Two roller coasters planned for American Dream's Nickelodeon Universe

EAST RUTHERFORD — Are ya ready, kids? The developer of the American Dream entertainment complex in the Meadowlands has announced the addition of two record-breaking roller coasters to its indoor Nickelodeon Universe theme park.

Gerstlauer Amusement Rides, a renowned rides manufacturer based in Munsterhausen, Germany, is the firm behind the two coasters' designs. One will feature an intertwined “Launched Euro-Fighter” with a beyond-vertical drop, and the other will be a “Spinning Coaster” whose cars rotate on a vertical axis as they travel along the track.

The “Euro-Fighter boasts the world record for steepest roller coaster drop, while the “Spinning Coaster” will be the world’s tallest and longest free-spinning coaster, according to Triple Five, the developer behind American Dream.

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"These two coasters, appealing to thrill seekers, will break three world records combined,” said Gary Hanson, a management consultant at Triple Five, in a release. “Gerstlauer has far exceeded our expectations with these new to market coasters and we're excited to have them on this journey with us.”

The company behind rides operating all over the world, Gerstlauer has also designed the new Hydrus coaster at the Casino Pier in Seaside Heights.

"Featuring the best in family and adult entertainment, Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream has been designed to appeal to customers of all ages. By working with the best partners in the business, our park experience will be highly themed and offer one of a kind rides by Gerstlauer," said Triple Five President Don Ghermezian.

Triple Five intends to build indoor water and amusement parks at the nearly 3 million-square foot site in East Rutherford.

Last August, Gov. Chris Christie held a news conference at American Dream to promote the restarting of construction at the site and jobs creation. According to officials at the time, the project would net 16,000 construction jobs through the next two years and 23,000 permanent jobs once it ultimately opens.

Christie’s visit came two months after the closing of a complicated $2.8 billion construction financing package, which essentially locked in the funds needed to move forward with construction. At the same time, part of the bond sale involved a $390 million tax break granted to Triple Five, which also operates the largest mall complex in the country, the Mall of America in Minnesota.

American Dream is projected to open in 2019.

"We have worked on many projects, but this will be unlike anything we have ever designed. Visitors to Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream are in for a great ride," said Siegfried Gerstlauer, managing director of Gerstlauer Amusement Rides.

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