New York’s famous Coney Island Luna Park is located on the oceanfront near the beach, which attracts tons of locals and tourists during the summer. Lunapark is partly historical, as the amusement park first opened here in 1903 and operated for over 40 years.
The Cyclone ride, once the largest roller coaster in America, is a reminder of the past. Today the scale of the attraction does not surprise anyone: young people disparagingly open about the Cyclone as a pleasure train “for old men”. But it is still worthwhile to ride the unique roller coaster with ancient wooden cabins.
In 2010 Luna Park was reconstructed. Now fans of extreme and thrill can try their strength on modern rides in Scream Zone. The park also has a lot of merry-go-rounds and swings for the little ones, family rides, and fun games for the whole family to play. You can shoot skeet in the shooting gallery or hit three-pointers on the basketball court. And of course, there are many snack bars and tents with souvenirs and sweets on the territory of the park. You can spend the whole day in the Coney Island Luna Park with breaks for the beach.
Today, Dreamland and Luna Park have been renovated and opened on the site of the former Astroland. Only two rides, the Cyclone and the Wheel of Wonders, remind us of the distant past of this place. Once the largest roller coasters in America, they no longer surprise anyone with their scale, but they impress with their special mood and spirit of antiquity. Young people call them a “pleasure train” for the adult generation.
Back in the day, the amusement park at Coney Island was considered one of the most affordable places for citizens to relax. Much has changed since then. Tickets for entertainment are cheaper on weekdays than on weekends. There are two ways to try out all the rides: buy separate tickets for $1 each, or purchase a special bracelet that allows you to ride without restrictions for 4 hours.