FIRST LOOK: Morey’s NEW Great White Coaster Trains
The Great White Coaster has been a staple of Wildwood’s Morey’s Piers since its debut in 1996. Known for its dramatic beachfront setting and thrilling wooden track, the coaster combines classic wooden coaster design with modern engineering.
Spanning over 3,300 feet of track, The Great White takes riders on a high-speed journey that includes a breathtaking drop right over the beach, sharp turns, and exhilarating airtime moments at speeds of 50 mph.
FIRST LOOK Morey’s NEW Great White Coaster Trains
It was one of the first hybrid coasters to feature a wooden track paired with a steel structure, ensuring durability and a smoother ride. Over the years, The Great White has earned its reputation as a must-ride attraction, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge coaster technology.
This fall, Morey’s Piers announced a major update for The Great White Coaster in the form of brand-new trains.
Millennium Flyer trains, introduced in 1999 by GCII (Great Coasters International, Inc), revolutionized the wooden roller coaster industry.
They were developed to tackle two significant challenges: rider comfort and coaster maneuverability. While traditional wooden coaster trains often evoked nostalgia, their rigid designs could result in rough rides and increased track wear.
GCII’s Millennium Flyer trains redefined the wooden coaster experience with their flexible, lightweight build.
The design enables smoother transitions, tighter turns, and an overall improved ride quality.
Today, these trains are synonymous with modern wooden coasters, combining cutting-edge engineering with the timeless excitement of wooden tracks.
The biggest change that guests will see the moment they sit down is the lack of seatbelts. The new design makes it so that you don’t need one.
This is good for both the rider and the operator as it will cut down on time spent checking seatbelts, allowing the trains to leave the station faster.
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The Wildwood Video Archive had the opportunity to tour the coaster shop and get a sneak peek at the new trains, and they look phenomenal!
The two trains, named Mahone and Mary Lee, pay homage to Great White sharks tracked off the coast of New Jersey.
These unique names further cement The Great White Coaster’s connection to its seaside and Jersey Shore setting.
You can check out that tour video at the bottom of the article.
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Morey’s Piers has teased a special summer event to showcase the new trains. While specific details have yet to be announced, it’s clear that this will be an unmissable celebration for coaster enthusiasts and boardwalk fans alike.
And for those asking, these new trains have already been on the track. Right after Adventure pier closed for the summer, crews worked on getting it on to run it a few days to make sure it would be ready to go for summer 2025.
From what we were told, these slide on the newly re-tracked Great White like butter!
Stay tuned for updates as we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop.