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WILDWOODSTOCK Spring Festival @ Moreys Piers

May 3-5, 2019

Morey’s NEW spring festival will kick off Morey’s 50thseason of celebrations with 3 days of love, music, and rides. The weekend will be packed full of live entertainment, kids’ activities, and culinary offerings like themed treats and free samples of our exclusive Dippin' Dots Anniversary Flavor, Sea Salt Caramel Piertzel.

 

Entertainment lineup:

PERFORMING LIVE ON THE COCA-COLA STAGE IN FRONT OF THE FERRIS WHEEL:

Friday, May 3: 6-10pm, Late Last Night

Saturday, May 4: 1-5pm, Crazy

Saturday, May 4: 6-10pm, Joe Bachman and the Party

Sunday, May 5: 12 - 4pm, Shot of Southern

 

AT JUMBO'S GRUB & PUB:

Friday, May 3: 6 – 10pm, Joey DeNoble

Saturday, May 4: 1 – 5pm, Rob Lipkin

Saturday, May 4: 6 – 10pm, Will Williams

Sunday, May 5: 12 – 4pm, Jeff Kessler

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https://www.moreyspiers.com/event/wildwoodstock

https://www.facebook.com/events/525112298017370/

 

Noteworthy: only Mariners is scheduled to be open this particular weekend.

https://www.moreyspiers.com/info/park-hours/05/04/2019

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Moreys is having an apparent attempt at an April Fools joke by posting that they're replacing their "legendary" Curleys Fries.

 

In November, Morey’s Piers took to social media, asking guests what kind of new concession items they wanted to see in 2019. Morey’s food and beverage team reviewed all the comments and emails submitted and it was clear that guests wanted more nutritious and healthier food options when visiting the piers. Some of the comments included more low carb food options, a healthy snack shack food stand, veggies with an assortment of dipping sauces, fruit sushi and more.

 

New for 2019, Morey’s Piers introduces Greenery’s, a concession stand offering a variety of healthy and convenient food items that guests can eat on the go. Due to space and cost constraints Morey’s Piers was forced to rebrand the two current Curley’s Fries locations to house the new stand. “We have been thrilled to serve up our signature fries for the last 45 years,” Jack Morey, 2nd Generation Partner of Morey’s Piers stated, “but we are hoping that the popularity of this location will continue to attract existing and new customers.”

 

The two locations located on the front of Mariner’s and Surfside Piers are due to open this Spring. The beloved Curley’s Fries are being replaced with items that include, vegan and paleo friendly crispy kale chips brushed with avocado oil and baked with a seasoning blend of garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne. Roasted chick peas tossed in garlic and herb seasoning, sprinkled with parmesan cheese, seaweed salad using locally sourced seaweed, and homemade fruit and nut bars that are an easy on-the-go-snack, packing a ton of nutrition.

 

The responses Morey’s received in their social media post are in line with what studies are now showing. Generation Z consumers want healthier and more convenient food options, so much so, that their dining habits are impacting the entire food and beverage industry. Studies also show that compared to millennials, Gen Zers want more organic and natural foods without additives and they are more likely to be vegetarians.

 

For the last fifty years Morey’s Piers has been growing and re-inventing itself to keep up with an ever-changing marketplace. “We have a responsibility to pay attention to what our guests want and striking the balance of new vs old can be a tricky and delicate one,” stated Will Morey, President and CEO. “Generation Z makes up a large percentage of guests visiting our piers and water parks and it’s clear that they want healthier food and beverage offerings.”

 

Their Facebook post about it is really bringing out the maniacs who don't seem to get the joke.

 

Elsewhere, its been confirmed in the Moreys Piers Connoisseurs FB group that the Maelstrom ride on Mariners Pier has been sold and is sitting on the beach waiting to be taken away.

 

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I personally won't miss it, but it raises all sorts of questions about that middle/back section of the pier, especially in light of Jack Moreys comments about adding 5 coasters in the next decade... just something to chew on.

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For their 50th Anniversary, Moreys have collaborated with the nearby Cape May Brewery on a new brew... Wild Wooder. If you have even spoken to a Philadelphian about water, you understand why this is hilarious.

 

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https://www.capemaybrewery.com/blog/wild-wooder/

 

Have you been to Morey’s Piers in Wildwood? We’ll get sued if we call it the Happiest Place on Earth, so we’ll call it the Happiest Place Within Walking Distance of Cape May Brewing Company. Because it is.

 

Three piers of amusement park rides, two water parks, hotels, dining establishments, and all of the fun you can possibly have in Wildwood. And their April Fool’s prank this year was on point.

 

So, when the subject was broached of a collaboration to celebrate Morey’s fifty years in Wildwood, we wasted no time in banging out the details. They like fun. We like fun. This is a collaboration made in heaven.

 

“How could we say no?” Ryan said. “Not only is Morey’s one of the biggest names in entertainment in this area, but they’re practically right up the street. Our visitors are their visitors.”

 

Back in the 60s, Bill and Will Morey were entrepreneurs in Wildwood. The brothers caught sight of a gigantic, 12-lane slide and thought that it would be perfect for the Wildwood boardwalk. Now, 50 years later, they’ve got some 60 rides, another 15 attractions in their waterparks, six hotels, and multiple dining establishments — many of which carry CMBC brews.

