I've gone here all my life. This is my home park. The fondest memory I have with this place is that when I was 3, I would always walk in, and sit on those benches right in front of the S&S Double Shot (Albeit it was the old one back then), just really always yelling "There goes the tower!" whenever it shoos up. I say "Tower" because that was before I was smart enough to know the ride names. I eventually got the hang of it and knew it was called Double Shot by around 2011-2012.
Great review, I'd love to come here one day since it looks like it has a bunch of great rides. If only there was, as you said, a wristband that let you on every ride or something
Ugh I miss oc we moved when I was 10 to cape may County. I grew up right on west Ave our babysitter used to take us to the beach everytime she sat my brother and I . I went a couple summers ago still loved it. The vibe here is so much more relaxing then wildwood.
Lots of family tradition. I’ve been there more than 100 times. It is really fun there. There’s a bunch rides to go on in you’ll never get bored and there will be rides that you have never been on and they will be amazing. I think castaway Cove is great because it has bonjour eyes and there is really good rides.
I am an og enthusiast from back before enthusiast was a term used. So I've been around the mountain. Most of n the TH-cam coaster park guys doing videos are totally douchebags. Airtime thrills, eltoro, thprkcrazy, etc....... yours by far is the most enjoyable and stands head and shoulders above with actual reporting as opposed to fabricating things just to try and appear like they have mote 3 inside information, and just being homers..... So good going. You're going great, keep it up
I've been coming here regularly since I was a small child. I agree with basically everything in this video and I am very delighted to see this park getting more attention! To add to your point about the fire affecting operations, the only ride that we know has been affected are the bumper cars, since the cars were stored in the arcade during the offseason and were subsequently destroyed in the fire.
I took my family to Ocean City this past week (my 2nd-ever trip, and my first 'true' experience, as my one previous trip was more a 'stopover' than a full day). My biggest gripe, by far, is the time when the ride locations open: both Playland and Gillian's don't open until 4pm (as opposed to noon, or 2pm at the latest, for places like Seaside and Wildwood). Especially egregious: "Gale Force" doesn't open until 7pm, far later than I ever spend at the beach for a day trip. (As such, I *still* haven't gotten on this coaster.) I'll grant that the area is much more family-friendly than the places I mentioned before ... but this place (with it's location further away for me than Seaside) will NOT replace Seaside as my family's 'go-to' beach destination.
I’ve been Going to this place every year since I was six months old this review is very in accurate first of all There is a web browser there’s actually many web browsers you can go to to get the tickets half off and obviously during the summer months it’s going to be pretty crowded but if you go before dinner it’s usually not that crowded and the rides do you have chosen seating you can sit wherever you want on most of the rides
When you were talking about the High Seas Log Flume you made me think that you should rank ALL the long flumes you have ridden (I know you did a top 10) or you could do a top 20 or 25
I have been here in the past few times. The rides are fun. I have a house in Avalon. Even though everything in south Jersey, is a total rip off!!!!! I will visit here summer, 2024. I adore coasters!!!!!
Ocean City NJ is in a bad place for me, location-wise. I went to Seaside Heights (Casino Pier) all my childhood, and continue to take my family during summers. If I travel the extra distance (along the Garden State Pkwy) to go as far as Ocean City, I'll just as soon go a little further to get to Wildwood (Morey's Pier). I made my once-ever trip back in 2019 with my sister, but only to stop there briefly as the plan was always to go to Wildwood. And the one ride I really wanted to try was "Tropical Dance"; I think I was one year too late. In retrospect, I *should* have waited long enough to get on Gale Force, but time was a factor and we left before I got on. Perhaps I should try to convince my wife and kids to try it once this summer, and dedicate a full day there. If we do, I will definitely try both Gale Force and that bat-like flatride.
@@CanobieCoaster That's very true. Not to put down the clientel at Wildwood, but its a kind of trashy area and in general the people that go there reflect that. There's a bunch of tattoo and piercing shops all along the boardwalk. You won't find any of that in Ocean City. It is much more family oriented, as alcohol is even prohibited on the island.
I get that this a specific question but are you allowed to take the back row on Gale Force if nobody is sitting there or do they load it front to back with no exceptions?
