When I rode Blasting Bronco one time, I heard someone say "Well well well, how the turn tables," as the station was rotating, and then it launched and I couldn't stop laughing.
You do realize they are currently building a dark ride based on the hash slinging slasher. It's set to open next fall. It'd supposed to go completely underneath the mall. They are also building a "Are You Afraid Of The Dark" haunted house.
They're also building a "Drowned World" in commemoration of Superstorm Sandy and the watershed meadows. For only 50 dollars you can rent wetsuits and oxygen tanks. It's gonna be a gas...
@@fyb6506 I know you commented this like months ago lmao, buttt the mall is not very expensive if you don’t do the attractions 😅 but I did the waterpark & a couple other things, it was PRETTYY expensiveee but it was worth it
omg!! i just went there for the first time towards the start of this month and can i just say Sandys blast coaster was wayy faster than i thought and I rode it so many times cause there were no lines :)
The reason why these coasters are so rough is basically cuz they don’t have individual footers so when the positives G’s compress the concrete ground down they have to bounce back up cuz the foundation is designed to absorb the forces, if they didn’t move the concrete could crack, but cuz it gets pushed down when it needs to bounce back to its original location it pushes up on the supports and track creating a vibration cuz all of the footers are connected so all of them in the area will be undergoing forces, for more detail go check out my video about it
I have no clue why this comment got tagged as spam. That makes sense it had something to do with the installation of the rides. It would be bizarre for a new Intamin to have a rattle on its own based on their track record.
@@CanobieCoaster I mean I’m not a structural engineer, any type of engineer, or even close to the age and certification to become an engineer, but that’s just common sense physics idk why they didn’t find that, probably cuz it’s not going to affect the safety of the ride but still
The bulkier Gertslauer trains might have something to do with this as well. I think that if Gertslauer redesigned their trains with 2 across seating, I bet that their rides would be much smoother.
This is some great info. I might take the time to visit this park next year. I usually visit Six Flags great adventure but didn't go this year, since the daredevil was cancelled till next year.
@@joannedouze7918 It's free to enter the mall, but the park is roughly $60 per person. Even if you don't plan to ride anything, you have to pay to enter.
Live in Connecticut, visited Philly area twice the last couple months. While watching for Met Life Stadium saw the American Dream/Dreamworks Water Park Complex and was wondering what it was. Now I know, looks very impressive!
Awesome review !!! I was interested in experiencing the sky box since I’m a wuss when it comes to roller coasters😩.. I wished they had a Krista cream donuts in there for the experience. Since there’s only one in all the tri state area in New York
In my opinion the cons out way the pros. I feel like it would have to be in the dead of winter and you're just fixing for a thrill to visit this park. The price is a bit disappointing compared to the cedar point daily ticket price. Awesome video!
that's crazy the security guards asked for your ID while your just sitting in the park. , I would be really annoyed if they did that too me especially because you have to pay 60 dollars to get in. This park would be way better with a Great Pumpkin Coaster Clone.
Thankfully they didn't bother me in my most recent visit, so it may have just been related to this highly delayed mall finally opened and the fact it was Christmas.
Spot on review. I visited twice..opening week and in january. I was taking videos of shellraiser in shreddars exit and one of the maintance works just looks at me and says "what" with an atitude so i can understand how you felt with security. Its a cool little park but way to overpriced. Ill prob visit this winter again just to ride sandy but wont be back until they lower their prices or should i say IF haha
I went in July 2021 and it is not worth the price maybe because where I’m from I can go to Six Flags America with a water park, water slides, coasters and game. I can go all day for half the price( $60). Here you pay $109 for 5hrs at the water park and $85 for the coasters. I was not impressed.
I would visit Nickelodeon Universe again but I was very frustrated how some signature attractions were closed as well the website may not be telling the truth of what rides are really closed until you get to the park. But if you plan to visit, make sure to check the alerts page to see what rides are closed and avoid paying the Nickelodeon skip the line pass as it just wasn’t busy on a Sunday. Update: The Nickelodeon Universe has finally allowed reentry
I've looked up rules and regulations since this video was made. It looks like you still have to pay the pricing difference between when you buy your ticket and when you arrive, but it looks like prices have decreased a little bit, they've brought back the Twilight Pass for the final two hours of the night, and they've added "Points Passess" for whatever select rides you wish to experience. I don't know whether re-entry is still forbidden or not. I also don't understand parking at the mall. They say it's free for thirty minutes or less and then five dollars over that, but I don't know if that means five dollars in total or five dollars every half hour, hour, or something else.
I've only been to 6 Flags Great Adventure twice: in 1977 (Log flume and Run Away Mine Train) and 1981. (Lightening Loops and Rolling Thunder) If I were to go to N.Y or N.J. in 2021 My 1st priority would be 6 Flags Great Adventure and my 2nd would be Nickelodeon Universe American Dream over Luna Beach (although I'd still wanna try riding Cyclone despite the fact that it has 12 row trains of three cars w four rows each). Rolling Thunder was the longest, tallest and fastest coaster I rode when I rode it at age 11 in August 1981 until I went to Cedar Point my 1st and so far my only time in May 2018 at the ripe old age of 48, but even in 1981 I knew Rolling Thunder wasn't as good as Coaster at Playland back in Vancouver. My dad knew it too!
