The Golden Nugget Mine Ride was a combination Roller Coaster/Dark Ride located on Hunt's Pier in Wildwood, NJ. The ride, which opened in 1960, was designed by John C. Allen of the Philadelphia Toboggan Company and it featured many stunts created by Bill Tracy.
From 1996 to 1998, Hunt's Pier was re-themed as Dinosaur Beach and the Golden Nugget received some dinosaur stunts to fit the new theme of the pier. In 1999, the Morey Organization purchased the pier and contemplated different uses for the ride before deciding to demolish it in 2009. The Morey's held a farewell dedication for the ride and pulled out all the stunts before demolishing the structure. They also sold the track and carts to Knoebel's Amusement Resort where it was rebuilt as the Black Diamond. The Black Diamond opened in 2011 and is still in operation today.

This recording was taken by Robert Krasinski in June of 1998, which was the last year the ride operated in Wildwood.

Check out our video on the farewell dedication to the Golden Nugget:
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Check out our Black Diamond report:
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