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Morey s Piers is a true classic seaside amusement park and I have fallen hard for it. The excitement of the three amusement piers, south lake tahoe lodging rentals two waterparks and bustling boardwalk transported me back to when I was a young girl.
I remember that feeling of butterflies as we approached our local seaside amusement park here in Rhode Island. There was nothing more exciting than pulling up to that huge welcome sign and catching a glimpse of the park.
The image you have in your head of people strolling the boardwalk, seagulls soaring overhead, the aroma of fried dough cotton candy, playful banter of game attendants, music blaring from T-shirt shops, larger than life neon signs, screams of excitement from those on thrill rides all exist here at Morey s Piers.
Family owned operated for 43 years (opened in 1969), Morey s Piers is ranked in the top 3 Best Seaside Amusement Parks in the world. Their waterparks, Ocean Oasis Raging Waters, are among the 5 best waterparks in the country.
Between the excitement of an amusement park and the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, Morey s Piers is a must experience destination. It s location is convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast and is located less than one hour from Atlantic City.
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Surfside Pier  is a colorful seaside carnival. It was the first of three piers, opening in 1969 with a giant fiberglass slide that cost 25 cents to ride. Surfside Pier mixes a variety of kiddie rides with family thrills like the Zoom Phloom and Flitzer in an environment fueled by neon colors, bright lights south lake tahoe lodging rentals and music. Between the impeccable dining experience at Joe s Fish Co. and the tranquility of Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club, Surfside Pier offers a full package of family entertainment.
Adventure Pier   truly lives up to its name! Featuring lots of Xtreme rides, south lake tahoe lodging rentals the Grand Prix Raceway and the famous wooden coaster The Great White, this high octane pier can certainly leave heads spinning and families laughing. Experience a highly interactive amusement environment like no other at the Jersey Shore. From the interactive family rides and attractions south lake tahoe lodging rentals to thrilling Xtreme south lake tahoe lodging rentals rides like the Skycoaster and Skyscraper, everyone will find their fun zone!
Raging Waters Waterpark -  Inspired by shipwrecks, this waterpark looks and feels like it might have just washed up one day ready for families to enjoy! Raging Waters offers two unique kiddie play areas at Shipwreck Shoals and Camp KidTastrophe along with speed slides, Shotgun Falls and an activity pool full of challenges for the whole family. New for 2012, embark on an endless expedition into family fun. Morey s Piers have completely renovated the lazy river into River Adventure complete with geysers, waterfalls, rocks and even a snack bar that offers in-river refreshment! Jen and I were lucky enough to check Raging Waters out and absolutely loved it! We had a private cabana which provided a nice retreat south lake tahoe lodging rentals and shade from the sun. There was even someone who took food/drink orders that would check in on us every 20 minutes. Towels are available to rent with a $10 deposit, south lake tahoe lodging rentals which you get back once you return the towel. Our favorite part of the park was the Lazy River, which we spent close to 2 hours enjoying! ;)
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There is a wide assortment of ticket options include season passes, all day ride pass for Morey s three piers, all day ride pass for Morey s three piers and two waterparks, south lake tahoe lodging rentals waterpark only admission, single ride tickets etc., Click HERE for options.
Morey s Piers offers a wide range of dining options. Everything from California cuisine to seafood to cotton candy! We had the pleasure of dining at Wildwood s # 1 rated restaurant, Jersey Girl (check out our review in a separate posting). For a complete listing click HERE .
GAY LESBIAN FACTOR:   As an ongoing effort we have been reviewing family friendly destinations this summer to see just how gay friendly they are. I am happy to report that I found Morey s Piers and Wildwood, NJ as a whole to be LGBT friendly. Sure there aren t any gay nightclubs to be found and yes, it is a very popular straight south lake tahoe lodging rentals family destination, however, with that said, my partner and I felt extremely welcome and comfortable exploring Morey s Piers, staying at The Starlux Hotel and walking south lake tahoe lodging rentals around Wildwood, NJ. We saw plenty of gay men and women and several gay families, which was an awesome thing to experience during our stay.
We spoke with one gay couple from Red Bank, NJ that said they take their two kids to Wildwood every summer. Also, Wildwood is less than an hour from gay popular Atlantic City and less than 2 hours from the gay resort beach town of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and, of course, the very gay friendly Philadelphia, PA.
I have already recommended Morey s Piers to close friends and clients, that is how confidant I am in this destination. Gay or straight, Morey s Piers would make a perfection family vacation with it s amusement south lake tahoe lodging rentals piers, boardwalk, beaches and luxury accommodations. It is an affordable, safe, clean, FUN destination and should be on everybody s must experience list.
There are so many things I will remember about our trip to Wildwood, NJ. Arriving late Friday night, just as the beautiful fireworks were going off over the beach (firework shows are every Friday evening at 10pm during the summer) as 50 s Doo Wop music and Brown Eyed Girl played.
The tempting smells of boardwalk treats such as popcorn, cotton candy, pizza and fried dough. south lake tahoe lodging rentals The neon lights and rides glowing in the distance. The cool ocean breeze. Seeing Jen s expression of excitement as she got off The Great Nor easter Roller Coaster.  Acting like kids on Dante s Dungeon dark ride. Floating lazily in Raging Waters gorgeous new lazy river and relaxing in a private cabana. Listening to acoustic music and enjoying delicious food at Jersey Girl.
Trying to win Jen a stuffed animal.  Buying silly T-shirts at one of the many boardwalk T-shirt shops.  Hearing classic south lake tahoe lodging rentals 80 s rock-n-roll blasting from stores along the boardwalk. Dining at several 50 s themed diners. Driving south lake tahoe lodging rentals up and down Ocean Ave, looking at all motel neon signs. Watching nighttime lightening. Sleeping by the glow of a lava lamp.  The sounds of the casinos as we walked up and down the boardwalk. The ease of finding parking.
Morey’s Piers Beachfront Water Parks , the classic seaside south lake tahoe lodging rentals attraction located on the boardwalk of the Wildwoods, NJ, kicks-off south lake tahoe lodging rentals 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.
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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 Water