Morey's Piers Review, New Jersey's Best Boardwalk Park | 3 Piers and 60 Rides!

[@maxhagenauer24]

60 rides on a boardwalk park is absolutely unbelievable but it makes sense when you see they have 3 piers. But still it's insane. A coaster on each pier with a wooden coaster that gives amazing ocean views, a horrible boomerang, and probably the best Vekoma SLC in existence, it's a strange lineup but they have so much. I especially love how they fit Great Nor Easter in such a small place weaving in and out of water slides.

[@CanobieCoaster]

The crazy thing is that the SLC came after the water slides.

[@julianna7309]

u dont like the sea surpent?!?!

[@ab11prodz.]

@@julianna7309 we do

[@mythicgamingmk1105]

@@julianna7309Great Nor Easter is not just a great SLC. it’s one of the best coasters in New Jersey

[@julianna7309]

@@mythicgamingmk1105 it’s too rough it hurts so bad

[@michaeltaylor1603]

Morey's IS a Crowning Jewel! Boardwalks are a "special breed" in amusement parks. That lovely sunset you captured along with the smell of the ocean . swirled with, cotton candy, hot dogs & chain grease! Night time with dizzying lights and all the eNeRgY of a small child is a MOST intoxicating experience! I loved the Tilt-A-Whirl sea shell styled. Morey's is truly worth a few visits (OR more) during the season!

[@CanobieCoaster]

The Waltzer looked cool, but I thought it was weak for a Tilt-a-Whirl.

[@Stuntpilot22]

This is my home park, no, this is my home away from home. I've been going regularly since I was very young (even during the first 9 years of my life in Maryland before moving to New Jersey) and has shaped so much of who I am a person, from being a roller coaster enthusiast to my my obsession with 2000's eurodance music, and so much more! So happy you were able to come to Morey's Piers and give it such a great review.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I really like this park.

[@infinite_vortex]

the arcades in the 90's/early 200's were incredible...Castle Dracula helped shape me too. And I can totally relate about dance music and Wildwood going together!!

[@zacharystewart5344]

Best boardwalk park imo. Love the roller coaster tycoon style packing this place does and even though the coasters aren't the best their flat rides are great!

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's an all-around experience.

[@CoasterLoverJackie]

Seems very expensive but it also looks sooo much fun!!

[@CanobieCoaster]

It definitely is.

[@WeWereInvertedVideo]

This was a must watch. Used to go to Wildwood every summer as a young kid. I have so many now defunct coaster credits from Morey's and the prior piers. Got to go in 2021 for first time in a while. Sadly, Nor'Easter was down. I was looking forward to it the most. Great White rode amazingly well and Sea Serpent is also my favorite Boomerang. Curious to see if the Jolly Rancher conversion of Sidewinder will change that though.

[@CanobieCoaster]

The ride that has spited me the past two visits was Zoom Phloom. I saw it test last year, but I haven't ridden it since 2017.

[@ab11prodz.]

@@CanobieCoaster dont go at the very end of the year

[@Nuhuhuhuh-w3n]

He is right about the staff being nice, the last time I’ve been there I was with my dad and I said “Nah I am not riding that.” Then the ride operator over heard me, and before even launching the ride, he looked at me in the line, and said “Nah come on little man, you’ll be fine.” I rode it. That man was a true one 😎

[@CanobieCoaster]

Lol, glad you tried it!

[@DavesAdventures]

Wow talk about late night riding Canobie, im surprised by midnight thanks for the great review on Morey's Pier's, i like the look of the Great Nor'Easter Coaster

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's smart for boardwalk park since people are at the beach during the day.

[@alexandersackawicz]

@@CanobieCoaster There have been nights in the past where Morey's was still open until 1:00-1:15am or so. Good times.

