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Coney Island's Luna Park Lives to Thrill Again

April 27, 2010 at 8:35 AM | by | Comments (4)

Coney Island has never really been on our list of must-see theme parks, but things might be changing this year. Sure there’s no killer coaster, but there is a lot of history. Even more important than history is the fact that loads of cash has been invested into the rides and attractions at Luna Park, which looks to debut a new side of Coney Island on May 29.

Central Amusement International is bringing a brand new park to Coney Island for the 2010 season, and many of its rides and attractions will have an Italian touch. Zamperla Group is a major player within Central Amusement International and many of the rides that will eventually make their way to New York City are in Italy right now receiving their final coats of paint. The Mega Disko and Air Race are just two new attractions that need to ensure that they’re passports are current for their trip across the Atlantic next month.

Zamperla is pretty well known in the theme park business, and they’ve constructed rides for Six Flags, Disney, and even Michael Jackson’s Neverland. Their new rides and updates to old favorites will eventually cost about $30 million as they ready Luna Park for opening, so this might be the year that Coney Island returns to its former glory. As long as Air Race lives up to its billing as the ultimate thrill ride, we might just have to take the train to see what the new Coney Island is all about.

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· Coney Island Getting a $30 Million Italian Makeover [NYT]
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· The Five Best Roller Coasters Opening in Summer 2010 [Jaunted]

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No killer coaster?

What about the Cyclone?
alanrmiles on April 27, 2010 at 11:46 PM #Permalink

Hardly A Killer...

I mean it's historic and all, but it can hardly compete with the new kids on the block.
kjb on April 28, 2010 at 8:58 AM #Permalink
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Cyclone, Wonder Wheel+ 38 other rides are open!

@alanmiles The Coney Island Cyclone is 83 years young and still rockin' and rollin! Along with the Wonder Wheel, the coaster is a NYC landmark. The Cyclone is open weekends through May 14, then daily through the Labor day, and weekends through end of September.

We're thrilled to see the new Luna Park being built right across the street from the Cyclone and look forward to the grand opening on May 29. With the new Luna Park, the return of Ringling Circus and many special events- - new and old--being planned, we expect 2010 to be Coney Island's best season yet!

But we would like people to keep in mind that Coney Island's individually owned and operated 40 rides and numerous attractions are already open. Please come out and enjoy a spring day on the Beach and Boardwalk! Visit the Coney Island Fun Guide on the web for details

Coney Island Cyclone on April 28, 2010 at 12:02 PM #Permalink

Take a look at..

POV video from the NY Times City Critics recent first-time ride and killer review. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/04/nyregion/04critic.html

In the realm of high thrill, we're still very much a competitor. The Cyclone is an American classic that's been copied about 6 times, but has never been duplicated. You're invited to come out and give it a whirl!

Coney Island Cyclone on April 28, 2010 at 1:12 PM #Permalink
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