Zoom Phloom
The Zoom Phloom is a log flume designed by Hopkins Rides at Morey's Piers in New Jersey. It goes up to 60 feet in the Wildwood Boardwalk. Zoom Phloom has two drops. One drop leading riders under the Wildwood boardwalk.[1]
| Zoom Phloom | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Morey's Piers | |
| Area | Surside Pier |
| Status | Operating |
| Cost | $2.5 Million |
| Opening date | 1985 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Log flume |
| Manufacturer | Hopkins Rides |
| Lift system | 2 conveyor lift hills |
| Height | 60 ft (18 m) |
| Capacity | 805 riders per hour |
| Duration | 7 minutes |
| Restraint style | None |
History
The Zoom Phloom was built in 1985 to compete with the Hunt's Pier's Log Flume. The popular log flume at Hunt's Pier convinced the Morey Brothers to build a Log Flume which they named Zoom Phloom.[2] The ride first appeared when the Jumbo Jet (Morey's Piers) was in its final years. The Zoom Phloom also had the Jet Star (Morey's Piers) behind it. When Morey's Piers wanted a new rollercoaster they had to find a rollercoaster that was very close to the other rides. The Zoom Phloom passes very close to The Great Nor'easter.[3]
Theme
The theme of the Zoom Phloom is a tropical themed ride. It has artificial Palm Trees, rocks, and waterfall. Under the boardwalk the ride plays the song "Under the Boardwalk" and has people sitting on the beach and a Sea Dragon smiling.[4]
References
- "Zoom Phloom". Moreys Piers. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
- "Log Flume Page 2". Angel Fire. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
- "Morey's Piers Story". YouTube. 2012-06-21. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
- "Zoom Phloom Morey's Pier Wildwood". YouTube. 2011-07-02. Retrieved 2012-08-31.