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East Rutherford: Dreamworks Indoor Water Park Entry Ticket

East Rutherford: Dreamworks Indoor Water Park Entry Ticket

Enjoy a day at the largest indoor water park in North America featuring many of your favorite Dreamworks characters. The water park is located inside American Dream, New Jersey's newest 3-million square foot indoor entertainment and shopping center, just 4 miles outside New York City. Every day is a great day to visit, with unlimited access to record-breaking slides, unique experiences, the world’s biggest indoor wave pool, and sun-loungers, all in a comfortable climate-controlled environment under a massive skylight. There are Kiddie Rides for the little ones: • Kungfu Panda Temple of Awesomeness: a multi-level play structure with dump cups, geysers, and the largest indoor tipping bucket in the world • The Penguins Frozen Fun Zone: 6 miniature versions of the bigger slides, perfect for toddlers • Far Far A Bay: a heated wave pool with a continuous stream of family-friendly swells • Bubbly Lazy River: lounge away in the world’s longest indoor lazy river Moderate rides for family fun: • Toothless’ Trickling Torpedo: the world’s longest hydromagnetic rocket coaster • Dragon Racers: a race through dark tunnels and sudden drops • Dragon & Dronkey's Flight: a tube ride in a giant spiral bowl • Tube It: a tempo-changing tube slide • Zany & Zanier Zigzag: tandem tangled body slides with multiple drops • Soakin’ Surfari: a 40-foot surf simulator • Lemur Leap: spiral into a giant bowl in this 2-person tube ride And for thrill-seekers, there are total pro rides: • Thrillagascar & Jungle Jammer: the world’s tallest trapdoor capsule slides • Shrek’s Sinkhole Slammer: a high-speed raft ride into a massive funnel • Skudin Surf: private surf sessions in the wave pool available for purchase • Penguin Plummet & Majunga Jump: two high-speed body slides into deep waters • Mad Flush: a high-speed body spiral slide that drops you into deep water • Surfari Slider: the world’s tallest indoor speed slide • Swamp n’ Splash: a multi-person funnel with sudden twists and turns • Speeding Frenzy: an exciting tube ride in an enclosed flume • The Carnivortex: a G-force trapdoor capsule slide with a horizontal loop

American Dream: Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park Ticket

American Dream: Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park Ticket

Enjoy a day at the largest indoor theme park in the Western Hemisphere at the Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, located inside American Dream, New Jersey's newest indoor entertainment and shopping center, just 4 miles outside of New York City. Every day is a great day to visit, with unlimited access to all the rides, live Nickelodeon character appearances, all in a comfortable climate-controlled environment. Enjoy family-friendly rides for the young and the young at heart. Create unforgettable memories for the entire family on: • Bikini Bottom Crosstown Express: spinning and reeling through the streets of Bikini Bottom • Nickelodeon Slime Streak: a twisting, turning coaster through the Nickelodeon Universe • Spongebob's Jellyfish Jam: a thrilling family swing ride • Legends of the Hidden Temple Challenge: The world's tallest adventure ropes course • Rugrats Reptar Go-Round: a double-decker, all-ages merry-go-round For the more adventurous, test your limits on the thrill rides. The tallest, the steepest, and the longest rides in the world loop and swoop you across the park with views of Manhattan at every turn: • The Shellraiser: featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this coaster holds the record for the world's steepest drop • Nickelodeon Skyline Scream: the world's tallest indoor spinning drop tower • The Shredder: the world's tallest and longest free-spinning coaster • Sandy's Blasting Bronco: an out-of-control coaster that blasts you forward, backward, and upside-down • Kraang Prime Pandemonium: swing back and forth in her giant slimy tentacles • Timmy's Half Pipe Havoc: a giant skateboard ride providing the ultimate in air time • Aang's Air Gliders: soar and spin like an Airbender • Jimmy Neutrons Atom Smasher: you control the level of thrill from a gentle cruise to a topsy-turvy tumble There are also rides just for tots, made especially for kids, promising magical journeys with their favorite characters for an experience they will never forget including Fairly Odd Airways, Pup Pup & Away, Blue's Skidoo, Blaze's Monster Track Rally, Dora's Sky Railway, Paw Patrol Adventure Bay, Ren & Stimpy's Space Madness, and Shimmer & Shine Jumping Genies.

