Coney Island Development Discussion Thread

[coasteredI know more about donkeys than women!]

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

I think that giant red rollercoaster will be a great rollercoaster, but i does not fit in a classic amusement park like Coney Island.
Coney Island only needs the classic rollercoasters like Thunderbolt and the classic amusement rides.

[disneyfan1313I love donkeys more than me.]

I think the trick to make this successful will be to find the balance between the old school charm with the "I feel safe to go here" which is missing today. There are a few boardwalk areas that have found this balance and have continued to be successful and hopefully Coney Island will find that!

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

Found some recent developments.

This one is the most recent, and talks about how there are about 50 companies bidding.

Coney island Bidding


This one is interesting, but is more of a "what it can become" scenario.

Possible Rides

[wiyoh1984Full Fledged Donkey Enthusiast!]

^ From what I read they are really wanting to modernize the area. I'm cool with those ideas, I hope they work the area in such away that it becomes a modern classic area.

I do believe there is a way to mix the classic with modern without killing the spotlight on the Cyclone.

[jedimaster1227Open Up Happiness]

http://www.ny1.com/7-brooklyn-news-cont ... t-operator

The city has chosen Italian-based company Zamperla USA to become the new amusement park operator for Coney Island.
Zamperla USA was named the new amusement park operator for Coney Island Tuesday.

The company was among several others vying for the operating rights, including Ripley's Believe or Not and Steel Pier.

Contenders for the rights had to submit proposals, which included developing at one of the three parcels of land between the former Astroland site and KeySpan Park.

Sources say Zamperla's plan included developing all three.

City officials want the rides up and running by this summer.

The city acquired the land from developer Joe Sitt last month.

Zamperla is an Italian company and is one of the largest manufactures of amusement rides in the world with its American headquarters based out of Parsippany, New Jersey.

[Dailey EnterprizesChallenge me at Donkey Kong...I dare ya!]

It's probably just me, but I think a "Las Vegas style" restort feels a bit out of place... in Brooklyn I mean. Clean it up and modernize it a little, but if it turns into Disnyworld then I wouldn't be too interested in the place.

The "vision" looks nice though.

[DBruI will provide you with maximum pleasure.]

What "vision" are you talking about, DE?

[Dailey EnterprizesChallenge me at Donkey Kong...I dare ya!]

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

When I was at Coney Island over the summer (July 4th to be exact), the whole area did look lie in was in desperate need of some TLC. There were some public areas, like in the bathrooms for the beach, that were downright grungy. Plus the whole time I was there with my family, I was holding my purse as close to me as possible, because I was so worried about getting something stolen, moreso than in any other part of New York.

On the other hand, I think the best part of my day day was getting my Cyclone credit. I thought that was definitely a fun ride.

[CHILLERLC1When I grow up, I want to breed donkeys!]

I think I would even appreciate a Volaire at Coney if they have a spare one sitting around. I know the city wants them to get things put in place quickly. I know there's one at Rye but I would appreciate another coaster credit to get. Motocoaster would be awesome, even a Wild Mouse.