[@alexbrown2696]

My home park! This means I got a lot to say about the park. Mariners Pier is 4 blocks north of Adventure Pier and Surfside is about 1000 meters (about a 10 minute walk) north of Adventure. Sometimes the park gives weekday discount wristbands that are good for the afternoon only but they don't do it as much since Covid hit. Park is very pricey which surprisingly hasn't discouraged many from visiting because it was very busy when Coaster Studios visited last year. Parking is cheap if you park at the Convention Center. It's $7-10 during the week and $15 on the weekends and you can park all day until midnight. If you want an all day wristband, you currently have to pay $100 which includes admission to both water parks and a donation to Ukraine which is included in admission. Water parks usually open at 9am and close at 6pm so you can do both in the same day. Operations are usually very slow with one train ops and 5 minute dispatches but lines are always next to nonexistent so I don't worry too much about it. Water park ops are better though because they send you down the slides before the previous rider exits. Staff is very friendly and interact with guests often. They have been struggling with staffing lately as they usually have a lot of exchange students from Russia work during the summer and Covid of course prevented them from coming to America to work. Best Boomerang and SLC in the same park. Runaway Tram is very underrated and forceful, second favorite in the park imo behind Great White. Flat ride collection is amazing. Best flat used to be Maelstrom but that was removed in 2019, so now AtmosFEAR is the best flat. I prefer "it" the claw ride over larger frisbee attractions because of its lap bar and strong ejector airtime. Best place to eat on the Boardwalk is Mack's Pizza but Sam's is also very good; I recommend trying out trying every pizza place if you are a frequent visitor. Joe's, Franconi's, and Olympic Flame are also pretty good. Also recommend checking out the Marvis Diner which is off the boardwalk on Rio Grande Ave, the main street in town. The Retro Arcade is owned by Randy Senna who is kind of a big name on the boardwalks. Mariner's Arcade is the park's only arcade. Ed's Funcade is the best for Skeeball and they do Skeeball tournaments often. Morey's Piers also owns the Starlux Mini Golf across the street from the big Wildwood sign which is a great course to do if you're into mini golf. Park also hosts sports tournaments on the beach including a wrestling, soccer, baseball and softball, and Spikeball tournaments. I know people that did the Spikeball tournament and I might do it this summer. Overall the park is well kept and I sometimes prefer it over Great Adventure especially regarding food, atmosphere, and clientele. I hope the park gets one of the newer Vekoma models as they have a good relationship with them and they can take out an older ride or two to do it.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks for all the info. I definitely took advantage of the ability to do both the water parks and dry parks in a day. Had to get my money's worth!

[@coasterkat4432]

TYSM for sharing your information & experience, especially parking!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Any time!

[@wildcattb5]

The fact that one of the original almost 40 year-old Boomerangs can be considered the best in the US is a testament to how well the Morey family cares for and invests in upkeep of their rides. My last ride on it was better than even Boomerangs that are half the age. Between Sea Serpent and Sidewinder (now Jolly Rancher Remix) at HP, the vest restraints immediately enhance the ride.

[@CanobieCoaster]

More boomerangs and SLCs should get the vests

[@mythicgamingmk1105]

@@CanobieCoaster Great Nor Easter feels like a premium SLC compared to other SLC’s

[@mochicaca123]

@@mythicgamingmk1105and it’s so smooth too!

[@ryanfrieman733]

The pirate dark 3d ride is actually pretty cool!! Descent effects!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I hope to try it someday.

[@ab11prodz.]

honestly, its really lame and the 3d glasses dont do much, but i can see the effects being a bit cool.

[@davidharris176]

Morey's is absolutely amazing!! It has something for every member of the family!! Some nights in previous years they've stayed open as late 12:30AM! Nothing beats an after midnight Great White ride!!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Wow that's late!

[@harryrupertus2075]

I've been going to Wildwood since the 70's as a kid. It's still my favorite place to go to in the summer. It's just not summer till you get down to Wildwood👍 oh yeah, another cool thing to do at Wildwood is the T.R.O.G. vintage races on the beach in the beginning of October.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's a nice place.

