Gotta B Wildwood Festival and beach bonfire set for Saturday, May 30th

Mark your calendars for another new event coming this year, as the first annual Gotta B Wildwood Festival will take place at Fox Park on Saturday, May 30.

This will be the weekend after Memorial Day Weekend.

The all-day FREE celebration (11 a.m. - 8 p.m.) will feature food and craft vendors, family activities and live music from Animal House, The Chameleon Band, Who Knows Band and Tidal Wave Band.

After the festival, a bonfire will be held on the beach.

Admission will be $10 per adults, $2 for kids 10-18 and FREE for children 9 and under.

For more information, call 609-729-4000 or visit the official Gotta B Wildwood Facebook page.

Morey’s Piers Announces Family Events in May

* Camping Adventure, Mother’s Day Celebration and Special Mother’s Day

* Hotel Package Invites Families to Enjoy Weekends of Fun at the Shore 

PRESS RELEASE

The Wildwoods, NJ (April 15, 2015) – Spring has sprung at Morey’s Piers, located on the Boardwalk in Wildwood, NJ, and it’s the perfect time to spend weekends at the shore with the whole family.

On May 2, 2015, families can camp under the roller coaster and stars at Morey’s boardwalk camping adventure, Boardwalk Bunk-Down. Then on May 10, 2015, Morey’s Piers is giving moms a little extra TLC with Mother’s Day Tea Time at the Tea Cups ride on Mariner’s Pier.

Boardwalk Bunk-Down – Spring Event

Morey’s Piers is setting up camp on Adventure Pier offering outdoor enthusiasts a camping experience with ocean views of the Wildwoods, NJ coastline. On Saturday, May 2, 2015, Morey’s Piers hosts its outdoor sleepover on the pier, combining the thrill and excitement of an amusement park with all the fun and memories of camping.  

From 11 am – 3 pm, campers are invited to set-up their tents and sleeping bags on Adventure Pier before heading to Mariner’s Pier to enjoy a full day of rides and amusements from the Wave Swinger and beloved Giant Wheel, to the high speed Sea Serpent roller coaster. 

From 7 pm – 8 pm on Adventure Pier, guests can visit Morey’s S’mores Bar to toast marshmallows and create the ultimate midnight snack. S’mores kits are available for purchase for $2.50 each. Then at 8 pm, guests can cuddle up under the Great White roller coaster for a movie and complimentary popcorn. A variety of popular boardwalk games including the three point challenge basketball game and soccer challenge will also be open from 8 pm – 11 pm. Prices of games vary.

The next morning, a continental breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, sausage, fresh bagels, assorted cereals, fresh fruit, donuts, milk, juice, and coffee will be served on Adventure Pier from 7 am – 9 am.

Tickets for Boardwalk Bunk-Down are $55 per person and must be purchased by May 1, 2015. Discounted tickets of $35 per person are available for all season pass holders; must present valid season pass at event check-in. No on-site registrations are permitted.

To register and purchase tickets, visit www.moreyspiers.com/bunkdown.

All children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult; event not recommended for children under the age of three. Check-in and camp set up are between 11 am and 3 pm on Saturday, May 2, 2015. All participants must provide their own tents and camping equipment. All camps must be packed up and cleared from Adventure Pier by 11am on Sunday, May 3, 2015.

For more information, email boardwalk.bunkdown@moreyspiers.com or call 609-522-3900 ext. 1195.


Mother’s Day Tea Time at the “Tea Cups”

Morey’s Piers is honoring Mother’s Day with tea for two…or three…or four…or more, inviting moms to celebrate their special day with an unforgettable tea party for the whole family at the beloved Tea Cups ride.

Mothers visiting the classic shore side destination on Sunday, May 10, 2015, will also ride free from 12pm to 5pm on Mariner’s and Surfside Piers.

From 12 pm to 2 pm, families can grab a seat in an oversized “English tea cup” and enjoy complimentary afternoon tea with an assortment of cookies, biscotti’s, and biscuits at the Tea Cups attraction. Kids will have the opportunity to decorate personalized sugar cookies for mom at the cookie decorating station located next to the Tea Cup ride on Mariner’s Pier.

