300-Foot Ferris Wheel Gets Opening Date At American Dream Mall

EAST RUTHERFORD - An opening date has been announced for the Dream Wheel at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, mall officials confirmed.

On April 13, the observation wheel will see its public debut, offering views of Manhattan and the Meadowlands as well as temperature-controlled seating in 27 gondolas.

Tickets are priced at $29 for adults and $20 for children, although there will be a discount for Bergen and Hudson residents. A military discount will also be offered, officials said. The wheel will be open seven days a week for general admission, VIP and private events.

Up to 16 passengers will be admitted per gondola for a full 30-minute ride. Tickets can be purchased here.

“American Dream provides our guests with exhilarating experiences unrivaled anywhere else in the world,” said Don Ghermezian, CEO of American Dream. “The Dream Wheel is no exception as no other destination offers these remarkable views of Manhattan, the Hudson River and the New Jersey Meadowlands. It is sure to be loved by locals and tourists alike as it becomes an iconic New Jersey landmark.”

The observation wheel was constructed by Netherlands-based Breman Megan Wheels and designed by BUSSINK. Other Breman wheels can be found in Seattle, Miami and Myrtle Beach, among others.

The 300-foot wheel squashes height records set by other Garden State observation wheels like the 150-foot Big Wheel at Six Flags Great Adventure and the 156-foot Giant Wheel at Mariner's Landing.