I like both Wonderland and Playlands but I do like Playlands better. They have many thrill rides and roller coasters that are good. Galeforce is very very good highly recommend. Gillians is for the families less thrill rides more family rides they could use a coaster
my family and i are going to this place tomorrow! how exciting!!! my question is, did they completely fix the playland’s sign since it burned down? im just wondering if its still there or not! thanks (:
@@CanobieCoaster okay. last question…is it true that Kpop Japanese restaurant closed down? i always wanted go there because it was so good. I went there last year
On a similar yet unrelated topic, I went back and watched your ranking of the New Jersey parks because I wanted to see where this park sat among the other piers in the state as well and I was reminded of Keansburg and how it was at the very back of the list because of how unpleasant your visit was. That got me wondering if that truly is your least favorite or if there are any other parks out there that you think are worst?
Six Gun City was in northern New Hampshire down the road from Santa's Village. The park was really rundown with rude staff when I went as a kid. NASCAR Speed Park is more of a FEC in Tennessee. Almost everything was closed and the park lied about it to try to get me to buy a wristband.
Can someone answer this quickly but can u currently walk in and buy admission there because on the website it said u have to buy tickets there and wait for it to ship to you, so can you?
I dont think ill get there in awhile im hoping 2024 yeah a long time but next yr is Ohio and winsconsin also 2023 will be CA for thr 4th time and then pa and nj
Yeah my aunt told me the offic nearby there was an electric on fire so that’s what caused it to burn but the park is fine but the arcades are gone sadly
I've gone here all my life. This is my home park. The fondest memory I have with this place is that when I was 3, I would always walk in, and sit on those benches right in front of the S&S Double Shot (Albeit it was the old one back then), just really always yelling "There goes the tower!" whenever it shoos up. I say "Tower" because that was before I was smart enough to know the ride names. I eventually got the hang of it and knew it was called Double Shot by around 2011-2012.
The park has a nice atmosphere.
@@CanobieCoaster Sure does. It's better than Wonderland since they got Gale Force.
The music in this video is perfect
Thanks!
Great review, I'd love to come here one day since it looks like it has a bunch of great rides. If only there was, as you said, a wristband that let you on every ride or something
They do it very early or late in the season, but I wish it was mire consistent.
it’s so much fun! you really should come!
Go to wild wood it’s way better they have 3 parks plus a sligshot
Excellent info Excellent video thanks
You're welcome!
Ugh I miss oc we moved when I was 10 to cape may County. I grew up right on west Ave our babysitter used to take us to the beach everytime she sat my brother and I . I went a couple summers ago still loved it. The vibe here is so much more relaxing then wildwood.
I agree.
Here's a good tip for visiting this park: Buy a bunch of 1/2 priced tickets around Easter and then use them in the summer.
Especially since they don't expire.
Lots of family tradition. I’ve been there more than 100 times. It is really fun there. There’s a bunch rides to go on in you’ll never get bored and there will be rides that you have never been on and they will be amazing. I think castaway Cove is great because it has bonjour eyes and there is really good rides.
Nice!
I am an og enthusiast from back before enthusiast was a term used. So I've been around the mountain. Most of n the TH-cam coaster park guys doing videos are totally douchebags. Airtime thrills, eltoro, thprkcrazy, etc....... yours by far is the most enjoyable and stands head and shoulders above with actual reporting as opposed to fabricating things just to try and appear like they have mote 3 inside information, and just being homers..... So good going. You're going great, keep it up
Thanks for the kind words. I try to make the videos from as much known info as possible. I enjoy the videos from other creators you mentioned.
I’ve been going to both parks for years now, I gotta say they’re pretty underrated
I like this one more.
I've been coming here regularly since I was a small child. I agree with basically everything in this video and I am very delighted to see this park getting more attention!
To add to your point about the fire affecting operations, the only ride that we know has been affected are the bumper cars, since the cars were stored in the arcade during the offseason and were subsequently destroyed in the fire.
Ah, I didn't realize those were destroyed.
aww..i loved the bumper cars! its sad to see there has been alot going on this past year(s)
6:39 technaacly this is a resurrection of the hrubetz spitfire, a paratrooper with flipping fly-o-plane like cars
Wasn't familiar with that ride.
I love this park
It's a lot of fun.
Hey I love amusement rides
I grew up here. Haven’t been since 2015 though. Going tomorrow for my birthday.
