Originally published: Thursday, February 7, 2019.COWABUNGA! Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream has announced that the upcoming Nickelodeon-branded theme park will feature rollercoasters inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants and SLIME!Update (9/11) - Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream will also include a Blaze and the Monster Machines race track ride named "Blaze's Monster Truck Rally"!
Update (7/16) - Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream will also include a
Blue's Clues merry-go-round ride!
Update (7/3): American Dream has announced that it will welcome the public to its opening on Friday, October 25, 2019 where we will feature the launch of the property’s unprecedented indoor Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park! See below for the press release!
Update (4/5): American Dream has begun testing its amusement park rides inside the mega-mall’s Nickelodeon Universe theme park — a telltale sign that the retail and entertainment extravaganza will finally open this year, after nearly 15 years of delays! Additionally, drone footage from the ongoing construction at American Dream at the Meadowlands filmed by NJ Advance Media for
NJ.com has revealed that banners (pictured above) for the upcoming Nickelodeon Universe amusement park, including one featuring SpongeBob SquarePants saying his "I'm ready" catchphrase, have appeared on the side of the mega-mall! Click
here for more details!
Two rollercoasters we’ve already heard about -- and two we haven’t -- were revealed at a recent gathering of roller coaster enthusiasts and industry insiders. The thrill rides are in the works inside the massive theme park in the under-construction
American Dream mega-mall in Bergen County, New Jersey.
The American Coaster Enthusiasts held an annual “EastCoaster” gathering at Hershey Park this past weekend where representatives from Nickelodeon Universe unveiled four roller coasters that will be part of the indoor theme park at the American Dream, Elizabeth Ringas, communications coordinator for ACE said.
Triple Five, the developer of the American Dream, announced more than a year ago that
two record-setting roller coasters would be coming to the site. But their themes and character-associations were not known until this ACE announcement.
Roller coaster enthusiasts rejoiced. Here’s what ACE has shared of the news:
The roller coaster with the record-setting steepness will be called the TMNT Shellraiser (TMNT = Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle). It’s from German-based Gerstlauer, and the model is referred to as the “Eurofighter.” It will hold the record as the steepest plunge on a rollercoaster in the world.The ride will pause at the top of a 122-foot drop, giving riders a glimpse of New York City - the home of the Turtles - across the Hudson River!
The other record-setter we’ve been hearing about has now been identified as “The Shredder” -- likely named after the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle antagonist, Shredder. It is also a Gerstlauer model and it will hold the record for being the tallest and longest free-spinning roller coaster.
Two previously unmentioned roller coasters were also unveiled: Sandy’s Blasting Bronco, inspired SpongeBob SquarePants’ dive suit-wearing friend, Sandy Cheeks, and Slime Streak, inspired by Nickelodeon's famous slime!
The final new ride unveiled is called Slime Streak. It’s manufactured by Kansas-based Chance Rides and is less heart-pounding and more family-oriented than the record-setting roller coasters planned for American Dream.
Representatives for American Dream and Nickelodeon Universe did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Credit: Instagram /@americandream.The 3 million-square-foot American Dream mega-mall is expected to open this spring. About 55 percent of it will be devoted to entertainment, including the 8-acre indoor Nickelodeon Universe amusement park. The rest will be retail.
From the
North Jersey Record:
American Dream has begun testing its amusement rides, Phil Murphy saysAmerican Dream has begun testing its amusement park rides — a telltale sign that the retail and entertainment extravaganza will finally open this year, after nearly 15 years of delays, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.
In an interview earlier this week with 1010 WINS radio, Murphy said there are visible signs the structure is inching closer to completion: workers have begun testing amusement park rides and encasing the mall's indoor water park, and retailers' signs have gone up.
"It’s going to happen," Murphy said. "I don’t see any scenario where it doesn’t happen, because that’s an important point. For many years, we couldn’t answer that question."
Murphy made the assertions in a Facebook Live interview with 1010 WINS reporter Glenn Shuck on Wednesday.
An American Dream spokesperson declined comment on Friday afternoon.
