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Day 5 - Wednesday 10th June 2009 Trip Report from Wildwood "Morey's Piers" |
Day 5 started with a lie in! A rare luxury on these trips, but we didn't board the bus until 10:00 for a short drive down to Wildwood, NJ. During the drive Nev explained the day's itinery, which was certainly different from most days. We arrived at the Starlux hotel at about 11:00. We were met by members of the Morey's Piers team who welcomed us and provided a great reception which included fruit, snacks and English Tea! Norris Clark gave us a introduction to the piers, a history of them and explained that by now we may need a cup of tea, so produced a box of Tetley and PG Tips for us! After the reception we collected our wrist bands and some welcome packets which included various Morey's Piers souvenirs, then headed to the large Wildwood sign on the seafront, where we took may photos of the group, for both ourselves and the local press. Shortly after this it was back onto the bus for a short hop down the boardwalk for an hours freetime before lunch.
On arrival at the first pier we found a large banner hanging from under the Morey's Piers arch welcoming the RCCGB to the facility. On Mariner's Landing pier are 2 coasters, the Sea Serpent (Vekoma Boomerang) and Rolle's Coaster (Galaxi Z40). Members got some rides in during our time before lunch. Journalists from the Atlantic City Press joined us and took interviews and pictures during this time. Lunch then follwed in Jumbo's bar which was fantastic. Whilst sitting down for lunch, we noticed the huge digital advertising displays located above the ticket office showing a Welcome to the club, the club logo and our USA 2009 trip logo - again, an excellent touch, and great to see. After lunch, we moved down the second of the 3 piers (Adventure Pier) which was closed to the general public. At 15:00 they fired up some rides for an EPS (Exclusive Pier Session!) where we rode the Great White coaster, Grand Prix go carts, Sky Coaster, and Swing n' Scream. With one more pier to explore, we ventured off at 17:00 when our session ended and headed down towards Surfside Pier.
There are 3 coasters on Surfside Pier. A mouse type coaster called the Doo Wopper (which is the only fast food themed coaster!), a Flitzer and The Great Nor'Easter (Vekoma Suspended). Members now enjoyed free time riding these and many other rides that were available to us before heading back to the bus at 20:00. Only a short journey this evening to Atlantic city, but after a thoroughly great day, gave us time to reflect on how good Morey's Piers and Wildwood was.
We were made to feel so welcome, with a special reception, gifts, welcome banners and signs everywhere, and even a brand new T-shirt which isn't available yet, (so they are going to post it to us soon!) and great rides on all piers. Without a doubt, we shall be returning here in the future. Many thanks to Norris, Lindsey and the whole team for a fantasic and memorable day out.
Please Note: All on ride photographs were taken WITH PERMISSION of the theme park and ride management. Under no circumstances should any member of the public or club member attempt to take photographs on rides without express permission from the theme park. Safety comes first - follow the rules!
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| Norris with English Tea for the brits! | Wildwood Group Photo | RCCGB Welcoming sign from Morey's Piers | Great White ERS | Nev, Ryan & Alan (Grandad!) with another welcoming sign! |
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| Grand Prix Go-Karts | Nev & Christine on The Great White | Sky Coaster | Ryan calls in for refreshment on the way to Surfside Pier | Dick on the Flitzer |