I gotta admit I'm a bit confused to why they added in so many coasters right at the start. Like it kinda seems like the two intamin's could've waited a couple of years, already have a huge gerstualer infinity shellraiser PLUS shredder, and the nick-slime family coaster. Then again, it is technically year 2 even if it doesn't seem like it, and they were supposed to get done much sooner and then further delays of "re-opening" cause covid, I think maybe they just got stuck with having to put stuff somewhere and went ahead and did their "year 2/3" plans with more coasters and maybe even more rides.
@@CanobieCoaster I think it's just a one year system like most megamall installations. they may be finished adding stuff by 2022 Quick edit: I mean as in the area will be finished completely in 2022. I'm not saying it'll close
Going here next month... only about 40 mins from my house. I am very interested. I'm only going to be doing the amusement park and then coming back at a later time for the water park.
I think their next coaster will be a Zamperla Powered Coaster. It should have been an opening day attraction for children that are either too small or feel intimidated by Slime Streak.
You asked what the 3 queue-lines are for. I noticed that the coaster car has six rows that are split into 3 sections. Is it possible that there is a line for each section???
Thanks again for the detailed review. Because of it, I went to the park today. I had low expectations in terms of park charm, so I wasn’t disappointed there. By the time I booked, they had shifted their hours for today, so it was a choice of 11-3 or 4-8. I feel that choosing 11-3 was wise, because the park was not crowded, while an employee told me he thought the evening session would be. I was literally the first person let into the park, and as a result I had zen rides on four of the five coasters within half an hour. But Shellraiser was closed for hours and only managed to open with twenty minutes to go! (With me on the first coaster!) Thoughts: -Slime Streak is far better than the equivalent ride in Minnesota. -The park offers a lot of crazy hang time for those really into it (Sandy’s, Shellraiser, disk ride). -Sandy’s Bucking Bronco was great fun - although rougher than I expected. -The big shock was the extremely rattly ride on Shellraiser. I sat in the front, if that makes a difference, and the rattle was so severe it definitely detracted from the ride enjoyment. Not a good sign for a coaster this new. Overall, I had fun, though, and I’m glad my 2020 will not be 100% coaster free.
Glad you enjoyed it. I personally enjoy Pepsi Orange Streak over Slime Streak. Slime Streak is wilder, but I prefer the length and visuals of the other one. As for Shellraiser, it had a lot of issues on re-opening day as well. It was down half the day for me. I thought it was a freak thing, but hopefully it doesn't become a trend.
I know parks tend to have a media policy for professional photographers & videographers. Do you think that's why they were bugging you? I know HP says no cameras with detachable lenses or over 2.5 inches long. That being said, I walked right in with mine hanging on my neck with a second lens in my pocket. They didn't seem to care. I also used the photos on my site, We Were Inverted too. Not sure.
Wow, that thing where you can buy a 60$ wristband and not be able to stay there the entire day is insanity.. I wanted to ride Takabisha without having to add Japan to the trip and because I'll be in the area doing other parks anyway, but that's just unfair.
i’m so conflicted on whether to go in april/may for my birthday. i’ve wanted to go for awhile now but maybe i should wait it out more :/ i have no clue. it’s also probably out of my budget and i don’t have many friends who are daredevils for rides. i’ll keep thinking about it. thank you for making this video :)
That ropes course looks terrifying! I don't even like ropes courses that are 1 foot off the ground. They are my nemesis. I got the same camera treatment last week at Six Flags over Georgia, just asking what I was doing. Same security were freely allowing line jumping right in front of them. I'll get to this park eventually. I know it's overpriced, but it is what it is.
The only Six Flags that has ever given me an issue is Great Adventure so maybe it's a Jersey thing. I took a picture of the old Chiller station (before it was turned into Justice League) from a public walkway and was told to delete it since the object in my photo was behind a fence.
The security is what I liked the most.....you didn't mention it but I know security was armed and there was a K-9 along with bracelets checks to go in and out of the kiddie park.
There is no coaster really for little ones but the Dora’s train and is slow moving one but he’ll love it. A lot to do for little ones, my two yr old loves it there. We used to go every Saturday before COVID and she was thrill every single time!
I went in the first two weeks of the park being open, so sadly I didn't get the bronco and havoc credits. There were maybe 10 people in the entire park, and every single ride was a walk on, for the entire day. luckily it is only half an hour from my park, but stupid ass garbage balls rule says I can't go in on my own if I'm not 14 or older (I'm 13) and there's no free admission for a supervisor. And all my friends (they're 14) are productive human beings so they can't come with me.