[@Coyotek4]

Morey's has had some incredible flatrides over the years, many of which (sadly) are no longer there. Among my favorites: they had a "Tagada" ride (I forget what they called it), a "Break Dance" ride, a "Top Spin" ride (dubbed 'Maelstrom'), and perhaps their most unique flatride: "Canyon Trip". They also had an odd coaster ride called "Katapult"; I never went on this, sadly.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I liked Maelstrom when I rode it in 2017.

[@alexandersackawicz]

Tagada was called Schunkler 2. You forgot Condor!

[@Coyotek4]

@@alexandersackawicz I did forget Condor, though I think a few of those still exist. Completely blanked on the name "Schunkler 2", so thx!

[@jakethegamer3974]

Going here in ten days I’m so excited!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Enjoy!

[@chargedonpc9989]

I'm hoping I can make a visit to Morey's Piers this summer. Zoom Phloom looks like an elite log flume. Great review as usual!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@mochicaca123]

It is a great log ride! It has a section below the board walk with theming, and it’s always been fun to ride on!

[@chargedonpc9989]

@@mochicaca123 Yeah it seems like a really good log flume

[@Gelunix]

Highly recommend The Beach Terrace hotel if you can find a room in the upper floors. The view is immaculate especially at night. The pool is decent too. Haven't tried their restaurant yet however but I've heard good things. Morey's took Rollie's Coaster completely apart this offseason so I assume it's even smoother now. I know those restraints can hurt at times from my previous visits. Doo Wop Diner is nice for food but is usually packed. The Original Hot Spot is fairly decent as well. Can't wait for the summer honestly

[@CanobieCoaster]

I saw Rollie's was dismantled and reassembled.

[@Coyotek4]

Wildwood is about 2 hours away for me, so I usually only go once a year. I may try two trips this year. It's pricey to go there, but you do get value for your dollar. An incredible place to visit (for the boardwalk, anyway ... the beach itself is free, but the distance to the ocean is rather far and the sand is brown and gritty).

[@CanobieCoaster]

The price probably limits lines.

[@beanieboy3351]

I go here multiple times every year cause I live in south jersey, I love it so much it’s a tradition for me

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@CentralFloridaThrills]

The cool thing about that retro arcade there are things from the old dinosaur beach or what we call it in Wildwood hunts pier

[@CanobieCoaster]

Cool!

[@zack9777]

I love morey’s also there is a trolley bus that takes from North Wildwood to Wildwood crest with stops at boardwalks entrances

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@randyfortnite1039]

The lights you see on the big ferris wheel where made by my uncle the lights aslo take 2 weeks to load : edit turns out my uncle dose way more then that he actually got the props for dauntes dungon and did all the lights and all the audio

[@CanobieCoaster]

Cool!

[@tomfrombrick]

14:16 retro arcade is awesome. Gotta respect Randy's policy. I've heard him referred to as the Willy Wonka of Wildwood. He's even purchased a couple Omni Buses from Disneyland Fascination rules Keep up the good work. Moreys piers is a good time

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't know why he restricts photos since the games are cool.

[@tomfrombrick]

@@CanobieCoaster the games are so unique! Fascination can get pretty damn competitive

[@juleslaurence6790]

Randy is one of the Wildwood MVPs.

[@tomfrombrick]

@@juleslaurence6790 hell yeah Jules

[@Brandon_the_inflatable_expert]

as a season pass holder i recommend to anyone to buy the wristbands if your doing more then 15 or so rides. Randy who owns the retro arcade is a nice guy i have spoke to him on a few occasions. he is the one who runs the fascination game in the back.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Makes sense and ok, I probably met Randy then.

[@mochicaca123]

Not only does the place have short queues, but it also has entertaining ride with smooth variations of the boomerang and the slc!

[@CanobieCoaster]

It does have a nice lineup.

