This past weekend was a busy one! We hosted six events at the piers, waterparks, resorts and even at the airport in only a few days! The weekend kicked off on Thursday, with the "flying in" of the AcroBlast pilots for the yearly aerobatic competition at the Wildwood Airport. Pilots from all…
The attractions industry truly is a global industry. When one thinks of amusement parks and attractions, domestic parks such as Disney, Universal Studios and Six Flags often come to mind. However in North America, the amusement industry is in a bit of a mature stage. …
• Did you know that Morey’s Piers has over 40 games on all 3 piers!• Did you know that the State of New Jersey has a branch of Consumer Affairs called the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/lgccc/ that regulates the Amusement…
One of the perks of working at an amusement park is being able to experience other parks and call it “work”. This weekend I made my way to Coney Island to take in some American history at what many consider the birthplace of modern amusements. I got to take a ride on the…
Hello world! I’m Danielle Konefal, one of the newest Marketing Interns at Morey’s Piers. I’m a P.A. native, but my heart has always been at the Jersey Shore. I’ve recently graduated from The University of Tampa (I can’t stay away from beaches) with a…
Hi everyone! I'm Tyler Jacobs and I just joined the Marketing team here at Morey’s piers. I recently graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida and decided it was time to leave my home state and venture to wildwood in hopes of getting involved in an industry that has…
From the looks of it The Zoom Phloom Cannery and Mining Co. was a huge hit on Surfside Pier this past weekend. Definitely something you should check out the next time you're strolling around Morey's Surfside Pier. It's a fun and interactive hands-on learning activity for…
Ever wondered how you get a 350,000-gallon pool ready to open? Well with 750 bags of plaster that’s how! The 1,000 ft. long Endless River at Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club is receiving a fresh new look for this season and I must admit it is a pretty cool sight to see.…
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The final 8’ x 40’ vertical shipping container was delivered, lifted, and placed on Morey’s Adventure Pier, to complete Morey’s Piers’ new artistic venture, [artBOX], debuting this summer. A 10,000 sq. foot interactive artist village crafted from 11 re-purposed shipping containers, [artBOX] will feature handpicked local and regional artists showcasing paintings, handmade crafts, and live demonstrations that include surf art, glass blowing, artisanal jewelry and speed painting. Check out the video of the final delivery.
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
Every year we strive to improve the piers and waterparks, whether we're bringing something new and exciting to the parks or refurbishing an old favorite. One of the most notable changes might be our iconic globe at the front of Mariner's Landing. It's received several facelifts…
A clown car might not be the best way to describe my car.It's more like a carnival in there and now the service department at Shore Toyota knows it. Of course, my Prius decides to breakdown the day before our Annual Associate Recognition Program. This is no normal "let's have…
“Don’t rush it, Amanda. You’re going to be wishing you were back in class soon!” Famous words of my mother this past year telling me not to wish my last semester of college away. I was so eager to finish college, and now I have to admit, unfortunately, my mother was…
We're summer people. There's no question. When the temperature plummets it can drag our spirits down with it. Fortunately, we all have our own ways of staying warm and thinking summer thoughts. Here's how some of us are dealing...Kristel Fillmore, Events and Entertainment…
The one great thing about my job is getting a sneak peek into the exciting projects that are taking place at Morey’s Piers this time of year. We’re always hard at work planning, designing and constructing unique projects so that we keep you entertained and coming…
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From Chef Wally's kitchen to yours: a simple, but delicious recipe his family does all year long; especially during the Holidays. It is so easy to do. Almost every supermarket carries a decent goat cheese. Tuscan Spiced Warm Goat Cheese Log…
Local artist David Macomber began work on an 8 x 20 foot mural at Morey’s Piers today to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief efforts at the Jersey Shore. After seeing the widespread devastation along the Jersey Shore, Macomber wanted to create something that would raise awareness as…
Our “Sea of Life” is really starting to take shape. The new artwork on the Zoom Phlloom will feature hand carved seals, sharks, an octopus and more! Joe Pez of Concrete Links, the same artist who hand-carved the rocks, logs and waterfalls of River Adventure last spring with a steak knife, will perform the sea life carvings for this project.