Murphy is often asked about American Dream. Last year, officials promised a 2019 opening by March or April — and Murphy later hinted the opening would be "closer to June." Meanwhile, officials with the development have largely stayed mum, and routinely decline to comment on Murphy's remarks.
Last month, however, American Dream officials broke their silence and announced a late summer opening — which many saw as yet another delay.
Triple Five Group, the project's developer, last month also announced it hired Ken Downing, Neiman Marcus' longtime fashion director, as the company's chief creative officer, whose immediate focus will be on American Dream's final touches.
Downing's appointment, like the testing of its rides, signaled that the project may be in its final preparation before its long-awaited opening.
Once open, American Dream will feature 3 million square feet of retail, dining and entertainment — including more than 450 stores and restaurants, an amusement park, an indoor ski slope, an indoor ice-skating rink and an indoor water park. Officials estimate that the project will be 45 percent retail and 55 percent entertainment.
The project was first proposed in 2002 as Xanadu, a mega-mall envisioned by its original developer, Mills Corp. The project had languished alongside the New Jersey Turnpike since then. Over the past year, however, construction has intensified.
"I don’t have insight" into American Dream's opening date, Murphy told Shuck. "But I do know this – for instance, they are testing the amusement rides and that’s probably a good sign. They’re encasing, as we speak, the water park. They’re starting to see some of the retailers put their name up – Saks Fifth Avenue’s name is now up on the side of the building."
Murphy projected there are an estimated 2,000 workers at the site daily. Once the project is up and running, there will thousands of people employed by American Dream, he said.
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Also, from
NJ.com:
American Dream mega-mall is testing its amusement park rides, Murphy saysGov. Phil Murphy says American Dream at the Meadowlands is actually going to open -- despite more than 16 years of delays. And the proof of that is amusement park rides are being tested inside the mega-mall’s Nickelodeon Universe theme park.
The update was shared during a 20-minute interview on
Facebook Live by 1010 WINS reporter Glenn Schuck. He asked Murphy about [...] the $5 billion development along the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 3.
A spokesperson for American Dream did not respond to a request for comment.
Murphy last spoke publicly about American Dream on, March 8, when a NJ Advance Media reporter asked the governor, at an unrelated press conference, about the opening date. Murphy said American Dream’s promised Spring 2019 opening had “slipped closer to June."
Almost two weeks later, the developer admitted the opening is actually delayed until late summer.
In the Wednesday interview, Schuck said that people at the Bergen County Executive’s Office wanted him to ask the governor about American Dream.
“I know this has been in the pipeline,” said Schuck, a Bergen County resident. “There have been a lot of jokes about American Dream.”
The two then talked about how the project had been around since James McGreevy’s administration.
“I don’t see any scenario where it doesn’t happen. So that’s an important point,” Murphy said. “Because there were many years where we couldn’t answer that question.”
And, while he said he doesn’t have information on the late summer opening date, "they are testing the amusement rides. And that’s probably a good sign.”
“They’re encasing, as we speak, the waterpark,” Murphy continued. “You’re starting to see some of the retailers put their names up. Saks Fifth Avenue’s name is now up on the side of the building.”
Murphy said he thinks there are about 2,000 workers at the site daily.
Citing “something like $1.2 billion of payroll eventually for New Jersey” and “probably $140-something million in taxes,” the governor praised the project, though he admitted it’s “slower than probably any of us would’ve wanted.”
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Official American Dream Press Release via
Globe Newswire:
American Dream—a Revolutionary, First of Its Kind Destination—Will Open in Fall 2019Redefining retail, recreation and community, American Dream ignites a spirit of inclusivityEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., May 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Dream, a revolutionary community for fashion and luxury retail, fine to casual dining, and unexpected attractions, will open in Fall 2019. Developers Triple Five Group bring their expertise in curating one-of-a-kind destinations to this diverse, inclusive community. Our property will host hundreds of shopping and entertainment options, appealing to all tastes and interests. Whether guests are tempting their imagination with window shopping, curators of luxury’s finest, adventurers or leisure seekers, there is something for everyone at American Dream.
