Rollie's Coaster
Rollie's Coaster is a steel sit-down roller coaster on Mariners Landing Pier at Morey's Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey.[1] Built in 1999 by the now defunct Pinfari to substitute for the older Zyklon rollercoaster which was on the pier since 1979, the track is colored orange and it seats four per car.[2] The Rollies Coaster model is a different model than the original Zyklon. In the winter of 2009 the Rollies Coaster was moved backwards to make room for the new ghost ship. When they moved the Rollies Coaster backwards they also got a new station. Guests are required to give 7 tickets or have a wristband in order to ride.[3]
| Rollie's Coaster | |
|---|---|
 Rollie's Coaster at Dawn | |
| Morey's Piers | |
| Location | Morey's Piers |
| Park section | Mariner's Landing Pier |
| Coordinates | 38.9858°N 74.8097°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 1999 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Pinfari |
| Designer | F.lli Pinfari S.r.l |
| Model | Zyklon |
| Track layout | Continual |
| Lift/launch system | Chain Lift |
| Speed | 27 mph (43 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 0:58 |
| Capacity | 143 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 44 in (112 cm) |
| Rollie's Coaster at RCDB Pictures of Rollie's Coaster at RCDB | |
The coaster was described by The Roller Coaster Lover's Companion as having a relatively mild ride experience (2 on a 5-point scale) and 3 out of 5 five stars for ride quality.[4] The Philadelphia Inquirer similarly described the coaster as having a relatively mild ride experience upon its opening in 1999.[5]
References
- Rollies Coaster (Morey's Piers)
- http://www.angelfire.com/nj/wwbysea/MARINERS/LR.htm
- Play · Morey's Piers & Beachfront Waterparks
- Urbanowicz, Steven J. (2002). The roller coaster lover's companion: A thrill seeker's guide to the world's best coasters. Citadel Press. ISBN 978-0-8065-2309-5.
- "State's new roller-coaster rides call for more fun with less fear". Philadelphia Inquirer. April 19, 1999. pp. B01.