News Project 2026: Shoreline Pier (Boardwalk Phase I feat. Barrels O' Fun & More)
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Every time an overhead picture of shoreline is posted, am I the only one who thinks how bad the placement is?
Between Superman, the parking lot, shoreline and now Bak… the amount of dead space is vast.
Unless they have some grand plan to utilize the space, it seems sorta silly
The Shoreline Pier was a last minute addition, so it wouldn't surprise me if they just stuck it wherever they could.
Figured I'd throw in some additional night photos since this is the darkest it's been since Fright Fest runs so late. Includes the new sign lit up.
I don't remember the lighthouse before either. Or maybe it was just more noticeable lit up.
I don't remember the lighthouse before either. Or maybe it was just more noticeable lit up.
the lighthouse has to be new because I haven't praised it yet. they didn't even get lazy and just throw a cape hatteras cutout up!!!! we got an actual 3 dimensional lil barney!!!! big win!!!!!!
It has a spinning light, too.
Half-serious, half-joking, least they could do with a Jersey shore section is to have the most iconic lighthouse in the state, and one of the most iconic in the country, represented somehow. It has been on the state license plate. And GAdv is in Ocean County so you'd figure LBI might, maybe, possibly get worked in? SP is a little weird how it's only shout-outs are central and north Jersey shore. There's nothing on that board of shore points south of Seaside.....you know, where most folks go down the Jersey shore. I mean, when most people think of Jersey shore piers, they think of Atlantic City first, then maybe a tossup between Wildwood and Seaside, although Wildwood''s are bigger and have more thrill rides. I guess SP is revealing in where most parkgoers come from (NYC region) and/or the demo the park wanted to target.
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Well..I am not confident that there is a long term vision or plan lol. Everything seems to be sort of last minute for this park..from flash..shoreline..ka removal etc. There is so much dead space now. Green lantern plot, Kingda Ka, Rolling Thunder, etc. Airforce 1 would fit in that gap of lantern and shoreline quite well if it can be modified. I am not sure of BAKs electrical stuff being in the way as others mentioned. But if it can work would be perfect fit for the area and park line up as well.
The cynic in me says that they don’t want to too heavily advertise their local competitors in the amusement/recreation area… I also noticed that they’re pretty particular with what towns get referenced.
The entire area looks lovely at night though, and ironically being a dead end out into the parking lot kinda works for the area - the skyline is pitch black in that direction and helps sell the vibe of being right near the water after dark.
As a North Jerseyan, day trips to the shore have always generally been a Monmouth County/northern Ocean County venture for me... I would say the names that have the most recognition up here are Asbury Park, Belmar, Point Pleasant, and Seaside. I'm not talking about "beach quality" just the destinations I hear most. For example I've only been to Wildwood once because that's a full three hours away from me. I think Great Adventure has been doing solid in terms of pan-Jersey-Shore recognizability personally. I'd love to see a landmark like Lucy the Elephant make an appearance. But anything specifically AC-related is probably a no-go for the wholesome theme. It only brings economic stagnation and seediness to mind
The lighthouse is seriously a really nice touch; the fact that the light spins is really cool too. Being from Monmouth County, I am typically team Sandy Hook Lighthouse, but I guess Barnegat is cool too (obviously just joking; I don't really care what lighthouse they modeled it after). Huge props to the creative team; so far it's been a lot of hand-me-down props from SFA (not that I'm complaining; I love the shark), so it is nice to see them get to do something themselves. Hope we see more of this when Bakunawa opens! It does remind me of Jungle X-Pedition, though; they just continued to add props to the area over the course of the year it opened. Super awesome stuff here.
I'm going to be the odd one out on team Cape May Lighthouse. But I also spend a few days every year in Cape May and climb the lighthouse yearly, so I'm definitely biased. I also think based on reading I'm one of the few active people in South Jersey, though.
I do hope the theming continues to come in.
Also, I was thinking about the empty area last night. If they build a wraparound coaster like a Woodie or modified AF1, they could place the entrance right here by the shark:
It's currently a staff/equipment exit, but there's multiple others, and I'm sure they'll get a few on the Bakunawa side too.
I do hope the theming continues to come in.
Also, I was thinking about the empty area last night. If they build a wraparound coaster like a Woodie or modified AF1, they could place the entrance right here by the shark:
It's currently a staff/equipment exit, but there's multiple others, and I'm sure they'll get a few on the Bakunawa side too.
Nah, Cape May lighthouse is very cool, too. My wife and I go there once a year on our anniversary. And we have a cottage in Barnegat Light so I'm definitely biased.
Funny, similar story. When my partner (a Great Escape local, fun fact) first moved down here with me, our first true in person date was at the Cape May Lighthouse.Nah, Cape May lighthouse is very cool, too. My wife and I go there once a year on our anniversary. And we have a cottage in Barnegat Light so I'm definitely biased.
So we try to go and climb it every year now.
I grew up in NY… almost everyone I knew would go to Seaside. Furthest point they’d touch would usually be LBI.
Of course some from that area go to wildwood but it’s a significantly further drive. The beach is 4x as wide so viewed as more of a headache.
Wildwood is usually Philadelphia and south Jersey residents.
Either way doesn’t matter. The Shoreline Pier is stunning and I cannot wait to see them continue to make it one of the best themed areas in the park. It needs another flat or two but it’s an amazing addition. Gives me hope for further theming in other areas
Furthermore: these night pictures make me all the more borderline demanding a sick light package on Bak. I will 100% be disappointed and let down and frustrated if they half ass a light package
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Yep. NY/CNJ/NNJ crowds pretty much go from Sandy Hook to Seaside. Parkway makes it doable in under two hours. Further south starts to be a drag. Even from LBI (on-island) to get to AC (on-island) takes over an hour. There are a lot of NYers on LBI, but it's people who own homes or rent oceanside. Otherwise, LBI down to Cape May mostly SEPA and SNJ, with some CNJ mixed in.
Shoreline Pier is awesome regardless where anyone is coming from. Just a little strange they represent nothing south of Seaside despite being so specific with signage about the north Jersey shore.
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Grew up in South Jersey, parents grew up in Ocean County. Seaside and Ocean City were the primary spots for us, though Seaside was in the lead by quite a bit. Atlantic City was mostly only if we had something else going on there, and we did Wildwood a couple times 20+ years ago.
I’ll never forget waking up the morning after Hurricane Sandy hit and seeing the photos of the destruction of Casino Pier and Funtown Pier. Even worse was the fire less than a year later that cemented Funtown’s fate and burned down some of the places I spent the most time at growing up. We watched the live news that night and saw the Funtown Pier sign fall, then visited not long after when Sawmill Pizza reopened and I remember all of us just breaking down seeing the damage in person. I still have a scorched piece of the boardwalk somewhere.
Can’t believe Pirate’s Hideaway was spared from Sandy, but Sawmill Pizza surviving the fire makes that a fair trade in my eyes.
I’ll never forget waking up the morning after Hurricane Sandy hit and seeing the photos of the destruction of Casino Pier and Funtown Pier. Even worse was the fire less than a year later that cemented Funtown’s fate and burned down some of the places I spent the most time at growing up. We watched the live news that night and saw the Funtown Pier sign fall, then visited not long after when Sawmill Pizza reopened and I remember all of us just breaking down seeing the damage in person. I still have a scorched piece of the boardwalk somewhere.
Can’t believe Pirate’s Hideaway was spared from Sandy, but Sawmill Pizza surviving the fire makes that a fair trade in my eyes.