Great review! Because of your videos, I made the steps to move my planned trip next month from a weekend to a weekday. Were they selling souvenirs at the park?
Thanks! This park doesn't actually have a gift shop within the park gates. The park has a small, pop-up gift shop right outside the exit. It didn't look to have park specific merchandise though, just generic Nickelodeon items.
High Power maybe he rather pay to give you a realistic understanding of money and how not to blow it on attraction distractions, possibly a college education ?
Assuming your son is under 42 inches, I don't think there are any coasters he can ride. I would say the park is overpriced unless he's at least 42 inches to ride some of the larger stuff.
Hello- does this park have a lot of rides for 20 months old baby in which a parent can ride with ? We have 20 month old, 3.5 y/o and 5.5 y/o… so wanted to know if it actually worth the drive and cost? Thanks
@@JustinCoasters Lightning Run is similar to RMC trains. Slime Streak has the same train as Joker at Over Georgia. It's a t-bar but leg room is the issue on Slime Streak.
This park seems like if Thomas the tank engine was the car for a b&m hyper. The theme for this park is a channel mainly aimed at kids and yet those coasters like they would make me black out or something especially shellraiser.
The urban legend is that once it was, it was called THE MEADOWS it protected people, flora, fauna, climate, balance etc. from the excesses of human waste and overdevelopment.
We usually avoid Great Adventure not so much for the rides, but for the crowd it attracts. Pushy, line-jumping, disrespectful, cursing, etc. Not sure if American Dream will fare much better, due to its location. But would be interested to hear more about who's actually showing up.
My recent visit was empty, but my December 2019 visit was mostly families. It was a much different crowd than Great Adventure. And I think the lack of season passes will prevent it from becoming a hangout spot.
I heard they're paying junkyards to place cars everywhere so it looks busier. It's also where a lot of Uber and Lyft drivers hang out because it's convenient to most highways, nearby towns and tunnels.
@@CanobieCoaster ahhh thats good to know, maybe the reason why indonesia has to pay for all parking is because its easy to buy/rent cars and even easier and cheaper for motorbikes
@@CanobieCoaster I couldn’t find any weekend reports mentioning the crowds. I really wanna go, but only weekends work for me And I’m worried abt getting stuck waiting in long lines all day. You think I should just say screw it and go?
@@kylecolella2246 If you get there right for the start of your time, you should be able to make a quick lap of everything before the crowds arrive. That's what I did last year on a busy day.
Hello, can you tell me how many thriller rides the NJ location has, i want to take my 15 year old and friends but want to make sure is woth the price and the drive? I don't ride any rides, do i still need to pay?
You still need to pay even if you don't ride anything. The park has 5 roller coasters, 3 of which are extremely thrilling. And then there are 4-5 non-coasters that are tall or flippy.
@@CanobieCoaster thank you for the response, so for that price is definitely not worth it, specially since it'll be a total of six people X $75, 2 of us don't ride and the other 4 will only enjoy 3 rides., that's not including the added expense such as gas, tolls, parking and food. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@CanobieCoaster most definitely but since it's winter and this is indoors. I also read that quite a few of the rides are not even working either. I guess i will look for something else to celebrate her B'day. 🙏🙏🙏
Thirty dollars? FOR PARKING? AT A MALL?!! The hell outta here with that bullshit. That alone is more than enough reason to never go there. That and if that mall fails. I guarantee that that will be a major reason why. If they're trying to keep out parkers from the games, it's simple, put up barriers and hire security.
They have a ride status page on their website. The Legends of the Hidden Temple Ropes Course is closed due to covid. And Invader Zim's is probably closed for good. Everything else should be open.
It ran perfectly when I was there December 2019. But it was down half the day for me a few weeks and I've seen at least one report tell a similar story. I'd recommend making a speed lap of the coasters to make sure you get on everything before reriding things.
"I think Nickelodeon Universe is expensive"
Dreamworks Water Park- "Hold my beer"
Lol
Well how much does a dreamworks movie cost to be made huh?
Free probably
How much is it
@@Brokebasturd 100$ per person 10+
When I rode Blasting Bronco one time, I heard someone say "Well well well, how the turn tables," as the station was rotating, and then it launched and I couldn't stop laughing.
I love that feature.
Blasting
The pink not spinning as much as the green kinda fits with Wanda's and Cosmo's characters from the show honestly
Lol that's one way to look at it!
Good point
Also I think the intamin half pipe at the MoA does smth similar
You do realize they are currently building a dark ride based on the hash slinging slasher. It's set to open next fall. It'd supposed to go completely underneath the mall. They are also building a "Are You Afraid Of The Dark" haunted house.
Do you have a link? I'd love to see it.
They're also building a "Drowned World" in commemoration of Superstorm Sandy and the watershed meadows. For only 50 dollars you can rent wetsuits and oxygen tanks. It's gonna be a gas...
Realize
Why did you have to be so rude about it lol. "you do realize they are building one you stupid idiot".
i went earlier this month i had a lot of fun, 10/10
Great!
