New Jersey Boardwalk Gets New Ferris Wheel Upgrades and Highlights Favorite Food Picks

At Morey's Pier in Wildwood, New Jersey, the iconic Giant Wheel Ferris wheel, which first opened in 1985, has undergone a structural makeover and now features new lighting and visual displays ahead of its debut this weekend. The nearby Great White roller coaster also reopened after track improvements that promise a smoother ride, and Jack’s Bar opened in the former lower level of Joe’s Fish Co., offering bar service and boardwalk‑style food.

A social‑media poll of New Jersey residents identified boardwalk pizza as the top favorite boardwalk food, followed by zeppole and a sausage‑and‑pepper sandwich, reflecting local preferences for classic boardwalk fare.