Wildwood Days are Near

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One of the best spots to visit for spring and summer fun are the Wildwoods in NJ.  Morey’s and Mariners Piers and Beachfront Waterparks are fun for everyone, with rides, games, attractions, and of course the famous boardwalk food.  As a Jersey Girl, all my summers have been spent “down the shore” (you wanna visit here, you say it right!) from birth right on up to the present.  My little guy is getting to know Wildwood as well- his memories will be different then mine, but certain things stay the same (like the miles of sandy beaches and ocean with gentle, easy to wade into water).

If you are looking for a place to stay that is close to both the boardwalk and the beach, check out the Blue Palm Resort.  It is right on the boardwalk, and if you walk across the planks, there is the beach.  Talk about convince.  There are about a million places to eat within walking distance as well. It has several sizes of rooms, some with balconies, and a few different pool options.  Life vests are available, and you can borrow bikes right from the main lobby as well.  They also offer special rates like the “Play & Stay” Passes exclusively to guests. There are two Play & Stay Pass options to choose from- splash and ride all you want for one day or for the entire length of your stay for a great value.

Morey’s Piers are a total of 3 piers, packed with over 100 rides and attractions including 2 water parks and a wide array of restaurants and concessions, games of chance and games of skill (bring your dollars if you want to win that giant stuffed animal). Check out the giant Ferris Wheel ride or Seagull Cycle, and work your way up to the Sea Serpent coaster (only found in Wildwood!)  My sweet boy also loves the flying elephant and smaller carousel ride on the furthest pier- they have a dragon sea serpent “horse” he likes to ride on.  Much cooler then the traditional pony- just ask him!  It has a plethora of other creatures as well, but he likes the dragon best.

Eventually, you will get hungry. There are more places to eat at then you can shake your fist at- some of my favorites are the Hot Spot, Curly’s Fries,  Jumbo’s, and of course Kohr Brothers custard for dessert. Jumbo’s specializes in fresh seafood, steaks, pizza, and the famous Chef Willy’s Cuban spiced fries, and you can eat either in their indoor dining room or outdoor dining area.  If you don’t like custard, there is always Polish Water Ice- there are more stands for this then maybe anything else.  There is always the all important corn dog and fresh squeezed lemonade available pretty much up and down the boardwalk, too.  Choose wisely!

Splash Zone is a water park that has some all new elements added to it last year.  With it’s classic white water rapids “The Beast of The East”, many slides and tube rides, lazy river, and of course the famous Splash Zone Bucket that will drench you and your family with thousands of gallons of water, comes the new interactive Close Encounters slide – featuring music, videos and a light show.  Very small children will love the Zoe Zone, featuring a shallow pool, fountains, and soft play equipment.  Make sure you stop by Wildwood’s #1 Water Park, Splash Zone.  Follow them on Twitter at @SplashZoneNJ

Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks, the classic seaside attraction located on the boardwalk of the Wildwoods, NJ, kicks-off its 2014 season with the grand opening of Mariner’s Landing Pier on April 12 and 13. Featuring a new ride and restaurant, Mariner’s Landing Pier welcomes guests from 12pm to 6pm that Saturday and from 11am to 6pm on Sunday.

Capturing the flavors of Mexico with a Southern California twist, The Taco Joint is a new cantina style venue serving up a variety of tacos, quesadillas, fresh salsas, nachos, and margaritas. Tucked behind Jumbo’s, The Taco Joint menu features specialty dishes from Morey’s Piers Executive Chef Wally Jurusz including: the Mahi Mahi a la Plancha Taco with shaved cabbage and red onions, pico de gallo, and fresh crema; the Korean Short Rib Taco featuring Korean BBQ beef with cabbage-cucumber slaw; the Carne Asada Taco with San Diego style marinated beef in a corn tortilla with shaved lettuce, pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo and salsa roja; fried cheesecake topped with choice of dulce de leche or bananas; and much more.

Easter weekend, April 19 and 20, Mariner’s Landing Pier will debut a new Wave Swinger replacing the beloved original attraction.  Standing 11 feet higher, the ride boasts a fresh design with panels displaying 72 portraits representing Wildwood history.   All provided by the Wildwood Historical Society, black and white photos of the Starlight Ballroom and Ocean Pier, along with colored shots of The Flyer and Planet of the Apes attractions are some of the iconic images depicted on the top panels.  A spinning art gallery of Wildwood antiquity, the new Wave Swinger will have riders soaring 50 feet above the beach when in motion.

Available online starting March 20 through April 25, the annual Spring Sale offers savings up to 35% for a season of ride and admission passes to Morey’s Piers. Offering the best value, 2014 Season Passes are available for $315 and include one ride wristband per day for use on all three piers, and one three-hour session per day at one of Morey’s Piers’ two water parks – Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club and Raging Waters Waterpark.  The pass represents a savings of $135 versus the retail value of $450.  Also available for children under 42” and adults over 25 years of age, the Easy Rider pass, priced at $235 (savings of $90), offers the same privileges as the season pass.

Providing more ride access in 2014, the MOR-EZ Card, available for the special price of $35, features 60 ride tickets plus valuable coupons. In addition, the card can now be used for Xtreme Rides including Sky Coaster, Sky Scraper, High Flyer, and Spring Shot.

Water Park Admission Passes are available in packs of 10 individual passes for $240 (a savings of $190), or packs of four passes for $130.  Certificates for Breakfast in the Sky, Morey’s Piers famed breakfast served in style on the giant Ferris Wheel are available at two for $85 with the third guest free.  Morey’s Piers Gift Cards are also available and can be applied towards any purchase at Morey’s Piers’ ticket booths, guest services, water park ticket office and/or retail stores.

Phone orders and walk up purchases begin on April 7. To purchase, call 1-866-MOREYS1 from 7:00am to midnight, seven days a week.  Walk up purchase can be made at Mariner’s Landing Pier Guest Services located on the Boardwalk at Schellenger Avenue, Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm. All fulfillments begin April 7.

For more information on Morey’s Piers, visit www.moreyspiers.com.  Follow them socially on the below channels-

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