Wildwood Construction Update - Sept 2022

[@victorf8577]

Joey, you are doing a nice job of chronicling the Wildwood happenings My childhood summers were spent in Wildwood. Many happy memories. I got to Wildwood back then by Steam Train getting off at the old Andrews Ave station shlepping luggage and pots and pans, two steps ahead of grandma. (Yea, I’m old) We kept house back then, so money would stretch the whole summer. Most hotels/motels back then were owned by families, built with modest means and with the hope that someone else pays the rent while they too enjoy the shore and escape the heat. No air conditioning, refrigerators, or tv back then. We did have ice boxes. Held the squeaky, full-screen door open for the iceman as he carried blocks of ice to our kitchen, Also, there were guys shlepping the beach with white boxes hanging heavy over their shoulders full of dry ice selling Fudgy Wudgies. (I see they’re on wheels now) Glad to put the box down, open it to get a cold whiff of dry ice air, and sell ice cream. Tough days’ work if you ask me. The streets flooded with every heavy rain. (I hear you talking about that now even today) Get a few large cardboard boxes from Acme market and canoed down Pacific Ave for as long as the box lasted. Lots of fun. The rooming houses and motels were modest till the fifties when we saw the Art-Deco, neon hotel phase kick in. Every year I was excited to explore the streets to see what new neon sign or fancy motel was being built. And the first thing after I dropped my luggage on the rooming house steps, I ran to the Boardwalk to see what new rides or stores were added. I stopped going to Wildwood in the '70s, sporadically visiting in the '90s and again in the 2010s. I've seen the slow deterioration and maybe a little government mismanagement over the years. Wildwood made a few attempts at reverting to its old glory but always fell a little short. I mention a few of my personal anecdotes of past wildwood memories to let you know I have a soft spot in my heart for Wildwood. So I think I have a right to say: I'm concerned about the remake of Wildwood. There’s a different reason for the remaking of wildwood now. It’s being financed and built mostly by developers or real estate companies for profit. While I understand the need and motivation to build with an eye toward profit, I’m worried that the charm, good feel, and look the town once had will be lost. Right now, many of the newer buildings, condos, and multistory, multi-use buildings are starting to look like the back streets of Camden, Philadelphia, or Atlantic City. I know much of the fight to keep that special-place charm of Wildwood with progress and modernization in mind is a fight you are personally taking up. I hope the Town fathers appreciate what you are doing. It will never be the same as way-back-when but let’s keep enough of the history, look and feel, so all those who come and enjoy Wildwood now know it had a grand past and will have a grand future. PS: Where are the bakeries? The best and I’m from NYC. Sadly, they are all gone, One, in particular, GANZERS on Pacific. Also, now that I’m remembering: Hires Root Beer shack on the beach in The Crest. Freshly made root beer with crushed ice - on a hot day - Heaven. (5 cents)

[@garbo8962]

In the early 60's my family rented a place on Glee wood Avenue maybe a block & a halve off the boardwalk. They had an old bowling Avenue on Glenwood Ave just off the boardwalk and a Mack's pizza right last it. Place did not have air conditioning or TV but a frig. Few years later we spent two separate weeks on first little hotel on 20th street right off the boardwalk. Think if was owned by a guy called Pete. This was great. We would only have to walk a hundred feet from the beach to eat a quick lunch then go back to the beach. When I had young kids we stayed across the street at the Beach Five or Beach Court hotel. Had a nice pool. Now we only go to Crest for a weekend and a few weeks down cleaner & quieter Ocean City Md. Restaurants down there so much better then too many Wildwood tourist traps.

[@mikeberardi3985]

Yesterday they fenced off the ocean view motel there hitting it full force as I write this Joey any updates on the front of the motel thanks for the updates

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Hey! They are starting next tuesday. Tons of work to go but it will be open next summer

[@miker5233]

They're going to save the old Admiral East AKA Ocean View that is great news

[@donnafromnyc]

Fencing went up Sept 1 so it's moving. Thanks for the update Joey!

[@donnafromnyc]

That is great news indeed! It is now fenced off again and some gutting seems to be happening. Looking forward to follow ups.

[@craigchenery604]

Just stayed at the admiral..close to beach that's about it lol

[@donnafromnyc]

@@craigchenery604 They really botched the windows...way too small for the view of the park and the ocean. Sounds like the rest of the remodel wasn't swell either. What were they thinking?

[@craigchenery604]

@@donnafromnyc not sure but worst 3 nights of sleep in my life beds felt like concrete lol..

[@donnafromnyc]

It's nice that money is coming into Central Wildwood as it was unattractive (the Hurricane has got to go!) But that "hotel" between Schellinger and Lincoln at Pacific that started off as student and worker housing and now is going to be hotel still looks like a dorm..and the color scheme is UGLY. Yeesh! What are they thinking? Is it take the money and run?