American Dream: SEA LIFE® Aquarium Entry Ticket

American Dream: SEA LIFE® Aquarium Entry Ticket

Experience the city under the sea at SEA LIFE® Aquarium, located in New Jersey’s American Dream mall. Come face-to-fin with thousands of the ocean’s most amazing creatures in 10+ interactive exhibits themed to New York’s most memorable moments. Discover why some creatures are the 'Athletes of the Shores' in the interactive touch pool, why seahorses are the ‘Ballet Dancers of the Ocean’, and why jellies are the ‘Disco DJs of the Deep’. Enjoy up-close encounters with friendly rays, and experience yellow eels swarming through rush hour just like NYC taxi cabs. Finish your journey with a walk-through 'City Under the Sea'. Explore this underwater tunnel featuring panoramic views of Manhattan landmarks rising from the seabed amidst schools of tropical fish, sharks, and rays.

New York City Night Skyline Tour

New York City Night Skyline Tour

The best selling New York City helicopter tours departing from the conveniently located Essex County Airport in NJ. Explore the rich history, cultural significance, and architectural marvels that shape New York City's vibrant tapestry. Our tour promises breathtaking views, creating lasting memories. Discover iconic sights like the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, Chelsea Piers, Times Square, The Intrepid, American Dream Mall, MetLife Stadium, and Newark Airport. Please note: a minimum of 4 passengers is required for this unforgettable experience.

American Dream: Indoor Ice Skating Rink Admission Ticket

American Dream: Indoor Ice Skating Rink Admission Ticket

Develop your skating skills and have lots of fun during an hour-long skate session at The Rink, which is located inside American Dream, New Jersey's newest indoor entertainment and shopping center, just 4 miles outside of New York City. The NHL regulation-size rink gives you plenty of room to skate in a climate-controlled environment, housed under a brilliant atrium of glass. Rental skates are included in the cost of admission and are available in sizes youth 9 to adult 12. Entry also includes helmet rental in limited quantities and sizes, if needed. Team members are constantly on hand to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Seal and box-shaped ice skating supports are available for rent. These help beginners find their balance, letting them have a stable, confident, and enjoyable spin on the ice. After your skating session, take some time to experience some of the other thrills at American Dream—the ultimate collection of premier indoor attractions, shopping, and dining comprising more than 3 million square feet in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

American Dream: Blacklight Mini Golf Entry Ticket

American Dream: Blacklight Mini Golf Entry Ticket

Get lost in the depths of space as you enjoy 18 holes of intergalactic fun with your family and friends at the “Out of This World” Blacklight Mini Golf course. Located inside American Dream, New Jersey's newest indoor entertainment and shopping center, just 4 miles outside of New York City, this activity offers you endless fun and Instagramable experiences. This intergalactic-themed mini golf course features 3-D astronaut sculptures, planet murals, and a splash of color at every hole as you work your way toward victory. Navigate this completely glow-in-the-dark experience with glow-in-the-dark balls, putters, and scorecards. It is one of the most Instagrammable attractions near New York City and it makes for fun family competition. This activity will illuminate your family’s day out. Upgrade your experience and save with a combo ticket that also includes the adjacent Mirror Maze. Then take time to experience more thrills at American Dream, the ultimate collection of premier indoor attractions, shopping, and dining comprising more than 3 million square feet in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

American Dream: Mirror Maze Admission Ticket

American Dream: Mirror Maze Admission Ticket

Navigate your way through the area's one and only Mirror Maze experience. Enjoy a world of infinite reflections set against glowing lights and unexpected effects. This Mirror Maze is located inside American Dream, New Jersey's newest indoor entertainment and shopping center, just 4 miles outside of New York City. The Mirror Maze is 18,000 square feet and has a range of corridors filled with reflections, lighting effects, and twists and turns which will orbit your senses into a new dimension. Work your way into the middle of the maze, where you can take a rest before heading out through a different exit to find your way out of this immersive, optical adventure, This is one maze you won’t soon forget. Then take time to experience even more thrills at American Dream, the ultimate collection of premier indoor attractions, shopping, and dining comprising more than 3 million square feet in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