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Morey’s Piers wants to spread some holiday cheer with Tix Under the Mistletoe! Every day from December 8th through 19th, we’ll hide the mistletoe somewhere on our website. Check Facebook and Twitter for a clue between 10am-2pm each day. Find the mistletoe and click on it to get…
Although with this weather who would know!? So the weather has been uber nice, which has helped us do quite a bit in our efforts to get ready for 2013. Pirates of the Wildwoods is getting a new floor. Boat Tag is getting an overhaul, so much so that it sits in nice little rows of parts…
With the beautiful rockwork of River Adventure at Raging Waters fresh in our minds, Jack Morey thought the Zoom Phloom on Surfside Pier could use some sprucing up. The rock work, waterfalls and loading station are all in the midst of a major redesign that will freshen up one of the longest,…
Prestigious “Employee of the Season” award Presented to Kevin Ebner in Las Vegas
by George RohmanWalt Disney always preached that it doesn’t matter what guests think when they enter….it matters what they think when they exit. For the past several weekends of Terror Trench operation I have been spending some time at the exit, taking informal feedback…
Have you heard any silly sayings at Morey's FEARS?
Like Felix the Boardwalk Barker? Have you seen him in the Terror-Rising Show at Morey's Fears? Felix rises from the dead every Morey's Fears night at 7:30 PM. Then check out the fire balls, fire breathing, glass walking, and nail laying VooDoo Freak Show two times a night at 8:15…
Big week for me at Morey’s Piers Mariner’s Landing as we unveil the 2nd edition of Morey’s FEARS, our big Halloween event. Often before these big life events, I try to find a moment to reflect, and in doing so it dawned on me that, at age 42, for half of my life (ok,…
We're giving away tickets for Morey's FEARS-Terror on the Boardwalk! All you have to do is fill out the form below and we will randomly select one winner today, Thursday AND Friday to recieve a pair of tickets good for ANY night of Morey's FEARS! .link, .link…
Check out my transformation from Maggie to ZOMBIE!
With two weekends left of Morey's FEARS- Terror on the Boardwalk, there's still time to scream at America's ONLY haunted boardwalk. We have 4…
As Summer 2012 winds down, we're gearing up for our 2nd year of Morey's FEARS- Terror on the Boardwalk. We've spun massive spiderwebs over Mariner's Landing, we're raising the dead and training them to perform and CornStalkers has begun to emerge from the Wildwood…
Well it is finally here! The Wild Half Marathon is on Sunday! If you have been following my training and have been training too you still have time to register onsite this weekend. I cannot believe I made it through the 12 weeks of training already. The summer went by so fast. I'm so…
I’m glad to be out of California where people are so conscious of what they eat. But not only did I move back to New Jersey I moved to Wildwood and with Wildwood comes Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks!Here are my top 10 favorite eats at Morey’s Piers &…
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Join me on a unique dining experience with my associate Andre as we indulge in Breakfast in the Sky. There are only a few dates left to dine on the Ferris Wheel this year. Click here for more information or to book your date today!
I have officially made it to the double digits in mileage for my Wild Half Marathon Training and it's a good thing since there are only 25 more days left to train. I am confident that I will finish the race (which is really my only goal). I gave up wine last week until after the…
We know you're trying to pack as much fun into your Wildwoods vacation as possible. Now you can grab a bite to eat without missing a beat! We're proud to announce that Joe's Fish Co. now takes reservations through Opentable. You can make a reservation (and earn Opentable…
08:00 a.m. Andre wake up! We have Breakfast in the Sky today! The text I got from Maggie this morning as I was finishing my final machine at the gym. 08:02 a.m. I’m awake, do you think I could forget about that?! my response to her.We got to the Ferris wheel at about…
Maggie visits Ocean Oasis Beach Club and Waterpark to ride the new WipeOut! waterslide.
Morey’s Piers gave Adventure Pier a new look with shipping containers creating a distinctive and vivid edge to the pier and opening up new signage and art opportunities. Local artist David Macomber of Shark Sugar NJ was commissioned to give Adventure Pier’s shipping containers a…
Ok. So I've been slacking with the writing but not the running. I am up to 8 miles! Which is good since we are exactly 50 days away from race day. Not only am I certain I am going to finish, but I don't think I will be last either! Here's a recap of the last two weeks since my…
On July 4th, we had a table full of hungry Curley's Fry lovers ready to chow down on victory. In the end, Joe Markey devoured 3.5 buckets of fries and took home the prize! Watch the frenzy all over again!
