"it" takes shape at Surfside Pier (Part 1)

The support structure of "it," Morey's Piers' premiere addition for 2011, was raised into place yesterday afternoon. Boardwalk passers-by will now be able to observe the attraction, which stands on the north side of Surfside Pier (in the former location of the Wipeout! Slide).

"it" is scheduled to be tested in the coming days (so keep an eye out if you happen to be in the area); the ride will open to the public on May 21st, with a "grand opening" scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend.

The following set of photos comes to us courtesy of our friends at Morey's Piers. For more info, see Trudi Gilfillian's piece on the new ride in today's Press of Atlantic City.

Click on each for a larger view...

Stay tuned for more images tomorrow...     (Part 2)

Update on Marksman Entertainment productions

Congratulations to Marksman Entertainment co-producers Scott Hand and Diane Pooler, who drew an estimated 120 people to view the premiere of their Fun Pier documentary - "Roaring Back to Life" - on April 18th at Crest Pier.

According to Scott, the feature was presented in "rough cut" format with a running time of 89:30. More images, film footage, and interviews with past Fun Pier employees are still to be added to the finished product.

(Check out our interview with Scott and Diane HERE).

Likewise, more material has been discovered and is presently being worked into Marksman's next feature, which will be the third installment of the Hunt's Legacy series and will focus on Hunt's Theatres and the Starlight Ballroom.

Note that the screening date for the film (May 16th) has been postponed, as it has gone back into production. We will have an update on the new premiere date as soon as it is determined.

Also check out Marksman's official Facebook page for more info.

Morey's Piers' Spring Sale ends today

Just a quick reminder that Morey's Piers' annual Spring Sale ends tonight at midnight.

Time is running out on the best deals of the season, so be sure to take advantage of the savings while you still have time.

Click the banner above or HERE to learn more.

Tournament of Bands gets underway today

Here come the bands!

Beginning today, indoor units from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia will invade the Wildwoods Convention Center for the annual Tournament of Bands Indoor Championships.

Competition will run through Sunday (see daily schedule below).

General admission to all contests will be $25.00 each. Advance tickets will be $75.00 and must be picked up at registration. Tickets sole during the weekend will be $80.00 and will only be available at the main entrance.

For more info, call 856-935-4940 or visit http://ww.njatob.org.

Full schedule:

Thursday, April 28:  2 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday, April 29:  7:45 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 30:  7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sunday, May 1:  9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Easter Weekend Preview

For generations, Easter Weekend has coincided with the the unofficial "opening" of the Boardwalk.

As the holiday is being celebrated later than most years, an even greater number of businesses will be open over the next few days. Plus, the weather is expected to cooperate; so come on down, and celebrate the kickoff of the season in the Wildwoods!

At least four traditional FREE Easter Egg Hunts will be taking place this weekend (if anyone has info on others, please drop us a line at wildwood365@gmail.com) so we can add them to the list...

The Elks will be holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at noon, on the beach at 17th Avenue in North Wildwood.

Children 11 and under can participate and collect prizes. For more info, call 609-729-5776.

Also on Saturday at noon, the Greater Wildwood Jaycees will present their egg hunt, on the beach at Lincoln Ave.

Children 12 and under can dig for eggs buried in the sand. Each egg will contain a toy, with golden eggs worth bigger prizes. Call 609-522-5501 for more info. 

On Sunday, both Lime Ricky World (3409 Boardwalk) and Ed's Funcade (23rd & Boardwalk) will be hosting egg hunts.

The annual Lime Ricky World Easter Egg Hunt will be held on the beach from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be followed by an ice cream-eating contest at 2 p.m. and a mystery drawing at 4 p.m.

For a full listing of LRW events this weekend, click HERE.

The Ed's Funcade Easter Sunday Egg Hunt will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and is open for children 12 and under.

For more info, call 609-729-3223 or visit the arcade's website.

Morey's Piers, which opened last weekend, will hold its annual Easter festivities, with Mariner's Landing open from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The Easter Bunny will be present to take photos with children and families at the Parent's Pavilion on Sunday. Other activities include a "Monster Mural" that kids can contribute to, face painting, and a "Pick an Easter Egg" event for children 12 and under.

