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Troubled Xanadu project in creditors hands

Xandu Meadowlands Expert — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:26:08 +0000

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Creditors have taken over the troubled Xanadu retail and entertainment complex, and a spokesman for the lenders says the group is negotiating with companies to revive the stalled $2 billion project. …

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State Sen. Paul Sarlo: Not enough focus on Meadowlands in gaming report

Xandu Meadowlands Expert — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:12:25 +0000

State Sen. Paul Sarlo announced that the Senate budget committee, which he oversees, would not consider recommendations from Governor Christie’s committee on gaming and sports until the group comes up with more specific ideas regarding the Meadowlands. …

Starwood Said to Outbid Rivals by 20% in Corus Deal (Update1) (Bloomberg)

Xandu Meadowlands Expert — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:03:15 +0000

Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) — Investors led by Starwood Capital Group LLC and TPG won an auction for the real estate assets of failed Chicago lender Corus Bankshares Inc . by outbidding the nearest competitor by 20 percent, including about $100 million more of their own cash, people familiar with the matter said. …

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Starwood Said to Outbid Rivals by 20% in Corus Deal (Update2) (Bloomberg)

Xandu Meadowlands Expert — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:03:06 +0000

Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) — Investors led by Starwood Capital Group LLC and TPG bid 20 percent more than their nearest competitor to win an auction for the real estate assets of failed Chicago lender Corus Bankshares Inc ., people familiar with the matter said. …

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The Mall Experience Optimized: Meadowlands Xanadu

Xandu Meadowlands Expert — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:19:26 +0000

The mythical Xanadu of Kublai Khan continues to entrance archeologists but for those who do not have the time or interest to inspect the ruins in Inner Mongolia, there is a Xanadu right here in the heartland of New Jersey, USA. Meadowlands Xanadu will be opening its doors to the public in May 2009.
Year-round Treat:
Meadowlands Xanadu redefines the concept of great shopping and entertainment. Sprawled on 4.8 million square feet, there will be cool surprises for the jaded shopper and adventure seekers under one roof. What can you expect from the world’s third largest shopping mall? It’s only the best.
Instead of the usual game arcades and neat rows of shops and restaurants, there will be grander and opulent offerings.
- Indoor skiing in the height of summer
- Fishing for trout in winter
- Watching different fish species in a 40,000 gallon freshwater aquarium
- Inspecting a vast collection of guns of different models and makes
- Catching a glimpse of your favorite Hollywood stars during movie premieres
- Riding a giant Ferris wheel on the rooftop
- Enjoying chef prepared delights
- Watching movie trailers from ribbons of wide digital TV screens
- Rocking to live concerts by top bands
- Skydiving in simulated skydiving atmosphere
- Bowling in a 1930s themed Lucky Strike bowling lane
- Sampling exotic dishes
- Watching the latest fashions paraded by top mannequins
This is just a clue to the good times ahead once the premiere entertainment and shopping center rolls up its sleeves.
The think tank behind Meadowlands Xanadu had the entire family in mind such as fashion, food, music, movies, rides, games, and adventure sports when they launched the grandest of all entertainment and shopping scheme. But that is just the fun part.
On another note, the opening of Meadowlands Xanadu will create jobs for thousands of people, contribute millions of tax dollars to the state’s coffers, and boost local business and tourism. The big picture shows a major economic development of the Meadowland region.
Family Entertainment:
Next summer, bring the kids for some skiing on real snow, teach them to fish, and explore together a realistic diorama of exotic animals and African game animals. If they want to play grown ups, take them to Wannado City where they can pretend to be firemen driving their little red fire engines, don police officer’s blue, or play doctors, lawyers, and Indians.
The kids can have fun in LEGOLAND, which will be the biggest ever in the U.S. or enjoy a spin in candy themed rides from IT’SUGAR. IT’SUGAR is one of the world’s largest sweet store and has conceived the idea of a chocolate waterfall to titillate chocolate lovers.
Teens will love the movies at Movicu Theaters, fashion shows on Paris Runway, adventure sports, rock concerts, and rides in the giant Ferris wheel on Meadowlands Xanadu’s rooftop,
If the whole family cannot have enough of Meadowlands Xanadu, they can stay in one of the 520 rooms of the luxury hotel and have a good weekend right in the heartland without having to go to the trouble of enduring long road trips.
Everything your family needs to have a good vacation is right here. Get ready to experience Meadowlands Xanadu next year.

This article was written by Paul Wise. Paul is excited to see the new Xanadu when it opens. There will also be many groups going to the new Xanadu, using Charter Bus Service and/or Coach Bus Service in NJ. If you’re a mallrat your love the new Xanadu, when it open of course.