24 hours
Mobile ticket
Located inside American Dream, just four miles from New York City, enjoy a 1-Day ticket to the largest indoor theme park in the Western Hemisphere at the Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park.
Every day is a great day at Nickelodeon Universe, with more than 40 rides and attractions all indoors to enjoy year-round! Watch SpongeBob, Blue, Dora and friends dance live on stage with daily entertainment.
Choose your adventure with plenty of family friendly rides to enjoy, including:
Nickelodeon Slime Streak, Jimmy Neutron’s Atom Smasher, Skyline Scream,
SpongeBob’s Jellyfish Jam and Bikini Bottom Crosstown Express.
Test your adventure on Junior rides, including: PAW Patrol Adventure Bay, Dora’s Sky Railway, Blaze’s Monster Truck Rally, Guppy Bubbler and Rugrats Reptar Go-Round.
And for the thrill seek, you have plenty options too including: Sandy’s Blasting Bronco, The Shredder, Kraang Prime Pandemonium!, The Shellraiser, Timmy’s Half Pipe Havoc and more!
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tickets are required for all guests over the age of two.
Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
All rides have posted age and height requirements at the entry to the queue line.
Outside food and beverages are not permitted in Nickelodeon Universe. Guests to Nickelodeon Universe may bring in one non-glass water bottle per person.
Pets are not permitted in Nickelodeon Universe.
All thrill rides have complimentary single use lockers for personal belongings. Single use lockers may be used for up to 45 minutes without charge.
Lockers are also available for rent.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream
Nickelodeon Universe, the largest indoor theme park in the Western Hemisphere, has one-of-a-kind rides, attractions and experiences for kids of all ages. So come play with your Nickelodeon friends in our action-packed universe!
1-Day Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park Ticket (Includes unlimited rides)
Parking ($5 per day)
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream
1 American Dream Way East Rutherford United States
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Admission Ticket (Peak-High)
Admission Ticket (Non-Peak)
Admission Ticket (Super-Peak)
Admission Ticket (Peak-Low)
87 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Joe P,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was my family’s first time going to America. Dream (10 yo, 8 yo, 3 yo) and we had a great time. It’s an indoor amusement park just outside the biggest city in the USA so go with the expectation that it will be crowded. I found the amusement park to be very clean with all rides in operation the day we went (Dec 29). The only reason for 4 stars was the lack of staff/ride operators. While the lines don’t look long it takes the single ride operators FOREVER to get every rider checked and answer to parents, etc. I timer one ride from the time it stopped to the time it started again with riders. It was 6 min 50 seconds. The inefficiencies was also maddening with the ride operators. Too many times you’d see cars with trains with 1, 2 even 3 empty seats. Feels like they should be empowered to yell out “any singles, any doubles, come up front now” The Paw Patrol Tower was a hit with all 3 kids. Really fun and fast slides. Got our picture taken with Marshall which is all my 3 yo will talk about. Advice: arrive right at 10am when it opens. It picks up by noon and is slammed by 2-3pm I’m going to go back.
Yenny A,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
The park is nice, but it doesn't have enough rides for young children. I think it's more for teenagers aged 15 and up because most of the rides are quite extreme, I would say. But it was okay. I recommend only buying the cheapest 4-hour pass because I covered the entire park in 3 hours and had nothing else to do. I wasted a lot of money because I didn't know this, and several rides were closed.
Kimberly P,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
I purchased tickets to the American Dream Nikolodean Park for my kids and I. After hours of traveling, we decided to go that same day. The QR code was NOT readable. My reservation couldn’t be found. I spoke to an agent over the phone and he says he would resend the QR code again. Still didn’t work!!!! I had to pay for the tickets AGAIN at the counter and have Viator send me a refund. The people behind the counter told me that this happens CONSTANTLY with this company. It’s so aggravating especially after hours of traveling with two small kids. And for them it’s so easy to offer you a refund when it’s them that messed up! What if I didn’t have enough money to repurchase the tickets at the counter? What excuse was I going to have for my kids? PLEASEEEEEE DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
srinivasrajuj,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our recent visit to the American Dream was deeply concerning due to a frightening experience. One of the rides stalled in the middle of the track, which left my wife, our friends, and me shaken. While we are incredibly grateful no one was physically hurt, the potential for a serious accident was terrifying. To add to our frustration, one of the supporting staff informed us that a refund would be issued, but that still has not happened. Overall, we are very disappointed with both the safety experience and the lack of follow-up on the promised refund.
