Curley’s Fries took delivery of 5,500 pounds of fresh Idaho potatoes to reload for today. And….as if that weren’t enough - MCR, Morey’s foodservice department set a new receiving record today, taking delivery on a record 5,340 pounds of frozen french fries, which are sold in Ocean Oasis Waterpark, Raging Waters Waterpark, Jumbos Seafood Grill, and Boardwalk Fries.

That’s a grand total of 10,840 pounds of potatoes in one day to pass through the warehouse and onto the piers!

Now that we are all starting to recuperate from the weekend, I must comment! Last weekend Morey’s hosted an event called Coastin’ By The Ocean, it is a special event just for ride enthusiasts clubs and you cannot believe how much fun it is! The weekend included what those in the know call ERT (Exclusive Ride Time, which means the rides are closed to the general public and only open to those in the group). Dino Fazio, our Director of Pier Operations, chose the rides and apparently did a fantastic job because our guests for the event were thrilled and from comments received, loved it. There were also a couple of other special events included, but I won’t bore you with the details, other than the fact that I think all went smoothly and were enjoyed just as much.

So, to get to the point of all this….WE HAD FUN TOO! Our guests for this event are just the most enjoyable people and a complete blast to spend the weekend with, even at 1:00 in the morning riding the Great White in the dark after a long day of working in the heat and sun. Dino’s staff was amazing (even he was impressed - he is very particular about the vigilance of our operators, the cleanliness of the piers and friendliness of his staff) and even though he was working super hard (as always) for days on end, he had a great time as well. Kristel, as usual is the events coordinator extraordinaire and everything went off without a hitch (at least it appeared that way) with the exception of her falling and spraining her ankle (she’ll be fine). And Tim, what can I say…the artwork created for the presentation was truly amazing as usual (even though we almost dropped some on Will in the coaster shop, I think he is going to forgive us). Intern Kelly got her initiation into the world of special events at Morey’s and is currently on vacation this week to recuperate from working virtually 72 hours straight (the rest of us are used to it). “On The Drawing Board” a presentation and discussion with Will and Jack Morey was the hit of the weekend, and evidently they are missing their true calling as sitcom personalities (or in Jack’s case, any job that involves horsing around with small children… but we’re not really sure what he wants to be when he grows up)!

I have to say that I enjoyed this event so much, I felt like a guest in my own home. I think I speak for all of us here at Morey’s when I say that we are very much looking forward to Coastin’ 2009 (yes, we are already planning), and hope that our very special guests are as well!

It’s that time of year when all the college students return to their hometowns, drained by finals and facing the prospect of job searching. The stakes are higher now, with ambitious students jockeying for the internships and positions that will both educate them in their chosen field and provide them with the financial support to start paying back those awful student loans. It’s unusual to get the best of both worlds; you’re either well paid to sit in a law office basement filing tax returns, or you forgo a paycheck to get the experience working 16 hour shifts as a nurse’s aid. Lucky for me, I hit the jackpot as far as summer internships go. Who wouldn’t want the opportunity to be in an office that overlooks Ferris wheels and roller coasters, boardwalks and beaches, and work outside in the summer sun surrounded by all of their favorite childhood memories? As if that wasn’t enough to qualify Morey’s Piers for the “Best Job Opportunities” award, in the few weeks I’ve been here, I’ve learned so much about the various fields of public relations, marketing, and events coordinating from the best and brightest in those fields. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Morey’s was voted one of the best seaside parks in the world—I’ve experienced first hand the hard work that each and every staff member puts into achieving that title. As a PR and Marketing major, I’ve learned the fine art of putting a positive spin on not-so-positive circumstances, but at Morey’s, I’ve realized the best business strategy is to work through problems of every size with determination and lots of optimism. No fire or hurricane can stop the administrative team that I’ve had the great pleasure of working with. I’ve learned more from Angel, PR woman extraordinaire, in one week then I had in an entire semester of hour-long lectures. There are opportunities here to participate in every area, from delivering brochures to designing flyers to dealing with the press, and every part of it is just as exciting as the rides on our piers. It’s no day at the beach—well, technically, it is geographically—but Morey’s has the rare ability to make hard work extremely fun, all while earning credits towards my college career. If that’s not the ideal summer internship, I don’t know what is.

Kelly Ayres aka Intern Kelly
PR/Marketing Intern

Family Night has been a long standing tradition on the Wildwoods’ Boardwalk complete with rides, parades and good family fun! But now we are offering a fiesta twist on the normal tradition.

Picture this:

A three pier all-you-can-ride daytime wristband good until 6 PM for ONLY $30

Then picture this:

An all-you-can-eat fiesta dinner, including a taco buffet, hot dogs, macaroni salad, desert and drinks, served from 5pm-7pm in our beachfront Picnic Pavilion on Morey’s Mariner’s Landing Pier.

See you there with the FAMILY,

Kristel

P.S. There’s also a piñata for the kids

We thought you should have a reason to look forward to Mondays! No longer will you have to dread the end of a relaxing weekend and face the beginning of another long week with mounting trepidation —we’ve turned those monotonous Mondays into something more magnificent, marvelous, and most of all, MAGICAL! Come visit us on any Monday this summer and look for our Magic Makers team—we will be out on the piers making everyone’s dreams come true by handing out gifts and goodies by the bags and barrels. What do you have to do for these prizes? Absolutely nothing! We are giving away everything from trinkets to tickets for FREE! A day on our three thrilling amusement piers and two terrific waterparks is special enough, but now with the added bonus of getting showered with free prizes, and the chance to win wristbands, ticket cards, and free lunches—it’s almost like your very own fairy tale, right here in Wildwood, NJ!

If we’ve made Monday sound like music to your ears—that’s because it is! The blazing sun won’t be the only thing that’s hot here in Wildwood in July—three Magical Mondays this month will feature three of the hottest Radio Disney stars on the airwaves today. A Cursive Memory (July 7th), Jordan Pruitt (July 14th), and Savvy and Mandy (July 21st) will be rocking Mariners Landing Pier with two FREE shows a day, at 1 PM and 4 PM in front of the Giant Ferris Wheel. And because our Mondays are so magical, you may get the chance at your very own meet-and-greet VIP Pass with one of these amazing artists (keep a lookout for our Magic Makers team)!

We’re starting the concert series off with a bang, and ending with an explosion! The finale to this spectacular summer series will be an extravaganza of Radio Disney dynamos, featuring Raven-Symone, Mitchell Musso, and Drew Seeley at the Wildwoods Convention Center on July 26th at 2 PM (Visit our website for ticket information). Everyone from tweeners to adults will enjoy these performances—it’s a fun-filled show in a family-friendly environment! Bring the kids to see their favorite Radio Disney artists live, and see for yourself how Radio Disney and Morey’s Piers are making Mondays magical at the shore!

Look for the Magic Makers team, or take notice of the signs that announce the time and place of an exciting experience, and something magical could happen to you! You only have to be here……

-Intern Kelly

What combines rides, waterparks, Boardwalk food and fireworks? 4th of July weekend in Wildwood of course! What’s your perfect 4th of July? I’ll tell you mine…waterpark in the morning, beach in the afternoon, rides at night and then the fireworks! Not to mention a slice of Jumbo’s pizza and a LARGE ice cream cone!

Fireworks are at 10 PM on Friday, July 4th

See you there!

Kristel

You may have noticed that The Great Nor’Easter has been closed for a few days….not to worry, it is undergoing a minor repair and we expect it to be up and running again by the 4th of July weekend.

Never fear, everyone will have a chance to FLY The Great Nor’Easter again very soon!

Angel Daniels
Public Relations Manager