![]() In 2016, the Chambers of Checkers Maze was moved and rebranded to make way for a larger Grand Prix Raceway that will now occupy most of the back pier. The pier began removing smaller rides off the pier around this time as well, such as the Snake Slide, Apache Helicopters and a Carousel. In 2012, the Skyscraper was relocated to the pier from the old Hunt’s Pier, replacing two rides. ![]() In 2006/2007, in conjunction with the new Surfside Pier branding at 26th Avenue, Wild Wheels became Adventure Pier. This pier became home to The Great White, the Skyscraper ride, a The Spring Shot ride, a Screamin' Swing, a Skycoaster, a maze, a boat tag game, batting cages, and the Grand Prix Raceway. The Morey's described it as an "interactive amusement center" with active participation by customers. This park was overhauled and relaunched as Ocean Oasis Water Park & Beach Club in 2006 and features Bonsai Beach, Endless River and various new waterslides.įun Pier was purchased and renamed Wild Wheels. A second Raging Waters was built on Surfside Pier in 1988. The project was masterminded by designer and architect Fred Langford. In 1985, waterslides were installed on Mariner’s Landing and called Raging Waters waterpark. Raging Waters and Ocean Oasis Waterparks The new branding is now being used by Morey’s Pier Management. The late-2010s brought new attractions to the pier, such as a permanent biergarten, a new family friendly rollercoaster called “The Wild Whizzer” and the renaming of Mariner’s Landing to Mariner’s Pier. In 1984, the Moreys purchased the Sea Serpent roller coaster. At the time of purchase, the pier was fire-damaged and seven of the existing 12 rides on the pier had to be thrown away. The Moreys extended their operation in 1976 when they purchased Marine Pier and renamed it Mariner’s Landing. Sometime in the mid-2000s, what was referred to as Morey’s Pier was rebranded Surfside Pier by management and continues to go by that name to this day. ![]() Guests paid 25 cents to slide down the ride in burlap sacks. They called it Morey's Pier and opened that summer with a giant fiberglass slide called the Wipe Out. purchased two lots of boardwalk in North Wildwood at 25th and 26th streets. It includes two unique kiddie play areas at Shipwreck Shoals and Camp KidTastrophe along with speed slides, a lazy river, Shotgun Falls and an activity pool full of challenges. ![]() It includes water slides, a lazy river, a hot tub with bar access and a kids area.īehind Mariner’s Landing is Raging Waters Water Park. Ocean Oasis Water Park + Beach Club is on the beach behind Surfside Pier. Since then, a "no single riders" policy was created for when guests ride the ferris wheel to ensure the safety of the guests.Īdventure Pier, located at Spencer Avenue, includes Grand Prix Raceway and the famous wooden coaster The Great White, the Skyscraper ride, a The Spring Shot ride, a Screamin' Swing, a Skycoaster, a maze, helicopter tours, and various shops and eateries. In June 2011, 11-year-old Abiah Jones died after falling from the Giant Wheel. In the early mornings of the summer, breakfast can be eaten on the wheel. Mariner's Pier, located at Schellenger Avenue in Wildwood, is like a traditional amusement park, with classics like the Super Scooters, Teacups, Musik Express, Ignis Fatuus, Sea Serpent and the Giant Wheel, a 156-foot (47.5 m) tall Ferris wheel built by Vekoma, which opened in 1985. Surfside Pier includes the Zoom Phloom, AtmosFEAR, The Great Nor'easter, and Runaway Tram. The slide was closed at the end of the 2010 season and refurbished as a waterslide at the pier's water park. It was the first of the three piers, opening in 1969 with a giant fiberglass slide that cost 25 cents to ride. Surfside Pier is located at 25th Avenue, in North Wildwood. Great White Description The Great Nor'easter Surfside Pier Morey’s Piers has more than 100 rides and attractions across its three amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks. The park has been family owned and operated since 1969 and is currently run by 2nd generation Morey Brothers, Will and Jack. Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks is a seaside amusement park located on The Wildwoods' boardwalk in Wildwood and North Wildwood, New Jersey. ![]() ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) ( September 2012) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. ![]()
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