Will Morey named chairman of IAAPA

Am I wrong in thinking this isn't actually news, but something that's spelled out years in advance? I think the IAAPA chairman traditionally comes up through the chairs til he reaches the head position. And I'm not trying to pick. The community wouldn't know this necessarily, so it's nice the Wildwood Leader is recognizing him for the honor, and is covering the ceremony.
South Jersey Shore and Wildwood is still on my bucket list.

Knowing jack about IAAPA, it was news to me.

IAAPA is the trade organization for the industry, so I think it's a newsworthy occasion when there's significant leadership changes. And yes, obviously the linked story is very much a local angle.

Yes, I agree. Sorry, I wasnt trying to say or imply its not newsworthy. And he's certainly well respected and worthy of the post.

Wildwood is great. None of the coasters are awesome (and Great Nor'easter blows, no pun intended), but there is just something about the piers that is like they captured nostalgia in a bottle. Maybe many don't think so, but I loved it there.

Awesome for Mr. Morey!

^ I thought Great White was pretty stellar, but that was 10 years ago, so I don't know what it's running like now.

bunky666 said:

(and Great Nor'easter blows, no pun intended)

Suuurre it wasn't ;)

SFGAdv lover said:

^ I thought Great White was pretty stellar, but that was 10 years ago, so I don't know what it's running like now.

My last laps on GW were about 3-4 years ago. So it's been a while. But I was a rider in the rain (thanks, Randy Newman!) and it was running terrifically.

Rode front seat on GW about two years ago, and it was a lot of fun. I've heard the back gets really rough, but I thought it was a good example of how a wooden coaster ought to feel (rickety, out of control, and just a little rough without pain or jarring).