ICONA Resorts to Pitch Ocean City Plan Again The discussion surrounding ICONA Resorts’ proposal to transform Wonderland Pier into a new resort is intensifying, with another public meeting scheduled to address community concerns. Last week, ICONA Resorts CEO Eustace Mita presented his vision to a packed house. Approximately 100 attendees engaged in a spirited debate, …
Christmas in Ocean City NJ Events 2024 The holiday season is officially underway in Ocean City, New Jersey, and there’s no shortage of festive events to bring the community together. As always, we say that Christmas at the Jersey Shore is magical. Seeing all our beach-related things like lifeguard stands, boardwalks and rides covers in …
ICONA Resorts’ Plan for Wonderland Pier Sparks Heated Debate in Ocean City Things got heated at last night’s meeting at the Ocean City Library as ICONA Resorts‘ CEO, Eustace Mita, presented his vision for a potential resort to replace Wonderland Pier. The proposed project is still in its conceptual stage and would require several approvals …
Wonderland Pier Rides Up For Sale For those holding out hope that the beloved rides from the now-closed Wonderland Pier in Ocean City would remain part of the local landscape, recent developments may come as a disappointment. A new advertisement confirms that nearly all of the iconic rides are officially up for sale, signaling the …
Brooklyn Developer Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Save SS United States The S.S. United States, once a marvel of American engineering and a symbol of national pride, is at the center of a heated debate. While plans to sink the iconic ship off the coast of Florida as part of an artificial reef project move forward, …
Tree Lighting Ceremonies At The Jersey Shore 2024 As the holiday season approaches, the Jersey shore lights up with festive cheer, offering a variety of family-friendly tree lighting events and celebrations. From Ocean City to North Wildwood, these events are packed with entertainment, activities, and appearances by Santa himself. While all the towns are doing …
Statement from ICONA on Wonderland Pier It’s been a few days now since ICONA announced what they plan on doing with the now-closed Gillian’s Wonderland Pier. While this proposal hasn’t officially been presented to Ocean City’s planning board yet, early mockups of the project were published in The Philadelphia Inquirer, providing a glimpse into the …
Wonderland Pier Could Become A Hotel But Save Ferris Wheel Big news is shaking up the Ocean City Boardwalk! According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, developer Eustace Mita has unveiled an ambitious redevelopment plan for the site of the now-shuttered Wonderland Pier. If approved, this plan would introduce a mix of new developments and preservation efforts …
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier UPDATE It’s been less than a month since Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City officially closed its doors after 94 years of operation. The Wildwood Video Archive stopped by in September to film what the pier looked like and to document it while it was still open and filled with families. Since …
Philadelphia Zoo Announces Bear Country Expansion The Philadelphia Zoo has unveiled plans for a significant transformation of its popular bear exhibit, now set to become the all-new “Bear Country,” with a projected opening in Spring 2026. This exciting renovation will not only enhance the guest experience but also improve the care and conservation of the …