Was it expensive?
@@fyb6506 I know you commented this like months ago lmao, buttt the mall is not very expensive if you don’t do the attractions 😅 but I did the waterpark & a couple other things, it was PRETTYY expensiveee but it was worth it
@@court9585 how much?
@@amigoexpress570 $100 per adult (10 and older) at the water park 😬 mall itself is free unless u go shopping 💀 😂
omg!! i just went there for the first time towards the start of this month and can i just say Sandys blast coaster was wayy faster than i thought and I rode it so many times cause there were no lines :)
Great!
I won't call this expensive anymore after seeing the prices for the water park.
Very true!
Whats the pricesss
@@Brokebasturd $100 per person
The reason why these coasters are so rough is basically cuz they don’t have individual footers so when the positives G’s compress the concrete ground down they have to bounce back up cuz the foundation is designed to absorb the forces, if they didn’t move the concrete could crack, but cuz it gets pushed down when it needs to bounce back to its original location it pushes up on the supports and track creating a vibration cuz all of the footers are connected so all of them in the area will be undergoing forces, for more detail go check out my video about it
I have no clue why this comment got tagged as spam.
That makes sense it had something to do with the installation of the rides. It would be bizarre for a new Intamin to have a rattle on its own based on their track record.
@@CanobieCoaster I mean I’m not a structural engineer, any type of engineer, or even close to the age and certification to become an engineer, but that’s just common sense physics idk why they didn’t find that, probably cuz it’s not going to affect the safety of the ride but still
The bulkier Gertslauer trains might have something to do with this as well. I think that if Gertslauer redesigned their trains with 2 across seating, I bet that their rides would be much smoother.
Jesus fucking Christ, 800 comments
This is some great info. I might take the time to visit this park next year. I usually visit Six Flags great adventure but didn't go this year, since the daredevil was cancelled till next year.
It's a neat park!
Hi
I want to take my son for his birthday
Do you have to pay since this is a mall?
@@joannedouze7918 It's free to enter the mall, but the park is roughly $60 per person. Even if you don't plan to ride anything, you have to pay to enter.
@@CanobieCoaster Thank you so much for responding!
Live in Connecticut, visited Philly area twice the last couple months. While watching for Met Life Stadium saw the American Dream/Dreamworks Water Park Complex and was wondering what it was. Now I know, looks very impressive!
It was a long time coming!
Awesome review !!! I was interested in experiencing the sky box since I’m a wuss when it comes to roller coasters😩.. I wished they had a Krista cream donuts in there for the experience. Since there’s only one in all the tri state area in New York
I haven't kept tabs on what food offerings the mall will have.
Very informative and I like the narration. Top Shelf Video!
Thanks!
In my opinion the cons out way the pros. I feel like it would have to be in the dead of winter and you're just fixing for a thrill to visit this park. The price is a bit disappointing compared to the cedar point daily ticket price. Awesome video!
Thanks! The price point is definitely annoying, but they can charge it in that market.
that's crazy the security guards asked for your ID while your just sitting in the park. , I would be really annoyed if they did that too me especially because you have to pay 60 dollars to get in. This park would be way better with a Great Pumpkin Coaster Clone.
Thankfully they didn't bother me in my most recent visit, so it may have just been related to this highly delayed mall finally opened and the fact it was Christmas.
I wouldn’t give it to them. No reason 2
They don't call it a controlled environment for nothing
New coaster idea: The Fiery Fist o pain
They need a Glove World area first.
I still can't believe that isn't what they called Shellraiser, what a missed opportunity
Because it feels like a fist is punching you with fire! Even if it didn’t happen with hellraisier AKA TMNT shellraiser.
Me too and i want a abby hatcher ride a ricket power ride a danny phantom ride and a rocko's modern life ride too
I want a fairy world taxi spin in this park too
Spot on review. I visited twice..opening week and in january. I was taking videos of shellraiser in shreddars exit and one of the maintance works just looks at me and says "what" with an atitude so i can understand how you felt with security. Its a cool little park but way to overpriced. Ill prob visit this winter again just to ride sandy but wont be back until they lower their prices or should i say IF haha
Technically I think they lowered prices. It's now $59 versus the $60-70 before the pandemic lol.
@@CanobieCoaster i mean if you wanna get technical your right 🤣
Thanks for this video this will make our trip so much easier
Have fun! Just check the ride closures before going.
Great job man, keep up the good work:)
Thanks!
I went in July 2021 and it is not worth the price maybe because where I’m from I can go to Six Flags America with a water park, water slides, coasters and game. I can go all day for half the price( $60). Here you pay $109 for 5hrs at the water park and $85 for the coasters. I was not impressed.
I think Six Flags is a much better value.
I’m glad the restraints are strong :)
Me too!
Great review! I want to visit here for Shellraiser alone.
Thanks, Shellraiser and Sandy's are two great coasters!