Also available at the Parents Pavilion on Mariner’s Pier is a special photo area complete with signs and props for Mom and the entire family to take pictures.   

Available May 8 through 10, The Pan American Hotel and Port Royal Hotel are offering family stay weekend packages starting at $350 per family that include a two-night stay for two adults and up to two children (in one room), one day admission to amusement rides at Morey’s Piers and one complimentary breakfast per person. 

Rooms subject to availability; price does not include hotel tax. To book at the Port Royal, guests must call 609-729-2000 and for the Pan American guests must call 609-522-6936 and request the Mother’s Day Weekend package.

The oceanfront Pan American Hotel is located in the heart of Wildwood Crest and features a lavish swimming pool, 78 chic rooms and suites, Alosi’s Bistro offering a lite-fare menu, wireless internet, a media lounge, and a meeting room, all fashioned around the golden age of air travel.

Also located oceanfront along the beaches in Wildwood Crest, The Port Royal is characterized entirely around the maritime lifestyle. Guests can enjoy an oceanfront sun deck and a private balcony, in one of the 100 nautically designed rooms. A heated pool is available for adults, as well as a swimming pool for children. The Royal Grille Cafe, located in the lobby, serves a menu of classic American fare.


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Last chance to save big: Morey's Spring Sale ends at midnight

Morey's Piers' annual SPRING SALE ends tonight at midnight.

This is Morey's second-biggest sale of the year, after the Holiday Sale, and brings with it some big-time savings just as we head into another season.

Pick up a Wild Pass (formerly Season Pass) for $315, slashed down from $450, or a Wild Pass Lite (for riders 42" or adults over 25) for $235, down from the regular price of $325.

Morey's is also offering, for the very first time, a "Forever Wild Pass" for guests 65 and old at an introductory rate of just $50!

Check out the Spring Sale savings page for more info on this, and additional savings on water park packs, Breakfast in the Sky, Mirror Maze, and Tram Car tickets, as well as gift cards.

Philly POPS to perform FREE Fourth of July concert at Fox Park

At last night's Commissioners meeting at City Hall, Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano made it official:

The Philly POPS will perform a FREE concert at Fox Park on Saturday, July 4th!

According to Troiano, the show will begin at 8:30 pm and will be followed by the annual fireworks spectacular around 10 pm.

Tickets for Philly POPS shows typically range from $60 - $70, so this is a great opportunity to see the renowned orchestra at no cost, in a truly unique setting.

We would venture to say that this has the potential to be one of (if not the) biggest events ever held at Fox Park. Troiano suggested that people should plan to come early, in anticipation of a huge turnout.

We'll post more details as they become available...

Morey's Piers kicks off 47th season; Giant Wheel turns 30

Morey's Piers kicked off its 47th season of operation early today at Mariner's Pier.

(A slight, but notable, change - "Landing" has been dropped from the pier's name.)

Along with it, one of the great icons in Wildwood history reached a major milestone, as...

The Giant Wheel turns 30!

Where does the time go?

The 156-foot Ferris wheel has been Mariner's centerpiece attraction, and one of the island's most recognizable landmarks, since being installed for the 1985 season.

It debuted the year after the Sea Serpent, a one-two punch that put the exclamation points on the Morey Organization's rise to prominence on the Boardwalk.

Let's take a look back through time...

 

Above, the Giant Wheel, an instant eye-opener and game changer, under construction during the Spring of 1985. This view shows how much has changed at Mariner's in the three decades since.

The Sea Serpent during it's debut season in 1984. How strange does this view look without The Wheel?

WILD Weekend: Easter & "The Opening of the Boardwalk," Egg Hunts, Wrestling, and Morey's Piers!

For generations, Easter Weekend has been celebrated as the "unofficial opening" of the Boardwalk (which, of course, never technically closes).

Long gone are the days when hats, suits, dresses and bonnets were the standard, but the tradition continues, with a festive holiday atmosphere.

More and more businesses have been opening in recent weeks, and a good number are expected to welcome guests this weekend - including Mariner's Pier, which will be open on Saturday and Sunday as Morey's Piers kicks off its 47th season of operation.