“For over 35 years, Triple Five Group has embraced the concept that retail cannot exist without entertainment and experiential elements, and American Dream will further raise the bar,” said Don Ghermezian, President, American Dream. “Guests will experience something completely unique each time they visit—this project will be the realization of their wildest dreams.”
Fashion’s leading retailers Saks Fifth Avenue—who brings Gucci and Louis Vuitton to the project—and Barneys New York, including the iconic Freds at Barneys New York restaurant, bring their only New Jersey locations to American Dream. From national favorites Tiffany & Co. and Watches of Switzerland, to globally acclaimed luxury houses Hermès, Dolce & Gabbana and Moncler, designers will reveal completely new and unique retail concepts. The world’s three largest retailers, Zara, H&M and Uniqlo, will open expansive specialty stores at the property. Experiential retailer Fourpost, a shopping destination for today’s family that hosts frequently rotating selections of the best brands and interactive experiences, will open at American Dream. The shopping assortment will be broad and kinetic, from luxury tenants to a revolving and always fresh collective of dream drops.
American Dream celebrates dozens of curiosities and neighborhoods throughout its community. High design, ultra-modern interiors are juxtaposed with unexpected surprises of city gardens, site specific art, interactive sitting salons and more. Featuring six grand atriums flooded with natural light, each has a unique design perspective and overall experience. In one, guests will discover a sprawling garden with bird filled aviaries and bunny rabbit fields. Instagram moments are everywhere; over 75,000 LEDs and 25,000 “leaves” make up Albero dei Sogni, a unique tree-like sculpture that performs to a musical soundtrack several times per day. A 60-foot fashion fountain becomes a catwalk in a matter of seconds, located in the Koi Court. An entire 60-foot entertainment atrium will be a hub for live events and social gathering.
Museum-scale interiors will boast art from emerging New Jersey and Greater New York-area artists and renowned creatives from around the globe. Each nook, hall, area and archway serves as a place to mingle, relax, snap photos and discover something new. American Dream’s spaces are flexible and adaptable—the destination will keep a rotating, ever-evolving program of installations and activations. Though its footprint is large, American Dream is designed so that no two points of interest are more than a few minutes’ walk apart.
Diverse dining experiences, from fine to grab-n-go, are central to the destination. Featuring cuisines from South America, Asia, Italy, the Mediterranean, and more, our guests will experience an exceptional blend of cuisines each time they visit.
From 1-101, American Dream’s entertainment offering will appeal to the young and young at heart, 365 days a year. Big SNOW, the first indoor snowpark in North America, will include The Shops at Big SNOW, ski chalets and more, all kept at a brisk 26°F year-round. Our guests will experience DreamWorks Water Park, the largest indoor water park in North America—which will host a custom designed VIP lounge and cabanas —and ride the world’s steepest roller coaster at the fully enclosed Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, the largest indoor theme park in the Western Hemisphere. Additional offerings include: NHL-sized ice-skating rink, performing arts theater, KidZania, CMX Luxury Movie Theater, 300-foot observation wheel overlooking Manhattan, New Jersey Hall of Fame, Sea Life Aquarium, Legoland Discovery Center, Climbzone, Mirror Maze and two 18-hole miniature golf courses.
Located at an easily accessible point adjacent to the Meadowlands Sports Complex (just five miles from Manhattan), American Dream is designed to capture the imagination of, and become a fixture for, the area’s catchment of over 20 million residents and 65 million tourists that visit annually.
The dream begins this Fall. Tenants will continue to open their doors through the Holiday 2019 and early 2020 seasons. By developing and evolving the property with a mindset of procuring something for everyone, American Dream delivers truly unique and memorable experiences for all guests.
ABOUT TRIPLE FIVE GROUPTriple Five Group has successfully developed and managed a wide-range of mixed-use developments and large-scale ventures from shopping and entertainment centers, hospitality properties to industrial real estate and natural resource development. Most notably, Triple Five developed, owns and manages North America’s two largest tourism, retail and entertainment complexes: West Edmonton Mall and the Mall of America. Triple Five’s wide-ranging operations have successfully delivered mixed-use developments and activities worldwide that encompass the development, management and ownership of world-scale ventures in many fields.