I would visit Nickelodeon Universe again but I was very frustrated how some signature attractions were closed as well the website may not be telling the truth of what rides are really closed until you get to the park. But if you plan to visit, make sure to check the alerts page to see what rides are closed and avoid paying the Nickelodeon skip the line pass as it just wasn’t busy on a Sunday.
Update: The Nickelodeon Universe has finally allowed reentry
Re-entry is a positive development!
I've looked up rules and regulations since this video was made. It looks like you still have to pay the pricing difference between when you buy your ticket and when you arrive, but it looks like prices have decreased a little bit, they've brought back the Twilight Pass for the final two hours of the night, and they've added "Points Passess" for whatever select rides you wish to experience. I don't know whether re-entry is still forbidden or not.
I also don't understand parking at the mall. They say it's free for thirty minutes or less and then five dollars over that, but I don't know if that means five dollars in total or five dollars every half hour, hour, or something else.
They keep changing the pricing rules here, but I'm glad they now offer a pay-per-ride option.
Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America use to be a Cedar Fair park. It was called Camp Snoopy!! I remember going as a kid back in 93
I wish it was still Camp Snoopy, but I'm glad the overall aesthetic was maintained.
I've only been to 6 Flags Great Adventure twice: in 1977 (Log flume and Run Away Mine Train) and 1981. (Lightening Loops and Rolling Thunder) If I were to go to N.Y or N.J. in 2021 My 1st priority would be 6 Flags Great Adventure and my 2nd would be Nickelodeon Universe American Dream over Luna Beach (although I'd still wanna try riding Cyclone despite the fact that it has 12 row trains of three cars w four rows each). Rolling Thunder was the longest, tallest and fastest coaster I rode when I rode it at age 11 in August 1981 until I went to Cedar Point my 1st and so far my only time in May 2018 at the ripe old age of 48, but even in 1981 I knew Rolling Thunder wasn't as good as Coaster at Playland back in Vancouver. My dad knew it too!
I agree Great Adventure is the park to prioritize in the area. You also have the Pennsylvania parks nearby as well.
I gotta admit I'm a bit confused to why they added in so many coasters right at the start. Like it kinda seems like the two intamin's could've waited a couple of years, already have a huge gerstualer infinity shellraiser PLUS shredder, and the nick-slime family coaster. Then again, it is technically year 2 even if it doesn't seem like it, and they were supposed to get done much sooner and then further delays of "re-opening" cause covid, I think maybe they just got stuck with having to put stuff somewhere and went ahead and did their "year 2/3" plans with more coasters and maybe even more rides.
I'm interested where they expand since they're already packing the rides in there.
@@CanobieCoaster I think it's just a one year system like most megamall installations. they may be finished adding stuff by 2022
Quick edit: I mean as in the area will be finished completely in 2022. I'm not saying it'll close
Imagine you go on sandy's raid and once it turns you around and goes, they start to play sponge monger😂
What's that?
@@CanobieCoaster a song from spongebob
Going here next month... only about 40 mins from my house. I am very interested. I'm only going to be doing the amusement park and then coming back at a later time for the water park.
Enjoy!
Do you have to pay for both separately ?
I think their next coaster will be a Zamperla Powered Coaster. It should have been an opening day attraction for children that are either too small or feel intimidated by Slime Streak.
They really need a kiddie coaster. I agree.
You asked what the 3 queue-lines are for. I noticed that the coaster car has six rows that are split into 3 sections. Is it possible that there is a line for each section???
I suspect one could be for skip-the-line passes.
Thanks again for the detailed review. Because of it, I went to the park today. I had low expectations in terms of park charm, so I wasn’t disappointed there. By the time I booked, they had shifted their hours for today, so it was a choice of 11-3 or 4-8. I feel that choosing 11-3 was wise, because the park was not crowded, while an employee told me he thought the evening session would be. I was literally the first person let into the park, and as a result I had zen rides on four of the five coasters within half an hour. But Shellraiser was closed for hours and only managed to open with twenty minutes to go! (With me on the first coaster!) Thoughts:
-Slime Streak is far better than the equivalent ride in Minnesota.
-The park offers a lot of crazy hang time for those really into it (Sandy’s, Shellraiser, disk ride).
-Sandy’s Bucking Bronco was great fun - although rougher than I expected.
-The big shock was the extremely rattly ride on Shellraiser. I sat in the front, if that makes a difference, and the rattle was so severe it definitely detracted from the ride enjoyment. Not a good sign for a coaster this new.
Overall, I had fun, though, and I’m glad my 2020 will not be 100% coaster free.
Glad you enjoyed it.
I personally enjoy Pepsi Orange Streak over Slime Streak. Slime Streak is wilder, but I prefer the length and visuals of the other one.
As for Shellraiser, it had a lot of issues on re-opening day as well. It was down half the day for me. I thought it was a freak thing, but hopefully it doesn't become a trend.
Canobie Coaster I can’t remember whether you mentioned it in your review: did Shellraiser have a huge rattle for you?
Yes, it was a little better in the back for the pothole at the bottom of the big drop, but it really rattled on my rides last week.