Donna C,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
My tickets did not work to this place and they were purchased from here. I had to purchase more. No refund from them.
Dominique W,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a great time. It was 2 adults and 2 children (10 and 1.5yrs). We arrived at noon and stayed until 5pm. There was a very small crowd, we were able to ride every single ride MULTIPLE times. My oldest rode the purple ride Atleast 6 times with no wait time. The facilities were clean and staff was nice. My youngest was able to play in the paw patrol play area and ride a couple rides toward the front of the park. We def got our moneys worth. It was worth going during the slow season.
J2588DKpamelaj,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Good morning, Yesterday, my husband, children, and granddaughter visited the American Dream Mall to celebrate my granddaughter’s birthday. It was our first visit, and we were excited to experience everything the mall had to offer. While my husband and I watched the kids enjoy the rides, we decided to purchase two hoodies from the Nickelodeon kiosk at the back of the attraction. We asked the staff member, who I believe was named Wendy, if she had sizes medium and XL in blue or red. She told us we would need to look through the pile of hoodies ourselves. Unfortunately, she remained on her phone, showing a very dismissive and unhelpful demeanor, leaving us to search through a disorganized pile where children’s and adult hoodies were mixed together. We were the only customers at the kiosk, and yet no assistance was offered. Her behavior was discouraging and frustrating, and it took away from what was otherwise a very special day for our family. I hope Wendy can be retrained in customer service so that she understands the importance of helping customers feel valued and supported. A friendly and attentive approach would go a long way in ensuring families like ours leave with a positive experience.
Haim S,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
To expensive . Go to six flags and get more thrills for less money The transportation back from ther is very poor, had to wait 40 minutes for bus out the wether and it was full so we waited another 40 minutes
tomschwab2000,,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our family had an unforgettable experience at American Dream, and it was thanks to two incredible team members who went above and beyond to make our visit truly special. First, a huge thank you to Keesha Colello, Director of Group Sales. She went out of her way to give us exclusive VIP access to the Dream Wheel, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, and the popular Blast attraction. What stood out most was that she didn’t just arrange everything—she even took time out of her own schedule to join us for the experience, which made it all the more memorable. Beyond her professionalism, she’s one of the kindest, most genuine people you’ll ever meet. On top of that she arranged dinner reservations and even took care of our parking needs. The leadership team at American Dream is truly lucky to have someone like her representing them. You know your someone special when your own child asks if "the pretty American Dream director can come home with us." We also want to recognize Anthony Diambrosio, Manager of Guest Engagement, who took the time to personally tour us through different areas of the mall, including Big SNOW and the Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park. He made our anniversary extra special by arranging for it to be showcased as an animated banner as we entered the park—a moment we’ll never forget. On top of that, he provided us with tickets for a fun-filled day at Nickelodeon Universe and even arranged a private meeting for our son with Geoffrey the Giraffe at Toys“R”Us. He, too, has a winning personality and seemingly fits right into all things entertainment at this larger than life facility. Between Keesha and Anthony, our three-day visit was nothing short of magical. They helped make our anniversary extra special and create lifelong memories for me, my wife, and our six-year-old son. Their dedication, warmth, and attention to detail embody the very best of hospitality. If you’re looking for a destination that combines world-class attractions with staff who truly care about making your visit unforgettable, American Dream is the place to go.
sadiqa s,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The indoor park is great for families with young children. We decided to go with the option to pay as we go because our kids may not want to do all the rides there. the paw patrol obstacle course and park were great for the kids..but two slides seemed really high for young children... but it was still safe.. The paw patrol show and interaction session were great. The kids got to meet Skye and the staff are there to take pictures as well. The dora train and the fairly oddparents planes were a hit with them as well. As a big kid at heart I loved it and it was cool seeing a Ren and stimpy ride.. that brought me back to my nick days!!! Definite must do once u are in the jersey area and need an adult thrill with roller coasters while doing shopping!! Worth it!!
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