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Update (5/27) - New rendering images of Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream have been released!:
American Dream is hiring! See all the currently available jobs are at:
https://jobs.apploi.com/profile/american-dreamUpdate (7/3) - Official American Dream press release via
Globe Newswire:
American Dream Sets Opening for October 25, 2019EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., July 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Dream is pleased to announce and welcome the public to its opening on Friday, October 25, 2019 where we will feature the launch of the property’s unprecedented indoor Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park and DreamWorks Water Park – 16 acres of fully enclosed family amusement experience; Big SNOW Ski and Snowboard Park – North America’s 1st indoor snow sports center; the Ice Rink – our NHL‐size skating and hockey facility; Angry Birds 18‐hole Miniature Golf experience, along with unparalleled experiential destination shopping.
“We know that the community has been eagerly awaiting the launch of this incredible global destination,” said Don Ghermezian, President of American Dream. “We have a one‐of‐a‐kind property that will reshape the way people think about entertainment, theme parks and shopping and we are so excited to reveal our incredible Nickelodeon Theme Park, DreamWorks Water Park and Big SNOW Ski and Snowboard Park.”
“American Dream brings its guests an unrivaled destination for style and fun. It’s unique mix of entertainment (55%) and experiential retail (45%) will welcome and entertain guests, embracing everyone in a new retail and entertainment revolution, where everything is possible,” said Ken Downing, Chief Creative Officer for Triple Five Group.
Totaling approximately 3 million square feet, American Dream will house hundreds of diverse retail, dining, entertainment and fashion experiences which have been carefully selected, curated and integrated into an architecturally stunning and vibrant guest experience including: the Coca‐Cola experience, featuring the Coca-Cola Social Lounge; Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND Discovery Center & SEA LIFE Aquarium; CMX Luxury Movie Theatre; Munchies Food Hall; Kidzania – world‐renowned role‐playing experience for kids; American Dream Observation Wheel; Performing Art Center; and over 100 dining and specialty food offerings including over 20 full‐service restaurants, Coca‐Cola “Eats” Food Hall and Kosher Food Hall; and the Collections at American Dream – the ultimate luxury retail experience anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York and featuring Hermes, Tiffany & Company, Dolce Gabbana, Moncler, Watches of Switzerland among a who’s who list of luxury and fashion retailers.
Over the coming weeks, American Dream will be providing further insights to the property, its attractions, tenants and the exciting plans and events surrounding the opening and beyond.
ABOUT AMERICAN DREAMAmerican Dream, developed by Triple Five Group, will provide customers with an entirely unique experience. The property offers a curated mix of unparalleled entertainment, retail and dining options - all in one location. For more information, visit
www.americandream.com or follow us on Instagram @americandream.
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From
WNYW:
Exclusive tour of the American Dream mega-mallNEW JERSEY (FOX 5 NY) - The 'American Dream' mega-mall will soon become a reality.
After more than 15 years of starts and stops, the mall and entertainment space at the Meadowlands formerly known as Xanadu is scheduled to open to the public in October.
Good Day New York's Rosanna Scotto got an exclusive tour inside the new American Dream with owner Don Ghermezian.
The Nickelodeon amusement park and Dreamworks water park are all taking shape along with hundreds of retail stores and dozens of other experiences.
Sixteen years and several owners after Xanadu was first conceived, what makes this time different?
"We just took a different approach. We looked at it: where is the world headed? Where does retail need to be? What lacks in this market place?" said Ghermezian.
Not only can you experience a year-round summer at the indoor water park, but you can enjoy winter fun, 365 days a year on the ice rink or the ski slope. They will even make it snow down on skiers using snowmaking equipment.
There will also be 23 full-service restaurants, a food court, Kosher food hall, and about 300 stores and entertainment venues.