Lime Ricky World presents Easter Weekend events

Lime Ricky World (3409 Boardwalk) is gearing up for its annual Easter Weekend slate of events, with a wide range of activities, drawings, and contests planned, along with a number of surprises.

The festivities kick off this Friday, April 22nd, at 1 p.m. with Lime Time Wheel drawings and Phillies Phanatic Pillow Pet giveaways (pictured). There will also be a mystery drawing at 8 p.m.

Saturday will feature an ice cream-eating contest at 3 p.m., a bike drawing at 4 p.m., and a Phillies ticket drawing at 8 p.m.

On Sunday, the annual Lime Ricky World Easter Egg Hunt will be held on the beach from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be followed by an ice cream-eating contest at 2 p.m. and a mystery drawing at 4 p.m.

Additionally, there will be basket giveaways all and Money Machine drawings and tournaments held all weekend long.

For a printable flier of the weekend's events CLICK HERE.

Lime Ricky World VIP Parties are held every month starting in March. These events are always a great time, with free food, contests, gifts, and big prize drawings.

If you've been to one, you know what we're talking about. If you haven't, be sure to drop by this weekend; bring the whole family and be prepared to have fun!

Wildwood Pizza Tour goes interactive

Over the past few years, we've had a lot of fun with our friends from the Wildwood Pizza Tour.

Not only has their annual, one-night review of every legit pizza place on the Boardwalk produced a terrific all-around resource, it has sparked some lively debate with a depth far greater than the standard "Mack's vs. Sam's"  tag line.

Thanks to some recent upgrades, the WPT website now features a profile page for every pizza shop that has been reviewed thus far, along with the ability for users to submit their own ratings and reviews for each. These, in addition to the handy Pizza Map and "You Decide" pizza poll options added last year.

As far as we here at Wildwood 365 are concerned, the Wildwood Pizza Tour website is already the best resource on one of the island's most popular subjects/pastimes. And with a widespread bank of user comments and reviews, it's only going to get better.

Head on over to the WPT site today and share your thoughts!

Tina Fey gives Wildwood a shout out on Letterman

Thanks to the numerous readers who wrote over the weekend to inform us of this little tidbit...

While promoting her new book on The Late Show with David Letterman on Friday night, actress/writer/producer Tina Fey shared a childhood photo of herself and her father on the beach in Wildwood Crest.

Upon hearing some cheers from the live audience, the Upper Darby, PA native interrupted her train of thought and gave a "Yeah, Wildwood!" shout out to an even louder reaction.

It was only a brief mention, but nonetheless great to hear the Wildwoods acknowledged on national TV!

Here's the full video of Fey's appearance on Letterman (with the Wildwood mention occurring around the 11-minute mark)...

Chickie's & Pete's to debut in Wildwood next month

The original Philly location at Robbins Ave.

The rumors are true!
A popular Philadelphia institution since 1977, Chickie's & Pete's is coming to Wildwood.

The restaurant chain is gearing up to open a stand on the south side of the Splash Zone Waterpark property, a structure most recently occupied by Burger King.

According to Chickie's & Pete's COO Roger Falloon, this will be a "limited menu" location.

"We will have some of our core staple items such as our world famous Crabfries, seasoned sweet potato fries, Crabby Sweets, Chickie’s Cutlets and Buffalo Cutlets, Chickie’s Wings and fried shrimp.

"We will also be serving Pepsi products," Falloon told Wildwood 365.

Falloon noted that they are pushing for a Mother's Day Weekend opening, but that the location will be ready by mid-May at the latest.

Morey's Piers announces "Terror on the Boardwalk" Halloween event

It's official - This year, for the first time, Morey's Piers will be hosting its very own Halloween event!

"Morey's Fears: Terror on the Boardwalk" will run for six nights at Mariner's Landing this October.

According to release, the pier will be "transformed into a nightmare," with dark incarnations of the Sea Serpent, Super Scooters, Tea Cups, Pirates of the Wildwoods, Rollie’s Coaster, and Moby Dick.