[@ediamonds366]

updates on old kings inn they need a big upgrade with all the new work on boardwalk it was the best location on boardwalk shame they let it go down hill should tear down and rebuilt it its a disgrace now and nobody should stay there i stopped staying and need a new clean place to stay and places to eat this video help me get a early start for 2023!

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

hey!! Not too much for an update on the Kings Inn. The old owner foreclosed on it. Someone else purchased it but there are no plans submitted on what will happen to it. Most likely it will be fixed up and open next year

[@ediamonds366]

@@WildwoodVideoArchive Thank you i will keep checking for updates I hope they do fix it up it was the best location on the boardwalk they should make it a hotel not motel

[@MelissaCapriotti]

Loved seeing this update! Keeps us "in the know" in the off seasons!❤️

[@geraldhague6170]

The green is tacky looks like something barfed on it a sky blue is better

[@bobbyfarrell1822]

We were staying at the Bristol Plaza. We actually came back to the hotel as you were filming the segment for the Ocean Holiday.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

haha that is awesome! Hope you had a great time!

[@RamondoWildwood]

Hi Joey. It's good to see the renovations and upgrades that are underway in Wildwood. Especially in the North Wildwood Bay area, the Crest, and Diamond Beach. However, in center Wildwood the construction resembles Section 8 Housing; ugly, cramped together, and difficult parking. Where's the pool? No way would I ever consider spending my hard earned vacation dollars on that eyesore. Joey, you mentioned several times the State made this possible with grants. It's making sense now.

[@alainmercier9087]

Wow, one of your best video. I think you the best embassador of the entire wildwood island. Thank for all your nice video and don't stop to give us some news. Alain

[@infinite_vortex]

Thanks Joey. Too many over priced and boring condos. Pricing blue collar folks out. It's sad.

[@getmeouttatennessee4473]

That's what I was thinking when I watched it. I live in a crazy tourist region. Even the tackiest, smallest cabins are going upward of 500K. It's all about investors turning them into money producing Airbnb rentals. Airbnb is the end of home buying as we know it. If locals can't live there and tourists are priced out, I don't know who's going to work those hospitality and service jobs. We're desperate for employees here because no one can afford the cost of living. They're ruining everything. When I come back to WW this year, I'll be staying at a motel on the outskirts. I'm not supporting that greed.

[@bwoodfilms]

just spent the last week on vacation in the crest. love the timing of this video

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

I hope you had a great vacation!

[@donnafromnyc]

I can't understand how WW in off season can support three Family Dollars...there is also one on Rio Grande/47 near the GSP.

[@getmeouttatennessee4473]

It's probably like it is for us here in Pigeon Forge/Sevierville/Gatlinburg TN. We get 14 million visitors a year but Jan thru mid May is pretty desolate. Tourist towns don't have much that the locals can utilize. All of the big areas are covered by tourist traps. Those little stores give us a break on things we need without fighting traffic to get across town to a Walmart or grocery store.

[@donnafromnyc]

Fyi, it opened week after Labor Day.

[@19Cathy59]

ewww to Pacific & Lincoln Ave...WW's being ruined!

[@donnaj5464]

Thanks for the updates! Can’t believe the Deck is gone and now it’s called the Cove! Looks great! You did a good job Joey on all the updates!

[@fischmoo]

Joey- that building that was going to be J1 housing- it does not look like a hotel! The color scheme is unattractive. There’s no real parking area. Keep us updated. The area where Colleen’s was- lot of space!

[@donnafromnyc]

Any updates on the Cape Cod Inn condo conversion in the Crest...and on Icona's Cape May hotel? I read in the Herald that the public meeting didn't go all that well for Icona.

[@TheVanilla726]

Great job on the video and drone footage. I like the light green siding, nice contrast with the wall. Thank you for the update. Well done!

[@kingjackupeace5844]

Outstanding update Joey!! Jeff here and I appreciate your updates on the Lu Fran and Windward; thank you! Definitely worth the watch!!!

[@cindyrichards1118]

Hey Joey good to see all the new updates was wondering if it's true that there will be a new draculas castle being built I thought I heard it somewhere, thanks for the awsom video

[@ruthlong6876]

Love all the information Joey, thank you so much 👍🙏❤️😎

[@highwayman418]

Is the Caribbean under construction also I been going there for 30 years and they were closed this year what’s going on

[@Lineman451]

Hi Joey Can you give us any info on the Cozy Crest in WWC? Who purchased it? What are they doing with it?

[@19Cathy59]

I hate seeing the WW's ruined like that with those ugly condos!

[@dianeblack8849]

thanks Joey..wonderful tour

[@cindyrichards1118]

Alot of units in new hotel with not alot of parking space

[@johnkernan3450]

I used to live in the Villas and worked at Hunt's Pier does it still exist

[@donnafromnyc]

The Sinclair sign is up as of today.

