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RCoasterny wrote:Did you guys break the Crossbow? At the end of the video, the train just stopped before the station and just... sat there. It was already apparent that the station was clear to proceed...
We had to sit in the brake run until the air compressor turned on, filled and we then slowly inched into the station. We thought we had broke it when we took the first ride as well... It was actually a great credit!
And the pizza tour and cannolis were awesome! I was so stuffed for the bus ride back to the hotel...
Victorian Gardens reminded me of Riverfront Park in Spokane, albeit more child-focused. And oddly enough, I didn't even realize it was at the site of a skating rink like Riverfront.
Today was our "Un-Official" bonus day of the North East Trip, and continuing our journey into New York City, we visited the historic "Coney Island!"
For those of you who may not be aware, there has been a massive effort into "cleaning up Coney Island" the past few years. The old Astroland park was closed, the rides removed, and new owners (Zamperla USA), was awarded the contracts to open up the new Luna Park, Scream Zone, and take over operations of the Coney Island Cyclone.
The result is FANTASTIC! While the area still has a way to go, the improvements are obvious, welcomed, and Coney Island is full of life! It was great to see crowds at the park, and the entire area didn't seem quite as "run down" or "seedy" as it has in recent years.
Even the boardwalk areas, Deno's Wonder Wheel Park, and other amusements have seen improvement and overall Coney Island seems like it really is moving forward to become a day-trip destination for New Yorkers again.
Scream Zone has also added one of these Zamperla Volare coasters...now, everyone knows these don't have a reputation for being the most comfortable ride in the world...
But this one actually was ok! Whatever they did to it bringing it from Elitch Gardens actually made it more enjoyable!
If there are kiddie coasters...you'll find TPR members!
KidTums is tall enough and now has more than 120 coaster credits!
Have fun kiddies!
Yup....credit whores.
Caesar is in gangsta mode...or maybe that's "nerd mode..."
Spook-a-Rama is sooooo terrifying! No spoilers, you just have to ride it.
The first Jäger Bomb of the trip!
The 8th Jäger Bomb of the trip!
"This is the best attraction in Coney Island!"
Can't go to Coney Island without having a Nathan's Hot Dog!
This is the home of the world famous hot dog eating contest!
Fried Oreos? Yes, please!
Back at Luna Park, TPR is sampling more of the new rides.
The frisbee was awesome!
The awesome new Air Race and the Starflyer.
KidTums was even tall enough to ride the stand-up Disk-O! Awesome!!!
Happy swing makes us happy.
"This is my favorite Chair Swings ride ever!"
"We are going to TGI Fridays!"
NOTED!!! Thank you Coney Island! So great to see the boardwalk and parks in such great shape, and the people of New York visiting Coney Island again!
The rest of the evening Piers drank... A HELL OF A LOT! And why you ask? It was Piers' "coming out" party! I know, I know...this might come as a shock... But Piers is GAY!
"OMG! I've just lost my anal virginity! Where did it go?"
"Who put this penis down my shirt?"
"I might have just come out, but no amount of beer in the world will get me to do you!"
Piers Drinks. Chris... MAD!
"I'm making a pitcher of Jäger Bomb...for me."
"Two small things of Jäger??? Are you f**king joking? You brought me TWO TINY things of Jäger??!!? Go back and get more!"
First Piers drinks...
OMG! SEMEN TASTES TERRIBLE!!!
I need one more Jäger bomb to wash that down.
Thank you to everyone for attending Piers' coming out party. This was an EPIC night of drunk Piers, but sorry, no video. Gotta come on a TPR trip and experience it live!
Last edited by ernierocker on Thu May 09, 2013 8:38 pm.
It's great to see how much Coney Island has been cleaned up and refurbished. The new rides add a lot to the place... And boy oh boy do I wanta ride Spook-a-Rama!
By far the best flat ride of Luna park was the air race. Lots of out of your seat spinning fun! The 12th Street bumper cars were also pretty amazing with the music thumping and fast cars to bump into each other with, it's for sure something that needs to be checked out by those taking a stroll in Coney Island.
Love seeing Coney Island rejuvenated like this although we enjoyed it in 2008 even with its seediness.
I haven't followed the transition from Astroworld closing to now; are any of the rides in the area (like in Deno's Wonder Wheel Park) still around from 2008? I thought I remember one of the dark rides being called Spook-a-rama for example.
Last edited by ernierocker on Fri Jul 29, 2011 6:59 am.
I was planning on going to Bowcraft on the day you all went. I can't believe I didn't and missed out on what looks like a ton of fun!! Coney island looks amazing now too I can't wait to get back out there!
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I was planning on going to Bowcraft on the day you all went. I can't believe I didn't and missed out on what looks like a ton of fun!! Coney island looks amazing now too I can't wait to get back out there!