Guests will also experience a "traumatizing" show at Ghost Ship, as well as two frightening all-new Halloween attractions that will run only  during Morey’s Fears.

In addition, there will be a twisted freak show and themed food and beverage for guests.

Update: For more information, read the full press release below.

Also, for photos, teaser trailers, and other updates on the event as they are released, check out and "like" the official Morey's Fears Facebook page. 






FULL PRESS RELEASE: 

Morey’s Piers to Host Its First Ever Halloween Event for 2011 

 Morey’s Fears Promises Six Nights of Terror on the Boardwalk

For six nights in October, Morey’s Piers will transform Mariner’s Landing Pier, located at Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk, into a nightmare of epic proportions. The pier will be saturated with fog and filled with spooky decorations, roaming actors, eerie lighting and other startling surprises.

“This event has been ten grueling years in the making. We’ve been talking about it, having meetings and making plans; we just needed a centerpiece to justify something of this magnitude. 

"The addition of Ghost Ship last summer provided us with the signature 'fright feature' that we needed to launch Morey’s Fears,” said Jack Morey, Executive Vice President.

Morey’s Fears attractions are slated to include the Sea Serpent, SuperScooters, Tea Cups, Pirates of the Wildwoods, Rollie’s Coaster, Musik Express, Moby Dick and an especially horrifying Ghost Ship experience as the main act of the event. There will also be two frightening all-new Halloween attractions that will only be available during Morey’s Fears. Themed food and drinks will also be available.

“This event is being geared toward teens and adults looking for a terrifyingly good time,” said Dino Fazio, Director of Pier Operations.  “It is not recommended for young children as it is being designed to be one of the most frightening Halloween attractions out there.”

This one-of-a-kind event will take place Friday and Saturday nights, October 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29 from 6:30-11:00 p.m. Morey’s Fears will be a gated event with a general admission price of $25. Season Pass Members can present their pass to save $10 off admission.

Admission will include unlimited use of all attractions and access to Mariner’s Landing Pier. This event is not recommended for children under 8 years old.

For more information about Morey’s Fears, please check out www.moreyspiers.com for event updates.

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About Morey’s Piers

Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey is a classic seaside amusement park, family owned and operated since 1969. Voted the third best seaside amusement park in the world by Amusement Today, Morey’s Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey’s Piers along with Morey Resorts combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring the Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club at 25th Avenue, Mariner’s Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Waterpark at Schellenger Avenue, and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue. For more information, visit www.moreyspiers.com or phone (609) 522-3900.
 

Q & A with Marksman Entertainment producers Hand & Pooler on Fun Pier documentary

Poster art by Kristen Steindl

We are now less than a week away from the premiere screening of Roaring Back to Life, the long awaited documentary on Fun Pier from Marksman Entertainment, Inc. (creators of the Hunt's Legacy film series).

The showing will take place next Monday night, April 18th, 7:30 p.m. at Crest Pier (Ocean & Heather Aves.) in Wildwood Crest.

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Marksman producers Scott Hand and Diane Pooler about the film, their experiences in putting it together, and their memories of Fun Pier..

Wildwood 365: First off, it's a pleasure to once again have the opportunity to discuss the latest Marksman Entertainment production with you both.

Diane Pooler: Thank you Al. We really appreciate Wildwood 365 giving us the opportunity to talk about our documentary films.

Scott Hand: It is a pleasure to be here to talk about our Fun Pier documentary.

Scott Hand and Diane Pooler pose with Fun Pier interviewees, 10/1/10

365: Fun Pier is a fascinating subject. For me, usually staying in or closer to North Wildwood as a kid, it was always that "other pier" down near the end of the Boardwalk. It still seems to hold an aura of mystery for a lot of people. Would you consider that an accurate observation?

SH: I would agree with you, Al. One of the things that made it a mystery is that it kept changing hands. There were so many players involved with Fun Pier that it became very complicated to follow. It also had a very different atmosphere than the other piers did at the time. Many of them have termed it the "Carnival Pier" and that may very well be an accurate description of what it was.

