Morey’s Piers Unveils New Giant Wheel LED Lights on the Wildwood Boardwalk If you’ve been down to the Wildwood Boardwalk this summer, you’ve probably noticed that something looks a little different about the Giant Wheel at Morey’s Piers. And honestly, “a little different” is probably an understatement. Over the offseason, Morey’s Piers gave the 156-foot-tall …
New ‘The Pelican’ Event Venue Coming to North Wildwood A new event venue is officially coming to the Wildwood Boardwalk. On July 15th, The North Wildwood Planning Board has approved plans for The Pelican at Montego Bay, a new 200-seat private event venue that will be built on the grounds of the Montego Bay Resort …
Amusement Visionary Richard “Dick” Knoebel Has Passed Every once in a while, someone comes along who doesn’t just run an amusement park, they help shape the entire industry. That’s exactly who Richard “Dick” Knoebel was. Today, Knoebels Amusement Resort announced that Dick Knoebel passed away at the age of 87, bringing an end to one …
Meet the Wildwood Crest Sand Sculptor Creating Incredible Beach Art For most beachgoers, building a sandcastle is a childhood memory. But for Wildwood Crest sand sculptor Mike Forino, it’s a passion that has evolved into an incredible art form spanning more than three decades. If you’ve spent time on the beaches of Wildwood Crest during …
Wildwood Police Arrest Pennsylvania Teen After Planned Boardwalk ‘Takeover’ The Wildwood Police Department said in a press release that officers prevented a planned social media “takeover” event from taking place on the Boardwalk over the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in the arrest of a 19-year-old Pennsylvania man. “Takeover” events are typically organized through social …
How South Jersey’s Beach Towns Got Their Names Every summer, millions of people visit South Jersey’s beaches, but few stop to wonder how these iconic shore towns got their names. Except for our follower James, who wanted to know the history of these town names. While some are exactly what you’d expect, others trace their …
FIRST LOOK at Jack’s Bar at Morey’s Piers When I did my “What’s New on the Wildwood Boardwalk” video a few weeks ago, I told everyone there was one place I really wanted to come back to once everything was finished. That place was Jack’s Bar. If you’ve spent any amount of time around Morey’s …
Wildwood’s Rubber Ducky Regatta Is Making a Comeback If you grew up visiting The Wildwoods, there’s a good chance you remember the annual Rubber Ducky Race. This was when you purchased a fun rubber ducky, and then on race day, another one with your number would ‘race’ in the lazy river at Morey’s Piers. It …
Here is Why There Are So Many Whelk Shells on New Jersey Beaches A fellow follower recently asked, “Why are there so many whelk shells on Wildwood’s beaches?” It made me realize that a lot of people don’t even know the knobbed whelk is New Jersey’s official state shell. And once you learn why, seeing …
FIRST LOOK Children’s Fresh Air Home In North Wildwood For more than a century, the Children’s Fresh Air Home has stood as a symbol of hope in North Wildwood. Now, after years of planning, fundraising, and construction, the historic building has officially reopened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the beginning of a new chapter for …