American Dream: Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket

American Dream: Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket

Experience the best views of the Manhattan skyline from the newest Observation Wheel in North America – the Dream Wheel. The Dream Wheel is located inside American Dream, New Jersey's newest 3-million square foot indoor entertainment and shopping center, just 4 miles outside New York City. During your gradual rotation, experience panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline featuring the Freedom Tower, the Empire State Building, Hudson Yards, and much more. Depending on the time of day, admire the skyline lit up at sunset or capture a photo of the sparkling Manhattan skyline at night. The Dream Wheel features 27 fully enclosed, climate-controlled gondolas with floor-to-ceiling glass panels for maximum viewing. Your ticket is a flexible date ticket that lets you schedule your visit around the weather by allowing you to ride the wheel either on your scheduled day or up to 7 days afterward. American Dream Mall, besides having plenty of shopping, also is home to Dreamworks Water Park the largest indoor water park in North America, and Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, the biggest indoor theme park in the Western hemisphere. So make a day of it at American Dream.

New Jersey: New York City Night Skyline Helicopter Tour

New Jersey: New York City Night Skyline Helicopter Tour

Explore the rich history, cultural significance, and architectural marvels that shape New York City's vibrant tapestry on a helicopter flight from Essex Country Airport in New Jersey. Your helicopter tour promises breathtaking views and lasting memories of the Manhattan skyline. Discover iconic sights like the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, Chelsea Piers, Times Square, The Intrepid, American Dream Mall, MetLife Stadium, and Newark Airport during your 25-minute flight. Please note: a minimum of 4 passengers is required for this unforgettable experience.

American Dream: LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Entry Ticket

American Dream: LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Entry Ticket

Experience the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground with your kids, all part of New Jersey’s American Dream complex. Embark on a 3-hour play experience for your child. Go on a LEGO®-themed train ride, or experience a 4D cinema to see their favorite LEGO® characters come to life on the big screen. Visit MINILAND™, a LEGO® recreation of New York and New Jersey’s most popular landmarks. Encourage your kids to get creative, and design their own LEGO® car, or even their own model worlds. Kids can also get tips and tricks from the Master Model Builder in the Creative Workshop, or refine their NINJA skills in the NINJAGO Training Camp.

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Our most recommended East Rutherford Outdoor activities

East Rutherford: Dreamworks Indoor Water Park Entry Ticket

East Rutherford: Dreamworks Indoor Water Park Entry Ticket

Enjoy a day at the largest indoor water park in North America featuring many of your favorite Dreamworks characters. The water park is located inside American Dream, New Jersey's newest 3-million square foot indoor entertainment and shopping center, just 4 miles outside New York City. Every day is a great day to visit, with unlimited access to record-breaking slides, unique experiences, the world’s biggest indoor wave pool, and sun-loungers, all in a comfortable climate-controlled environment under a massive skylight. There are Kiddie Rides for the little ones: • Kungfu Panda Temple of Awesomeness: a multi-level play structure with dump cups, geysers, and the largest indoor tipping bucket in the world • The Penguins Frozen Fun Zone: 6 miniature versions of the bigger slides, perfect for toddlers • Far Far A Bay: a heated wave pool with a continuous stream of family-friendly swells • Bubbly Lazy River: lounge away in the world’s longest indoor lazy river Moderate rides for family fun: • Toothless’ Trickling Torpedo: the world’s longest hydromagnetic rocket coaster • Dragon Racers: a race through dark tunnels and sudden drops • Dragon & Dronkey's Flight: a tube ride in a giant spiral bowl • Tube It: a tempo-changing tube slide • Zany & Zanier Zigzag: tandem tangled body slides with multiple drops • Soakin’ Surfari: a 40-foot surf simulator • Lemur Leap: spiral into a giant bowl in this 2-person tube ride And for thrill-seekers, there are total pro rides: • Thrillagascar & Jungle Jammer: the world’s tallest trapdoor capsule slides • Shrek’s Sinkhole Slammer: a high-speed raft ride into a massive funnel • Skudin Surf: private surf sessions in the wave pool available for purchase • Penguin Plummet & Majunga Jump: two high-speed body slides into deep waters • Mad Flush: a high-speed body spiral slide that drops you into deep water • Surfari Slider: the world’s tallest indoor speed slide • Swamp n’ Splash: a multi-person funnel with sudden twists and turns • Speeding Frenzy: an exciting tube ride in an enclosed flume • The Carnivortex: a G-force trapdoor capsule slide with a horizontal loop

