American Dream's Water Park Opening Delayed

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - The DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream won't be opening next week as planned, according to mall officials.

On Thursday, a mall spokesperson said the indoor water park's previously announced opening date of Nov. 27 has been postponed until further notice.

"Creating the ultimate entertainment experience takes time and patience. Unfortunately that means we’ll have to wait a little longer for the opening of DreamWorks Water Park," Dana McHugh, a spokesperson for American Dream said.

A reason for the delay was not provided, but McHugh said to visit americandream.com for updates as they become available.

The water park will include the world's largest indoor water coaster, a free fall slide with 70 foot drop, a lazy river and a 1.5 acre wave pool.

The opening of Big SNOW, the country's only indoor real-snow park, is still scheduled for Dec. 5, according to a media advisory sent out Thursday morning.

The park will offer skiing, snowboarding, introductory lessons, private coaching, children's programs, snow play, corporate team building and private events within its 180,000-square-foot, 16-story, climate controlled facility.

American Dream opened last month, unveiling Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park and an NHL-size ice rink. Other attractions, shopping and dining will follow over the next several months.

The mall recently scaled down a price increase that was set to go into effect for tickets to the Nickelodeon Universe theme park.

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When the park opened last month, theme park admission prices were just a special preview rate. Come Nov. 15, the cost of admission was scheduled to goup $30 to $79.99 for all access passes and increase $20 to $59.99 for general access passes.

But on Wednesday afternoon, a mall spokesman confirmed the new ticket rates, which will be in effect seven days a week through Dec. 30. A reason for the change was not given.

An all-access pass – which is recommended for people taller than 48 inches who ant to go on thrill rides – will cost $59.99 and general access passes will cost $44.99.

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The 8.5-acre park features more than 35 rides and attractions based on Nickelodeon's iconic characters, like Spongebob Squarepants and Dora the Explorer.

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Click here to see a full list of what is opening and when

NJ.com recently reported that not all rides at the park are operational yet, with five closed due to mechanical or permitting reasons.