Canobie Coaster It’s a shame. Seems to me it would be a great coaster otherwise.
Did they make you leave at exactly 3pm?
Lol you caught me on the pink side that was me at 6:40
You're welcome for the onride photo!
Canobie Coaster Definitely very much appreciate 💪🏽
I know parks tend to have a media policy for professional photographers & videographers. Do you think that's why they were bugging you? I know HP says no cameras with detachable lenses or over 2.5 inches long. That being said, I walked right in with mine hanging on my neck with a second lens in my pocket. They didn't seem to care. I also used the photos on my site, We Were Inverted too. Not sure.
I don't have any fancy lenses. I just had a digital camera that fits in my pocket. I know some parks have policies about tripods/giant lenses.
Wow, that thing where you can buy a 60$ wristband and not be able to stay there the entire day is insanity.. I wanted to ride Takabisha without having to add Japan to the trip and because I'll be in the area doing other parks anyway, but that's just unfair.
It is pricey.
This is literally a awesome place and if your parent this is a better place to bring your kids
It's a lot of fun!
I'm gonna go there this weekend!
Have fun!
Invader Zim is fun but weird. I had no idea what was happening but it was fun flipping and spinning
Last I checked, the ride was taken off the website so it may not reopen.
When I went to Nickelodeon universe at American dream I was having so much fun
Nice!
i’m so conflicted on whether to go in april/may for my birthday. i’ve wanted to go for awhile now but maybe i should wait it out more :/ i have no clue. it’s also probably out of my budget and i don’t have many friends who are daredevils for rides. i’ll keep thinking about it. thank you for making this video :)
You're welcome! It's fun but pricey.
What is going on in America ?! $70-$130 for 1 day?! You can get a year round pass in the UK for that price.
This park is in one of the priciest metro areas, which is why they get away with it.
@@CanobieCoaster that’s just awful, I’m not so sure how many family’s could afford $70 pp. for a family of 4 that’s $280! Mentallll
Acid it's a bubble 💭 world and gated community of sorts not for any serious adventurer.
@@acidalex420 it's the mentality
Disposable income
Disposable everything
It’s a shame they don’t do they pay for what you want to ride on Saturdays and holidays because I was going to go here tomorrow I saw on the website
They keep changing their rules. Didn't know they added that one.
So you like a TMNT themed ride with many inversions and a 10 second long look down before a 141 foot drop?
Ok
Definitely an interesting theme given the ride.
3rd Line will be the upper tier of the upgraded admission. Like six flags has Flash Pass, Flash Pass Gold and Fast Pass ultimate...
Makes sense. Covid probably delayed that.
I think this park could benefit a log flume themed to spongebob
I'd love that.
1:14 they updated the charging of 5 dollars for 1 though 6 hours for parking
Thanks for the update. They keep changing prices and admission.
There is pay per ride and leave and re entry
I'm glad they added that!
It was difficult to find the entrance to the coasters and it was messy looking for the area.
Some of the entrances are in weird spots.
Very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Went back in December, got there super early and it was empty so I got to just lap Shellraiser. I think it is great for what it is!
This park is always dead at opening!
@@CanobieCoaster yup! After we went skiing, I went back planning on getting another ride, but by that time it was PACKED!
That ropes course looks terrifying! I don't even like ropes courses that are 1 foot off the ground. They are my nemesis.
I got the same camera treatment last week at Six Flags over Georgia, just asking what I was doing. Same security were freely allowing line jumping right in front of them.
I'll get to this park eventually. I know it's overpriced, but it is what it is.
The only Six Flags that has ever given me an issue is Great Adventure so maybe it's a Jersey thing. I took a picture of the old Chiller station (before it was turned into Justice League) from a public walkway and was told to delete it since the object in my photo was behind a fence.
The security is what I liked the most.....you didn't mention it but I know security was armed and there was a K-9 along with bracelets checks to go in and out of the kiddie park.
Security was much more intrusive in my 2019 visit shortly after the park opened. In my 2020 visits, they were like security at most parks.
I was planning on going there today but when I heard about the price to get in, I don't want to
It's expensive for sure.
There is no coaster really for little ones but the Dora’s train and is slow moving one but he’ll love it. A lot to do for little ones, my two yr old loves it there. We used to go every Saturday before COVID and she was thrill every single time!
@@luzrivera5478 Ok I want to go now
I went in the first two weeks of the park being open, so sadly I didn't get the bronco and havoc credits. There were maybe 10 people in the entire park, and every single ride was a walk on, for the entire day. luckily it is only half an hour from my park, but stupid ass garbage balls rule says I can't go in on my own if I'm not 14 or older (I'm 13) and there's no free admission for a supervisor. And all my friends (they're 14) are productive human beings so they can't come with me.
Sandy's is the best ride there now.
I heard it’s free to enter and pay per ride I’m very pleased I will most likely head back
That was a recent change.
Do it have wheelchair friendly entrance and exit?
