Major Upgrade Underway for Great White Coaster at Morey’s Piers
If you’ve walked the boardwalk in Wildwood lately and noticed work happening on the Morey’s Piers Great White coaster, here’s what’s actually going on.
The park is in the middle of a focused upgrade to one of its most iconic rides, replacing about 485 feet of track on the Great White coaster. But this isn’t a full rebuild or anything drastic.
Instead, they’re zeroing in on two specific sections of the ride known as the Upper Curve and the Upper POMA.
Major Upgrade Underway for Great White Coaster at Morey’s Piers
And if you know anything about wooden coasters, those are exactly the kinds of spots that take the most abuse.
Built back in 1996, Morey’s Piers is constantly upgrading this coaster to make sure that we’re still getting an amazing experience. Something which included, over the past few years, a retrack and new Millennium Flyer trains.
To watch a full tour of the current construction site plus drone footage, scroll down to the bottom of this article.
The Upper Curve and Upper POMA aren’t random sections. These are two of the most dynamic parts of the ride… tighter transitions, stronger forces, and more wear over time.
That means more maintenance, more track work, and eventually, a rougher ride experience if left alone.
So rather than constantly patching those areas year after year, Morey’s is taking a different approach. They’re upgrading those high-impact sections with a more durable track system designed to last significantly longer and smooth things out.
And importantly, this wasn’t a reaction to anything from last season. This has been planned for years.
What Is the RMC 208 ReTrak System?
The new track being installed comes from Rocky Mountain Construction, better known in the coaster world as RMC.
If that name sounds familiar, it’s because they’ve completely changed how parks deal with aging wooden coasters over the last decade.
Their 208 ReTrak system is essentially a steel track solution that can be installed onto an existing wooden coaster structure. It’s based on the same engineering behind their I-Box track, but designed specifically for partial upgrades instead of full conversions.
So what does that mean in simple terms?
You keep the wooden coaster… but upgrade the parts that take the most punishment.
The track itself is precision manufactured using laser measurements, CNC plasma cutting, and advanced welding techniques. Each piece is custom-built to match the exact layout of the existing ride, so it fits right into place without changing the coaster’s design.
Even visually, it blends in. The steel uses a weathered finish so it matches the existing structure and doesn’t require painting.
What This Upgrade Actually Changes
From a rider’s perspective, the goal here is pretty straightforward… smoother transitions where the ride used to get a little rough.
But behind the scenes, the benefits are much bigger.
The 208 ReTrak system can last up to five times longer than traditional wooden track in these high-stress areas. That means:
Less frequent track repairs
Less downtime for maintenance
Lower long-term costs
Better performance for the trains
The Great White Returns With New Trains at Morey’s Piers
And because the system works with existing trains and mechanical systems, there’s no need for a full redesign of the ride.
RMC’s system allows parks to replace track in smaller sections, sometimes as little as 300 feet at a time, and build on that over multiple seasons if needed.
In this case, Morey’s is tackling about 485 feet in one shot, focusing only on the areas that need it most.
When everything is complete, most riders probably won’t notice anything visually different.
But they will feel it.
The upgraded sections should deliver a smoother ride through some of the most intense parts of the coaster, which is exactly where improvements matter most.
For Morey’s Piers, this is really about longevity.
Instead of constantly chasing maintenance on problem areas, they’re investing in a solution that stabilizes the ride for years to come while keeping the experience guests expect.
And honestly, it’s the kind of behind-the-scenes upgrade that most people don’t think about… but makes a big difference once you’re on the ride.