Immediately after the excitement of the WipeOut! Race, we took the festivities down to Raging Waters for the grand opening of River Adventure. Creative contestants built cardboard boats to race (and in some cases, SINK!) in the new river. Check out our video and photo gallery! …
On June 14th, we held a grand opening race on our brand new waterslide, WipeOut! at Ocean Oasis Beach Club and Waterpark. We reached out to our Facebook fans and Season Pass Members to help us celebrate this incredible new slide with an afternoon of fun, food and of course, one wet and…
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It's that time again! Ladies and Gentlemen, are you hungry? Our annual Curley's Fry Eating Contest is returning to Joe's Fish Co. on July 4th at noon. At last year's event, the fries flew as contestants consumed over 150 pounds of Curley's Fries before Dave…
To showcase our NEW River Adventure at Raging Waters we are hosting a little adventure of our own! On Thursday, June 14th join us for the Cardboard Boat River Regatta! We’re challenging up to 20 fans to build their own cardboard boat and put it to the ultimate test for a…
Week 3 training for the Wild Half Marathon started out tough…my times were down and I was forcing myself to get out and run but than I got to my long run of the week and decided I needed to get motivated if I was going to be able to complete 5 miles. I decided to read some…
I made it my mission during week 2 to find the perfect sneakers for my feet. So…here are my feet all over the Internet. I emailed my friends at CGI Racing and said, “please help me find good sneakers!” First things first I had to learn what kind of feet I have so they…
So, I did it, completed week one of training for the Wild Half Marathon. 9.5 miles of running over the course of the last 7 days…I’ve never ran so much in one week ever! My longest run this week was three miles. Some days were better than others. My training schedule says,…
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Thank you to everyone who came out over the weekend to celebrate with us! We hope you had a wonderful Easter and took advantage of the gorgeous weekend weather! If you couldn’t make it to the pier, don’t worry! There is still time to take advantage of our Spring Sale. Take…
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The Easter Bunny called! He said he’ll be hopping by Mariner’s Landing this Sunday to enjoy the day with his favorite people. Come get your photo taken with him, enjoy all the rides, strolling entertainment, face painting and more! Kids under 12 can pick an Easter egg for a…
We have been collecting applications for several weeks now and we are about the begin setting up interviews. During my professional career, I have interviewed literally tens of thousands of applicants and have a few tips for those of you looking for employment with Morey’s…
At the end of Last summer TripAdvisor rated Ocean Oasis and Raging Waters among the Top 5 Waterparks in the country, and this is all thanks to all of you who have reviewed the waterparks on the site. I don’t think it’s a secret, we love to hear from you guys! When you let us know…
Hundreds of brides and some grooms descended on the Wildwoods’ Convention Center this past Sunday for the Annual Wildwoods’ Spring Bridal Fair as we launched Memoreys by Morey’s Piers. Brides who were searching to make their Fairytale Day come true found vendors with…
Greetings all, I hope this nifty little missive finds you well.It’s great to be back up on the pier, getting my hands dirty back in Ghost Ship (theoretically dirty… I have delicate skin so I often wear gloves. Suede when possible) as we prepare for a banner 2012 season.…
Last week, I was given the unique opportunity to attend Sideshow School in the one and only Coney Island, USA! With an excellent and experienced staff of professional carnies, I learned the basics of some of the craziest sideshow acts through a series of riveting lectures and, of course,…
On Monday, March 12th I officially became Morey’s Piers Digital Marketing/ PR Manager. So how did Tim and Jack break me in? Well throwing me in front of a television camera for NBC 40 of course. On day 2, a business trip to Philadelphia to meet with CBS 3 and on days 3 and 4 off to…
So many decisions to be made with a new ride…o Ride colors chosen…CHECK!o Light patterns selected…CHECK!o Paint colors updated …CHECK!o Fonts picked out…CHECK!…
Every now and again we try to snap some aerial photos for our files and today I was lucky enough to play co-pilot. Well, not really, but someone had to fly the plane (not me) and someone had to snap photos (me).It was a gorgeous 70F March afternoon….great “flying weather,”…
One of the cool things about waterslide construction is that the assembly process goes by relatively quickly. Don’t get me wrong, a lot goes into the construction process and we have a talented and skilled team assembling Wipeout. But just about every day you can see some real…
See Morey’s Piers from an entirely new angle. Follow us on Instagram for beautiful, vibrant photos from all over our parks. If you take an Instagram shot here this summer, be sure to tweet it and tag it with #moreyspiers so we can find it and add your photos to our Facebook gallery!…
What on earth does Avon, Colorado have to do with an amusement park? Well it actually has quite a bit to do with an amusement park. Avon is home to Beaver Creek Ski Resort, which is part of Vail resorts. Ski Resorts are like amusement parks but for the off-season. They have many of the same…
With summer approaching, Christmas is a distant past. However it sure felt like Christmas today at Ocean Oasis when we were treated with a “little” delivery!It doesn’t take a lot to get a waterpark manager excited this time of year which is why it was a wonderful sight…
It’s never too early to start planning for one of the BEST Halloween Events out there (speaking of which, don’t forget to vote daily!). We’re already busy meeting, shopping and of course, building for Morey’s FEARS 2012. Maybe some of you have watched Face Off on SyFy,…
Jack stops by Ocean Oasis Waterpark + Beachclub to see the status of WipeOut. In Episode 3, Jack visits Billy Walters as he works with his team to drive the deep piles for the foundations that will support the WipeOut Racer Slide.http://youtu.be/0DXsDMiSS8E
We’re just bursting with so many ideas, inspirations and amazing things to share! Come check out our boards on Pinterest to get a taste of vacation anytime you need it! With Boards ranging from Boardwalk Inspired Recipes to Doo Wop Art and Architecture to ideas on how to turn your…
Take a ride with Jack Morey and see what we’re working on here at Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks. In Episode 2, Jack visits Pete Bieling and Son as they work on the Wiki Kiniki Waterworks at River Adventure.