[@andreamccabe5891]

What happened to the Carideon motel. We stayed there for years and loved it.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Hey! It is going condo

[@johnvan134]

Do you know anything about Wildwood Gables?

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

I plan on doing a video on that :-)

[@geraldhague6170]

They should make that bldg for senior citizens to live something they can afford thre alrdy plenty of hotels

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

That is a great idea. They did do that for the Marina Towers years ago

[@waynegargoni5276]

This summer I brought my family down here twice in June we stayed at the Blue palm, and in July we stayed at Aztec. Palms was nice with only 5min walk to the beach and separate bedroom for my kids, but the Aztec had kitchen witch was convenient but the walk to the boardwalk was for far

[@MrPedal88]

"Watch the tramcar please". We enjoyed our stay many times at the Reges Oceanfront Resort in Wildwood Crest many years ago. Nice to see the improvements. The perfect place for family fun in the tri-state area and beyond.

[@stevenpresement2739]

Hey Joey. I noticed that the big development at Pacific/Glenwood doesn't have any For Sale signs, I heard there might be an issue of some kind?

[@virginiawebb3100]

Just got done staying at the Calypso Boutique Hotel on Spicer. It might help some of us who view if you sometimes mentioned street names. I donot go down much but usually end up at the Crest. Any Doo Wop updates?

[@donnafromnyc]

Really sad about the Windward. Saw the fire on your live feed. It's all boarded up and fenced off. A pity as it happened during pre season renovations by the owners!

[@donnafromnyc]

Happy to hear about the Ocean Holiday. Staying at the Bristol and looking at a part teardown eyesore for 3 years has been sad since we stayed at the OH in its better days. Icona I hope scaled down their plans for this small lot to fit in better with the area. They now have the Mahalo Diamond Beach which is their typical facelift of a larger property and has the room to do things like a waterfall. They have a lot of structural work to do on the OH as it's rusted and sagging in sections. Any word on salvaging the sign?

[@conniemccollam2605]

Thanks for the update Joey. Look forward to anything concerning The Wildwoods. Love the area in Sept. Planning on the 4th 2023 week.

[@billdaddario8800]

Thanks for the updates, Joey. Always informative.

[@JohnThomas-lq5qp]

Around 12:10 noticed several plywood joints that were warped from most likely not have some type of waterproof covering like Ty

[@christinenapoli5106]

Truly appreciate your updates on all construction & new stuff going on in WW. Seaport Inn looks so neat & clean….great colors & style.,

[@onthecornerwithmarkcasasan4315]

Cape Cod?

[@debhertzog6542]

We can't come down right now I like when you show things that use or doing down there I appreciate it thank you see you soon

[@makeupwithvalerienotrends7961]

Thank you Joey for the update, I wasn't able to go this year. 😊

[@Nick-vz2hr]

Great video if you want to take a tour of the mahalo you should just go inside and ask for Eric he is the GM

[@ediamonds366]

Thank you for updates to help me plan for 2023

[@keithbecker156]

We are down now at WW. I like the construction that is going on. Need to update the area

[@dozermand6ify]

What's going on at the old Lamplighter site. We went there for the last 20 years

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Half because condos there other half is for sale (the lot)

[@dozermand6ify]

@@WildwoodVideoArchive I remember the demo video. The pool side and office side I belive is what gir sale. Did the remodel the 3 story structure on the n side. If so what is the name of it

[@donnafromnyc]

Stayed for years in the old Beach Waves then the Bal Harbour across the street. Saw them working on it last year. My brother and I were looking around there at the changes from the sidewalk into the parking lot. It's 100% oceanfront but most of the units have an intermediate view of the parking lot. A guy who was sitting there in front of one of the back units started yelling at us that we were trespassing and to get out of there before he called the police!. Not exactly a good advertisement for the condo as imagine you would be dealing with him as part of the Association!

[@paulakauffman2153]

Thanks for the updates. Will be there in a week!!!

[@lynnpatuto2111]

So happy to hear the update about the Ocean View Motel!!

[@dond7616]

great job on info Thks Joey

[@ShadySideJoe]

Thanks for the update Joey

[@pistolla.]

The hurricane needs to go!!

[@calb1231]

Thanks for the updates!

[@marysmith7626]

Thank you for the update.

[@deborahordynowicz2077]

As usual great update, thanks

[@kevinkern4661]

Thanks for the video

[@MarkMatthewsNJ]

excellent video... hearing anything on the oceanic remodel?

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Great question. Will find out

[@Mike-ys7rh]

Thanks Joey!

[@jimkontos4221]

What's going on with the Ocean view motel you have any updates on it

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Hey, we talk about it in this video

[@mythicgamingmk1105]

I’m in wildwood right now lol

[@charlieirvin5423]

What Happen to URIES In wildwood Is it still there?

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Uries is still there