The weekend will feature plenty to do for the little ones, including three egg hunts.

Here's what's goin' down this weekend in the 'Woods...

North Wildwood announces 2015 Concert Under the Stars line-up

North Wildwood announced the line-up and schedule for its 2015 Concert Under the Stars series earlier today via its Recreation & Tourism Facebook page.

A staple of the island's summer entertainment scene, concerts will return to the Lou Booth Amphitheater (2nd & Ocean) on Thursday and Saturday nights from mid-July to Labor Day Weekend.

The 15-show series kicks off on Thursday, July 16th with Bill Haley Jr. performing.

All shows are FREE and begin at 8 p.m.

Click the image at right to view the complete schedule...

KONG To Make a Colossal Return to Morey's Piers

Classic Seaside Attraction Reincarnates Legendary Wildwood Boardwalk Ride for Debut Memorial Day Weekend

 “Walk on the Wild Side” Package Offers VIP Access

PRESS RELEASE

The Wildwoods, NJ – April 1, 2015 – KONG is coming this summer to Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks, the classic seaside attraction located on the boardwalk of the Wildwoods, NJ.

Once an iconic boardwalk landmark in early 1970s, the brand new gorilla themed amusement ride will open to the public Memorial Day weekend serving as the new centerpiece of Surfside Pier. 

KONG, snorting smoke and fog, will sport an “I love Wildwood” t-shirt and clutch one of Wildwood’s well-known tram cars while hanging from the 60 feet tall lighthouse at the ride’s center.

Eight vintage world war planes will duck, dive and navigate around the infamous gorilla, bringing riders 26 feet in air. After sunset, KONG will light up the night sky with a rotating light on top of the lighthouse and enhanced LED lighting outlining each ride vehicle.

Underneath the ride is Kong & Co., a new 3,000 square foot retail space offering charging stations and comfy chairs, as well as chocolate covered frozen bananas and merchandise for purchase.

“KONG is among one of the most well-known of all landmarks to grace Morey’s Piers over the last five decades and it was time to bring this classic back to life,” said Jack Morey, second generation partner of Morey’s Piers.

“It might have taken nearly forty years, a public voting of the masses to finalize the design, at a cost of about $1.6 million bananas, but we’re thrilled to welcome back KONG to his rightful home on Surfside Pier.”

As part of the ride debut, Morey Hotels & Resorts is inviting guests to take a “Walk on the Wild Side” with a two-night hotel package that provides VIP access to KONG. The hotel package includes: 

·         Two night stay at the Pan American, Port Royal, The Starlux or Blue Palms Resort

·         Two ride and water park combo wristbands valid for two days

·         Two complimentary chocolate covered frozen bananas at the new KONG & Co. store

·         One complimentary front of the line pass valid for up to four people at KONG

·         KONG souvenir gift at check-in

Prices per night start at $138 at the Pan American, $146 at the Port Royal, $101 at The Starlux and $100 at the Blue Palms Resort for a two-night stay, based on double occupancy.

The “Walk on the Wild Side” package is available for stays Sunday to Thursday, between June 14 and July 9, 2015 at the Pan American and Port Royal, and June 14 through July 23, 2015 at The Starlux and Blue Palms Resort. Rooms are subject to availability; price does not include hotel tax.

To book, guests can call the resort and mention the “Walk on the Wild Side” package.

From April 6 through May 17, Morey’s Piers fans will have the chance to win the ultimate KONG ride experience by entering the Conquer KONG Contest hosted on the attraction’s Facebook page.  One lucky winner, along with nine of their friends and family, will receive all day ride passes, a half hour of exclusive ride time on KONG prior to the piers opening, KONG souvenirs and a pizza party.

To enter, visit www.facebook.com/MoreysPiers and enter a valid email address. Entrants who share the contest on their Facebook page will earn a second entry. Must be 13 years or older to participate; winners and their guests must meet the ride height requirement of 44” tall to ride alone; 36” to 44” tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion. Under 36” tall not permitted.

For more information on Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks, please visit www.moreyspiers.com.

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