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.

Few things in this world compare to the beauty of the underwater ecosystem, and fortunately for…read morethose who are fascinated by life under the sea, a trip to an aquarium will allow one to see firsthand sea creatures of all shapes and sizes, from the small but mighty seahorse to the aptly named and gently giant whale shark. While visiting the American Dream mall in East Rutherford yesterday with family from out of town, my partner, his family, and I decided to escape to Sea Life NJ by purchasing via their kiosk. Some of us haven't visited this establishment since it first opened up 4 years ago. Upon arrival, the staff scanned our time slot tickets, and we breezed right into the elevator. It's a smaller, quick-visit aquarium great for an hour and managed to pack a lot into it. It is a walk-through experience where one can marvel at the aquatic animals and read fascinating information on the walls. Especially great for young kids who love interactive features and photo ops. The touch tank was one of the memorable events, being able to touch the sea anemones and starfish. The various tanks looked clean and well maintained. One can pop one's head up into a few tanks for fun pics. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. It's a fantastic destination for families and ocean lovers alike.

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.

What a great fun experience for kids!…read more A large hall with different sections for play activities including a movie hall, play supermarket, and multiple craft areas. The street area is an open activity scene with shops that you can interact with staring commonly known Sesame Street characters. Around 15 mins to the hour a meet and greet with either Cookie Monster or Big Bird can appear. Be sure to ask the staff if a character is scheduled to appear for that day. Throw in a playground with a soft ground for the little ones to jump and play, climbing area, and mini seesaws. Definitely worth the money. Word of warning, it can be crowded on the weekends, so weekday trips give you more time to interact with the play areas without having to wait.

I'm rounding up and giving them a 3 stars because really it's a 2.5 considering how much they…read morecharge adults and children for entrance and then they have sooo many broken games. The crunch the cans 3/4 machines were broken or out of order. All 3 of the recycling games were broken, what a shame. Everything else was ok I've been to children's museums for less and more entertaining. Meh we don't have to come back here, we can definitely do without!

Great theme park! Took my kids here for the day and they…read morehad a blast. The little kids rides were a hit. From the paw patrol ferris wheel, to the teacups, to the reptar carousel. Thomas the train ride tour was also really fun. They also had rides for big kids as well. These included the shredder, slime fest, Dora the Explorer Sky Coaster. and the Avatar Airbender spinning coaster. My daughter and I went on these multiple times and she had a really good time. Everything is super clean, bright, and colorful. It really feels like stepping into your favorite Nickelodeon shows. The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful, constantly high-fiving the kids and making sure everyone was having a great time. Wait times were reasonable save for a few specific popular rides. We spent the whole day there and never got bored. The food options in the park and the surrounding American Dream Mall are great as well. If you have kids who love Nickelodeon (or even if you just want to feel like a kid again), this place is a must-visit. To quote my kids. "10 out of 10!"

I finally got an opportunity to go to Nickelodeon Universe a few weeks ago. My kiddos and I met up…read morewith a few other families to explore and celebrate a birthday. The layout and theming of the park is pretty cool. I've never been to an indoor amusement park so this was definitely an experience. I'm also a fan of all the old (and new-ish) Nickelodeon shows. I loved the Rugrats! I do appreciate that you can walk around and not have to purchase a ticket. My kids had wristbands and I didn't have to pay for myself. That's definitely a huge plus. There are a good amount of rides. A nice area for littles, and some bigger coasters as well. My 9 year old was able to get on a lot of rides, but I feel like my 7 year old felt a little lost. He was too big for the little rides, but too tiny for many of the older rides so I don't think he had as much of a good time. The jellyfish swings were fun and they really liked the slimer roller coaster. My daughter looooved the shredder ride. She also enjoyed the Fairly Oddparents surfboard (skateboard?) ride but after a few rides she started to get nauseous. If you suffer from motion sickness you may want to take it easy at this park. It seems like EVERY ride spins, or has a spinning component. She had to tap out after too much spinning. Overall, the park is fun and interesting to walk around. Personally, my anxiety couldn't take it as the attendants buckled my kids in and I constantly needed to make sure they were doing it correctly. haha.

All staff members were helpful. they made our family trip fabulous…read more We made nice memories.

Super fun place we went to the nickelodeon theme park and loved it the stores where really nice i…read morehighly recommend

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

This reminds me so much of the Floor Is Lava game and is such a fun place for kids and adults…read morealike! They have 3 rooms to choose from depending on the difficulty level and the number of people in each group. We opted for Blue's Arena, which is best suited for 2-4 first-time players. There's a small locker area where you can store your belongings during the game. The hour we booked for was divided into 2 sessions. Each session features a different game with about 10-12 levels each. If you fail a level, no worries because you can always repeat it. You can also take a short break in between the sessions, which we definitely did because it was quite a good workout session.

We loved it! It's in a weird location, but once you get inside it's all good and it's a lot of fun…read more They should tell you to come in short sleeves or tanks because we were definitely way too hot wearing sweaters and jumping around the way we did

We went to Mill Creek Park and decided to walk on the boardwalk over the marsh. It led past…read moreSecaucus High School and ended up at acorn Park. Super cute jungle animal themed Swings Two big enclosed tube slides Park is located behind some houses... I think there is construction being done around the park?

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 .

My experience is always a 4/5 but the 3 stars are for the upkeep and supervision overall…read more Hot tubs - kids are allowed in with parental supervision but they are still meant to be a place for relaxation. Far too many patrons allowing their kids to swim around in the hot tubs with no oversight or correction from the employees. Slides - the shrek slides were amazing, the trip to get there, not so much. You're climbing 6 flights of stairs on concrete and although we wanted to do this slide multiple times. We stopped at 3 because the concrete was ripping our feet apart. If we came back swim shoes would absolutely be necessary. Walking in general - there was only one walking liner, roughly the width of a generic bathroom mat, to walk on around the park otherwise you're liable for a fall. My daughter fell twice so swim shoes are 100% in order. Lockers - at $20 a pop you'd think you'd get something spacious but no. In the summer it's not that big of a deal but mid winter it was a hassle cramming 3 coats in. Waze pool - where are the waves? We got a few here and there but I was expecting more for sure. At least a section of time where we got some fun waves but it was just sporadic.

I've been wanting to take my daughter here for some time. I looked online for pricing and this…read moreplace is quite pricey. I decided to take her during off peak hours. I figured that after 2 hours in the water she would be exhausted and ready to go. This place was huge, with a few different water slides. The wave pool was her favorite. She spent the majority of her time in there. I would definitely come here again but it would only be during off peak hours. I tried to come on a Saturday and it was jammed packed and that's not for me.