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Jake Resnicow Presents ZombieLand In East Rutherford On October 30th

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 10/07/2021


(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- From the team that built WE Party and Kygo at Javits Center comes ZombieLand!, an immersive LGBTQ+ dance music experience taking place Halloween eve at the world's largest indoor theme park.  Presented by Jake Resnicow, ZombieLand! will be held at Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park on Saturday, October 30 and will feature over 30 rides and attractions and music by house music legend Dennis Ferrer.

"We have been working for two years on this insane plan to takeover America's largest indoor theme park for Halloween," explains event producer Jake Resnicow.  "ZombieLand!  will be the first-ever takeover of Universe Theme Park.  The park will be exclusively ours for the entire night!"  

Attendees will be able to cruise above the entire 8-acre park on the Sky Railway or soar 150-feet on the world's tallest and longest free-spinning coaster.  "I can't wait to bring the beats to the children" says Dennis Ferrer, a Grammy-nominated producer who has been an influential force within the house music scene for over two decades. Known for his many dance floor anthems like "Hey Hey", "Church Lady", and "Touch The Sky", Ferrer has performed at the world's top venues and festivals including Pacha, Space Ibiza, Fabric London, The Brooklyn Mirage and El Row, to name a few. "There is nothing better than whisking clubgoers on a magical, musical journey, especially when it is on a dancefloor surrounded by thrill rides!"

Joining Dennis Ferrer will be LAS BIBAS FROM VIZCAYA, direct from Brazil.  "This is going to go down as the wildest Halloween dance party ever," predicts the drag diva, DJ, singer, musician and music producer.  "Jake will no doubt bring out all the tricks and treats for Halloween!" 

RuPaul's Drag Race Winners Aquaria and Yvie Oddly will perform at 9:00pm, followed by a very special surprise performance at midnight. 




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Jake Resnicow is one of the world's leading event producers, with his focus on extravagant production and original experiences.  He was the first to launch world-class events at Governors Island, Universal Studios, and the Javits Center for WorldPride, among others.   His Pride Festivals in New York, Miami, Chicago, Las Vegas and Los Angeles are spectacles, combining elaborate theatrical sets and A-list talent.  Most recently, he launched destination festivals — UTOPIA and DREAMLAND — that have been lauded by Bloomberg News as "the future".

He has also made a name for himself as a party-giving philanthropist, producing some of the most prestigious fundraiser events for organizations including Life Ball, Trevor Project, The White Party Gala, Ali Forney Center, Lambda Legal and It Gets Better.  In 2018, Jake Resnicow was honored as one of the OUT100 Most Influential LGBTQ People of the Year. 

ZombieLand! will take place 15 minutes outside of New York City.  Buses to The Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park at 1 American Dream Way in East Rutherford, New Jersey, depart hourly from the Port Authority Bus Terminal.  ZombieLand! will also provide party buses, to be announced soon. 

Proof of vaccination will be required at ZombieLand!.  Jake Resnicow recommends downloading The NYC Covid Safe app.  "It is a camera app that allows people to take a picture of their vaccine card and store it in the app," he explains.   A photo of the vaccine card or Excelsior Pass will also be accepted.

Pre-sale ticket access for ZombieLand! Is available now at Zombielandparty.com.




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