol or Dora for the really younger ones but I think they still would love it cause it's childlike cartoons in a amusement park and the scenery to take pics of your kids are amazing as well this is dope though it should expand more and put a good burger

[@revvy62]

The amusement park honestly looks very underwhelming. But so cool to see they have jimmy neutron and invader zim rides.

[@seandoesnpcshit]

and Ren and Stimpy!

[@RayOutThere]

Awesome place. I can't wait to go back here.

[@jasira1891]

I’m going here on June 22nd. Excited!!

[@PopCultureNorthwest]

We plan to visit in 2021. This looks like a blast

[@carl8218]

This looks amazing and I can’t wait to visit some time.

[@sofiamoran625]

YOOO HAHAHAHA I'VE BEEN WORKING THERE SINCE LAST YEAR AND I DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE THAT HELGA FROM HEY ARNOLD WAS NEXT TO JUMPING GENIES

[@joelroperpc3101]

I work there too this video makes me depressed