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Coney Island Scores Two New Coasters for Summer 2011

April 26, 2011 at 9:13 AM | by | Comments (0)

After years of decline it looks like Coney Island has finally found its place in the 21st century, and things seem to be moving full speed ahead into the future. Last year Luna Park joined the theme park offerings, and this summer looks to welcome a pair of brand new roller coasters. Sure they aren’t the extreme offerings at some of the country’s bigger parks, but these are the first new coasters to hit the boardwalk in more than 80 years.

Scream Zone is one of the area’s newest amusement park spots, and recently they introduced the new rides. Soarin' Eagle and Steeplechase were welcomed by coaster fans—including Mayor Bloomberg—last week.

Like we said, neither coaster is going to set any sort of record, but with Steeplechase reaching 40mph after its initial launch and Soarin’ Eagle dangling passengers from the track, we think they just might be hits. After all, the more people that visit the little coasters over the next few years, the better the chances that some big bad beast of a coaster will be built in Coney Island before too long.

It’s still a little cool, temperature-wise, for most to hit up Coney Island, but with 2011 looking to be its best summer season since before color television, we bet there are many thinking about visiting this spring and summer—especially if Lady Gaga pays a visit!

[Photo: Paul Lowry]

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