Exploring the best of old and new Coney Island
Celebrating Coney!
For decades, Coney Island has always been a prime summer destination for tourists and Brooklynites alike, home to amusement parks and activities, from Deno’s Wonder Wheel to the Aquarium to the beloved Seaside Concert Series. Recently the area has experienced a rejuvenation, thanks to the opening of the new Luna Park in 2010 as well as its expanded use of venues and holiday celebrations. It is becoming a year-round attraction.
Old school Coney fans were upset when the original Thunderbolt roller coaster was demolished in 2000. However in June, 2014, lightning struck twice when the name was brought back as Luna Park introduced its newest coaster. The new Thunderbolt, a steel coaster with speeds of 55 mph and a 90-degree vertical drop, returned to much fanfare.