American Dream: Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park Ticket

American Dream: Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park Ticket

Enjoy a day at the largest indoor theme park in the Western Hemisphere at the Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, located inside American Dream, New Jersey's newest indoor entertainment and shopping center, just 4 miles outside of New York City. Every day is a great day to visit, with unlimited access to all the rides, live Nickelodeon character appearances, all in a comfortable climate-controlled environment. Enjoy family-friendly rides for the young and the young at heart. Create unforgettable memories for the entire family on: • Bikini Bottom Crosstown Express: spinning and reeling through the streets of Bikini Bottom • Nickelodeon Slime Streak: a twisting, turning coaster through the Nickelodeon Universe • Spongebob's Jellyfish Jam: a thrilling family swing ride • Legends of the Hidden Temple Challenge: The world's tallest adventure ropes course • Rugrats Reptar Go-Round: a double-decker, all-ages merry-go-round For the more adventurous, test your limits on the thrill rides. The tallest, the steepest, and the longest rides in the world loop and swoop you across the park with views of Manhattan at every turn: • The Shellraiser: featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this coaster holds the record for the world's steepest drop • Nickelodeon Skyline Scream: the world's tallest indoor spinning drop tower • The Shredder: the world's tallest and longest free-spinning coaster • Sandy's Blasting Bronco: an out-of-control coaster that blasts you forward, backward, and upside-down • Kraang Prime Pandemonium: swing back and forth in her giant slimy tentacles • Timmy's Half Pipe Havoc: a giant skateboard ride providing the ultimate in air time • Aang's Air Gliders: soar and spin like an Airbender • Jimmy Neutrons Atom Smasher: you control the level of thrill from a gentle cruise to a topsy-turvy tumble There are also rides just for tots, made especially for kids, promising magical journeys with their favorite characters for an experience they will never forget including Fairly Odd Airways, Pup Pup & Away, Blue's Skidoo, Blaze's Monster Track Rally, Dora's Sky Railway, Paw Patrol Adventure Bay, Ren & Stimpy's Space Madness, and Shimmer & Shine Jumping Genies.

American Dream: SEA LIFE® Aquarium Entry Ticket

American Dream: SEA LIFE® Aquarium Entry Ticket

Experience the city under the sea at SEA LIFE® Aquarium, located in New Jersey’s American Dream mall. Come face-to-fin with thousands of the ocean’s most amazing creatures in 10+ interactive exhibits themed to New York’s most memorable moments. Discover why some creatures are the 'Athletes of the Shores' in the interactive touch pool, why seahorses are the ‘Ballet Dancers of the Ocean’, and why jellies are the ‘Disco DJs of the Deep’. Enjoy up-close encounters with friendly rays, and experience yellow eels swarming through rush hour just like NYC taxi cabs. Finish your journey with a walk-through 'City Under the Sea'. Explore this underwater tunnel featuring panoramic views of Manhattan landmarks rising from the seabed amidst schools of tropical fish, sharks, and rays.

New York City Night Skyline Tour

New York City Night Skyline Tour

The best selling New York City helicopter tours departing from the conveniently located Essex County Airport in NJ. Explore the rich history, cultural significance, and architectural marvels that shape New York City's vibrant tapestry. Our tour promises breathtaking views, creating lasting memories. Discover iconic sights like the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, Chelsea Piers, Times Square, The Intrepid, American Dream Mall, MetLife Stadium, and Newark Airport. Please note: a minimum of 4 passengers is required for this unforgettable experience.

American Dream: Indoor Ice Skating Rink Admission Ticket

American Dream: Indoor Ice Skating Rink Admission Ticket

Develop your skating skills and have lots of fun during an hour-long skate session at The Rink, which is located inside American Dream, New Jersey's newest indoor entertainment and shopping center, just 4 miles outside of New York City. The NHL regulation-size rink gives you plenty of room to skate in a climate-controlled environment, housed under a brilliant atrium of glass. Rental skates are included in the cost of admission and are available in sizes youth 9 to adult 12. Entry also includes helmet rental in limited quantities and sizes, if needed. Team members are constantly on hand to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Seal and box-shaped ice skating supports are available for rent. These help beginners find their balance, letting them have a stable, confident, and enjoyable spin on the ice. After your skating session, take some time to experience some of the other thrills at American Dream—the ultimate collection of premier indoor attractions, shopping, and dining comprising more than 3 million square feet in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

