Parking at American Dream, the mega-mall opening this Friday in the Meadowlands, is going to cost you.

And it could cost a lot depending what else is going on that day in the complex.

On a regular day, the following parking rates are in effect:

0 – 29 min: Free

30 min - 3 hours: $3

Up to 4:59 hours/min: $4

Up to 6:59 hours/min: $5

Up to 7:59 hours/min: $6

8+ hours: $24 (Maximum all day rate applies)

(So if you’re pushing that 8-hour mark, you might want to sprint to your car before the parking fee jumps EIGHTEEN dollars!)

If there’s a football game, concert or other event at the neighboring MetLife stadium, event parking pricing is in effect at American Dream’s parking lot, too.

So it will cost you $30 to park at American Dream for any amount of time. You can, however, get your parking validated on those event days with the purchase of a Nickelodeon Universe ticket (which costs $39.99 or $49.99). Nickelodeon tickets went on sale Sunday afternoon, and are already selling out.

And if you’re looking for full service, valet parking is $10 -- plus the standard parking rates.

Overnight parking is not allowed.

Here’s the good news: American Dream won’t charge for parking this weekend (Oct. 25-27) during its special preview.

There are 11,000 parking spaces on-site at American Dream and they share 22,000 with MetLife stadium on non-event days, Dana McHugh, a spokeswoman for American Dream, said.

American Dream will officially open Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. It will be open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Its regular hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m.

The Nickelodeon theme park and an NHL-sized ice skating rink are the only attractions expected to open Friday. The rest of the 3 million square foot complex will open in phases through March 2020.

News that the tickets for Nickelodeon Universe were available for purchase went live Sunday at about 3:30 p.m. on American Dream’s Instagram story. By Monday morning, Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning were already sold out.

Tickets for dates extending to Nov. 7 are currently on sale online, said McHugh.

American Dream announced pricing last week for the park.

An All Access Ticket for those more than 48 inches tall who are seeking the most thrilling experience is $49.99. And a General Access Ticket, which recommended for those under 48 inches and who choose not to ride the most thrilling rides, is $39.99.

Admissions are for specific blocks of time -- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

There will not be direct train service to American Dream. Instead, you can drive, or take the bus or a ferry to get there.

See more of our ongoing coverage of the upcoming American Dream mega-mall here.

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