[@mochicaca123]

@@CanobieCoaster indeed

[@bvlvrys]

3 piers 3 water parks and 60 rides? That is just so amazing I have never been but this week I am going to Morey's Piers I live in Maryland so it will be 2 hours and 45 mins according to Google. !! From here to new Jersey I can't wait!!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Enjoy!

[@caroleeritchings230]

Love Morey's piers and Wildwood!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Same.

[@supremefan]

Indiana beach used to have the water tanks where the bumper boats are now.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Knoebels used to have them too.

[@jurassicdominic8030]

I’ve been to Maurice Piers. It’s fun Jazmin Park I grew up with.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's a great park.

[@brybryguy6314]

I pretty much grew up in wildwood during the summers. We had a house down there for decades and as a teen I used to work on the Boardwalk. But. When I was about 15. I road tge Great Nor Easter about 17 times stright without getting off. I knew the ride operators and they let me stay on lol. I remember when I got off, I had huge red marks under my legs where my feet dangled. I also got stuck on Sea serpent once on the second lift hill, it just randomly stopped and they had to evacuate us off the ride and down the stairs. Ohh them wildwood days

[@CanobieCoaster]

Wow so many memories.

[@garbo8962]

Morey's brothers do a great job with keeping the lists in great shape. Always clean and never any rust on rides but too expensive to purchase 200 tickets for 3 kids that ran put in less then two hours. Rather go-to Disney or even Jolly Rogers two amusement parks in Ocean City MD that only charges $33 for a night pass.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's pricey, but it is well cared for.

[@mitchellries256]

A lot of things in this review took me by surprise such as the hours of operation (I would've thought they all opened and closed at the same time), the price of the all day tickets and the distance between the three piers (they look closer in camera and on the pictures).

[@CanobieCoaster]

The distance between piers surprised me too.

[@gddarrentriplet]

I have a house in wildwood. I go every weekend during the summer. Sometimes I stay the week. Adventure Pier is definitely my favorite. Great White was my first major coaster. Great Nor’easter was my first coaster to go upside down. Sea Serpent was my first coaster to have a full loop. I went in their sky coaster and skyscraper at least 6 times this summer and I did springshot 3 times. Btw if you go on the red side of skyscraper. You get an amazing view of wildwood. I would’ve done springshot a lot more if they still let single riders go on cause that’s my favorite ride there. It’s too bad they got rid of flitzer cause I did like that ride but runaway tram is good. I also wish they kept maelstrom, that was my favorite flat ride. Overall this park is amazing. This is the park that helped me handle trilling rides.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Surfside is my favorite for the quantity and quality.

[@gddarrentriplet]

Fun fact. Adventure pier wasn’t the only pier with a sky coaster. Surfside use to have one as well

[@Wildwoodenthusiast]

I also love adventure pier but I wish they had more rides on that pier that’s the only downside of that pier

[@Wildwoodenthusiast]

@@gddarrentriplet and skycoaster is the oldest ride on that pier as well

[@jameslitwin5635]

My family went here when I was 11. I was still too nervous for Nor'Easter and we sadly didn't have time for Great White. I was able to convince myself to go on Sea Serpent. To this day my only three NJ credits are Serpent, Doo Wopper, and the defunct Flitzer

[@CanobieCoaster]

At least you got the defunct one.

[@mochicaca123]

@@CanobieCoasterI got it too, I used to love the flitzer!

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

Thanks for the parking advice. I was wondering about a good all-day parking option when I go this summer. I'm guessing that one you mentioned will be good to use, even if I'm staying til closing?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes, you can't stay overnight, but I was able to stay until close.

[@Coyotek4]

I love that you gave the Retro Arcade a shout-out. I'm a HUGE fan of Randy's "Fascination" game; if you win, then instead of tickets you can just take free plays. I appreciate that option. Fun fact: Randy appeared on an episode of "Hoarders".

[@Gelunix]

my dad was one of Randy's good friends when he was still in the Boardwalk Mall. I honestly prefer that location over where it is now but at least he's back on the boardwalk. He has a huge collection outside of that location too apparently and he fixes up old machines.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I think I took free plays as well.

