Allstarjim Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2012/03/report_jets_giants_have_issues_with_american_dream_meadowlands_amusement_park_plan.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_term=%23nyg Report: Jets, Giants have issues with American Dream Meadowlands amusement park plan Published: Friday, March 16, 2012, 10:04 AM Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012, 10:06 AM By S.P. Sullivan, NJ.com S.P. Sullivan, NJ.com A Wall Street Journal report says there is conflict brewing between Triple Five and the Jets and Giants. EAST RUTHERFORD — The folks behind the beleaguered American Dream Meadowlands project may soon find themselves facing opposition from their neighbors: the Jets and Giants. A report by The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed sources familiar with the project, finds that talks between the football franchises and the developers, Canadian-based Triple Five, have grown "testy." Much of the tension stems from traffic concerns, as Triple Five plans to build an amusement park and water park — the largest in North America, they claim — next to the existing structure. The WSJ reports: The sports teams want the American Dream developers to shut down an amusement and water park on the days of their 20 home games during the regular and preseason, people familiar with the negotiations said. If that doesn't happen, the teams would consider a legal challenge, these people said. This comes as the developers scramble to finalize a complicated funding structure for the project in hopes that it can be completed in time for Super Bowl XLVIII, which will be held in the Meadowlands in 2014. A Triple Five spokeswoman recently said the amusement park addition wouldn't likely be completed in time for the Super Bowl, though the mall and entertainment complex was still on track. Now, I really don't care about this topic that much, I just thought one of the comments underneath the article was hilarious: I think it's a good idea. Jet fans will have something to do when they leave at halftime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Parking and traffic is a nightmare at Metlife as it is. I couldn't imagine what having a freakin amusement park open on gameday would be like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Parking and traffic is a nightmare at Metlife as it is. I couldn't imagine what having a freakin amusement park open on gameday would be like. Why not including roads and a high speed rail in the project... a win win... I never understood why we had to take 2 trains from NYC to get to the stadium. A high speed rail from deep long island making maybe 3 stops including one in Penn Station then that next stop in the stadium will do wonders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*SDMF* Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Parking and traffic is a nightmare at Metlife as it is. I couldn't imagine what having a freakin amusement park open on gameday would be like. I highly doubt that this is going to be the case that the park would be open on gamedays in the winter months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I highly doubt that this is going to be the case that the park would be open on gamedays in the winter months. True, but that only covers November and December. Parks, at least around NJ, stay open until around Halloween so August, September and October would still be insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*SDMF* Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 True, but that only covers November and December. Parks, at least around NJ, stay open until around Halloween so August, September and October would still be insane. Fair, but from the above they will set something up before they go to court i would assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Fair, but from the above they will set something up before they go to court i would assume. I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*SDMF* Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I hope so. Yeah my assumption is that they will not be open Sept - Oct. Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osi724dasack Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson NJ is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Yeah my assumption is that they will not be open Sept - Oct. Sunday The other thing that could come into play is Goodell's plan to have every team play in primetime. I don't remember when that's supposed to happen, or if its just something that's still on the table, but I recall him saying he wanted a Thursday night game every week. That along with potential NYG or NYJ Monday Night games could cause even more issues. Like I said tho, hopefully they can work this out and come to a sensible plan of action. I haven't been to a game at Metlife yet, but I was damn sure at the Super Bowl rally. The stadium was only about half full and it still took me an hour to get out of the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osi724dasack Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Damn this 2014 superbowl is gonna be crazy!! Let's just hope the giants are in it!! That'd be epic!! Giants Vs Pats part 3? Lol at the very least let's hope there's no hated teams in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Damn this 2014 superbowl is gonna be crazy!! Let's just hope the giants are in it!! That'd be epic!! Giants Vs Pats part 3? Lol at the very least let's hope there's no hated teams in it. Oh God... Could u imagine one of the other NFC East teams celebrating winning the Super Bowl on our field? We HAVE to win that Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rphguy Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Giants will host Denver. or Giants vs Tebo's Team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Who the hell painted that godawful thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Who the hell painted that godawful thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 "And maybe we'll just have a happy little thruway, right over there. There might be a big, strong industrial park that he's friends with, right next to him, and they live together. There we go..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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