Gugny Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 I'm thinking of taking my son (will be 15) to Coney Island this summer. I'm asking for some real life experiences/advice/recommendations, please. From what I can tell, it's a lot like a fair or a carnival, where you pay for the rides you want to ride. I'm wondering if there is something like an unlimited ride wristband, or something. Also - is Luna Park the same thing as Coney Island? The website is very confusing and vague. Any help/guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
4merper4mer Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 When you're done for the day take him to see The Flamingo Kid down at the Bijou. 1
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 7 hours ago, Gugny said: I'm thinking of taking my son (will be 15) to Coney Island this summer. I'm asking for some real life experiences/advice/recommendations, please. From what I can tell, it's a lot like a fair or a carnival, where you pay for the rides you want to ride. I'm wondering if there is something like an unlimited ride wristband, or something. Also - is Luna Park the same thing as Coney Island? The website is very confusing and vague. Any help/guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! It's a dump.
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 it's still open? Tourist Information | Coney Island USA - Brooklyn www.coneyisland.com/tourist-information 44 minutes ago, joesixpack said: It's a dump. I thought I saw it being destroyed on TV a few times
GG Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 9 hours ago, Gugny said: I'm thinking of taking my son (will be 15) to Coney Island this summer. I'm asking for some real life experiences/advice/recommendations, please. From what I can tell, it's a lot like a fair or a carnival, where you pay for the rides you want to ride. I'm wondering if there is something like an unlimited ride wristband, or something. Also - is Luna Park the same thing as Coney Island? The website is very confusing and vague. Any help/guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Coney Island is not a single theme park, I think there are 3 separate ride operators there and that's why you can't get a full package wristband. Wouldn't be worth it anyway. The only thing worthwhile in Luna Park is the Cyclone. The rest of the grown up ride are in the other parks in Coney Island, but just next to Luna Park. It's a great full day trip if you schedule it right - time it with a day Cyclones game and a night concert at the Ford ampitheater. 1
bills_fan Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 A night Cyclones game is pretty fun also. Leave time to walk the boardwalk and take in the freak show. Its fun 1
snafu Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 The cyclone is good but expensive. That Ferris wheel looks scary as hell. The boardwalk area is nice in the daytime. Not sure about after dark. The acquarium is right next door, but it was pretty decimated in Sandy and I'm not sure if it has been fully restored. 1
BillsPride12 Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 Go during the 4th of July for the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest...it's the Super Bowl of competitive eating!
GG Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 Also, if you're there for the day, walk towards Brighton Beach and spend a few hours at one of the Russian restaurants on the boardwalk.
Another Fan Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 I've heard it really wasn't that nice... again it's only second hand accounts of the place, I've never been
4merper4mer Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 You could go into the city and get a sandwich at the automat and catch a Brooklyn Dodgers game. Duke Snider is the man.
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