We traveled to the American Dream mall specifically to do the Animal Crossing event being held at…read moreSea Life. The aquarium itself is incredible, it was above our expectations for sure. They had a large shark mascot roaming around and causing a lot of laughs. The Animal Crossing event was fun, we were able to collect stamps from staff at different exhibits and trade them for a prize in the shop. Unfortunately they were low on the Animal Crossing merchandise but getting the patch was still very cool. They had character meet and greets. We stayed for one of them, K.K. Slider. Not sure if they have other characters for meet and greets, but that is who we saw.

It's a lot of money for what it is. Yes it's nice and well put together, but the price point is…read morejust nuts, though that's probably cause of the location. I stopped by cause we had a yearly pass, and still had to pay cause it was a blackout date and still had to pay $10 a person. There's nothing special, and I wouldn't stop by unless it was included in my legoland annual pass.

I would not recommend this place for several reasons. The owner lacks respect for customers, which…read moreis a major concern. Save your hard earned money and give it to business that actually cares about doing the right thing and makes children a priority. Significant improvements are necessary, or this business risks failing!!! There are much better children playgrounds in the Bergen/Passaic county area which will treat your family better!!! If you already paid, GOOD LUCK & pray it goes smoothly!!!!

Great facility for children 12 months to 6 years old. Owners are actively involved in managing…read more Friendly staff. Clean premises. My son had a great time playing and interacting with other children. Theme rooms inside for children to play in. Can purchase beverages and snacks .

Small indoor playground but both my girls had an amazing time ! We came on a Sunday morning and it…read morewas nice and quiet, which I love. Plenty of parking in the back. The workers were constantly cleaning up the balls from the ball pit. My girls definitely love the ball pit. And the little play areas that they had. I like the fact that it was kind of small so I didn't have to chase them around. Pricing was on point. Place was new so it was clean.

From the owner: Kid Cove is an indoor playground for kids ages 2 to 9. With a climbing structure, ball pits, play…read morehouses and soft play, there's something for every child to enjoy. We pride ourselves on maintaining cleanliness and creating an inclusive environment.

Wonderful homemade muffins, croissants, and brownies along with tea and coffee. I love to stop here…read moreon the way home to pick up something for dessert. The people are very friendly and can speak both English and Spanish. I hope they will be around for a long time. I don't have any kids, but you can pay twelve dollars an hour to have your kids taken care of in a playground at the back of the store.

They just opened up their new location and I was so excited it went right away. They have a new…read morefood and drink menu that's amazing. The kids loved their new play area. It's truly a gem where parents can enjoy some food and drinks while the kids are entertained playing. Everyone is also welcoming and friendly.

Great kids playground. Tons of slides, swings, nooks & crannies for the kids to explore. Easy…read moreonsite parking & bathrooms as well.

This place is huge for an indoor amusement part. It's pretty nice honestly, and especially good for…read moreyoung kids too. There are some nice rides for teens and adults. The Shell Raiser was very fast and very entertaining (I did not go, but my wife and kids did), and we all liked the Sandy's Blasting Bronco. Note that if you aren't going to ride, i don't tink you have to pay for the wrist strap. You can just follow the people that are riding around! Save a little money!

We had a great time at this amusement park, and one of the best parts is how convenient the…read morelocation is, it's connected to a mall, so you can easily make a full day out of it. There was a long line to get in at first, but I think that's mostly an opening rush situation. If you arrive just a little after opening, it would likely be much smoother. Definitely recommend buying tickets online ahead of time, since that's much easier than waiting at the kiosk. Once inside, there were a ton of rides for different ages. My son was able to ride many attractions by himself, which made it even more fun for him. I also have a two-year-old, and she was able to enjoy a few rides as well. Just something to note, adults do need a ticket too if you want to ride along with your child. Overall, it's a fun and convenient spot with lots to do for kids of different ages, especially if you plan ahead a bit.

Never would I have thought that I would be standing right in the middle of the second biggest mall…read morein the U.S. But there I was on Mother's Day. Perhaps it's because of the sheer size of the mall or perhaps people were busy celebrating Mother's Day elsewhere, but it wasn't as busy or crowded as I would've expected. Although the food court wasn't packed, the wait for Jollibee was insane (probably a 25-35 minute wait). It was worth it though, I hope more malls in the U.S. have Jollibee. After eating, I explored the mall a bit. American Dream has a NHL-reuglate size ice skating rink (entrance is on the first floor, where you can also get the tickets). But what's wilder is the ski and snowboard resort - the first indoor snow resort in North America. I didn't go in but I could feel the chilliness from the condensation on the windows. There's also an NJ Hall of Fame, laser tag, Sesame Street Learn & Play, and Nickelodeon Universe inside. You can enter Nickelodeon Universe (no tickets needed) but you need to buy points to go on the rides. Even if you don't go on the rides, there are plenty of photo ops. I saw Spongebob and Squiward taking photos on a stage. Other cool things about American Dream: A ferris wheel called American Dream that allows you to see the NYC skyline, a Toys "R" Us train that goes around on one floor, and HMart. There is a fancier part of American Dream with high-end stores, too. I didn't come here for shopping though. Plenty of spots in the parking garage and it's $6 for each vehicle, though the first 15 minutes are free.

