Hello, I have been constantly checking up on various Ocean City
websites and with friends I know who were involved with the former
Gillian's Wonderland Pier. I have been really anxious of the future
of Wonderland's antique Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC) carousel
#75 ever since the closure announcement back on August 9 of this year.

Thankfully, I can finally put this anxiety to rest because I just
heard that this carousel along with the Ferris wheel will be saved.
The site of the former Wonderland Pier will become a hotel called
"ICONA in Wonderland". They plan to have the carousel in the lobby
and the Ferris wheel in the same location. One other thing I am hoping
for is that the carousel gets freshly restored to rid any corrosion,
and a new paint job.

I also spoke with a few people from the National Carousel Association
when I paid a visit to Wonderland on its final day of operation. When
I asked about a future band organ, they said they look for band organs
that need homes, too. Since this carousel does not have a band organ,
it would be the ultimate dream it gets one, but I am more concerned
about its restoration.

Once there is more information about this carousel and its restoration
and reopening I will write another article on that.

Cassidy Juraniec
New Jersey

[ Ref. https://6abc.com/post/ocean-city-developer-hopes-turn-shuttered-gillians-wonderland-pier-252-room-hotel/15543742/ 
[ -- Robbie