DP: If you did stay in the center of Wildwood as I did as a kid - my family stayed at least once a year at the Shore Plaza Motel - it's true you may not have ventured all the way down to that end of the Boardwalk. It seemed a world away to us, and I remember spending most of our time on Hunt's Pier, Marine Pier, and Casino Arcade. But the Sky Tower on Fun Pier afforded a great, one-of-a-kind view of all of Wildwood. Don't forget, Morey's Giant Ferris Wheel was not in existence back then, and although Marine Pier had a taller-than-average Ferris Wheel at the time, it was still not as high as the Sky Tower.

365: When the most famous rides of the Boardwalk's past are brought up, the discussions tend to focus on Hunt's Pier, or maybe Morey's Piers attractions like Kong and the Haunted House. Sportland's Hell Hole and Dr. Blood's House of Horror might figure into the conversation. But, Fun Pier was home to several classics in their own rights, like Lost World and Frankenstein's Castle. Diane mentioned the Sky Tower, which was only recently removed and was another longtime landmark...

DP: I think the custom rides that set Fun Pier apart were the Sky Tower, of course; the Ski Ride, which was like a ski lift that initially took you out over the water. Of course, the beach kept getting bigger, and the waterline receded quite a bit during the 60's & 70's; and the monorail. I mean, Hunt's Pier and Marine Pier both had trains, but Fun Pier was the only pier in Wildwood to have a monorail. Those were the iconic rides from the early years of the pier.

SH: The monorail and ski ride were iconic but by the late 70's they were both gone. Lost World was very unique because it was half ride through and half walk through. Seriously, how many rides have you been on that were like that? The walk through eventually took you under the pier. Frankenstein's Castle was iconic because they had a 22 foot tall statue of the monster standing on top of the castle, you could see that from Hunt's Pier. Don't forget, Fun Pier also had their own Jungleland ride. The piers all their own personality back then and each one was different from the others.  

Peter Savard and Marksman co-producer Scott Hand

365: What are your personal memories of Fun Pier, and how did they influence your work on this film?

DP: For me, even though I didn't get down to Fun Pier a lot while I was a kid, it was still part of the overall atmosphere of the era. For me, the classic Wildwood Boardwalk was Fun Pier, Marine Pier, Playland at Cedar Ave. with the Jack Rabbit, Casino Arcade, Hunt's Pier, and Sportland Pier. It was the totality of all those amusement centers together that made the Wildwood Boardwalk great, and left an indelible mark on not only me, but on so many people. Even the early days of Morey's Surfside Pier is very memorable to me. King Kong seemed almost close enough to touch from our balcony at the Shore Plaza! But that's the great thing about memories. It's generational. It's so tied in to when each person is living in their childhood. For the generation right after mine, the late 70's and early 80's is their era, so they have a fondness for certain rides that came along during their formative years. There is some overlap of the generations - all of us loved the Golden Nugget for instance! But some of the later generation's favorite rides came along after I was growing out of my childhood, so I naturally have less memory and emotional connection to some of those amusements. And really, when you think about it, most of us do not become nostalgic until the things from our childhood are no longer there.

SH: Even as a local, I very rarely went down to Fun Pier. I was always on either Hunt's Pier, Marine Pier or Casino Arcade. I remember the monorail, ski ride and Lost World and the castle the most. I never got into Frankenstein's Castle so that peaked my interest. I remember Lost World very well. That one left an impression on me. The actors working inside took it very seriously and it was not typical at all. They weren't using vampires or werewolves or anything like that. Instead, Jim DeMusz, who created the ride, had gone with an Aztec/Inca theme. You were going to encounter Aztec cannibals and maybe Inca warriors. They could go back and forth with it and Jim painted murals of human sacrifice to enhance the suspense factor. I thought that it would be very interesting to document what was going on with Fun Pier the most since it wasn't as popular as, say, Hunt's or Morey's.

365: Scott, I know this is a project you have been looking forward to tackling for years. At what point did you decide that this could be done? Take us through that process, if you can...