Enjoy!
They also got rid of the big slide for a bit and then they put it back because it was a big attraction for families
Oh nice!
I took my family to Ocean City this past week (my 2nd-ever trip, and my first 'true' experience, as my one previous trip was more a 'stopover' than a full day).
My biggest gripe, by far, is the time when the ride locations open: both Playland and Gillian's don't open until 4pm (as opposed to noon, or 2pm at the latest, for places like Seaside and Wildwood). Especially egregious: "Gale Force" doesn't open until 7pm, far later than I ever spend at the beach for a day trip. (As such, I *still* haven't gotten on this coaster.)
I'll grant that the area is much more family-friendly than the places I mentioned before ... but this place (with it's location further away for me than Seaside) will NOT replace Seaside as my family's 'go-to' beach destination.
I do wish they opened earlier, but I've seen a lot of boardwalk parks do late openings. Palace Playland and Family Kingdom are two others.
I’ve been Going to this place every year since I was six months old this review is very in accurate first of all There is a web browser there’s actually many web browsers you can go to to get the tickets half off and obviously during the summer months it’s going to be pretty crowded but if you go before dinner it’s usually not that crowded and the rides do you have chosen seating you can sit wherever you want on most of the rides
Good tips!
Nice video I like it thank you
Thanks!
Remember the huge fire there? Jesus that was huge.
They're rebuilding the entrance.
Yeah. I went down there this year and the whole arcade area was gone so I had to go in the side.
When you were talking about the High Seas Log Flume you made me think that you should rank ALL the long flumes you have ridden (I know you did a top 10) or you could do a top 20 or 25
I've ridden over 100 flumes, so ranking all of them would take forever!
I have been here in the past few times. The rides are fun. I have a house in Avalon. Even though everything in south Jersey, is a total rip off!!!!! I will visit here summer, 2024. I adore coasters!!!!!
Nice!
Family Kingdom or Pavilion Park in Myrtle Beach needs a Technical Park Aerobat
That would be nice.
Ocean City NJ is in a bad place for me, location-wise. I went to Seaside Heights (Casino Pier) all my childhood, and continue to take my family during summers. If I travel the extra distance (along the Garden State Pkwy) to go as far as Ocean City, I'll just as soon go a little further to get to Wildwood (Morey's Pier).
I made my once-ever trip back in 2019 with my sister, but only to stop there briefly as the plan was always to go to Wildwood. And the one ride I really wanted to try was "Tropical Dance"; I think I was one year too late. In retrospect, I *should* have waited long enough to get on Gale Force, but time was a factor and we left before I got on.
Perhaps I should try to convince my wife and kids to try it once this summer, and dedicate a full day there. If we do, I will definitely try both Gale Force and that bat-like flatride.
Tropical Storm was crazy. I actually prefer Ocean City to Wildwood since it's more relaxed.
@@CanobieCoaster same
@@CanobieCoaster That's very true. Not to put down the clientel at Wildwood, but its a kind of trashy area and in general the people that go there reflect that. There's a bunch of tattoo and piercing shops all along the boardwalk. You won't find any of that in Ocean City. It is much more family oriented, as alcohol is even prohibited on the island.
I get that this a specific question but are you allowed to take the back row on Gale Force if nobody is sitting there or do they load it front to back with no exceptions?
They prefer to load front to back, but the operator seemed willing to accommodate seating requests (minus 2020).
I’m happy to hear. Guess I’ll try to get the back when I go.
I’ve been going here my whole life, and it has become a bit of a home away from home for me.
Nice!
I go there all the time it’s amazing
Nice!
there was a flitzer in ocean city!? i used to love that ride in wildwood
Yes
Looks good, only sucks that it doesn't has the wristband all the time
Agreed!
This park seems very tight. Are there others in Ocean City? Are favorite spot is Wildwood.
Gillian's is just down the boardwalk as well.
Is this Pirates of the Caribbean music I hear but as a fan cover?
Yes, in Creative Commons.
@@CanobieCoaster It is a great fan cover and works extremely well for the video!
It’s been a few years since I’ve been here so I feel like I should get back soon
I enjoy this park.
Ah yes, this perfect park in this perfect city.
I love Ocean City.
@@CanobieCoaster Good. It’s one of my favorite places to frequent.
