Morey’s Piers Giant Wheel to Be Removed for Major Refurbishment One of the most iconic sights on the Wildwood Boardwalk, the Giant Wheel at Morey’s Piers, will soon be coming down, BUT not for good. Morey’s Piers has confirmed to the Wildwood Video Archive that the massive Ferris wheel on Mariner’s Pier will be fully …
North Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Officially Underway! If you walked down the Wildwood Boardwalk this week, you may have noticed that some of the boardwalk is missing, quite literally. Large sections near Morey’s Surfside Pier in North Wildwood have been torn up as the city officially begins its long-anticipated full-scale boardwalk reconstruction project. This marks the …
Wildwood Boardwalk Connector Project Finally Coming! Big news for Wildwood! After years of planning and behind-the-scenes work, the city has officially secured a $2.3 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation to fully fund a long-awaited project: the Boardwalk-Pacific Avenue Pedestrian Connector. In simple terms, Wildwood is getting a brand-new, safe, and stylish …
New Ford Hybrid to Replace Iconic Wildwood Tram Cars? Not Just Yet This past weekend, the Wildwood Boardwalk saw a new kind of tramcar roaming its planks – a yellow truck. The sight left many people, including us, wondering what was going on. The iconic yellow and blue Wildwood Tram Cars are famous for their …
The Wildwood Tramcar 2025 Tram Schedule – 77th Season It’s not truly summer in the Wildwoods until you hear that legendary phrase echo across the boards: “Watch the Tramcar Please!” That’s right–our beloved Sightseer Tram Car is officially back for its 77th season, and it all kicks off Mother’s Day Weekend on Saturday, May 10th. …
North Wildwood’s Chateau Bleu Meets the Wrecking Ball Another piece of Doo Wop-era history has officially come down in North Wildwood. The Chateau Bleu Motel, located at 911 Surf Avenue, has met the wrecking ball, continuing a trend of mid-century motels being demolished to make way for new development in the Wildwoods. Demolition crews arrived …
Wildwood Officials Warn Against Unauthorized ‘Pop-Up’ Party Dubbed ‘Project X’ Authorities in Cape May County and Wildwood are on high alert following reports of a potential unsanctioned ‘Pop-Up’ party being planned for the upcoming season. The event, dubbed ‘Project X’ in a circulating social media post, has prompted law enforcement to issue a stern warning …
Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Update Phase 6 – Drone Video Phase 6 of the Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction has been underway since October of last year, and it looks like they’re nearing the finish line. In this phase, we’re seeing renovations on the boardwalk from Spicer Avenue to Montgomery Avenue (home to the Wildwoods Convention Center). The …
Goodnight Irene’s to Become The Rook Wildwood This past November, visitors were shocked to learn that Goodnight Irene’s was closing its doors for good. Located at 2708 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood, Goodnight Irene’s Brew Pub had been a staple on the island for over 17 years. For many, it was more than just a bar; …
Woman Struck by Police Vehicle on Wildwood Beach A relaxing day at the beach turned into a scene of chaos and concern after a woman was struck by a Wildwood police vehicle on the sand near Rio Grande Avenue and the beach. The incident, which occurred around 3:30 p.m. on a sunny Wednesday, left beachgoers …