Thank you for your nominations. You’ve earned us a spot as a finalist in About.com’s Readers’ Choice Awards for BEST Theme Park Halloween Event of 2011! We’re flattered. Honored! You like us! You really like us!And because you really like us, we hope…
Take a ride with Jack Morey and see what we’re working on here at Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks in the first episode of Jack’s Construction Blog.
On a regular day in the summer I deal with food, weird entertainment and toilets. Who else can say that? The food and toilets…sure, but I’m going to throw rubber ducks into the mix now too. I mean, some times I sit at my desk and wonder how this happened. I jokingly call myself the…
It’s not enough to decide we want a new ride. We have to decide where it will fit in our limited space. We have to figure out how many tickets are required to ride. Right now, we need to decide what colors the RipTide would like to be.Picking out colors with Jack Morey looks a…
People are often asking where the best places are to stay in Wildwood. Others have been staying in the same motels for years. Some have condos, second homes or stay at the many offshore campgrounds. Whatever your preference, I can tell you where I’ll be staying! The NEW Boardwalk…
Hello, last minute romancers! Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? It’s not too late to make a huge impression on your beloved. In fact, we’ve got some pretty stellar options that will make her eyes sparkle!Treat your special someone to the most unique, romantic…
Have Morey’s Piers and The Wildwoods been part of your family traditions for years? We’d like to be part of some of your biggest milestones! From weddings and anniversaries to graduations, showers and other celebrations, we want to create spectacular occasions that are uniquely…
Jack found out that I was going to be in Las Vegas, so he said, “why don’t you stop by Colorado and check out Vail Resorts?” Vail does some pretty amazing things when it comes to creating unique experiences and since ski resorts are really amusement parks for the cold months I…
Want to know what it’s like to party... I mean work…like a special events planner? The Special Event took place in Tampa, FL which is the convention of all conventions for event planners. Everything you can think of to throw a party on one trade show floor from trash cans to table…
It’s that time of year! Spring is around the corner and we are about to start accepting applications for the 2012 summer season. If you are interested, or know someone who may be interested, please visit: www.moreyspiersapplyonline.com to submit an application. Please note, we do not…
Viva Las Vegas, the overused term. Since the company shuts down for two weeks over Christmas, Sean and I decided to head to Vegas for a weekend before all of the holiday chaos ensued. I hadn’t been there in about 3 years, last time for a convention, so I was looking forward to seeking all…
Declare your love over a gourmet breakfast with fine china, white linens and a stunning panoramic view of the Wildwoods. Give your special someone a date they’ll never forget with Breakfast in the Sky! Enjoy Cuban spiced steak and eggs, shrimp and lobster omelettes, fluffy Belgian…
Our newest family ride arrived this week. Kang’A‘Bounce seats up to 16 guests in kangaroo themed vehicles ands sends them hopping around and around and around again! The shiny new kangaroos appeared on the beach near Surfside Pier on Wednesday morning. …
I’m issuing a snow challenge! If you get snow this year, head outside in it and instead of snowmen, recreate your favorite ride! It doesn’t have to be as elaborate as the professional sculpture above. Maybe you can make a bumper car for the kids to sit in. Maybe you can sculpt…
It’s hard to imagine what Raging Waters and Ocean Oasis will look like for the 2012 season with dust and bulldozers everywhere. To help inspire our engineers and architects, Jack commissioned Neal McPheeters, an accomplished local painter, to create high quality painted renderings of…
Have you ever wanted to glide across a dance floor? Want to wow your wedding guests with a first dance that Dancing With The Stars judges would give a perfect 10? Want to just try something new? Waltz a weekend away under the stars at the luxurious oceanfront Penthouse of the Pan…
“Welcome to Morey’s FEARS! Felix here, the boardwalk barker, and if you’re looking for Morey’s signature smiles…you’re barking mad!”Christmas is over, now it’s time to get serious about Halloween… If you are tall, lanky,…