American Dream: Blacklight Mini Golf Entry Ticket

American Dream: Blacklight Mini Golf Entry Ticket

Get lost in the depths of space as you enjoy 18 holes of intergalactic fun with your family and friends at the “Out of This World” Blacklight Mini Golf course. Located inside American Dream, New Jersey's newest indoor entertainment and shopping center, just 4 miles outside of New York City, this activity offers you endless fun and Instagramable experiences. This intergalactic-themed mini golf course features 3-D astronaut sculptures, planet murals, and a splash of color at every hole as you work your way toward victory. Navigate this completely glow-in-the-dark experience with glow-in-the-dark balls, putters, and scorecards. It is one of the most Instagrammable attractions near New York City and it makes for fun family competition. This activity will illuminate your family’s day out. Upgrade your experience and save with a combo ticket that also includes the adjacent Mirror Maze. Then take time to experience more thrills at American Dream, the ultimate collection of premier indoor attractions, shopping, and dining comprising more than 3 million square feet in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

American Dream: Mirror Maze Admission Ticket

American Dream: Mirror Maze Admission Ticket

Navigate your way through the area's one and only Mirror Maze experience. Enjoy a world of infinite reflections set against glowing lights and unexpected effects. This Mirror Maze is located inside American Dream, New Jersey's newest indoor entertainment and shopping center, just 4 miles outside of New York City. The Mirror Maze is 18,000 square feet and has a range of corridors filled with reflections, lighting effects, and twists and turns which will orbit your senses into a new dimension. Work your way into the middle of the maze, where you can take a rest before heading out through a different exit to find your way out of this immersive, optical adventure, This is one maze you won’t soon forget. Then take time to experience even more thrills at American Dream, the ultimate collection of premier indoor attractions, shopping, and dining comprising more than 3 million square feet in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

American Dream: Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket

American Dream: Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket

Experience the best views of the Manhattan skyline from the newest Observation Wheel in North America – the Dream Wheel. The Dream Wheel is located inside American Dream, New Jersey's newest 3-million square foot indoor entertainment and shopping center, just 4 miles outside New York City. During your gradual rotation, experience panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline featuring the Freedom Tower, the Empire State Building, Hudson Yards, and much more. Depending on the time of day, admire the skyline lit up at sunset or capture a photo of the sparkling Manhattan skyline at night. The Dream Wheel features 27 fully enclosed, climate-controlled gondolas with floor-to-ceiling glass panels for maximum viewing. Your ticket is a flexible date ticket that lets you schedule your visit around the weather by allowing you to ride the wheel either on your scheduled day or up to 7 days afterward. American Dream Mall, besides having plenty of shopping, also is home to Dreamworks Water Park the largest indoor water park in North America, and Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, the biggest indoor theme park in the Western hemisphere. So make a day of it at American Dream.

New Jersey: New York City Night Skyline Helicopter Tour

New Jersey: New York City Night Skyline Helicopter Tour

Explore the rich history, cultural significance, and architectural marvels that shape New York City's vibrant tapestry on a helicopter flight from Essex Country Airport in New Jersey. Your helicopter tour promises breathtaking views and lasting memories of the Manhattan skyline. Discover iconic sights like the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, Chelsea Piers, Times Square, The Intrepid, American Dream Mall, MetLife Stadium, and Newark Airport during your 25-minute flight. Please note: a minimum of 4 passengers is required for this unforgettable experience.

American Dream: LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Entry Ticket

American Dream: LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Entry Ticket

Experience the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground with your kids, all part of New Jersey’s American Dream complex. Embark on a 3-hour play experience for your child. Go on a LEGO®-themed train ride, or experience a 4D cinema to see their favorite LEGO® characters come to life on the big screen. Visit MINILAND™, a LEGO® recreation of New York and New Jersey’s most popular landmarks. Encourage your kids to get creative, and design their own LEGO® car, or even their own model worlds. Kids can also get tips and tricks from the Master Model Builder in the Creative Workshop, or refine their NINJA skills in the NINJAGO Training Camp.

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