Ocean City NJ Chatter

11/18/2024

11/17/2024

Eustice Mita of Ocean City is the first Lay President of the Papal Foundation.

In this April 27 interview, executives Eustace Mita and David Savage say the organization has put behind it the controversy over its decision to rescue a scandal-ridden Italian hospital. The Philadelphia-based Papal Foundation has approved a record number of grants totaling $14 million as it moves o...

11/17/2024

11/15/2024

We have a new statement from ICONA on Wonderland

“We recognize how important this property is to Ocean City, and are thrilled to present ICONA in Wonderland, an oceanfront hotel that we believe will be a win for the city, state, merchants on the boardwalk, and all of the people of Ocean City,” Mita shared.

He emphasized the need for more hotel accommodations, explaining: “It’s a fact that tourism is the number one generator of revenue in Ocean City, and the number one supporter of tourism throughout the Jersey Shore is hotel rooms. That said, we have not seen a new hotel built here in 50 years. We need more rooms!

Mita, who has deep ties to the community, reflected on his personal connection to the area:

“As an Ocean City resident, where I have raised my children and now have the pleasure of seeing my grandchildren walk the boards, we are extremely excited about the plans for this special spot on the boardwalk.”

Finally, Mita shared his commitment to preserving the legacy of Wonderland Pier:

“We look forward to preserving the rich history of Wonderland Pier, sharing the iconic Ferris wheel and carousel with visitors for decades to come.”

As the project moves forward, all eyes are on Ocean City’s planning board to see how this ambitious vision will shape the future of the beloved boardwalk and the surrounding community.

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

11/15/2024

🎄✨ Heading to Winterfest tomorrow? ✨🎄

Don't forget to make a stop in Downtown OCNJ before or after your Winterfest adventure! 🍽️🛍️

Grab a delicious breakfast or lunch at one of our local spots and keep the holiday shopping vibes going with even more unique finds in our charming shops. 🥞🍴🎁

It’s the perfect way to make your Winterfest day even more festive! 🎅🌟

See you Downtown! ❤️

11/15/2024

Items from Wonderland are for sale at Obnoxious Antiques.

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11/14/2024

11/13/2024

OCEAN CITY — Developer Eustace Mita has revealed his plans for the site of the now-defunct Wonderland Pier on the Ocean City Boardwalk and they include saving the iconic carousel and Ferris wheel. According to people familiar with his plans — shared with councilmembers and, most recently, at a meeting of the Boardwalk Merchants Association — Mita is planning a 7 1/2 story hotel with 252 rooms to be called “Icona in Wonderland.” Mita is owner of the Icona brand of resorts along the Jersey Shore. The Ferris wheel that has defined the Ocean City skyline would be moved to run east-west instead of north-south and will be along the property’s north side. The carousel would be along the property’s south end. In a telephone interview Wednesday, Mita said he would also be spending $1.5 million to rebuild the historic carousel, and another $1 million to move and elevate “the iconic Ferris wheel that everybody’s worried about,” by ten feet and redo the lighting, enhancing its status as a visible landmark coming into Ocean City. As for saving any other rides, he said, “those rides are in such bad condition.” “We call ourselves American’s Favorite family resort,” he said. “We have the entertainment, and we’re killing off our hotels. We haven’t had a new hotel in half a century.” In order to avoid seeking a zoning change that would affect a large part of the town’s commercial Boardwalk, Mita is planning to seek a designation of the lot as a redevelopment zone, which would have to be approved by City Council and not require a change to laws that prohibit hotels in that area of the Boardwalk, at 6th Street, according to two city council members who are familiar with his plan

Developer Eustace Mita is planning a 7 1/2 story hotel with 252 rooms on the Boardwalk in Ocean City to be called “Icona in Wonderland.”

11/10/2024

11/09/2024

Last weekend on 9th St....Thank you to all who have supported us! See you at 403 E 14th December 30th!

11/08/2024

Pancakes for Veterans! In recognition of their selfless service, Veterans and active duty personnel dine complimentary on Monday, November 11th. Serving breakfast and lunch from 7am-2pm

11/06/2024

Ocean City, New Jersey is pure magic right now! 🎄

Of course, I had to go back and get a shot at night and sure enough the moon is as bright as can be lined up perfectly in the center of the street. What a moment!

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11/02/2024

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier UPDATE - It's been less than a month since Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City officially closed its

11/02/2024

Wallace Hardware has served OCNJ for over 100 years. These days, it's Mike Wallace and Dawn Wallace Wentz behind the counter of the Downtown shop.
“With my brother Mike Wallace, we still run it, we’re the fourth generation,” she said. “Both of us have been doing this over 55 years.” Dawn and Mike grew up on the island and both graduated from Ocean City High School. Read their story by Kevin Callahan here https://ocnjmagazine.com/2024/11/02/wallace-hardware/