TPR's North East USA Tour Official Report!

[Sir ClinksalotBitch Please!]

Looks like an awesome start for what is sure to be an awesome trip!!!

[RoCo"Excuse me, miss, may I pound my large rooster into your donkey?"]

...I thought I remember one of the dark rides being called Spook-a-rama for example.

Yeah, Spook-A-Rama has been around for a long, long time. Used to be billed as the "Longest Spook House" in the world, as I recall. Last time I was at Coney (last summer), it was much shorter. But it's still Coney-Awesome.

Damn, that Big Mike guy sure gets around!!

Who is that sexy arm candy he has???

That guy sure has the life!

Quoted for truth and awesomeness (and deep, deep envy! )

FANTASTIC UPDATES AND VIDEOS! I can't believe a Volare is relatively okay! That rocks!

[larrygatorObsessive Overlord of the TPR Park Index]

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.

When you were at Coney Island it consisted of two main parks: Astroland and Deno's Wonder Wheel Park. There were also independent operators that operated some kiddie rides in a separate area, along with some independent operators who run about 5 other rides including the Saturn 6.

Last year, Zamperla opened Luna Park in the footprint of the old Astroland. This year they also operate the Cyclone and opened a smaller park called Scream Zone, that is not directly adjacent to Luna Park, but a short walk away. Scream Zone sits where they used to be Batting Cages and possibly a go kart track.

Deno's Wonder Wheel Park and the independent operators are still there as they were when you visited the area.

[printersdevil78Nuthin' better than a naked donkey!]

I'm glad to see Spook-A-Rama is still there, as I thought it was a casualty of the revitalization. Hopefully I'll get up there eventually to ride it, the Cyclone and the Wonder Wheel. Coney Island has always intrigued me. In fact, I just finished reading a novel set, in part, at the old Dreamland amusement park. Maybe next summer....

I had Nathan's for lunch today in honor of this TR.

[DCodyHave I mentioned how awesome donkeys are?]

WOW. Coney Island has really changed even since my wedding there in summer of 2009. I could actually bring my kid there now!

I thought I wouldn't like the modernization, to be honest, but it looks so bright and lively and fun. Nice to see the Cyclone getting some love from TPR!

[xmichellexI'm a know-it-all about donkeys!]

Great pics!

The Wonder Wheel looks beyond crazy. I don't like ferris wheels to begin with, but that thing looks terrifying. My parents made me go on the DCA version with the swinging cars and I flipped out, haha... I can't even imagine what the actual Wonder Wheel is like.

The whole Coney Island area looks really nice, I've never been there... looks like another thing to add to the list!

[robbalveySite Admin]

TPR will be on Hartford News on CBS WFSB 5-6pm. Someone please record! Even with your iPhone and post it to our Facebook or TPR!

[jray21Why do I still have a donkey title???]

Awesome report! I didn't realize Coney Island had all that stuff! I was thinking it was a lot more smaller. Definitely looks like a fun park, glad the new company is cleaning it up!

[rtpbI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

New York is part of our USA trip next year and Coney Island was on the to-do list and after reading your report and looking at the pictures it is now on the must=do list.
8 months and counting but will be well worth the wait.
Woop Woop.

[beatle11I prefer to mate with donkeys over humans!]

Next Tuesday can't come quick enough. The Cyclone and the Wonder Wheel are so iconic. Can't wait to visit!