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 …
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 …
Ocean City Arcade Set to Reopen Years After Devastating Fire While the closure of Gillian’s Wonderland Pier has left a gap in Ocean City’s attractions, there’s now some exciting news to lift your spirits! After four years of rebuilding, Playland’s Castaway Cove arcade is finally set to reopen. Playland’s Castaway Cove suffered a devastating fire …
Ron Jon Surf Shop to Close Ocean City Location In a surprising announcement, the iconic Ron Jon Surf Shop has revealed it will be closing the doors of its Ocean City, New Jersey location on October 6th, 2024. This beloved surf shop, known for its vibrant beach gear and laid-back surfer vibes, has been a …
Saying Goodbye to Gillian’s Wonderland – Final Tour 2024 After nearly a century of bringing joy to families on the Ocean City Boardwalk, Gillian’s Wonderland Pier is set to close its doors. Jay Gillian, who has been at the helm of the beloved amusement park, announced his retirement and the closure of both Gillian’s Wonderland …
Ocean City Plane Intercepted By Fighter Jet A young pilot out of Ocean City New Jersey got the surprise of a lifetime after he looked out his window to see an F-16 fighter Jet inching closer to him. Without him realizing it, he made a big mistake. As anyone who has flown a plane before …
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier In Ocean City To Close Permanently After nearly a century of bringing joy to families on the Ocean City Boardwalk, Gillian’s Wonderland Pier is set to close its doors. Jay Gillian, who has been at the helm of the beloved amusement park, announced his retirement and the closure of both Gillian’s Wonderland …
Flanders Hotel To Host Centennial Celebration Nestled along the scenic shores of Ocean City, a humble beach town with big dreams, the story of the Flanders Hotel unfolds like a chapter from the region’s history. It’s a tale of determination, resilience, and grandeur that began to take shape after the echoes of World War I …
Ocean City’s Castaway Cove Construction Update It’s been two years since a blazing inferno at the Playland’s Castaway Cove in Ocean City has left local residents and authorities grappling with the aftermath of the devastating event. The beloved amusement park, known for its thrilling rides and attractions, was engulfed in flames on January 30th, 2021, …