Nickelodeon Universe (NJ) "Points Pass" Review
A review of the "Points Pass" system that Nickelodeon Universe (NJ) uses; something left on the "cutting room floor" from my review of Sandy's Blasting Bronco.
Points Pass Review:
A good thing for the park to have (and something that should've been available from when the park first opened), especially since ADM is more than just Nick Universe (and the all-access pass can get pricey—$80 on Saturdays and other dates considered for "peak pricing"!) Highly recommended to get if you just want to pop in for the roller coasters and explore what the rest of the mall has to offer (which is what I did). However, I think the execution could be better; in order to cash in a point value, you have to get scanned by an employee just before boarding (this also applies for the all-access pass). I think this slows operations down, which is especially noticeable bcs none of the Nick U coasters are known for being particularly high-capacity. Also, it means that many ppl are taking their phone on the ride (assuming they opted not to get a wristband), which can pose a hazard if it flies out of a pocket/hand. While lockers used to be complimentary, you now have to pay to use. All the coasters have a cubby/bin area just before boarding where you can put your stuff in, but this only slows operations down & isn't as secure. Personally, I think the employee should be stationed at the entrance for the coasters OR a scanner is placed at the entrance that needs no human to be there (though this latter option is more expensive); this way, people can scan before getting in line. Additionally, the system only allows you to buy one of each "level" of points (3, 6, and 18) at a time. If you run out of points, you have to place in another order; there is no way to add more points to your original one. Either they need to offer more "levels" of points (i.e., one that allows you to ride all five coasters (which all cost six points) one time each) or allow people to order multiple of the same "level" from the start (i.e., two 18-points).
Ride Totals:
x2 Sandy’s Blasting Bronco
x1 NSS, The Shredder
(TMNT was closed. It tested for a good few hours and opened briefly, but by the time I came back to the park (left to explore the shops) employees said it was done for the day. Oh well-- it was expected bcs website said it was closed the day prior).