[@CAMARODEVIN]

You forgot to mention the Mini golf and the famous restaurant duffers, and my favorite ride is the great white.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I cover Great White, but good to know on the others.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

As a little boy I loved that tram car saying "Watch the tram car please"

[@CanobieCoaster]

I still love it.

[@mochicaca123]

Same XD

[@johnpolese6575]

How would you compare this park to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk? I used to live near the SCBB and I loved the beachside setting of the park. It was so fun to just cruise around the area and take a spontaneous ride on the Giant Dipper whenever I wanted to. Looks like Moreys is quite a bit bigger and has a wider variety of attractions than Santa Cruz.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Giant Dipper is better than anything at Morey's. Both have a great atmosphere, but Morey's has more.

[@mythicgamingmk1105]

Great Nor Easter is very smooth for a SLC a little jerky but it’s a classic roller coaster feel. Over all I give Great Nor Easter a 9/10. Vekoma did a great job fixing this ride. This is how Vekoma SLC’s should be. Thus coaster is smooth mostly everyone I see and coaster enthusiast loves this ride

[@CanobieCoaster]

I agree it's very smooth for the model.

[@davidfrischknecht8261]

I wish they offered an all-day pass that just included the dry rides. I have no use whatsoever for the included water park entrance vouchers. I do not go to waterparks at all. You should also have mentioned that the Ferris Wheel also does not allow single riders. I also only ever go on weekends because I live in central NJ and would like to get home while it's still light out.

[@CanobieCoaster]

That would be nice if they had a ride only wristband. They used to have one. Good point on the Ferris Wheel.

[@moreshore]

they had an animatronic band called bear country jubilee in the 70s and early 80s

[@CanobieCoaster]

Didn't know that!

[@iplayClarinetthewrongway]

I live in New Jersey on the shore but nowhere near wildwood so I usually go to Jenkinsons or Six Flags since it has less traffic. Six flags is good tho, Batman is my favorite coaster there.

[@Coyotek4]

I'm guessing you live near Keansburg, then. Back in the 80s that had great rides; these days, almost nothing. Pity.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's a ways down, but worth the drive.

[@cassidy9034]

great review! Shame Castle Dracula can't be in it, RIP

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@Musicalcoasters96]

The all-day wrist band is $114.00 USD. That's....more than my home park's season pass.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yeah that's the case with a lot of parks.

[@Musicalcoasters96]

Glad I'm not the only one

[@januaryhinkie2822]

It's gotten so out of control. It used to be a great place to take an annual vacation for blue collar families. Now I just take a day trip here or there as an adult with my own kids

[@anthonyp79]

My favorite pier is Surfside. And my favorite ride is nor’easter

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's my favorite pier too.

[@anthonyp79]

Nice

[@ab11prodz.]

@@CanobieCoaster same here

[@ab11prodz.]

the price is definitely bull but if you’re down here every weekend of the summer (like me) just buy the season pass for way, way less than without one

[@CanobieCoaster]

That makes sense if you're there a lot.

[@denone5327]

I’m not sure it’s a place I’ll get to. The coasters look okay. The flats look decent, but not too unique. Sone of the dark rides do sound intriguing though. Do you prefer this or the Santa Cruz Boardwalk park?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I prefer this park slightly, but Santa Cruz has the better overall ride.

[@VarietyEntertainmentStudios]

Boardwalk parks are definitely intriguing. Just seems like the touristy nature would make crowds a pain

[@CanobieCoaster]

Lines usually aren't bad here.

[@danieldobrosky8378]

I do miss the Taylor pork roll smell at night

[@CanobieCoaster]

Not a fan of Taylor ham.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

I love this place a lot but sadly even though I live in New Jersey I live in Central Jersey so it's pretty far from me so I don't go as often as I would like I live closer to Casino Pier and Six Flags

[@CanobieCoaster]

It is a ways down.

