How crazy/busy is AC over the Fourth of July?

[DK528]

We're thinking of going down to AC from late Friday night through early Monday morning of the July 4th weekend.

For Jokers who have been in AC for the holiday - how crazy and/or busy is it? I don't expect to do much gambling (will be Vegas-style hit n runs) but curious at how busy the boardwalk and bars/restaurants are.

Thanks!


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[irisheyes]

Dina, I have always found everything to be extremely crowded.

[DK528]

Thanks Margie. We just started talking about this so don't really have anything concretely planned but I spent some time researching at lunchtime.

But I'm thinking I'll make reservations for dinner Saturday and Sunday.

He really wants to go to Ocean City for part of a day - probably Saturday. And we'd get to the pool super early Sunday and then head to the new beer garden for the Buffett tribute band in the afternoon. Both those will be busy but as long as we can claim a chair and get inside the beer garden, we should be ok.

And we'll deal with the busy-ness of bars both nights I guess. Or maybe not. Bc Gypsy gets packed on a normal summer weekend.

And I'll find some time to sneak down to the HL room for some quick gambling.


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[phillycub]

It'll be crowded. Enjoy it if you go. That's somewhere I won't go on the fourth, especially with traffic.


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[BorgataBabe]

DK528, I love the beach for the 4th so I don't mind the crowds. Borgata usually has their own fireworks too. Ocean City will be equally as crowded. Enjoy!


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[Retiree52]

Terrible traffic down the GSP if you don't time it correctly. We always stay at the Borgata because we are Titanium and the gave great fireworks. But yes it will be crowded��

[Reen]

Dina, we have been down to the Borgata for the 4th of July. I only remember it being crazy busy at night with people waiting for the fireworks show. The fireworks show was great, watched it from room. Being a long weekend might be more crowded, I think it would be a perfect getaway for you! Wish I could go lol!

[DK528]

Thanks everyone. I think we may head down very late Friday night (like leaving the Newark area at 9pm) and leave AC early Monday morning bc BF has to work Tuesday so we want to avoid traffic coming back.

So we'll miss the Fourth of July fireworks down there but ... my firm office is on the 45th floor of a building in midtown that will have an amazing view of the Macy's fire works so we'll have that to look forward to.

Looks like the trop will have fireworks on Saturday of that weekend so we'll have those to see.



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[Ezlife]

I've been before for 7/4, its pretty busy but the casino isn't really overly crowded, usually holidays the machines are open because people aren't "gamblers"

[Slotdude]

I think its going to be a mad house in AC fourth of July weekend
Especially with 5 of the 8 casinos headed for STRIKE/walk out on July 1st if demands are not met. 5000 workers. (Borgata, Nugget, and Resorts have an extension)

This happened back in 2004 and there were mass crowds of picketers everywhere. I wasn't there, but pics looked chaotic.

Now,that being said I will be heading down to the Borgata Sat. there is an excellent U2 cover band playing their new Beer Garden concert area. I am
a little nervous because I am staying at the Taj and they are one of the striking casinos. I should be more relaxed after a couple of beers tho.:drunk:

[DK528]

Slotdude, I didn't even consider that once I learned about the possible strike last week. But luckily we're most interested in the three non-striking casinos. I'm sure they will be packed if the other workers strike. It makes me too anxious to even seriously consider it, to be honest and my bf hates crowds more than I do.

I'm heading to the beer garden on Sunday for the Buffett tribute band and we may check it out on Friday if we get there early enough.

[DK528]

Good news for AC visitors this weekend/month: http://money.cnn.com/2016/06/30/news/companies/atlantic-city-casino-strike/


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[sondor]

Good to Hear that Caesars looks to have an agreement....Thanks

[TwoArmedBandito]

I'm glad strike was avoided.

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[DK528]

Still need to work on deal with Trop and Taj, both Icahn properties, so conceivably the strike may happen there. Which would likely mean no Saturday night fireworks at the Trop :(


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[zeus]

Dina, thanks for sharing this! I looked in a few places, but could not find anything. With us staying at Harrah's for the M&G I was a little concerned. Not about maybe not getting my bed made, but there being a lack of cock service in the casino. Hope the other two properties can work it out.

[zeus]

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/business/local-reaches-deal-with-tropicana-union-says/article_18942fc6-3ec3-11e6-9366-4b9b33abe278.html

Looks they have reached an agreement with the Tropicana also. That just leaves the Taj

Dina, it looks like you will get your fireworks!

[Big Mac]

Go have fun..You are young and can deal with the crowds.

Kick AC's ass...

Cheers

B

[Reen]

Have a great time Dina! Sounds like a perfect 4th of July weekend! Wishing you lots of Good Luck! Glad to hear they settled with workers to avoid strike at other casinos.

[Mimi]

Good Luck Dina and have a great time!
Looking forward to hearing about Harrys, thinking about trying it out while we are there.

[Slymustanglady]

DH and I are going to stay at the Taj,the week of the 24th. Hope it's settled by then. We have not been in A.C. for a few years. So love it there.

[TwoArmedBandito]

Hoping that the fireworks are outside and inside also!

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[Marge in Pa]

I live 1 1/2 hours from AC. 12 years ago I took my best friend to see Kid Rock at the Taj for her 50th BD. We stopped at Farley plaza and hit the bathroom something we weren't going to do cause she was so excited. Jumped back in the car and off we went. Next stop was to pay the toll at Egg Harbor cause e-z Pass wasn't around then. One mile later all I see is a wall of red lights. We sat in bumper to bumper traffic all the way to AC. We just made the concert never having time for dinner.After the concert it took us 5 1/2 to get home. I stayed away from AC on the 4th till last year and never ran into a problem.