SH: It has been the one that I really wanted to do!  It started for me back in Jan 2002 when I found Anthony's Mr Boardwalk website. I had forgotten about it for awhile then after I started looking through the pictures I get really interested and focused. I started back then, but there just wasn't much information at all. After a while, when I got some real good information, I wrote a couple of articles about Fun's Jungleland and Frankenstein Castle. Diane and I teamed up to make  these films in November 2008, and I was trying to get Fun Pier made. Originally, I wanted to do this one first, but the information and people were not available to us at the time. We started this one, but Hunt's Pier was what was happening, so we shuffled this one to later. Hunt's Pier took center stage for us, but I still kept at it for Fun Pier. There really was a time where I felt like this one was never going to get made, but I was determined. Then, last March, it started to happen and I got really excited about it! After we had the screening for The Hunt's Legacy: Part 2, it was back to work on this one.

365: How many former Fun Pier employees were you able to track down? I'm sure many of them had some interesting stories to tell...

SH: I was able to track down about twenty of them, but not everyone was available for a filmed interview. Some of them live in other countries, but they were helpful enough to return my calls and provide valuable information. We have about thirteen of them on film and all of them worked in different capacities at Fun Pier. The thing I like the most about doing this is hearing all the wonderful stories that the people have to tell. The information that they provide along with the exclusive pictures and film footage that we were fortunate enough to be able to use really ensures that we have a great film to show. I am really proud that we have gotten this project made!

365: Is there anything you learned while researching the pier's history or during the interviews that caused you to raise an eyebrow? Perhaps something you were completely unaware of previously?

Marksman co-producer Diane Pooler

DP: There are some great behind-the-scenes stories, many very humorous and entertaining. We learned how things evolved on Fun Pier, and how certain rides came into being and why other rides faded into history. Even if someone only has a passing interest in Fun Pier, if they are interested in Wildwood's classic past, I encourage them to come see this film. I think the viewer will be pleasantly surprised at what they learn and will walk away feeling a human connection with the people who worked for Fun Pier.

SH: We really learned quite a lot. The variety of stories is always very interesting. For anyone that has an interest in Wildwood or amusement history, I strongly encourage them to come out and see what we have done. It was a very interesting amusement pier along with the many personalties of the people that worked there. I think that people will enjoy it and be entertained.

365: To close on the subject, how would you describe Fun Pier's place - and its importance - in Wildwood history?

SH: .You aren't seeing things like what they had anymore.  One of the guys that worked the pier said this: "Back then, when you wanted to make a ride, you thought it up, you sketched it out, and you made it!  Today, things are so much more complex that you can't do it that way anymore." Some of Fun Pier's rides had a very homemade look to them and that made Fun Pier unique.

DP: Like I said earlier, it is part of what Wildwood looked like overall during that era.

365: You have been producing these terrific films at a very impressive pace over the past year and a half. Can you give any hints on other projects you have on the horizon?

DP: Thank you. We have several other very interesting projects in the works, but again, we don't like to give anything away. We will have a website up and running very soon; so keep looking for that. In the meantime, people who are interested in following what we are doing, can visit our Facebook page, where we will post all news including when the website is ready. Or, just keep reading updates on Wildwoood 365!

SH:  Thank you, Al.  It is really difficult to think about future projects when we are still working on next month's project, which is the next episode of The Hunt's Legacy. It's very complicated working the way we have, but when you are really passionate about something then it's second nature. I really had a blast making these films and meeting all the wonderful people that were part of it. When we have the next project/video documentary finished then we will have to start getting serious about the next one. We will be in touch with you, Al, and Wildwood 365, to get the audience ready for what we will have later on.

365: We're looking forward to it. Once again, thanks to both of you for taking the time to talk and share info about these great Marksman Entertainment productions!

DP: Thank you very much, Al. It's always a pleasure! Hope to see you at the film. Once again, it will be shown Monday, April 18th, 7:30 p.m. at Crest Pier.

SH: Thank you, Al. We also look forward to catching up with you next month to discuss our next documentary about Hunt's Theatres.

Morey's Piers to launch season with annual Easter festivities

Courtesy of Morey's Piers... and the Easter Bunny

It's hard to believe that it's that time of year already, but here we are...

Only 18 days to go until Easter Sunday, the date that has long represented the "unofficial opening" of the Boardwalk following its long winter slumber.

