CycloneMan Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 Yes folks, it's true, Astroland is safe for one more season! Astroland will thrill until '09 This won't be the final summer after all for Coney Island's fabled Astroland PPark, The Post has learned. Councilman Domenic Recchia Jr. (D-Brooklyn) brokered a deal to keep the rides in business in 2008, sources close to the deal said. The park's longtime operator, Carol Hill Albert, had been expected to close Astroland after Labor Day so that Thor Equities, which purchased the park for $50 million last year, could clear the site for its planned $1.5 billion Vegas-glitz entertainment complex. Albert and Thor will be working out the details of the extension in the days ahead, including compensation to Thor for allowing Astroland to use thje site next year. The city is trying to find a new site for Astroland somewhere near KeySpan Park, the Brooklyn Cyclones' minor-league baseball home. The historic Cyclone roller coaster wasn't affected by Thor's purchase and Albert will continue operating it through a city lease. -Rich Calder New York Post -Dainan "Will this happen every year, we'll see! Cyclone has 9 years on the lease" Rafferty
CycloneMan Posted June 22, 2007 Author Posted June 22, 2007 Actually, I typed it, I copied from the News Paper because I couldn't get the site to load and my mom and my sister were fighting behind me! I'll take care of it! -Dainan " " Rafferty
Calvin Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 What rides are unique to Astroland? If they boot the Parachute Drop...
CycloneMan Posted June 22, 2007 Author Posted June 22, 2007 Parachute Drop was never a part of Astroland!
Calvin Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 Parachute Drop was never a part of Astroland! Oh, well excuse me for my ignorance. Looking across the internet, it appears that it's mostly a travelling carnival kind of thing.
CycloneMan Posted June 22, 2007 Author Posted June 22, 2007 Whoops, sorry for the explaination point. It's a force of habbit. Astroland really is like a stationary carnival minus the Astro Tower, Water Flume and the Cyclone. Though Astroland does have the only Top Spin 2 stationed at a park in the US, which runs a crazy cycle. And the Break Dance never ends! -Dainan "Luckly with what ever happens, the Cyclone will still be around" Rafferty
carolinacaniac Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 I agree with you on the hope that Cyclone will still be around. I have been wanting to ride it for a long time. Almost went last August but we decided to go to Knoebels instead.
freestylenut Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 Yay! I have another chance to visit this classic place within the next 2 years! Anyone know of the bumper cars with the "dance club" theme? That is THEEE coolest! Its not IN Astroland, but around it somewhere.
larrygator Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 Whoops, sorry for the explaination point. It's a force of habbit. Astroland really is like a stationary carnival minus the Astro Tower, Water Flume and the Cyclone. Though Astroland does have the only Top Spin 2 stationed at a park in the US, which runs a crazy cycle. And the Break Dance never ends! -Dainan "Luckly with what ever happens, the Cyclone will still be around" Rafferty And don't forget a Tilt-a-Whirl that is still operated manually. Also anyone planning on going to Nathan's while in Coney Island should go to the Nathans.com to print up buy one get one free hot dog coupons.
CycloneMan Posted June 22, 2007 Author Posted June 22, 2007 Well...the Cyclone is on a seperate lease that has 9 more years left. But when Astroland does close, it's in the city's hands! Whoops, sorry for the explaination point. It's a force of habbit. Astroland really is like a stationary carnival minus the Astro Tower, Water Flume and the Cyclone. Though Astroland does have the only Top Spin 2 stationed at a park in the US, which runs a crazy cycle. And the Break Dance never ends! -Dainan "Luckly with what ever happens, the Cyclone will still be around" Rafferty And don't forget a Tilt-a-Whirl that is still operated manually. Also anyone planning on going to Nathan's while in Coney Island should go to the Nathans.com to print up buy one get one free hot dog coupons. Larry, will you be there next Tuesday for the Cyclone's 80th? -Dainan "I'll be there at 10:30 for the whole Media thing" Rafferty
larrygator Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 no - I'm going Monday night 6/25 after work. I have to pack on Tuesday night for the Spain Trip. My schedule is real tight
spaceace12 Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 I found another article on it. http://www.villagevoice.com/blogs/runninscared/archives/2007/10/astroland_is_ba.php
carolinacaniac Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 This is awesome to hear! I will definatly have to try and get up there next year!
RussellHammondnholt Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 I sounds like it is safe for now but I really hope the Cyclone is saved so that future generations can ride it. It is a piece of history. I would be such a loss. These developers make me mad
Primogen18 Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 I was looking at stopping there on the way back from MA actually, and again next summer when its open, glad I have another chance. Also, thanks for that little tip larrygator, I'll do that in case I should stop in on the way back to PA...
Sticky Nicky Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 I might accually get out NYC next year so maybe I can sneak in a trip while I'm there. I really wanted to go this year as it was closing year so I am happy it is staying open another year.
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