I'm normally scared of Ferris wheels because they are slow but move too much. This does not scare me. It's enclosed and goes very slow. There's seating when you pay for the VIP option and you can connect to the Bluetooth for music. The staff here are nice and friendly. My family had a great and memorable time. My son talks about it often and wants to do this again read more

America was on the hunt for a unique centerpiece to outshine the 1889 World Fair's Eiffel Tower for the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enter George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., an engineer with a head for heights and a knack for defying gravity with a dream about building a giant, rotating wheel. An early version placed three of the wheels--each 50 feet tall--at Asbury Park and Atlantic City in New Jersey, as well as at Coney Island in New York. This grand spectacle, the Ferris Wheel, is an iconic symbol of fun, frolic, and fright, providing a panoramic view of the landscape with each towering rotation. For some of us, family member and I took a spin on the Dream Wheel by Skyviews at American Dream, located in East Rutherford. There are 27 climate-controlled gondolas that offer thrilling views of the Manhattan skyline, including sights of the Empire State Building, One World Trade, 30 Hudson Yards, and Vanderbilt Tower, and in NJ, overlooking the American Dream Mall, the epic MetLife Stadium, and beyond. The ride duration lasts about 20 min and goes around only once really slowly. If your party is less than 6, one shares the gondola with other visitors. This is just your run-of-the-mill tourist attraction without going into Manhattan, and if one's budget allows doing something extravagant, then go! read more

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The cars are clean and well sized. The ride lasts about 15mins. I visited during the day so the views of the city, stadium and nearby were highly visible and beautiful. The cons, basic admission is $25 per person and you get stacked into a car with a max of 8 people, they wait to fill the cars. Its also only one go around the wheel. All in all a nice experience for kids and adults alike. I think it would be pretty at sunset or nighttime as well read more

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After staring at this wheel for years from I-95, finally got a chance to experience the Dream wheel. We booked the VIP tickets that gave us access to the fanciest gondola. It has rotating chairs, party table with cup holders and it's not shared with other groups. The VIP to ticket also comes with free drink. The check in process was pretty simple. The entrance is very colorful and cool. They serve variety of drinks including lemonade and slushy. The slushy they make is very fancy, with cotton candy on top, and lollipop gummies on the side. The docking area has lots of sitting area. It's outdoor, so gets really hot on summer days. An associate cleaned the gondola before boarding us, helped us connect bluetooth, and we were on our way. It was a nice 20+ minutes ride looking at NYC skyline and lot of North NJ. The city appeared far, but the experience in it self was relaxing. It felt little hot inside the gondola since the sun was hitting it hard. read more

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Nice date idea or family fun activity. We got VIP tickets. It comes with a drink and the private pod. It's air-conditioned. Very comfortable seatings. The chair spins 360. Up to 6 people in the pod. You can connect your own phone thru Bluetooth to play music. Half hour ride and you can see New York view and New Jersey view. There is a waiting section for VIP pass because there is only one pod for VIP. read more

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What an interesting experience. Stay clear if you're afraid of heights. It cost 25 per ticket. We did the Dream Wheel at night time and the view was wonderful. We had the whole cart by ourself. Didn't really know what to expect. The rotation was about half an hour long. They played some music so it was pretty interesting. Doing it once is more than enough. read more

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We did the ferris wheel ride while checking out American Dream. Despite it being a weekend night, it wasn't crowded so we got two GA tickets for the 20 minute ride. That night, we got the cabin - which fits 16 people - to ourselves. So it's not like a real ferris wheel because you are so removed from the outside elements in a temperature-controlled cabin that is totally soundproof (being next to Route 3 and the Turnpike, it needs to be) that moves extremely slow and only one revolution. Despite this, it's still a neat experience with views you wouldn't see elsewhere, and you do see city skylines. Glad we checked it out and rode at least once to see what's up. I'd come back if I were showing people from out of town who are visiting NYC and were already at AD for shopping. read more

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This is the "ferris wheel" at the American Dream mall. In actuality, it is more like a circular tram. The compartments are small, rectangular enclosures. It is located outdoors and is on top of the mall. As a result, because of the mall's proximity to New York City, you get great views of the city's skyline. This attraction is a bit of a ripoff though. It costs $32 and this admission is only for one rotation of the wheel. The wheel rotates slowly so this one rotation is a 20 minute ride. read more

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A little pricey for what it is but it's worth it to do it at least once. You can pay extra for a private pod or pay the regular price but you might have to share a pod with another party. The views are amazing especially at the top looking into New York City. read more

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We went with our niece and nephew for his birthday. There was no line and no crowd. We were forced to ride with another family none-the-less. The operator said no other options unless we paid VIP. Literally every other cab was empty. Why force us to spend time with a random family ? The views of NYC were cool but punctuated by another person's kids bickering over bottled water for 26 minutes. I would tell American Dream Mall the same thing the random dad told his kids: "get it together!" read more

