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Construction workers have begun dismantling the Jet Star roller coaster in Seaside Heights, NJ. A symbol of Superstorm Sandy, the roller coaster has sat in the Atlantic Ocean for several months after the Casino Pier it sat on collapsed when Sandy hit.
- Workers on lunch break watch the removal of the Jet Star roller coaster May 14, 2013. The structure has been in the ocean for six months after the pier it was on collapsed during Superstorm Sandy in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. The Casino Pier has contracted Weeks Marine to remove the Jet Star roller coaster from the Atlantic Ocean. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
- A large crane demolishes the Jet Star roller coaster May 14, 2013 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
- A large crane demolishes the Jet Star roller coaster May 14, 2013 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
- A large crane demolishes the Jet Star roller coaster May 14, 2013 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
- A large crane demolishes the Jet Star roller coaster May 14, 2013 that has been in the ocean for six months after the Casino Pier it sat on collapsed when Superstorm Sandy hit. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
- Tug boats stand by as a large crane demolishes the Jet Star roller coaster that has been in the ocean for six months May 14, 2013 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
- Workers prepare to remove the Jet Star roller coaster May 14 that has been in the ocean for six months after the Casino Pier it sat on collapsed when Superstorm Sandy hit. The Casino Pier has contracted Weeks Marine to remove the Jet Star roller coaster from the Atlantic Ocean. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
- The Jet Star roller coaster remains in the ocean May 4, 2013 as work continues the new boardwalk that was damaged six months ago by Superstorm Sandy. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
- Bartender Mike Palazzo wears a sombrero at the Aztec bar located in front of the Jet Star roller coaster that still remains in the ocean after it was damaged six months ago by Superstorm Sandy. Photo taken May 4, 2013. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
- A woman looks at a roller coaster sitting in the ocean, when the boardwalk it was built upon collapsed during Hurricane Sandy, in Seaside Heights, New Jersey November 28, 2012. (Andrew Burton/Reuters)
- The extensive damage to an amusement park roller coaster in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy is seen in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, November 13, 2012. (Tom Mihalek/Reuters)
- Waves break in front of a destroyed roller coaster wrecked by Superstorm Sandy on October 31, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
- Surf rolls past a destroyed roller coaster wrecked by Superstorm Sandy on October 31, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Christopher Angulo, 46, who gained fame in 2013 by climbing the Jet Star roller coaster as it sat in the Atlantic Ocean after Superstorm Sandy, was arrested Wednesday after he called and made the. Prior to using Casino Pier logo, creative, characters, images or reference, approval must be obtained from Casino Beach Pier LLC. This is to ensure proper usage of the intellectual property associated with Casino Pier as well as maintain brand integrity, consistency and appropriate messaging. Jet Star, sometimes stylized as Jet-Star, was a steel roller coaster which operated between 1970 and 2000 at Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. It was replaced by—and sometimes confused with —Star Jet, the coaster which was swept into the Atlantic Ocean by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Angulo was arrested in January 2013 after he took a canoe out to the Jet Star as it sat in the water off Seaside Heights, scaled the coaster and placed an American flag at the top. He described his. Star Jet was an E&F Miler Industries sit-down roller coaster located at Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, USA. It was destroyed when Hurricane Sandy struck on October 29, 2012. Contentsshow History The Star Jet opened in 2002. It's name was inspired by the Jet Star roller coaster.
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- In 1932, Linus Gilbert opened Casino Pier.
- In 1937, Gilbert built a large building over the Carousel structure and called it the Seaside Heights Casino.
- In 1948, John Fitzgerald and John Christopher bought the property. In 1959 John Christopher passed and John Fitzgerald bought the full rights.
- In 1960, John Fitzgerald’s son-in-law Ken Wynne took over operations. Ken Wynne expanded the pier eastward and added many rides including the pier’s first major roller coaster “The Wild Mouse” Wynne leased out sections of the pier to other operators.
- In 1963, America’s first Himalaya ride was installed.
- In 1964, the original Skyride was installed. It took you from the pool area to the east end of the pier. The Skyride was building by a Wildwood, NJ company (Universal Design).
- In 1965, the pier was expanded 320 feet out.
- On June 10th 1965, a wind whipped fire consumed a huge portion of the pier in including the Wild Mouse. The pier was opened within weeks with temporary rides.
- In 1966, many new rides were added such as a new Wild Mouse, Himalaya and Sky Diver.
