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Beautiful Coney Island Photography

I believe that “seaside” and “photogenic” go hand-in-hand, and the following photographs of Coney Island by Jeff Chien-Hsing Liao reaffirm my belief. “Greetings from Coney Island,” the Lightbox exhibition by MTA Arts for Transit and Urban Design includes “eight stunning panoramic time-lapsed...

Apr 3, 2013 by John Stevenson Photos 0

Top Seven Parks to See at Night

Some amusement parks undergo a dazzling transformation after the sun sets. Strung lights illuminate the midways, large lightbulbs attached the lifthills of roller coasters turn a black sky into a glowing array of light designs. The below amusement parks transform...

Aug 1, 2012 by John Stevenson Features 1

Coney Island Cyclone Refurb Comparison

While we’re on the subject of Coney Island, I thought the release of the below video was perfect timing. Earlier this year, we reported that the famous Coney Island Cyclone was to be revamped by the guys at Great Coasters...

Apr 20, 2012 by John Stevenson Videos 4

Coney Island Love Letter Video

Do you like artistic indie films? Do you like Coney Island? Then you’ll love this video made by Robert Kolody: The video’s description reads: “A love letter to Brooklyn’s beautiful and magical Coney Island, sent from Robert Kolodny of Land...

Apr 18, 2012 by John Stevenson Videos 1

GCI to Revamp Coney Island Cyclone

Great Coasters International will repair and slightly rework the classic wooden Cyclone coaster at Coney Island in New York. GCI was carefully chosen by Central Amusement International, the group overseeing the revitalization of Coney Island. The Amusement Today article states:...

Feb 2, 2012 by John Stevenson News 0

Steeplechase Plaza construction begins

Construction has begun on Steeplechase Plaza, a small area at Coney Island that will feature a historic refurbished carousel: “A historic carousel is set to come home to Coney Island in a new Boardwalk plaza the city will break ground...

Nov 12, 2011 by John Stevenson News 0

Scream Zone coaster names revealed

The newest Coney Island amusement park doesn’t open until April, but the names of its two coasters have already been revealed: Beach weather is still several months away, but Coney Island is already preparing for the addition of its newest amusement...

Jan 20, 2011 by John Stevenson News 0

New Luna Park at Coney Island

The Zamperla-run amusement park dubbed “Luna Park” will open this summer at Coney Island. The project will take place in two phases. By 2011, 23 new rides will open including two custom roller coasters. Below is concept art for some of the new...

Feb 17, 2010 by John Stevenson News 0