The first phase of the mega-mall is scheduled to open on Oct. 25, 2019. More areas of the mall are expected to open for the holiday shopping season.
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From
Patch:
Want To Work At American Dream's Theme Parks? They're HiringLifeguards, ride operators, and security offers are needed for the $5 billion retail and entertainment destination set to open Oct. 25.American Dream is hosting a job fair this month for positions at its Nickelodeon and DreamWorks theme parks. [...]BERGEN COUNTY, NJ —American Dream is looking to fill positions at its DreamWorks water park and Nickelodeon Universe theme park.
American Dream is hosting two hiring fairs on July 24 from 2 to 7 p.m. and July 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bergen County Community College's Meadowlands Campus at 1280 Wall St. West in Lyndhurst.
American Dream also needs to fill positions on its parking, traffic, and engineering teams.
The following positions are available for the DreamWorks water park and Nickelodeon Universe theme park:
Lifeguards
Ride and ropes course operators
Guest service representatives
Ride maintenance supervisors and technicians
Admissions representatives, cashiers
Supervisors and trainers are also available at the DreamWorks water park.
Engineering and maintenance personnel are also needed, including HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, custodians, and waste and recycling workers.
The security department needs to hire patrol, bike, dispatch, and youth liaison officers. Parking attendants and parking and traffic maintenance technicians are also needed.
Those positions are just some 1,200 full- and part-time positions that American Dream needs to fill before its Oct. 25 opening, said Dana McHugh, an American Dream spokesperson. Wages for the positions will be "competitive," she said.
American Dream will host other hiring events in Bergen County and surrounding area.
American Dream is forecast to support 16,000 jobs and generate $1.2 billion in income, Gov. Phil Murphy previously said.
The DreamWorks water park will be the largest indoor water park in North America. The 8-acre park will have 15 wet and wild attractions from ProSlide, creator of some of the world's largest and most popular water rides.
The Nickelodeon Universe amusement park will be located next to the water park. It will feature the Spinning Coaster, the tallest and longest free-spinning coaster in the world, and the Euro-Fighter, among other attractions.
The DreamWorks water park will have "Shrek" and "How To Train Your Dragon" attractions.
American Dream will open Oct. 25 after years of delays. Previously, there was some question if the DreamWorks water park would open with the rest of American Dream.
American Dream was originally slated to open in 2017, but Triple Five pushed back the completion date because it had difficulty securing the financing. It worked with Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan to secure $1.6 billion in construction financing. Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan also sold $1.1 billion in tax-exempt bonds for the project.
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From
NorthJersey.comAmerican Dream to host the first of many hiring events in Lyndhurst next weekAmerican Dream will be hosting a job fair next week, and it will be the first of many leading up to the mega entertainment and retail center's long-anticipated opening this fall.
Whether you aspire to be a lifeguard, a ride technician or a patrol officer, anyone interested in working for American Dream will have a chance to apply in person beginning July 24 in Lyndhurst, officials announced Tuesday.
The company's first job fair will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. at Bergen Community College's Meadowlands campus at 1280 Wall Street West in Lyndhurst. The two-day event will continue July 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The job fair will be run on a walk-in basis, officials said. Positions range from part-time to full-time for employees with various levels of experience. Although American Dream won't open until fall, officials expect to begin training and pre-opening programs in August for those hired.
OPENING: It's finally happening: American Dream mall will open Oct. 25
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American Dream officials said they plan to hire about 1,200 employees leading up to the center's Oct. 25 opening. They also plan to host additional hiring events in Bergen County and surrounding counties. Information about those events will be announced in the future.
All jobs being offered at the job fair will be strictly for American Dream roles, many of which are already posted online. Retailers, which manage their own employees, have also quietly begun their own hiring.
The project's completion is expected to bolster job creation in the Meadowlands region. Triple Five last year estimated that American Dream would generate about 16,200 jobs at the complex, and an additional 7,000 jobs in surrounding towns. Those jobs would generate $1.2 billion in wages, the company has said.
