Coney Island Amusement Parks Reopen with Annual Cyclone Christening
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Coney Island's Cyclone Roller Coaster opens for its 99th season
It may be approaching the century mark, but this iconic New York City ride is still thrilling people of all ages. A chilly weekend didn’t stop the big Luna Park kickoff party in Coney Island on Sunday. Those in attendance did need a jacket as they helped start the 2026 season. This year also marks an important milestone for one...
‘Welcome to spring’: Crowds return to Coney Island as iconic amusement parks open for 2026
The crowds returned to Coney Island on Sunday as its famed amusement parks officially opened for the season. It was a little chilly at The People’s Playground on Palm Sunday, but the sun was shining and the sky was blue as dozens of locals gathered for the annual Blessing of the Rides at Deno’s Wonder Wheel and the egg cream christening of the Cyclone at Luna Park. Built in 1920 and sold to the Vourderis family in 1983, the Wonder Wheel has bec…
NEW YORK — One of the most traditional and historic amusement parks in New York City opened its doors for New Yorkers and visitors to start enjoying the good weather. This is Luna Park, on Coney Island, which opened for the 2026 season on Saturday, March 28. The park will be open only on the weekends until Memorial Day Weekend; after that date it will be open every day until the end of August. To see the full schedule with schedules go here. Bel…
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