If Paris is France, Coney Island, between- George Tilyou -
June and September is the world
Cyclone
America’s First Roller Coaster
Cyclone, a historical Coney Island wooden roller coaster, has been and is still operating safely since 1927. This ride is placed on the National Register of Historic Places in June, 1991. It is one of the icons for Coney Island. The Cyclone was built by two owners, Dewey and Jerome Albert. Later, the ride was completely rehabilitated and opened to enthusiastic visitors in 1975, so it leads to the legendary ride today.Today's Cyclone
Now, Luna Park took over operation of the Cyclone and is still considered as one of the best thrill rides on Coney Island. The Cyclone is 85 foot tall, 60 degree drop and then shake, rattle and roll through six turn-arounds and eight more drops. Get swept away by New York’s most famous ride.Wonder Wheel
Wonderful Landmark
Iconic Deno’s Wonder Wheel is nostalgically wonderful and is a landmark. It is a centerpiece of Coney Island. It was built in 1920 by theEccentric Ferris Wheel Company. The ride has 24 fully enclosed passenger cars. Each able to carry up to six people, giving a total capacity of 144 passengers. sixteen of the cars slide inward and outward as the wheel rotates.Safety Record for History
The Wonder Wheel has maintained a perfect safety record for its entire history. Even during the Great NYC Blackout in 1977, the the ride has brought down safely. You will have a great views of surrounding Coney Island, go on after dark if you are being romantic. Come ride the majestic Wonder Wheel.Parachute Jump
Fascinated Lighting Structure
Today, The Parachute Jump is a not a ride anymore. It is an iconic open-frame steel structure that remains as a Brooklyn landmark. It is one of the many icons of Coney Island, as much a part of the scene there as Nathan’s Famous, the Wonder Wheel, and the Cyclone. The ride was actually built for the 1939 World’s Fair in Queens, designed by an entrepreneur who modeled it on Soviet paratrooper training towers.Today, It's a Statue
Later, the Parachute Jump closed in 1968. In 2006, a colored lighting system designed by the renowned urban lighting artist Leni Schwendinger was installed at a cost of $1.6 million. Parachute Jump is 262 feet tall, which is the tallest in Coney Island even though it is no longer for riding today. It’s a fascinating structure that is hard to imagine Coney without it.THREE TYPES OF RIDES
| Extreme Thrilled Rides |
min./ height |
High Thrilled Rides |
min./ height |
Moderate Thrilled Rides |
min./ height |
Mild Thrilled Rides |
min./ height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYCLONE | 44 | AIR RACE | 48 | CIRCUS COASTER | 42 | BEACH SHACK | 42 |
| ZENOBIO | 54 | BROOKLYN FLYER | 48 | CONEY ISLAND HANG GLIDER | 42 | BALLOON EXPEDITION | 42 |
| BOARDWALK FLIGHT | 52 | STEEPLECHASE | 48 | CONEY ISLAND SOUND | 48 | BIG TOP EXPRESS | 36 |
| RACEWAY | 52 | LUNA 360 | 48 | CONEY TOWER | 48 | HAPPY SWING | 36 |
| SLING SHOT | 42 | SOARIN’ EAGLE | 48 | LYNN’S TRAPEZE | 42 | MERMAID PARADE | 36 |
| ELECTRO SPIN | 48 | SURF’S UP | 42 | SPEED BOAT | 36 | ||
| THE TICKLER | 42 | TEA PARTY | 36 | ||||
| WILD RIVER | 42 |
Mermaid Parade
Largest Art Parade The Mermaid Parade is the largest art parade in the nation. It celebrate ancient mythology and honky-tonk rituals of seaside. It started in 1993 for the purpose to bring mythology to life, create self-esteem in the district, and find self-expression in public. Participants for the parade dresses in self-made costumes based on themes.
Sandy Storm
Major Fix and Clean Up after Storm Despite the devastating effects of hurricane Sandy in 2012, Coney Island has recovered form all damages and better than ever. Luna Park reopened on March 24, 2013 and New York Aquarium took seven month for its first opening. During the storm, these places was swamped by five feet of water. Coney Island went under major fix and clean-up after the storm.
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