- In 1969, the Anton Schwarzkoph masterpiece Jet Star roller coaster was added.
- In 1975, Casino Pier added the United States first Enterprise ride.
- In 1979, Casino Pier added the Luv Bugs (Mack designed) indoor/outdoor roller coaster. Originally called Broadway Trip which operated at Palisades Amusement Park, Cedar Point and then Canadian National Expo. Luv Bugs was re-themed to Wizards Cavern in 1988
- In 1982, the original Casino building would change forever allowing Ocean Terrance to connect with it’s north section.
- In 1982, Ken Wynne partnered with Bob Bennett.
- In 1982, the Skydiver ride fell on top of the Himalaya during a violent thunderstorm. Folks where clear of the area and there wasn’t any injures.
- In 1982, Water Slides were added to the swimming pool. Park was named “Splashdown”.
- In 1987, Water Works water park was opened in place of the swimming pool.
- In 1997, The (Reverchon) Log Flume was added.
- In 1999, The Wild Mouse (Miler) was added
- In 2002, The Jet Star (Miler) replaced the Star Jet
- In 2002, Bob Bennett sold Casino Pier and Water Works to the Storino family
- In 2003, the Stillwalk Manor, Centrifuge, and Rock & Roll rides were introduced on Casino Pier.
- In 2004, Water Works was remodeled and opened as Breakwater Beach.
- In 2007, Pirate’s Hideaway Coaster opened up as the replacement coaster for the Wizard’s Cavern
- In 2010, the Floyd Moreland Carousel turned 100 years old. Cake from Carlos Bakery (TV’s The Cake Boss) was made depicting the carousel.
- In 2011, the waterpark celebrated their 25 year anniversary.
- In 2012, Breakwater Beach replaced the original Single Tubes ride (25 years old) with Two if By Sea.
- On October 29, 2012, Casino Pier suffered significant damage from the effects of Superstorm Sandy, losing over 200′ of its’ northernmost section. Several rides (The Music Express, The JetStar roller coaster, The Centrifuge, The Stillwalk Manor, and the Log Flume) were lost to the Atlantic Ocean. The Centrifuge building housed other rides and components that were also lost.
- In 2013, Casino Pier rebuilt the lower deck from the damage of Superstorm Sandy.
- On May 14, 2013, the first phase of the project to remove the Jet Star from the Atlantic Ocean began. Weeks Marine was hired to remove the Jet Star and other debris from the ocean. Weeks Marine worked around the clock and the entire project took several days to finish.
- On July 27th, 2013, the first day of fulltime operations commenced. The amusement pier opened with limited rides (seven rides operating - Pirate’s Hideaway, Disk-O, Dizzy Dragons, Kiddie Boats, Motorcycles, Car Combo, and the Speedway). The Wave Swinger and Tilt-A-Whirl was added later that week.
- On July 31st, 2013, Grand Re-opening of the Casino Pier lower deck occurred with an official ribbon cutting ceremony where the public was able to walk the entire lower deck of Casino Pier for the first time since Hurricane Sandy.
- In 2014, new rides were added to Casino Pier - Air Race, Bumper Cars, Musik Express, Pirate's Plunge and Jump Around.
- In 2015, Breakwater Beach Waterpark and the Go-Karts had some improvements. The Go-Kart track expanded with a new vision of the track. A new pit location and a larger track allows guests to have more twists and turns to enhance their racing ability. Breakwater Beach added two slides. Salem's Scream... 'Oh My Cod' is a aqua drop speed slide and Revere's Wild Ride is a serpentine slide. The Dockside Grill also moved locations and is now in the center of the park.
- In 2016, a 36-hole, multi-level adventure golf course, Smuggler's Quay, opened on the corner of Sherman Avenue & Ocean Terrace.
- In 2016, the Harbor Wave Pool opened at Breakwater Beach Waterpark.
- In October, 2016, construction began again with the expansion of the pier over the beach on the north end. The new expansion pier is 225' x 200' and will house new attractions, food stands and rides.
- In January 2017, the construction of the new roller coaster, Hydrus, and a 141' Ferris Wheel began on the new expansion pier.
- In May 2017, a brand new, Gerstlauer manufactured Euro-Fighter roller coaster with a 72-foot vertical lift and beyond-vertical drop was added to the expanded pier.
- In June 2017, our 141' Ferris Wheel was complete and opened on the pier.