The reports started coming in yesterday afternoon.
Several readers noted that two flatbed tractor trailers had been seen in Wildwood, both carrying a double decker bus reminiscent of those from Walt Disney World.
Reader Gale Mills Stone snapped the photos seen here, as these curiosities arrived at the base of the Boardwalk on Pine Avenue.
Late last night, we learned that none other than Randy Senna was behind this intriguing development. "Mr. Fascination" has remained active on Facebook during the COVID-19 crisis, while his Retro Arcade at Boardwalk & Magnolia has been unable to open.
In a lengthly post, Senna confirmed that he had, in fact, acquired two Double Decker Omni buses formerly in operation along Main Street USA. After detailing the process of their transportation north, he explained their presence.
"Why are they here in Wildwood? And why are they here now?" he mused. "The answer comes from the current events we have been living with for the last three months: Coronavirus."
Senna, a former Disney World cast member, noted how the pandemic has shut down indoor and amusement activities, from his own arcade to the world's most famous theme park. With this in mind, he is hoping to create "new outdoor activities" during a summer where traditional experiences may not return.
"In keeping with the preservation of all fun things I have experienced in my life, I have brought the Main Street Omni Bus to Wildwood," he explained. "My goal is to give people rides around our area, perhaps with stops at the Wildwood Entrance Sign at the Boardwalk, Fox Park, Byrne Plaza and the new Boardwalk drop off area on Cedar Avenue.
"I know folks always enjoyed riding the Main Street Omni Bus when I got to drive her from Town Square to Cinderella Castle, and I would like to create that same magic for folks here in Wildwood."
A little bit of "Disney Magic" combined with some outside-the-box thinking during a time of great uncertainty sure sounds like a win-win for the Wildwoods.
We will continue to follow Senna's efforts to get this project rolling, as well as info from Governor Phil Murphy on when the state's arcades and amusement industry may begin to reopen.
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