The 3 million-square-foot center will be the first of its kind in the region. Officials have estimated the project will be 45 percent retail and 55 percent entertainment, a model that retail experts have applauded.
Once open, the center will feature hundreds of stores and eateries and more than 15 entertainment options, including an indoor amusement park and indoor water park; North America’s first indoor snow sports center; an NHL‐size ice rink and skating and hockey facility; an 18‐hole mini golf; an aquarium; a movie theater, and a performing arts center.
Some of the jobs being offered at next week's job fair:
DreamWorks Water Park and Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park
Lifeguards (paid certification training provided)
Ride operators, ropes course operators
Guest services representatives
Ride maintenance supervisors and technicians
Admissions representatives, cashiers
Team leads in all areas
Water park supervisors and trainers
Water park maintenance supervisor
Engineering and maintenance
Interior maintenance
HVAC, all skill levels
Electricians, all skill levels
Plumbers, all skill levels
Custodians
Waste and recycling
Security
Patrol officers
Bike patrol officers
Dispatch officers
Youth liaison officers
Parking and traffic
Parking attendants
Exterior maintenance technicians
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American Dream will be hosting a series of hiring events, beginning on July 24 in Lyndhurst and leading up to the center's anticipated Oct. 25 opening. Courtesy of American Dream
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From
AmusementParkWarehouse.com:
Gerstlauer gmBH Amusement Rides: German Company Debuts New Rides at Nickelodeon Theme ParkGerstlauer gmBH Amusement Rides is ready to thrill visitors to the American Dream mega-mall scheduled to open in late summer 2019. The theme park, located in the mall’s Meadowlands, New Jersey location, will be showcasing two new rides from Gerstlauer gmBH Amusement Rides. The company, based in Munsterhausen, Germany is known for its coasters, and the two created for Nickelodeon make a strong addition to a group of four coasters. There are 23 other rides as well at the new mall-based theme park. Gerstlauer gmBH is also behind a different version of the ride, known as the Fairly Odd Coaster that’s located at Minnesota’s Mall of America.
The two coasters at the theme park are connected: the Euro-Fighter coaster breaks the record for the steepest drop on a roller coaster while the spinning coaster holds the title for the world’s tallest and longest free-spinning coaster.
The Shredder is uniquely positioned to become a top coaster-fan favorite as the longest spinning roller coaster in the world. It runs 1,322 feet in length. According to the managing director of Gerstlauer, Siegfied Gerstlauer “We have worked on many projects, but this will be unlike anything we have ever designed. Visitors to Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream are in for a great ride.” The Shredder will hold the title for the world’s longest and tallest free spinning roller coaster.
For the steepest plunge on a roller coaster worldwide, Gerstlauer will be using the company’s Euro-Fighter. The ride will hold the record for offering the steepest plunge in North America, providing a vast first drop of 97 degrees, a height which is itself an innovation from Gerstlauer.
For even more excitement, the ride will pause at the top of a 122-foot drop, providing riders an expansive glimpse of New York City, just across the Hudson River.
The unbelievable drop just starts out the ride. Gerstlauer describes the roller coaster experience it offers as allowing unlimited possibilities for layout and customization within an existing terrain or footprint – such as inside a mega mall. It’s described by the company as a “combined dark ride and roller coaster, launched with LSM or compact on a base frame.”
The cars themselves carry eight passengers and can master virtually any ride configuration from a loop to an inline loop, overbanked curve, heart-line roll, rollover-loop, zero-G roll, dive loop, or cobra roll among others.
It’s designed for the ultimate in safety according to Gerstlauer, with comfortable shoulder restraints, that include what is described as “redundant, hydraulic cylinders that safely keep the passengers in the ergonomic bucket seats” throughout the ride. The ride includes sturdy, durable magnetic brakes for the utmost in “comfortable deceleration before they enter the station.” The company says the ride is also energy efficient due to using individual cars and low-energy consumption drive concepts. The ride is available with either foundations or a base frame.