After many months of research, planning, and preparation we have finally started to construct the walls and rockwork for the new River Adventure.The research started with a visit to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon (still one of my favorite waterparks in the world) and literally walking the…
Just a few weeks ago, the air was filled with Christmas tunes and the warm scent of gingerbread. Alas, holidays have waned and workdays returned with the sounds of buzz saws and the scent of progress (or dust, but aren’t they the same thing really?).At Raging Waters, crews are…
We found some new peeps to help us revamp our website, so… Nick (we miss you) and I decided to fly out to Nashville and do a site visit. So we flew in and out of Nashville in one day, met with our new team and got a small opportunity to take in a few local sights.But before we go too…
So I’ve realized I’ve taken quite a few road trips lately. Sometimes I fly, but overall at some point I’m driving somewhere on a whim to see something unique. You may recall that Lindsey and I went to Indiana for the Golden Tickets Awards back in September then continued on to the City…
Do you know what goes great with meetings? Cake!Yes. Cake. At 9:30 in the morning. Don’t judge me! As a Content Manager, I feel that it is part of my job description to manage the contents of my coworkers’ stomachs. This morning, that meant a cake tasting! We have some great…
While visiting home before Christmas in Western PA, I always make a stop to legendary Kennywood Park. Until this December, past visits basically included walking around the park, bothering the owners and managers, and seeing what is underway for the next season.However, for the first…
We have a plethora of prizes up on the boardwalk in the stands from iPads, Kindles and Coach Bags. From the stands on the Boardwalk to the Arcade there really is a prize that fits just about everyone. Every Christmas Season we have our annual Holiday Party, a luncheon for all of the full time…
If you’re like me, you do your Christmas shopping in waves:Wave 1- Before Christmas for the people you’re actually going to see on the days surrounding December 25th.Wave 2- As needed after the holiday, but before New Years for the sprinkling of gatherings that may occur.…
While most companies let loose at their holiday gatherings we do not quite go that far…Maybe a little bit of Terry O’ke, good food and Tim’s very famous homemade desserts, but our holiday gathering supports two local charities close to our hearts. Each year the holiday…
On the 1st day of Christmas Morey’s Piers gave away…Congratulations to our final winner, Christine Anderson! We’ll be sending her a Season Pass to enjoy Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks for all of our 2012 season!Thank you, everyone, for…
Morey’s Fears was a lot of work. And also a lot of fun. Buying decorations, installing decorations and working the evenings we were open was a blast. But some of us just had to see more. For many years many of us had been visiting other theme parks and attractions during October. That’s a…
Here’s a fun way to bring the Boardwalk into your kitchen and all your holiday celebrations! Make some Gingerbread Curley’s Fries!Ingredients3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground…
On the 6th day of Christmas Morey’s Piers gave away…Congratulations to today’s winners! Each will receive a $25 Gift Certificate for Ocean Oasis Cafe!Winners:Marisa EtkinDina NardaLaurie LunnyGina HallKathy KathederDana Saraco Enter HERE for…
Heat water in microwave. Add instant Swiss Miss hot cocoa mix. Stir. Enjoy.
This recipe is easy, really tasty and can be completely prepared in advance; keeping you out of the kitchen Christmas morning!You will need:- 1 pkg (32 oz) frozen potatoes (any chunky type: cubed hash browns, roasted potatoes, etc.), thawed.- 1 pkg sliced bacon (or turkey bacon),…
You will need:1ea Crown Roast of Pork (10-14#)1 to 2 Cups Chef Walter J’s Cuban Spice Rub®1 to 2 Cups WaterMethod1) Pre heat oven to 350°F.2) Rub Crown Roast with Cuban Spice. Crumble about 3…
We started Where’s Curley on our Facebook page in April and every Tuesday since, we’ve posted a photo of Curley hanging out in a mystery spot around the parks. Here are some of our favorites!Can you guess where Curley is hanging out in these photos?