[@spacedive7700]

Did I see correctly you walk through a metal Detector to get on rides?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Just for Great Nor’Easter due to its proximity to other rides and paths.

[@spacedive7700]

@@CanobieCoaster thank you for info and for vid. I use to go there when I was a kid early 90s and plan to take my kid next year for his 10th birthday and his first time.

[@TheUncleSpiderX]

Finally rode the great white

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@micoasters]

I’d love to go here but $119 for a wristband? My family of 3 can go to Indiana beach for that. Atleast it’s fee admission

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yeah the prices are high even by boardwalk standards.

[@micoasters]

@@CanobieCoaster they are.

[@zack9777]

Fun Geogrpahy fact: Wildwood NJ is further south then Baltimore,Maryland

[@CanobieCoaster]

Interesting

[@crouse_2248]

I love Morey’s Pier, I just wish it wasn’t so pricy

[@CanobieCoaster]

Same.

[@davidprice7075]

I remember when a all day ticket was 60 dollars

[@Joester1408]

@@davidprice7075I just went last week, it’s even more expensive now. Still worth it though

[@averydavis5741]

Dude at 2:47 someone is gravbing that guys butt with the stroller

[@CanobieCoaster]

I missed that when I filmed it.

[@sabellcarstens6896]

I want to live 40 minutes away from Morey’s Pier and have a season pass! As my dream house

[@CanobieCoaster]

That would be nice.

[@reddragon8488]

someday i would like to go and make a fan music video for shout baby the ending 7 of my hero academia it would be epic

[@CanobieCoaster]

?

[@reddragon8488]

@@CanobieCoaster nothing crazy ideas of mine but it would be a very good place to make a music video

[@jaya1000]

You can drop a grand at moreys pier like that 😳

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's cheaper than Wiener Prater at least.

[@mikeroberts3230]

Maxs is the best pizza!!!🍕

[@CanobieCoaster]

I know they have their following.

[@patrickfanning586]

I went to the adventures

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@dytamic]

new jersey really said "I WANT DISNEY WORLD TOO"

[@CanobieCoaster]

Lol

[@danieldobrosky8378]

Do they still have the clown who only come out at night and you could try to dunk him I remember him swearing and everyone having a good time.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I didn't see that.

[@athenaclark2567]

Watch the tram car please

[@CanobieCoaster]

Absolutely!

[@zack9777]

Boat tag is fun,those boats are hard to drive, and you can’t see anything

[@CanobieCoaster]

My POV for it was awful.

[@patrickfanning586]

So you forgot smash zone

[@CanobieCoaster]

What is that?

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

If only every amusement park had free lockers

[@CanobieCoaster]

It would be nice.

[@brandidringus9653]

im to tall for kiddie boats

[@CanobieCoaster]

Most adults are.

[@robloxcoasters8855]

204 Views? My previous video got 700 views! You still make good content.

[@randalheller7460]

Dude the video just came out lol

[@CanobieCoaster]

Those numbers are random.

[@robloxcoasters8855]

@@CanobieCoaster I really did get 700 views but you ate possibly right.

[@jonny-b4954]

It's just WILD to me they build all this and everything for what... a few months? Guess that's why it's $114. PHEW

[@CanobieCoaster]

They get plenty of tourists.

[@jonny-b4954]

@@CanobieCoaster They must if only 1/4 of the year you're making money and the rest is an expense. Reckon they been around long enough to know they do make money at it. It just blows my mind that's the case.

[@RaeofLight13]

As someone who has been going there for well over 20 years and whose parents went since the 70’s, I think you gave a super poor review.

[@CanobieCoaster]

What do you not like about the review?

[@upsidedown_]

Oof expensive

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yeah...

[@Nullllllllllllllzzzzzzzzzzz]

idaho pota.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Great fries.

[@vincentmarzano6981]

People who think wildwood is the best 👇

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's a fun town to visit.