1 star - More Nightmare Than Dream…read more (But giving a 3 star since what was actually open was fun.) Took my daughter to American Dream Mall for her birthday weekend, expecting water slides and celebration shakes. What we got was a masterclass in disappointment. The water park was closed for electrical work. Fine -- things happen. So we headed to the shake shop to salvage the birthday with one of their fancy cake-topped frappés. Also closed. At this point the "dream" branding was starting to feel like false advertising. The hotel situation wasn't any better, not that the mall can be blamed for this. But fair warning to others who traveled as far as we did for this magical weekend. Pool closed for the entire weekend -- not for a quick cleaning, but pending state inspection results that could take "days to weeks." Called around to other hotels thinking we'd just move. Same story everywhere. Apparently post-Memorial Day weekend triggers mandatory state testing after high guest volume, and every pool in the area was in limbo. Nobody mentioned this when we booked. Back at the mall, the game room -- where the closed shake shop lives -- lost power entirely. And if that weren't enough, the fire alarm spent a good chunk of the afternoon flashing and blaring "there is a fire in the building, evacuate immediately" on repeat. Not once. Multiple times. So to recap: no water park, no birthday shake, no hotel pool, no game room, and a fire alarm that cried wolf so often we genuinely weren't sure whether to panic or just keep walking. Happy birthday, kid. At least the parking lot was open.

My kids had a blast at Ninja Kidz Action Park during Easter Sunday! The park is super fun and…read moreenergetic, with tons of trampolines, cool ninja-style obstacles, dodgeball courts, slides, and even a battle beam and zipline that had the whole family trying to outdo each other. My kiddos were always a fan of the youtube channel with Peyton and Ashton so when this place opened we really wanted to check it out. The Ninja Kidz theme really comes through with bright graphics and challenges that feel like the YouTube show. My kids were pretending to be ninjas the whole time and didn't want to leave. The staff was friendly and attentive, keeping an eye on safety and helping the little ones when needed. Everything felt clean and well-maintained, which is a big plus for a trampoline park. It's conveniently located inside the American Dream Mall, making it easy to combine with other activities or grab food afterward. The only downside was it was a bit small for a trampoline park and it got really crowded since we came on a Sunday. The kids were practically jumping on top of other kids. Next time it's probably better to come during off peak hours throughout the week.

We've been to Ninja Kidz about 5 times now with our 7-year-old and 2-year-old, and both of them…read moreabsolutely love it. It's one of the few places that really works for both ages, which is a huge win for us as parents. We ended up going with the monthly membership, and it's definitely been worth it. It saves money if you plan to go regularly, and we usually make it there at least once a week. Pro tip: go right when they open at 10am. It's way less crowded, and the experience is so much better. Later in the day it can get pretty packed--almost to the point of feeling a bit overwhelming. Overall, great spot for kids to burn energy and have fun. We'll definitely keep coming back.

Took my 1 year old to Laugh N Play for a private birthday party and she had a BLAST! The staff is…read moreattentive, facility is clean and well taken care of, and the kids all had a great time - various ages, too! I followed them on instagram and facebook and they always have events going on, and open play hours too, not only private parties. I will be taking my child for sure!

Had the most amazing and exciting time and son's birthday celebration! Rashel, the owner, was super…read moreaccommodating, responsive to every request and Concern. Went out of her way to even Address something personal, which was not a part of their responsibility and did it personally for me. She was perfect in every aspect of helping out Take the stresses of planning the special day on herself and her staff. The girls were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. I highly recommend this place. You can imagine. There was not one hiccup I could possibly think of. The police is clean extremely brand new. There are kids games for all ages, basketball games, and Personal one on one interaction with the staff, including gameplay for the younger audience Thank you for you guys you made our day unforgettable!

The Legoland Discovery Center is located in Court A of American Dream mall, adjacent to Sea Life…read more Since we have Gold passes for Legoland NY, we got unlimited access to this Discovery Center. We have visited here few times in past couple of months. The entry process is easy, just had to show the QR code at the entrance. The main floor has several different activities for kids. There's a Lego factory ride, a movie theater that plays 3 different short movies, an obstacle course, and plenty of lego building zones. There's also a whole NYC mainland built and displayed in the center room. Throughout the day, the staff members also do interactive competitions and character meetup. There's also cafeteria where they sell small bites, sandwiches, ice cream, soda, hot and cold drinks. There are lots of sitting area in and around the cafe. The floors are little messy throughout the place as lego pieces are scattered all over. But overall most kids spend a really fun filled time here. Around the exit they have the photo purchase station, followed by the gift shop. The gift shop has all sorts of Legos including Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Disney, Formula 1, and so many more other popular ones. There are many gift and souvenir items available as well. But prices are little higher since it's inside the mall.

Came here recently with my friend and Godson yesterday. It's a cool concept that just missed its…read moremark, some of the buttons were broke and everything seemed pretty disorganized here. My Godson had fun but I expected a lot more for a $35 priced ticket, this place should be much cheaper because it really doesn't offer too much. They have a little snack and Starbucks place inside. I got a tiny smuckers peanut butter and jelly sandwich for me and my godson and two and the bread was stale- price $18 which I thought was just crazy. I had my friend and Godson go in before me because I wanted coffee from another place. When I went inside to meet them the lady checking tickets asked me if I had any children with me- I was kinda shocked and realize how creepy that probably looked so I had my friend come with her son to get me in the front. At the end of the day it's a good thing because this place has a ton of little kids inside and it is clear they do what they can to keep out possible predators.