Wonderland's Pier to be Open For First Night in Ocean City

For the first time in three years, the interior rides at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier will be open for the upcoming Ocean City First Night celebration, Ocean City Public Relations Director Mark Soifer said on Wednesday.

Some outside rides will also be open, weather permitting.

The attractions were unavailable the last two years due to renovations.

First Night features continuous family entertainment from 4 p.m. until midnight at various, convenient locations.

Buttons are now available at www.ocnjfirstnight.com or

1-800-BEACH-NJ for $15 and $20 thereafter.

The attached image was provided by Ocean City: Cheering the good news at Wonderland Pier following a committee meeting are (l-r) Mayor Jay Gillian, Michael J. Allegretto, director of Community Services, former City Police Chief Bob Blevin, Rose Savastano and Sally Huff, of the Chamber, Trish Ciliberto (on horse) and Jean Jacobson, Ocean City Home Bank, Michele Gillian, executive director of the Chamber, Mimi Cottrell, of the Chamber, Mark Soifer, City Publicist.