Photo TR: New Jersey "The Hunt for Credits"

[CPSFMMCW]

This past week I was able to hit up several of the boardwalk parks along the Jersey coast. I had been to Six Flags Great Adventure already, and so while I could've gone there instead, I chose a different route. I decided that I would go on a credit tour along the Jersey coast. If you plan everything right, you can travel to several different parks all in one day. So that's what I did!

 

I was coming from Bethany Beach, Delaware, and so by taking the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, that would take me to the southern most tip of New Jersey. From there, I would hit up 4 different parks along the coast, which would put my in NYC at about midnight that night. I had plans to visit the US Open the next day, so I only had a day to knock it all out. The 4 parks I visited were Morey's Piers, Playland's Castaway Cove, Casino Pier, and finally Jenkinson's Boardwalk. Over the 12 hours I spent Amusement parking, I was able to ride a total of 13 new roller coasters and several fun flat rides.

 

But i'll stop blabbing and show you some pictures already!

-Taylor

The first park that I was to visit was Morey's Piers! But first, I have to get there, which means taking a fun ferry ride from Delaware to New Jersey!

Diggin the lines here. Though the operations are pretty slow, so it was still about a 10 minute wait for front row, even with no line.

Sea Serpent, Ferris Wheel, and carnival games.

One of the 3 Flitzer roller coasters I would be riding of the day.

Classic shot of Morey's Piers

I spot a woodie! The only woodie I would be riding all day.

There's our ride!! JK, but that was right next to our boat and thought it was cool.

And we have lift off!

The journey here was fun, but now it's time to ride some coasters. The ferry drops you off about 15 minutes away from Wildwood.

Uh oh! In order to collect all the credits, it means i'll have to endure a ride on an SLC!

It's actually a really pretty coaster to look at. Unfortunately the looks are the best part about it.

You park your car below deck, and then can hang out and check out the view from above!

Inside you'll find a nice lounge, bar, gift shop, and snack station. The boat was a destination of itself!

I spot Jersey! The full journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes

Great White had painfully slow operations with only 1 train. But it was still a fun ride! Great White endedy time at Morey's Piers. I was able to ride every coaster there, and still have time to hit up AtmosFear and some fun flats. Next stop, Playland's Castaway Cove! More to come!

Last but not least, I hit up Adventure Pier. Home to the Great White! By far the best coaster of the 3 piers, and the best coaster on the trip.

You can imagine my disappointment. It sucked. But at least no head banging. But the ride still sucked.

I had hopes that the restraints would make it better.

Luckily, there's stuff to see and do along the way in between piers! The boardwalk connects all 3 piers, and is loaded with fun shops and food stops. I found this shirt to be amusing. I know, I should've bought it.

Skyline shot of Mariners Pier. It's a fair bit of walking distance in between each pier.

[boldikus]

Nice report so far. I guess since my parents live in town I suppose this is my true "home park", even tho its technically further from me than SFGAdv. I have long defended the SLC and its newer trains but all the rides I have taken on it this year have been scary rough and painful. Ive sworn off the Sea Serpent entirely. Probably ridden it hundreds of times at this point but it just sucks anymore. But The Great White is great! And the Flitzer, too. I had a few great late night rides on the GW the last few times I was in town. Did you do Rollies Coaster and the (awful) Doo Wopper too?

[CPSFMMCW]

^ yes, I got to ride all the coasters there. Doo Wopper wasn't that Great at all.

 

Anyways, next up was Playland's Castaway Cove! This park is about 30 minutes away from Wildwood, and is located in Ocean City. It's home to 3 coasters. Python is a looping death machine. Flitzer is another Zierer bobsled. And then theres also the pirates gold rush, which is a kiddie coaster. I rode all 3 of course to collect the credits. None of them were that Great really. They also have an S&S double shot which actually launches you up twice! They cycle the ride twice, which rocks. Then there's also a Zamperla Air Race and the classic claw flat ride. But here's some pictures of the place!

Ferris wheel!