Yes. Every ride has either a ramp or an elevator.
@@CanobieCoaster that's ur opinion.
@Angelina F.L this comment was for the person who posted this video
@@anthonyhenderson8371 I think you need to google the difference between an opinion and a fact.
Just haddd to throw the prudential in there haha
It's a mall that charges for parking.
@@CanobieCoaster I know it’s just funny to me lol
Luna park in coney island is pay as you go also!!!
That model is common in the NY/NJ area with the boardwalk parks, but it's rare in most areas.
Great review! Because of your videos, I made the steps to move my planned trip next month from a weekend to a weekday. Were they selling souvenirs at the park?
Thanks! This park doesn't actually have a gift shop within the park gates. The park has a small, pop-up gift shop right outside the exit. It didn't look to have park specific merchandise though, just generic Nickelodeon items.
"generic" you said it all
GREAT REVIEW 👍, THANK YOU 👏
Thanks!
I thought the only food option was a snack shack, but then you show a Pizza-rama booth near Shell raiser.
The pizza booth by Shellraiser is theming only since the turtles love pizza.
@@CanobieCoaster Thanks for the head's up. Otherwise, I would've started a line at it.
Shame I probably won’t be going back because my dad doesn’t want to pay the $60
If I took over, I would make it more cheap
If you look at the other parks in the New York metro area, it seems fairly priced. That region is just super expensive.
I'm still lowering the ticket admission if I took over.
@@xcoasterenthusiast if i took over the park I would make it free
High Power maybe he rather pay to give you a realistic understanding of money and how not to blow it on attraction distractions, possibly a college education ?
I don’t see a lot of coasters for toddlers, would like to take my son for his 4th birthday.. is it worth it ?
Assuming your son is under 42 inches, I don't think there are any coasters he can ride. I would say the park is overpriced unless he's at least 42 inches to ride some of the larger stuff.
@@CanobieCoaster thank you! Will look more into it.
OVERPRICED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's not cheap. That's for sure.
Most bafoonery usually is Bodnar
Hello- does this park have a lot of rides for 20 months old baby in which a parent can ride with ? We have 20 month old, 3.5 y/o and 5.5 y/o… so wanted to know if it actually worth the drive and cost? Thanks
There is only a small handful of kiddie rides.
So did they theme the theme park with Halloween decorations or it just stay the same it is after every acre is filled?
There were none at this park or mall.
@@CanobieCoaster I feel like you heart every comment in your newer videos and always reply for answers or something.
This place was awesome and it had a lot of rides and very clean 🧼 💯💯💯💪🏾
Glad you liked it!
@@CanobieCoaster Hey it was awesome 👏🏿 I would recommend that to anyone
Me and my cedar point family is going there October 28th for a little bit then we r going to six flags great adventure I'm very excited
Hopefully the crowds at Six Flags aren't too bad. It was packed this past weekend!
@@CanobieCoaster I don't think they will be pack because I'm going tomorrow night and Thursday night
How are the trains on Nickelodeon Slime Streak compared to Lightning Run at Kentucky Kingdom?
Slime Streak has very little leg room. It's extremely unaccommodating to anyone over 6 feet.
@@CanobieCoaster can you give a comparison?
@@JustinCoasters Lightning Run is similar to RMC trains. Slime Streak has the same train as Joker at Over Georgia. It's a t-bar but leg room is the issue on Slime Streak.
Do you think I should bring my ID when I visit tomorrow based on what happened to you?
It seems like that stopped after Christmas 2019.
This park seems like if Thomas the tank engine was the car for a b&m hyper. The theme for this park is a channel mainly aimed at kids and yet those coasters like they would make me black out or something especially shellraiser.
Very true.
Disney has the entry price differential too.
That's another expensive park for sure.
I hope somebody replies to this, but about the rides, are they overweight passenger friendly?
Slime Streak is bad for almost every adult. I'm not sure on the other rides though. Sorry!
4:28 I swear that Dora picture was taken from the nick hotel
It's possible!
Idky i thought this was a water park
There is a water park next door, the DreamWorks Water Park.
The urban legend is that once it was, it was called THE MEADOWS it protected people, flora, fauna, climate, balance etc. from the excesses of human waste and overdevelopment.
I was planning on taking my son and his two best friends here for his 7th birthday. Do you think for his age, it would be worth the investment?
Are they above 48"? I'd say yes if they can ride some of the major coasters.
We usually avoid Great Adventure not so much for the rides, but for the crowd it attracts. Pushy, line-jumping, disrespectful, cursing, etc. Not sure if American Dream will fare much better, due to its location. But would be interested to hear more about who's actually showing up.
My recent visit was empty, but my December 2019 visit was mostly families. It was a much different crowd than Great Adventure. And I think the lack of season passes will prevent it from becoming a hangout spot.
great park. 🥰
It's decent.
The water park is 5 stars for me!
Went on the second day it opened
I'm trying to get some information on the attraction policies before going (want to know what single riders can and cannot ride).