 

“Cape May Brewing Co. is a brand our guests have come to enjoy at the piers, so we couldn’t think of a better partner to collaborate with on a beer in celebration of our 50th Anniversary”, said Jack Morey, 2nd Generation Partner of Morey’s Piers. “Brewing this partnership has been meaningful and fun because we have many shared values including giving back to our communities and providing our guests with the best experience possible. Cheers to Fifty Years!”

 

Each summer, thousands of people make their vacations in Wildwood, spending time at Morey’s Piers as well as in our Tasting Room.

 

“It’s difficult to find anyone with a memory of the Southern Shore that doesn’t include Morey’s,” Ryan says. “Countless people each year look forward to making both destinations part of their summer plans. It makes sense that we brew something that’s authentically Wildwood.”

 

And you can’t get much more quintessentially Wildwood than this name: Wild Wooder.

 

We’re not only excited about the name of this beer, but we’re also thrilled that it presents us the chance to brew a much-loved style of beer that we haven’t yet brewed.

 

“In meeting with the Morey’s crew and initially talking about the beer,” says Innovation Director Brian Hink, “we all wanted something that would be enjoyed by everyone: the craft beer enthusiast, the craft-curious, your ‘Joe Sixpack’ drinker, and everyone in between.” So… a beer that literally every person on the planet will love. Got it.

 

“There just happens to be a tremendously underrated style of beer out there that checks almost every box: a traditional, German-style Kölsch.”

 

With pilsner and wheat in the malt and Hallertau Blanc, Saaz, and Bravo rounding out the hops, Wild Wooder is a light and crisp brew with notes of straw and hay. Enticing yet approachable, you’ll find a clean subtle bitterness, a refreshing spritziness, and an unparalleled quaffability.

 

We had the Morey’s crew down to the brewery last week to assist in brewing up a batch of Wild Wooder, and it should come as no surprise that these guys know how to have a good time — they’ve been providing exactly that to visitors to Wildwood for fifty years.

 

Brewer Kevin Kately ran the show that day, while Hank and the marketing department wrangled several representatives from the Morey’s organization, including six members of the Morey family.

 

Y’all… we’ve never seen a brew day with the invited guests more interested in the process. Seriously. Jack Morey, in particular, was totally into the entire day. They all took their turns graining out — one of the most physical aspects of the brewing process — each taking a moment to nosh on the spent grain.

 

“Tastes like grits,” Jack said.

 

Hank led them on a tour of HQ, through our current maze of fermenters, through to the centrifuge, past the packaging and cellaring area, and through the cold storage. Everyone was relatively surprised at our size.

 

“You guys are making some shit!” Jack said, referring to the size of the facility and not the quality of the product. (We assume.)

 

“This all came to us,” Hank said.

 

We headed back to the Tasting Room for some pictures and a taste of Wild Wooder.

 

Jack Morey did a keg stand. The patriarch of the Morey clan did a freakin’ keg stand of Cape May IPA.

 

It’s days like these that remind us why we do what we do. On first blush, sure, this is a partnership between two of the largest companies in the area, but when it comes down to it, it’s the epitome of why we do what we do. Beer brings people together. Whether it’s two companies or two dads watching their kids play on the Wildwood boardwalk, a cold beer will make friends out of both of them.

 

This is a milestone for Morey’s. We’re honored that we can help them ring it in with a killer beer.

 

Wild Wooder will be releasing at Wild Woodstock event next weekend — a 3-day festival celebrating Morey’s Piers 50th anniversary –, then Memorial Day Weekend at Morey’s Piers and from our Tasting Room. Be sure to check it out!

 

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I wonder if all of the cars will have roofs. I'll be down there this weekend and will try to take some pictures of any construction that may be happening on the pier.

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I'm just not sure how I feel about that canopy/roof. I'm guessing just the lead car will have it.

 

Here is another shot of it courtesy of Neil, one of the maintenance dudes on the pier.

 

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Related, a recent Wildwood Video Archive clip shows off some great drone/aerial shots of the pier. Runaway Tram might be small but its eating up a huge chunk of the pier.

 

 

Oh and we clearly didn't talk about this here yet! After a rocky 2018, IT got some off season love topped off with a new paint job and LED light package. Stoked!

 

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And yes, still has its tiny little lapbars!

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^ Yeah I can't wait to ride this under the full moon late at night before they close down the pier and send everyone home. I'm a sucker for a good lighting package, and it was already great to begin with -- I can't wait to see what kind of madness it looks like in action.

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So... I'm down in Wildwood for car Show weekend. Only Mariner's was open tonight (PigDog was not yet open for the year so no review there). Some notable changes pictured below. More updates tomorrow.

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Malestrom is gone.

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As are the Go-Karts.

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Surprisingly Wildwood was quite dead this weekend. I understand it's still the off season but between the car show (which was very sparsely populated) and gymnastics competition I expected it to be busier. Guess the forecast played a part.

 

Anyway, updates from Surfside Pier.

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Still a lot of work to do for Runaway Tram Car.

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Doo Wopper's new station under construction in the New location.

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Time for some ooooooing and ahhhhhing at ITs new LED light package.

 

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Heading down for the weekend, can't wait to get some rides in.

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