Coney Island Development Discussion Thread

[robbalveySite Admin]

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about all the news on Coney Island's Development, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion.


Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb

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2009
Nov 11th, 2009 - NYC to buy seven acres of Coney Island for $95.6(See Below)

2010
Jan 21st, 2010 - Zamperla USA chosen as park operator
Feb 1st, 2010 - New park to be called 'Luna park'
Feb 16th, 2010 - Park to have 23 New Rides, Including New Roller Coasters, a Human Sling Shot and Go-Karts
Feb 29th, 2010 - Ringling Brothers Circus returns to Coney Island
April 19th, 2010 - Coney Island Cyclone gets a Twitter account!
May 12th, 2010 - Judge sides with the city in redevelopment case
May 12th, 2010 - New construction photos
May 19th - 2010 Complete list of rides released
June 23rd, 2010 - Water Slide Beach opening near Steeplechase Pier
September 21st, 2010 - Luna Park extends season to Halloween
November 2nd, 2010 - Zamperla decides which business' will stay or go

2011
January 20th, 2011 - Names announced for Scream Zone coasters
January 21st, 2011 - Zamperla to take over operation of the Cyclone!
March 10th, 2011 - Deal reached with Coney Island 8 for lease extensions
April 16th, 2011 - Scream Zone construction
November 10th, 2011 - Carousel restoration, record crowds & expansions

2012
February 2nd, 2012 - GCI to reprofile Cyclone
February 15th, 2012 - Coney Island hiring for the 2012 Summer season
April 5th, 2012 - 280 feet of Cyclone's track replaced during offseason
September 17th, 2012 - Wonder Wheel boosters oppose new observation tower
November 11th, 2012 - Coney Island after Hurricane Sandy
November 29th, 2012 - Zamperla wins rights to light up the Parachute Jump
December 19th, 2012 - Coney Island businesses set speedy recovery plan

2013
January 20th, 2013 - Water Mania attraction being added to Coney Island

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http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/12/nyregion/12coney.html



After a year of ultimatums, threats and stop-and-go negotiations, the Bloomberg administration has agreed to pay $95.6 million to a developer for seven acres in the heart of Coney Island, in a crucial step forward for its vision of turning the faded and dormant seaside amusement district into a glittering destination reminiscent of its heyday, according to executives on both sides of the negotiations.

The city’s deal with the developer, Joseph J. Sitt, capped a long standoff between the two sides, with each claiming it had the best plan for the revival of the fabled playground, but neither able to bring those plans to fruition in a deadly real estate market.

The city will announce the deal on Thursday, but the reality of a revived Coney Island remains a long way off.

Mr. Sitt began buying land in Coney Island in 2005, promising a modern, Las Vegas-style resort with hotels and condominiums among the rides. Today, much of the land sits vacant. While the Cyclone roller coaster, the Wonder Wheel and Nathan’s hot dog stand remain, the Thunderbolt, Child’s restaurant and even the Astroland amusement park are gone — cleared away for new ventures that were never built.

More if you click the link to the article above.

[HEADCHEEZKnows where his bowel is]

I think I speak for everyone when I say...

FINALLY!!

[The DisneylanderI know more about donkeys than women!]

I'll believe it when I see some groundbreaking.

The Coney Island fiasco has gone on a bit too long for me to rely on things like this to stoke my hope, but maybe this will prove me wrong.

[Airtime&GravityWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

Sounds interesting, and hopefully the development finally gets built. Although with how long it has taken to get here, I'm sure that if the project does end up getting built, that it will go through several more changes. That being said, I still have my doubts that this project will ever be completed.

[piersTPR's Hairstylist to the Stars!]

This is good news, it is a place I have always wanted to visit/get mugged at.

[larrygatorObsessive Overlord of the TPR Park Index]

Mike Bloomberg rocks!

[Swiminn6Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Donkey.]

I remember a long long time ago reading about this and looking it up on google and it looked amazing. Here is what I found that was envisioned for the park.

[Speeddeamon128Thought "Laser Snake Horse" was real.]

I hope this does go into effect. I enjoyed my few visits to Coney Island & think the place could some new life!

[deathbydinnI eat bugs.]

^ That would be amazing. However that red coaster would be the star attractiona nd not the Cyclone. I don't like that too much.

[ginzoWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

I really hope this goes through. I went to Coney for the first time back in August. The place just screams of needing some love.