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King Kong rides back at Morey’s Pier sparks boardwalk nostalgia
The Wildwoods restored a 60 foot King Kong ride to Surfside Pier, reviving a 1970s favorite. Morey’s Piers owner Jack Morey frames Kong as a theaterlike experience, blending tacky charm with modern branding while supporters note regional parks rely on iconic figures to draw crowds.
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Morey
New Jersey
Jack Morey
Cynthia Sharpe
Thinkwell Group
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Cruz Beach
Boardwalk
Coney Island
Steven Izenour
Surfside Pier
Disney
Wildwoods
Matthew
Steve
Kong
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