Little parking hack: There's two small streets right behind Gillian's, Pelham Place and Plaza Place. There is 100% free parking there and its a stone's throw away from the park. It can fill up during the busy weekends, but even then I've almost always been able to get a spot in that area, even if I had to drive around for a few minutes waiting for someone to leave.

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

I think the Runaway Train getting removed was a mistake. The more things to do, the better chances you have of getting people to visit.

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

I was surprised it was removed as well.

@mitchellries256

3 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster What was the reason for that?

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

I don't recall a reason being given. It was done quietly.

@midnightgreenamusements1345

3 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster it was because the park sold it.

@mitchellries256

3 жыл бұрын

@@midnightgreenamusements1345 Where was it sold?

Came here a lot as a kid. I remember it mostly being kiddie rides but I was obsessed with the monorail. I really need to get back to these boardwalk parks. The only ones I've been to recently were Casino Pier and Playland's Castaway Cove. From the general public's perspective it's no surprise they're overshadowed by Great Adventure (I've been getting a season pass there the last few years so I'm guilty too) but these places really have charm and hidden gem rides.

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

The boardwalk parks are about not just the parks themselves, but the surrounding atmosphere for me.

@aaronroffman3987

3 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster Agreed. They have so much personality and ambience with the beachside setting, as long as the seagulls aren't trying to steal my fries! On that note they usually have great food or there's some tasty options nearby.

First review I’ve seen of this park! I’ve walked past it a few times but always chose Playlands

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

Makes sense with all of Playland's new additions.

My mother's family had homes in o.c. We've always enjoyed the rides there. I remember going there since I can remember. I also enjoyed the roller coaster, riding with my cousins is a memory I cherish. Sad that it was gone. I remember other rides that are no longer there, the Caterpillar ride and a balloon ride that went up and down with kids controlling it themselves. The train was also different and longer too. It was in the 70s.

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

Boardwalk parks always need to remove things to stay relevant due to being landlocked.

Iv been here when Runaway train was here, not much to see, 1 coaster and a lot of rides for kids and family but the log flume is really nice and the ferris wheel is amazing at night but overall, I prefer Playlands Castaway Cove.

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Wow the last tome I was there, the Galleon, Runaway Train, and Wipeout rides were still there. I miss them

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

They've removed quite a bit.

We all like the bumper cars, as well as the log flume. In the past they did the brass rings at the carousel, which was fun. They did not do it last summer.

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

They still have brass rings normally? Cool!

@Toaster003

3 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster I don’t think they’ve had them for years. I’ve been going since ‘09 and it was ALWAYS the theme park I went to, pretty much for anything. I even used to consider Gillian’s “Ocean City”, because any time we went to OC that’s pretty much the only place we went! In all those years I’ve been going there I don’t remember brass rings, however my mom does. But she’s been going since ‘03 or so it could’ve been from then.

3:30 I see Galeforce 👀🔥 and well you mentioned it at 6:30

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

Yup!

Nice

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

It is.

I go to castaway cove and wonderland every year when my family has a big reunion in ocean city and i usually spend three nights each at the parks

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

The Man & Dog are the highlight of the pier for me.

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

What is that?

@Actors317

3 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster The animatronic band that sits by the Monorail.

@Toaster003

3 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster you might wanna look at Actors317’s channel because he’s the guy who repairs and makeovers the Man & Dog.

@Inactive157

3 жыл бұрын

HOORAY FOR THE MAN AND DOG , HIP HIP HOORAY !!!!!!

The park is still doing good and might get a coaster soon

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

Yay!

I loved this place as a little kid when my family would go to Ocean City, mainly because they used to have a Nascar ride and the Monorail kinda looks like Thomas the Tank Engine, which was my SHIT as a little kid.

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

Apparently, the Ferris wheel is the largest one in New Jersey, and it can be seen from Somer’s point

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Wow!

Prices for the rides seem to be a bit steep, even for a boardwalk.

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was on par with most boardwalks up this way.

Can adults go on the kiddie coaster here ?

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

Wonderland this year is very great

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Wurlitzer 157 Band Organ Replaced by Stinson 87 Band Organ for Gillian's Wonderland Pier: The First 95 Years

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks!

There are a few incorrect statements here about the history, after the 1927 fire Gillian opened ( Fun Deck) at Plymouth place and the boardwalk, at that time the wonderland site was occupied by the original playland that burned down in 1959. In 1961 wonderland was built.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarification!

I am literally in Ocean City going to that place tonight

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@bigmac227

3 жыл бұрын

Ty

Do you pay credits?

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

Usually when Gillians removes a ride they put new one or ones in either that year or the following, depending on red tape stuff. I imagine 2020 severely damaged their finances and plans for new rides. -Former Gillians employee

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

Completely understandable.

They are adding ring of fire super loop so that’s a good flat ride edition and then a frisbee that’s good but I don’t think and I think it’s weird they put the frisbee right above the log flume I mean it’s not bad just weird

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

The super loop should be good for them and while I think it's a flat, I know a lot of places market it as a coaster.

They need to stay open past labor day to include the Block Party weekend.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I wish they had longer hours too.

@Toaster003

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster I wish they opened at 1pm during the summer instead of just during the spring. They open at 4pm most summers.

I would like them to add a el loco roller coaster Or a pinfari zl

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

That would be nice.

Decent park

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

Hey this park has a music express ride in wonderland pier I rode that ride in 2020 summer

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@ryannimmo8560

3 жыл бұрын

Hey did you see the wonderland pier music express ride in this video

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryannimmo8560 Yes

@ryannimmo8560

3 жыл бұрын

Hey wonderland pier music express ride is a classic ride

unfortunately the drop tower was sold and fireball which opened last year is being sold too it is currently standing but not operating it's one of those coasters as literally just a loop

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

Sad it was sold.

@twistedwhiskers8776

Жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster I was thinking I would be ready to ride it this year :(

When it comes to its drop tower, trust me, the old Chance Sling Shot was better. It both shot up and dropped down.

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't love the one at Adventuredome. It was really weak.

@212Elevators

3 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster Trust me, this one was better. It might have done the same thing as Adventuredome in 2004 when it opened, but I don't know. From 2005 until its removal in 2010, it played kind of like an S&S. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aXdksbGSgtywkbw.html This is the best bet when trying to find a video of the OCNJ one, and trust me, it wouldn't disappoint.

I agree that the don't have enough roller coasters, I think there should me more thrill rides.

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

At least Castaway Cove is nearby for that.

They got rid of jet city coaster I'm kinda mad about that

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

It stinks they don't have a big coaster currently.

@Toaster003

2 жыл бұрын

Is this an 18 year grudge you have? Lol

Honestly Playland’s is still better for families. Place is a bit sketch

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

Playland is definitively better for thrill-seekers. Families is closer. I've never found my visits to Gillian's sketchy.

And everyone else getting on uncreative names...they ain't seen nothing yet.

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

Their names could use work.

Gave no fucks about the names 🤣🤣🤣

@CanobieCoaster

3 жыл бұрын

The park?