The entrance is right on the boardwalk that runs along the beach.

You really only need to spend an hour here in order to do everything.

These flat rides are always fun rides!

This place probably has some of the most disgusting bathrooms I've ever seen at an amusement park. The bathrooms can be found under the station for the log flume, and look like they haven't been cleaned in years. Next stop, Casino Pier!

Like all of these parks, entry is free.

Entrance to air race. Pirates Gold Rush can be seen in the bottom right hand corner.

[RideofSteel]

Oh god those bathrooms were awful. The one furthest from the ocean had small holes in the walls too and you could see outside last time I was in it.

 

Was Wonderland Pier closed while you were in Ocean City?

[larrygator]

Was Wonderland Pier closed while you were in Ocean City?

 

I was going to ask the same thing.

Also, was the Tropical Storm running at Playland's, IMHO the most intense flat in the US.

[CPSFMMCW]

I didn't stay for long, so I don't know if wonderland pier was up and running. I didn't really pay attention to check. As for the flat ride tropical storm, I didn't ride and I have no idea if it was operating.

[Whodey]

I read on the Jemkinson's website that they don't allow single riders on their Flitzer? Was that true and if so was it hard to find someone to ride with? I am trying to do a pier tour on Sunday.

[coasterbill]

Great update so far, I really need to check out some of these Jersey Shore parks (specially the Wildwood piers).

[boldikus]

I meant to ask did you manage to hop on the Zoom Flume while in WW? Its a great ride.

[coasterchitchat]

What coaster do you plan on riding for #100? For me, it was The Voyage. Now, I plan on having i305 at KD as my #150.

 

Nice report!

[CPSFMMCW]

I read on the Jemkinson's website that they don't allow single riders on their Flitzer? Was that true and if so was it hard to find someone to ride with? I am trying to do a pier tour on Sunday.

I was aloud to ride alone.

 

And to answer the question above, no I did not get a chance to ride their log flume. As it was a hot day, that probably had the longest line. But I will say, it did look like a fun log flume.

 

Continuing, next up was Casino Pier! Located in Seaside Heights, this was the only boardwalk park I visited that partially jetted out into the water. The back portion of the pier was over water, who head kinda cool. This park was about a little over an hour away from Castaway Cove, and so by the time I arrived here darkness had fallen. And I gotta say, this park looks super cool at night! Here's a few pictures.

And i'll end it here with this chicken sipping on a coke. The park had many random statues here and there around the park, and I found this one to be my favorite. The only other coaster here was a kiddie coaster called Hot Tamales. Next up is the last stop, at Jenkinson's Boardwalk!

Welcome to Casino Pier! Individual ride tickets here are $0.90 each.

Another shot of the swing ride.

I spot a roller coaster!

Unfortunately it sucked. This one is called the Pirates Hideaway, and it wasn't fun. The spiral lift hill was cool though.

Classic shot of the pier. The swings ride looks really pretty at night.

They got a small drop tower too. I didn't ride it though. I was here to ride their two coasters and then leave.

[PKI Jizzman]

Hm, I don't think I've seen a drop tower like that before. Those restraints look very questionable for being in America!

[CPSFMMCW]

Final Update!

 

Our last stop was Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Pt. Pleasant, New Jersey. I arrived around 9:30 and hung out there till about 11. You don't need to spend a whole lot of time here, but it's a nice boardwalk park. Lots of rides and attractions. The 2 coasters here are Tornado, a kiddie coaster, and another Flitzer! Here's a few pictures from the final park of the day.

Definitely one of those borderline "sketchy" coasters. The restraints were very much like a seat belt, with a strap that was suppose to go around your shoulder. It was weird.

2 rides in motion!

Oh look, another Flitzer.

Like most boardwalk parks, lots of lights. Very pretty to look at and it's fun just to hang out and watch all of the rides in motion.

Another ride at the park.

Sign for the park right off of the main road.

The kiddie coaster 'Tornado.'

And i'll end it here with the parks main midway area. Hope you enjoyed my report from the many parks in New Jersey!