ernierocker Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 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. Thanks Larry. I was having a hard time picturing where all the new stuff was but now it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinTheAttendant Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Theme Park Review on WFSB at 6PM in Hartford [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=Quassy_gyk7[/coastertube] I actually like this report. The crew did a good job of not saying anything stupid or over-exagerate anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmichellex Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 ^ Thank you for posting this! The coaster looks like a ton of fun... They did a great job with the TV spot, yay TPR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncolon91 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Good little news clip. Much better than the two sentence article on their webpage. Was that your POV footage Robb or did CBS tape their own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Piers! Too bad he wasn't wasted (or was he? ) ,that would've shown them what TPR is really about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Yay for Piers!!! And Robb and TPR!!! Awesome exposure! Can't wait to ride it in a few days, wish I could've joined all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucazferrazCBMR Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I must say: depite all nostalgy I tend to feel about old Coney Island, telling by these pictures, the place looks much better now. I`ve only been there once, in 2002 and it seemed very neglected... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Did Piers get a rush from the coaster, or the beer? Great report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathP Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Great Report! I really like how they have cleaned up Coney Island and put in alot of new rides since I went, nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movieguy Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Awesome! Anything involving Piers and Alcohol, though, makes a TR even better than usual in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Just added three new videos to our Coney Island update: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1068549#p1068549 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 god bless Laura "these people are cool?" "well, most of them" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 god bless Laura "these people are cool?" "well, most of them" That was awesome Laura! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 EnthusiASSts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 ^Yeah, That's what I heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Ah, what I would give to not be stuck in school over the summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADCHEEZ Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Is the observation tower at Luna Park open? I don't remember ever seeing it open under Astroland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) Is the observation tower at Luna Park open? I don't remember ever seeing it open under Astroland. No, Zamperla has no plans to open the Observation Tower. Consider it this generation's Parachute Jump. Edited July 30, 2011 by larrygator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osm Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 That was a really good report, it actually sounded like an accurate description of what I think the ride probably is like, which is so rare for the media. And I also got a laugh out of "enthusiASSts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumbarider1993 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Wow, i just noticed this. That's a really wierd spot for the anti-rollback device on the Cyclone! i don't think i've seen any other coaster with the rollbacks mounted on the side of the rail! that's very unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 (edited) Another TPR North East Tour Update! If you want to follow us LIVE during the trip, subscribe to our Facebook and Twitter pages: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/themeparkreview Twitter: TPR's next North East Tour stop was Quassy - Home to the brand new Gravity Group wooden roller coaster, Wooden Warrior! TPR is psyched about Wooden Warrior AND the Timberliner trains! Do not be fooled by Wooden Warrior's 35 foot lift hill - this ride is full of AWESOME! This coaster has crazy airtime on every hill!Check out this POV and Rider Cam Video! "...and all I got was this lousy T-Shirt! " TPR Member Cheryl was Wooden Warrior's 150,000th rider!!! Domo Loves....WOODEN WARRIOR!!!" Trust me, NEITHER of these guys should ever be considered a "warrior!" The local CBS station was out to interview TPR! Check out the video below... [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=Quassy_gyk7[/coastertube] "Most of these people are cool..." Truer words couldn't have been spoken, Laura! "OMG! It's Britney Spears!" Hellllllo sexy lift hill! Seriously, TPR loved, **LOVED** Wooden Warrior! Every hill = airtime. The tunnel = totally effective! GREAT RIDE! And the Timberliner trains? So comfy and amazing! Proof that you don't need to be 100+ feet tall to be fantastic! TPR Members said Wooden Warrior was the "surprise hit of the tour!" Even these little hills produce some fun airtime moments. Like I said, Wooden Warrior might only be 35 feet tall, but it's full of AWESOME! After about an hour of ERT, the park rolled out more awesomeness for TPR... And yes, it was a "party!" "I swear I could easily carry one more..." All TPR members got wood! "I got wood....and a balloon animal!" This is actually a true wooden warrior! Quassy is just a really nice, relaxing, small family park, with traditional family rides. KidTums loved the carousel. Some fun classic flat rides... ...which were GREAT! Solo ride on the Frog Hopper! While TPR members try the bigger drop tower. OMG! These are the best games prizes EVAR!!!! Karate Domos! Angry Birds! "I totally won a skeleton Domo!" And along with Wooden Warrior, another recent addition to Quassy was this water play area on the location of the old Mad Mouse.It was great to see the park really growing! Wonderful small park that is always worth a visit! Please check it out next time you're in the area! It was great to see the park really growing! Wonderful small park that is always worth a visit! Please check it out next time you're in the area! Now.... POST YOUR COMMENTS!!!! Edited June 4, 2013 by ernierocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 So, seriously, how bad ass are the Timberliners? Each time I imagine them on larger scale projects like Voyage and start drooling over the effectiveness they seem to have. I only got to sit in one stationary and even then, the comfort level was "woah". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosscoe Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Wow, Coney Isalnd has come a long way in the last 12 months. Great updates as always Robb and Elissa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaic513 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 That picture of Robb and KidTums on the Trabant flat ride is totally classic. Looks like you have a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karezza Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Lol what state are we in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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