At American Dream, The Shredder is themed and named after the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ nemesis, Shredder. The unique coaster will hold the record for being both the tallest and longest free-spinning roller coaster. According to Gerstlauer, a spinning coaster combines roller coaster speed with a carousel ride experience. Coaster cars spin freely and react to acceleration, creating an individually unique experience for each rider. The company’s safety reputation is high, and with spinning coaster rides, that means passengers are held safely in their seats by lap restraints.
Along with these combined coasters, Gerstlauer offers eight other coaster styles in its manufacturing and design quiver as well, including the soap-box styled, 22-meter Kiddy Racer to give the littlest riders a safe and age appropriate thrill; and a six-passenger Launch Coaster that provides a rapid acceleration of 1.2 Gs in 1 to 3 seconds for its 6-passenger cars, and smooth acceleration due to state of the art linear synchronous motors. The company offers bobsled racers, family coasters, and wooden coasters, too.
Aside from roller coasters, Gerstlauer also makes a Giant Wheel, designed to be either stationary or transportable. The iconic classic ride offers brilliant LED illumination with multiple color patterns. It can be customized to offer four columns instead of eight. Gondolas are V-shaped and feature hanging-arms for the best possible rider views. The closed design makes the ride family friendly, and 360 degree windows provide the view. The company also stresses the ride’s energy efficiency, using electric motors that are also quiet.
Flat rides and transportation systems round out the family of rides that the company provides. Among the flat rides offered is the Sky Roller, which offers an individual interactive ride in open seats, with wing control on the side. It allows riders to choose their type of ride – a scenic view, or a thrill ride. Gerstlauer received the Bavarian State Prize for the ride at the 2018 International Trade Fair for craft trades.
The waltz ride offers a circular track in free-rotating gondolas; the Space:Walk is a moving platform controlled by weight shift.
The company has rides located throughout North America, including Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and Legoland in Carlsbad, Calif. The company also has rides in Europe, Asia, South America, Australia, and Africa.
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From
North Jersey:
American Dream is set to open in six weeks. We finally got a look insideNearly two decades since it was first floated as a concept, workers are putting the finishing touches on the entertainment portion of American Dream, the mammoth retail and amusement center scheduled to open in the heart of East Rutherford in six weeks.
Ahead of its long-anticipated grand opening on Oct. 25, officialsinvited a small team from (201) Magazine — an affiliate of NorthJersey.com, The Record and the USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey — inside the project for a fashion photoshoot in August. As part of the magazine's welcome, the team stepped past American Dream's guarded walls and into the sleek, developing world the public will soon know firsthand.
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Behind the scenes photos and videos from the magazine's photoshoot provide a glimpse of how the 3-million-square-foot space is shaping up. The team was invited inside the Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park and DreamWorks Water Park, the Ice Rink, and a section of the center's retail end. Here's what we learned.
Active constructionThe American Dream project is very much an active construction site. Workers in neon yellow vests and white hard hats were scattered across the site, and the sounds of drilling and beeping machines pierced the air. Some workers operated machinery, while others plastered floors or sat atop electric scissor lifts between the American Dream's many levels. There were cables, multiple levels of scaffolding, makeshift work stations, wooden planks and construction-grade floor polishers. From one of the many roller coaster rides inside the project hung an American flag.
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Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park and DreamWorks Water ParkAmerican Dream's indoor theme and water park will sprawl across 16 acres — two of the main attractions inside the massive project. Both parks have record-breaking attractions: the theme park has three world-record-breaking coasters, and the indoor water park will be home to the world's largest indoor wave pool, the tallest indoor body slide and more. This portion of American Dream is slated to open on Oct. 25, and shows significant progress.
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Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park and DreamWorks Water Park under construction inside American Dream in August 2019
Joram Mushinske/NorthJersey.com
The theme park will feature more than 20 rides, according to American Dream's website. During last month's shoot, many attractions looked nearly or completely finished. There was a giant orange blimp with the "Nickelodeon" logo and (fake) green slime dripping off; a blue train that looks as though it can take you for a sky ride across the park; a tiny Ferris wheel and a carousel. Coasters have empty carts sitting idle on the tracks.
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