Our friends at Morey's Piers will launch the 2011 season the weekend prior - with Mariner's Landing opening its gates from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 16th, and from noon to 5 pm. on Sunday, April 17th.

On Easter, the pier will host its traditional family event from noon to 5 p.m., with a variety of attractions and activities in store.

Keeping in theme with the day, the Easter Bunny will be on hand to pose for photos at the Parents' Pavilion all afternoon. Children 12 years and under will also have the opportunity to "Pick an Easter Egg" for a chance to win prizes (while supplies last, so come early!).

A "Monster Mural" will be set up, which kids can help color and design; free face painting will be available, and there will be strolling entertainment throughout the pier.

“There’s nothing like seeing families celebrating the start of the spring season on the Wildwoods Boardwalk with Morey’s,” said Kristel Fillmore, Events and Entertainment Manager. “It’s one of our favorite traditions.”

Ours too, Kristel. We hope to see everyone there to kick off the year!

Work continues on Gateway 26 exterior

As the calendar flipped from March to April, last week, work continued on the exterior renovation of the Gateway 26 Casino Arcade.

The outline of the new marquee above the main entrance (at 26th & Boardwalk) is beginning to take shape. Redesign work is being done on the storefront facade of the entire block, between 25th & 26th Aves.

Click each photo for a larger view...

Get your Mack's Pizza fix at Funchase!

With just a little over two weeks (16 days, to be exact) until Mack's Pizza opens for the season, Ralph Grassi has updated Funchase.com with a new directory and some great early images of Mrs. T and the gang.

Until you get to savor that first slice 'o pep and large birch of the season, get your Mack's fix HERE.

What's New at Morey's Piers in 2011?

PRESS RELEASE

Morey’s Piers in the Wildwoods, NJ is offering a variety of all-new attractions, renovations, events and upgrades during the 2011 season.

First, Morey’s will unveil a thrilling new attraction at Surfside Pier, located on the Boardwalk at 26^th Street in North Wildwood, during May 2011 – called “it.” “it” will spin, swing and fly riders to heights of 65-feet, secured only by a first of “it’s” kind lap bar system.

When it comes to food and beverage options, Morey’s Piers is always innovating, and this year, Morey’s will renovate its most famous boardwalk eatery, Jumbo’s, with a facelift and a “foodlift.” The exterior of Jumbo’s will get a new look for 2011, as will the eatery’s menu. Not only will Jumbo’s continue to serve outstanding American cuisine like giant pizza slices and seafood, but this classic will offer a brand-new beverage menu with a full selection of beers and wines.

Also new for 2011 at Jumbo’s is the unveiling of heated outdoor decks – the first of its kind in the Wildwoods and perfect for a chilly, Jersey shore night.

Morey’s Piers will host the first-ever “Wild Half” Half-Marathon on Sunday, August 28. The new seaside half-marathon will take runners through the Wildwoods on a 13.1 mile course that will take runners along the world-famous Wildwoods Boardwalk and the beautiful Wildwoods shoreline – ending on the award-winning beaches with an unforgettable finish complete with spectators, music and fanfare.

For more information about the “Wild Half,” visit www.thewildhalf.cgiracing.com.

In addition to new attractions, events, and renovations happening at Morey’s, the seaside piers will also upgrade one of its newest, most terrifying attractions – Ghost Ship. Unveiled in 2010, Ghost Ship takes guests on a walking journey through the hulls and decks of a 14,000 square foot cargo ship named “Ignis Fatuus” – full of frightful haunts as a result of a “Philadelphia Experiment” gone horribly wrong.

New for 2011 – Ghost Ship will mysteriously evolve with an eerily, ever-changing show and some brand-new haunts and scares that will terrify the bravest of souls.

For more information about what’s new at Morey’s Piers in 2011, visit www.MoreysPiers.com.

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About Morey’s Piers

Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey is a classic seaside amusement park, family owned and operated since 1969. Voted the third best seaside amusement park in the world by Amusement Today, Morey’s Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey’s Piers along with Morey Resorts combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring the Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club at 25th Avenue, Mariner’s Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Waterpark at Schellenger Avenue, and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue. For more information, visit www.moreyspiers.com or phone (609) 522-3900.