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YouTube Sensations Vlad and Niki pick American Dream for First-Ever Public Appearance

They will be on the Dream Stage this Sunday

Published by New Jersey Stage
11/28/2025

(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Athletes and musicians have long used stadiums and arenas to connect with their fans. Today, influencers and digital creators are making American Dream their venue of choice, as the retail and entertainment destination has quickly become the premier arena for the world's most influential social media stars.

American Dream's next major influencer moment is set for Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 9:00am, when global YouTube sensations Vlad & Niki, with more than 147 million subscribers, appear at the property for their first-ever public appearance. The event will feature an exclusive show viewing, Q&A, and a special fan giveaway (limited in quantity).

"We're extremely pleased to be welcoming Vlad and Niki to American Dream for their very first live public appearance," said Adam Petrick, Chief Marketing Officer of American Dream. "As audiences for social media stars and creators surge, American Dream is proud to have become the first choice for many to connect in real life with their followers. We look forward to maintaining our place as the premier destination for creators to connect in person with their adoring fans."

This appearance follows a growing trend of creators choosing American Dream as their preferred content playground. Earlier this week, popular streamer N3on live-streamed throughout the property alongside New York Giants star Cam Skattebo. The duo met Santa in Holiday Dreamland and explored Nickelodeon Universe theme park, The GAMEROOM Powered by Hasbro, Dream 360, and more.

Over the past year, American Dream has welcomed an array of other top creators, including Jordan and Salish Matter for a Sincerely Yours activation featuring The Ninja Kidz, as well as Adin Ross, MrBeast, Kai Cenat, Raud, India Love, FaZe Lacy, and Brother Nature.





 

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The property is also home to two creator-led attractions: Ninja Kidz Action Park, which opened earlier this year, and MrBeast Burger, whose grand opening - featuring MrBeast himself drew a massive crowd.

Tickets to the event are free and available on the American Dream website.

To learn more, click here.

American Dream, developed by the Triple Five Group, is an unparalleled destination that combines world-class entertainment, retail, and dining, spanning more than 3 million square feet just minutes from New York City in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The property is home to premier attractions such as DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, Sesame Street Learn & Play, THE GAMEROOM Powered by Hasbro, the New Jersey Hall of Fame, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Big SNOW Ski Hill, and Dream Wheel—a 300-foot observation wheel overlooking the NYC skyline.

American Dream's immersive luxury shopping and dining experience, The Avenue, features Saks Fifth Avenue, Hermès, Rolex, Cartier, Watches of Switzerland, Saint Laurent, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferrari, Gentle Monster, Canada Goose, and Carpaccio—a fine-dining Italian restaurant—among many others. The broader retail and dining collection includes flagship locations for Aritzia, H&M, Primark, Uniqlo, Sephora, and Zara; as well as the Toys"R"Us global flagship (the only standalone location in the U.S.), the first-ever MrBeast Burger restaurant, world-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson's Marcus Live!, and IT'SUGAR—the world's first and only "candy department store."

American Dream also hosts major events and activations in partnership with celebrities and leading brands, including the NBA, WWE, Club World Cup, Coca-Cola, the New York Giants, Nintendo, Dragon Ball, the Jonas Brothers, Tom Brady, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, MrBeast, and more.




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