Coney Island Cyclone - Wikipedia
The Cyclone, also called the Coney Island Cyclone, is a wooden roller coaster at Luna Park in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City. Designed by Vernon Keenan, it opened to the public on June 26, 1927. The roller coaster is on a plot of land at the intersection of Surf Avenue and West 10th Street.
Coney Island Cyclone - Luna Park in Coney Island
As the second-steepest wooden roller coaster in the world, the Cyclone features an adrenaline-charged plunge measuring 85 feet at an uncompromising descent angle of almost 60 degrees. Exhilarating drops, curves, 27 elevation variations and a sinuous layout have made this iconic wooden coaster a timeless classic and after more than 90 years of ...
LUNA PARK’S ICONIC CONEY ISLAND CYCLONE ROLLER COASTER …
Sep 7, 2024 · BROOKLYN, NY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024: Luna Park in Coney Island is excited to announce the reopening of the world-famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster – today, Saturday, September 7 at 11:00am EST. Following a brief closure for maintenance, this beloved American treasure is ready to once again deliver heart-pounding thrills to visitors from ...
Coney Island’s Roller Coaster History - Culture Trip
Jun 16, 2017 · One of the symbols of the neighborhood is the Cyclone roller coaster, one of the oldest in America still in operation, and the attraction marks a rich history in stomach churning, neck cracking, thrill-seeking rides at Coney Island.
Welcome to Luna Park in Coney Island
NYC's most iconic destination for fun! Luna Park is home of the Cyclone and Thunderbolt roller coasters, attractions, dining, shops, and more.
Ranking the Roller Coasters of New York’s Coney Island
Jul 3, 2023 · In total, more than 50 roller coasters have called Coney Island home over the years, and currently, between Luna Park and Deno’s Wonder Wheel, there are 11 roller coaster credits located inside of just about 17 acres worth of amusements.
Coney Island | Roller Coaster History
The world-famous Cyclone roller coaster opened at Coney Island in 1927. Edwin Prescott's Loop-the-Loop was built at West 10th Street, Coney Island in 1901. The ride showcased engineering that greatly improved on the Flip Flap.
The Cyclone Highlights : NYC Parks
This site is named for the Cyclone roller coaster, one of Coney Island’s most famous attractions. Covering 2,640 feet of track in a minute and fifty seconds, the Cyclone carries 24 passengers and reaches speeds of 60 mph. Its biggest drop is 85 feet at a descent angle of 58.6 degrees.
Coney Island's Historical Amusement Rides
A comprehensive guide to the history of Coney Island's roller coasters, rides and attractions c. 1905, including a collection of rare tickets.
Coney Island Cyclone Roller Coaster
Welcome to the Cyclone, one of the world's most famous roller coasters. Ride it and you'll see why this 1927 ride was made a NYC landmark in 1988. Located at Surf Avenue and West 10th Street, it stands on the same corner where the Loop the Loop (1901 to 1911) and Giant Racer (1911 to 1927) once stood.