Dream Wheel - Watching all the empty cabins below our crowded one.... - Amusement Parks Near Me - East Rutherford, New Jersey

I've been wanting to try this for a while but always thought it was closed. The wheel moves so slowly that to an observer driving by it looks stationary. The view is awesome and I loved the experience. The gondola itself was spacious and well air conditioned but the bench I sat on was less than comfortable. The view, on the other hand, is spectacular. If I decide to go again I'll probably opt for the VIP upgrade simply because it appears to be more comfortable. Highly recommended. read more

Brought my mother and wife here for a late Mother's Day celebration. The staff were super polite and fun to talk with, the price for a general admission will get you a normal cabin with seating in the middle and the VIP gets you a cabin with leather seats IIRC. The views were amazing and I would recommend timing it out about 20-25 minutes before sunset because you'll reach the top in about 12 minutes leading to amazing photos. Great experience overall. read more

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So much fun, I did it twice! The first experience, I opted for the VIP gondola with my friend and her daughter. At $55, the price is a bit steep. However, it was just so awesome! You get a free drink as a VIP, and the staff treats you like royalty. Literally the kindest staff. Felt so special. They took us straight to the VIP car, felt like I was being escorted to a stretch limo. We got some fried Oreos for the ride and sat down to enjoy the views. Crystal clear skies, great lighting for selfies. The ride is a little less than 30 minutes. I feel like it took 23 minutes total. So again, $55 is a bit much, but if you know how to connect your phone to the bluetooth, have a bunch of friends, it's totally worth it. Great 360 degree swivel seats. Cup holders. Just a fun time. MY ONLY ISSUE: The website advertises the VIP gondola as having GLASS BOTTOM FLOOR. There is NO glass bottom floor. It's regular floor. So I was a bit confused as to why that is advertised. Other than that, great time. Went again today to experience the regular gondola. Also awesome. Also great service. $24 as a Bergen County resident. Just a simple little stump seat in the middle for the regular car. Same view though. Same air conditioned car. Simply wonderful! read more

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We were a group of 10 (children and adults). Each cart is enclosed and holds up to 16 people, but 16 people do not have a seat. Each cart has a bench in the middle that I believe could hold 8 people. 10 people if you include children sitting on an adult lap. The sunset view was pretty. It took about 25-30 minutes in its entirety from start the finish. This is something I did once and wouldn't do it again. I would suggest going with people you like so you can have conversation for 30 minutes because other than that..the cart had no type of music. It was a good experience. read more

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This was a great day trip for us, and it's especially fun for a date, group, or celebration. The wheel takes you up about 300 feet and the ride lasts about 20-30 minutes. If you're planning to visit definitely make a day of it- there's so much to see and do at @americandream, you won't be disappointed. I recommend going on a sunny day so you can be sure to see the views from high up. So they have 3 types of tickets, I would recommend VIP or Gold, a little expensive, but worth it. The first is the GENERAL PASS, in this you get the normal gondola, a seating table inside it's not private shared with other people, the next is the GOLD PASS, this is a bit expensive you get the private gondola with TV access, table and swiveling chairs, and one free drink per person. Next is VIP this is expensive too but you get a private gondola this is great for going out with friends or groups, you also get Bluetooth access with TV, sound system which will be a 30 minute party ride and a free drink per person. read more

What a great addition to the AD mall! With more and more to choose from this attraction didn't disappoint. Unlike smaller ferris wheels, Thai one felt totally stable r even with some wind that we had that day. The cabins/gondolas wee large and clean. It was easy to get on/off with assistance from the staff. They explained how it would feel and showed us the emergency button (just in case). The views were amazing at sunset. I'm sure that at night it would look even more spectacular. 20-25 minutes to go once around was enough for us. You can pay in person or in line. If you want the discount for residents of Bergen/Hudson counties, you have to do it in person. There is a discount for seniors as well. Enjoy! read more

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Amazing city views! Must be even better at night and at sunset which we plan on doing next time. read more

Dream Wheel - NYC - Amusement Parks Near Me - East Rutherford, New Jersey

My boyfriend and I randomly decided to jump on this ride and it was a pleasant experience. Disclaimer: the ride is very slow - expect to be on for at least 30 minutes. It is a nice way experience to have during your trip to the mall. Oh & the bonus! Festival food ... that you can bring on the ride! read more

My family went & all enjoyed the ride. I was little scary about the height so I didn't go. Good is the entrance in the Food Court. read more

Dream Wheel - Admission - Amusement Parks Near Me - East Rutherford, New Jersey

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$100+ for a family of 4, and we didn't even get to ride alone when it wasn't busy at all. Unfortunately I don't think this was worth the time or money. read more

I went for my birthday. The food was nice. We got the VIP package. Was able to play our own music and enjoy the view in comfortable chairs. But for the amount of money we paid their is not enough time while on the wheel. read more