Wonderland Pier Rides Up For Sale For those holding out hope that the beloved rides from the now-closed Wonderland Pier in Ocean City would remain part of the local landscape, recent developments may come as a disappointment. A new advertisement confirms that nearly all of the iconic rides are officially up for sale, signaling the …
Brooklyn Developer Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Save SS United States The S.S. United States, once a marvel of American engineering and a symbol of national pride, is at the center of a heated debate. While plans to sink the iconic ship off the coast of Florida as part of an artificial reef project move forward, …
Tree Lighting Ceremonies At The Jersey Shore 2024 As the holiday season approaches, the Jersey shore lights up with festive cheer, offering a variety of family-friendly tree lighting events and celebrations. From Ocean City to North Wildwood, these events are packed with entertainment, activities, and appearances by Santa himself. While all the towns are doing …
Great White Roller Coaster Gets Major Upgrade Exciting news for thrill-seekers and coaster enthusiasts! Morey’s Piers has just announced that the legendary Great White roller coaster, an iconic fixture at Wildwood’s Adventure Pier, will be getting brand-new coaster trains in time for the 2025 season. This update is set to enhance the experience of one …
Great White Roller Coaster Gets Major Upgrade Exciting news for thrill-seekers and coaster enthusiasts! Morey’s Piers has just announced that the legendary Great White roller coaster, an iconic fixture at Wildwood’s Adventure Pier, will be getting brand-new coaster trains in time for the 2025 season. This update is set to enhance the experience of one …
No More Motels in North Wildwood? The City of North Wildwood has made a bold move to reshape its future development by introducing a new ordinance that eliminates hotels and motels as permitted or conditional uses throughout the city. This ordinance, which passed its first reading during the City Council meeting on October 1st, 2024, …
Statement from ICONA on Wonderland Pier It’s been a few days now since ICONA announced what they plan on doing with the now-closed Gillian’s Wonderland Pier. While this proposal hasn’t officially been presented to Ocean City’s planning board yet, early mockups of the project were published in The Philadelphia Inquirer, providing a glimpse into the …
Goodnight Irene’s in Wildwood to Close After 17 Years In a surprising announcement that has saddened many locals and visitors alike, Goodnight Irene’s Brew Pub in Wildwood, NJ, revealed that they will be closing their doors for good after 17 incredible years. The announcement was made via a heartfelt Facebook post that read, “AND THAT’S …
The End of Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure Well, folks, it’s the end of an era. This morning, Six Flags Great Adventure confirmed that its iconic Kingda Ka roller coaster is officially closing its doors (or rather, its tracks) for good. For nearly two decades, this record-breaking monster of a ride dominated the …
Murphy Declares Drought Warning in New Jersey New Jersey is facing one of its driest periods in recent history, prompting Governor Phil Murphy and DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette to announce a Drought Warning across the state.! The warning, shared during a virtual press conference, urges everyone to cut back on water use as the state’s …