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LUNA PARK
Coney Island, New York
New Park
 Park News - (2/3/12) Take a trip back in time to see Coney Island as it once was… through a collection of old postcards in the latest Parkology installment.
(2/2/12) Amusement Today reports that CAI (Centtral Amusement International), the Zamperla subsidiary who will oversee Coney Island Cyclone, has selected Great Coasters International to repair and refurbish the Cyclone. While normally this would be a completely happy story, the article does mention one thing that has a few Cyclone fans somewhat nervous.
According to the Present of CAI, Great Coasters surveyed the Cyclone and determined that by making a few very small adjustments to its profile, they could make the ride more enjoyable for everyone. The project will be broken down into several phases and result in a complete track replacement within 4 to 5 years. Part of the final phase will involve either refurbishing or replacing the Cyclone’s trains.
On a personal note, I can say that the work GCI has been doing over the last several years on another multi-phase refurbishment project at Carowinds on Thunder Road has been a huge success. Every season I look forwarding to riding it again as it just keeps getting better, so I’d be inclined to have a little faith in GCI’s judgement.
(12/1/11) According to the local news the Coney Island area will add a Skycoaster upcharge attraction along with a new go-kart track inside the Speed Zone attraction area. The new attractions are expected to open by April 2012.
(10/21/11) The local news reports that Ruby’s Bar & Grill and Paul’s Daughter may be about to sign new 8-year leases to remain in Coney Island.
(4/8/11) According to this news article, near the bottom, they talk about how there is an interesting stipulation in the proposals to find a new long term operator for the Coney Island Cyclone. Apparently one requirement is that the company selected to take over the operations of the ride is to supply the ride with new coaster trains as well, replacing the Cyclone’s old rolling stock.
Also check out our Scream Zone update down below.
(3/11/11) According to the local news Zamperla did hash out a deal with the seven remaining business owners to stay open for one more season at Coney Island.
(3/7/11) The first of Coney Island’s new Scream Zone rides has now been installed. You can see a picture of Zenobio now fully in place over at the NY Post. Soaring Eagle will so up next followed by the Sling Shot and then the Steeplechase coaster.
While we’re talking about Coney Island, the site of the demolished Thunderbolt wooden coaster is now up for sale again. With the revival of Coney Islands amusement sector well under way, the old Thunderbolt spot may be idea for something new as well.
(2/17/11) The local news reports that Zamperla may be willing to cut a deal for one more summer season to a few select businesses if they agree to quietly depart in the fall season. If true the deal may be offered to 7 of the 8 businesses who’s leases were not renewed, but Shoot The Freak will not return as the site will become the new entrance to the Scream Zone.
(1/24/11) According to this article, Zamperla is planning a large investment into the Coney Island Cyclone in order to renovate the coaster over the off season.
(1/21/11) The local news has confirmed that Zamperla has been chosen to take over the operations of the infamous Coney Island Cyclone coaster, for at least the first year, to give the city time to go through a formal bidding process.
2012 - Nothing is known at this point in time...
2013 - Steeplechase Plaza - (11/11/11) While not officially part of Luna Park, construction has started on Coney Island’s new Steeplechase Plaza, which will be home to a historic old B&B Carousel from Coney Islands past when it opens in 2013. This will be located at the base of the historic old Parachute Jump tower structure. Now if only they could find a way to reopen the Parachute Jump...
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