Is it fun? It looks pretty small is it really that small or is it because I’m not there yet lol
It's more compact than an indoor park, but the rides are fun!
It's Larger than life
When i went with my family we got free parking
I don't think they've started charging for parking yet, but the infrastructure is there when they want to.
I heard they're paying junkyards to place cars everywhere so it looks busier.
It's also where a lot of Uber and Lyft drivers hang out because it's convenient to most highways, nearby towns and tunnels.
Which one is better dream works water park or universe nickelodion theme park
Asking for a birthday
Dreamworks Water Park is better, but it's more expensive.
@@CanobieCoaster ok ty
here in indonesia, we have to pay for every single parking spots, even in public
I'm used to paying for parking in cities, but it's surprising for a mall on the outskirts in the US.
@@CanobieCoaster ahhh thats good to know, maybe the reason why indonesia has to pay for all parking is because its easy to buy/rent cars and even easier and cheaper for motorbikes
You think it’ll be worth going on the weekends with only getting access
For 4 hours? Like do you think lines will be too long?
If crowds aren't bad, yes it's worth it. I recommend checking if someone else has a weekend trip report out there.
@@CanobieCoaster I couldn’t find any weekend reports mentioning the crowds. I really wanna go, but only weekends work for me And I’m worried abt getting stuck waiting in long lines all day. You think I should just say screw it and go?
@@kylecolella2246 If you get there right for the start of your time, you should be able to make a quick lap of everything before the crowds arrive. That's what I did last year on a busy day.
@@kylecolella2246 never go on a Sunday from what I read and not because it's crowded it's because a lot of things are closed
Hello, can you tell me how many thriller rides the NJ location has, i want to take my 15 year old and friends but want to make sure is woth the price and the drive? I don't ride any rides, do i still need to pay?
You still need to pay even if you don't ride anything. The park has 5 roller coasters, 3 of which are extremely thrilling. And then there are 4-5 non-coasters that are tall or flippy.
@@CanobieCoaster thank you for the response, so for that price is definitely not worth it, specially since it'll be a total of six people X $75, 2 of us don't ride and the other 4 will only enjoy 3 rides., that's not including the added expense such as gas, tolls, parking and food. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I'm not sure which direction you are coming from, but a Six Flags season pass can be cheaper than one day at this park.
@@CanobieCoaster most definitely but since it's winter and this is indoors. I also read that quite a few of the rides are not even working either. I guess i will look for something else to celebrate her B'day. 🙏🙏🙏
@@mybeautifulmonster03 They have a page on the site (Ride Alerts) that lists if things are closed.
I went there today and it wAs so fun everyone should go
Glad you enjoyed it!
It would be if it was an all day thing, but 2 hours? Psh I’m taking my behind to Hershey Park
Hershey is easily the better park.
LOL Purple
Is it worth it for people who don’t like crazy roller coasters or going upside down?
Probably not. Most of the adult rides fall into that category.
Are they strict with the time slots?
I'm not sure. I've only visited on days where my admission covered the entire day.
A fastpass line?
That explains one of the extra lines but not the third.
A passgass line?
Oh that's just the traffic backed up for miles
Thirty dollars? FOR PARKING? AT A MALL?!! The hell outta here with that bullshit. That alone is more than enough reason to never go there. That and if that mall fails. I guarantee that that will be a major reason why. If they're trying to keep out parkers from the games, it's simple, put up barriers and hire security.
I think the current parking rates are less than their original plans.
Yes it really took forever for them to build it.
That mall was a thing of legend for my friends in Jersey.
Would the 3rd line for Shellraiser be the exit?
No, the exit is a separate staircase on the opposite side of the platform.
@@CanobieCoaster The 3rd line could be to allow employees to easily pass through the queue. Not sure though!
@@KEBSD Maybe! Most parks just use the exit.
I've been there twice its pricey
Same!
How much
@@joannedouze7918 Roughly $60
Very helpful. Thx.
PlAnning on ...
Enjoy!
are all the rides open at the moment
They have a ride status page on their website. The Legends of the Hidden Temple Ropes Course is closed due to covid. And Invader Zim's is probably closed for good. Everything else should be open.
@@CanobieCoasterok thank you
Rides are always closed
Sadly
I’m so happy for this but the location is meh lol
I think the location is fine. The prices are the biggest issue.
Hi I have a question. How often or when is shellraiser open the most? I hope it isn’t closed during my visit.
It ran perfectly when I was there December 2019. But it was down half the day for me a few weeks and I've seen at least one report tell a similar story. I'd recommend making a speed lap of the coasters to make sure you get on everything before reriding things.
@@CanobieCoaster Okay, thank you! I'll use this advice when I visit.
I thought the park was overpriced and ugly, but it is fun.
I'd agree with those points, although it's fairly priced relative to the other parks in the New York City metro area.
Some say it's like a modern day freak show
Parking was free back in feb-mar
Yeah they've yet to charge so far but the infrastructure is there.