I like both Wonderland and Playlands but I do like Playlands better. They have many thrill rides and roller coasters that are good. Galeforce is very very good highly recommend. Gillians is for the families less thrill rides more family rides they could use a coaster
I agree.
Do you know what time they open
Usually the mid-afternoon.
As one of my Homeparks (the others are gillians and Six flags great adventure), they have some pretty good rides
Absolutely!
Same bro my favorite ride at great adventure is bizarro
my family and i are going to this place tomorrow! how exciting!!! my question is, did they completely fix the playland’s sign since it burned down? im just wondering if its still there or not! thanks (:
They are in the process of rebuilding the entrance.
@@CanobieCoaster okay. last question…is it true that Kpop Japanese restaurant closed down? i always wanted go there because it was so good. I went there last year
Pirates of the Carribean in the background?
A remix, yes.
I don't find the crowds too bad, as ride waits are not long.
I agree, but the midways get jammed.
On a similar yet unrelated topic, I went back and watched your ranking of the New Jersey parks because I wanted to see where this park sat among the other piers in the state as well and I was reminded of Keansburg and how it was at the very back of the list because of how unpleasant your visit was. That got me wondering if that truly is your least favorite or if there are any other parks out there that you think are worst?
Keansburg is near the bottom. The only two worse ones for me are Six Gun City and NASCAR Speed Park.
@@CanobieCoaster I've never heard of those two places before. Where are they and which one was the worst of the two?
Six Gun City was in northern New Hampshire down the road from Santa's Village. The park was really rundown with rude staff when I went as a kid. NASCAR Speed Park is more of a FEC in Tennessee. Almost everything was closed and the park lied about it to try to get me to buy a wristband.
That’s my favorite theme park
Nice!
YES it can get Busy because it’s an amusement park and every single one in the whole world gets busy in the summer
Not all of them.
@@CanobieCoaster ok but you get what I mean the best times to go are in the end of summer and fall
Moreys piers review maybe?
I want to get back first before reviewing it. I want to get more footage since a lot was closed in 2020.
@@CanobieCoaster Definitely should. Morey's has an SLC that is actually good.
Can someone answer this quickly but can u currently walk in and buy admission there because on the website it said u have to buy tickets there and wait for it to ship to you, so can you?
You can buy tickets there.
I like Playland's Castaway Cove better because Gilllian's Wonderland Pier has more kiddie rides.
Agreed.
I love gale force, but it has gotten extremely rough and I never get a ride where I’m not left hurting afterwards
That's a bummer it's getting shaky.
That’s a shame
@@ThrillsofColdplay ya
Its wasnt bad when i was there in early august
@@KrazyyKal yeah I visited mid July, and it has for sure gotten shaky but I tolerate roughness well so it doesn't affect me
Did you review Morey’s Piers or Casino Pier yet
I want to wait on Morey's Piers until I can go back and get more footage. I have material for a Casino Pier one, but haven't made it yet.
@@CanobieCoaster ok
With the gale force wristband, do you get unlimited rides on it for the 10 dollar price?
You get unlimited rides no extra upcharge. But the days with wristbands are rare.
Ok thanks!
I’ve been there no cap
I got stuck upside down on the air race :(
Yikes! For how long?
@@CanobieCoaster about an hour
That’s bad like bad
I dont think ill get there in awhile im hoping 2024 yeah a long time but next yr is Ohio and winsconsin also 2023 will be CA for thr 4th time and then pa and nj
Gale Force should be there for a long time.
Uhm- not to be a sticker, but the sign for this park….burned down.
I know :(
I haven’t commented in a long time
You just did haha
Me and my cousin are so mad it’s destroyed because we go here every summer
The park is still open! Only the entrance area was destroyed.
Yeah my aunt told me the offic nearby there was an electric on fire so that’s what caused it to burn but the park is fine but the arcades are gone sadly
I would go here but my wallet and piggy bank died of starvation so I don’t think I can rn
It's expensive if you do a lot.
Hi
Hi
Tidal wave is so loud
Yes
Xtreme Cyclone is a very deceiving and forceful ride even though it has a quick ride cycle
It was solid.
SEAT RENTAL AND UMBRELLA RENTAL TOO EXPENSIVE ❗❗
At the beach or park?