01/12/09

Stacy Longest thinks astroland was the best

by brooklynstyle

FIRST OF ALL, TO THE JACK a$$ WHO SAID ASTROLAND Sucs, I GUESS COMMING FROM OLD SCHOOL, IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE, GUESS THIS MEANS U SUC. DUDE. Astroland is a place i will remember for life, my dad took me there every weekend he picked me up from moms house. since my father passed away, he took the place with him... think about peoples feeling before writing something thats not true, keep ur comments to ur self. a$$h0le!

• Pros: perfect

11/08/08

Steven Wevodau says: What a nice, clean, fun place for the family!

by stevenwevodau

I haven't been to many parks, but have to say this one is GREAT! Very clean, nice!

Steven Wevodau

07/11/08

A regular carnival

by AstrolandSucks

"Hurling" in a lot of places, con artists (Not a good place for kids, also known as scammers), and a lot of bad things. The only thing good is that it is a historical landmark.

03/28/07

This is a part of history

by nycgirl83

I been to carnivals and amusement parks of all sizes and all around the country, and nothing compares to Coney Island. I been reading alot of view points on Coney island and i feel very insulted that alot of tourists and out of towners visit NYC and all they do is insult what we have to offer and talk about how bad Coney island is i understand that Coney may not be no six flags or ceder point but Coney paved the way and made the foundation of the modern day amusment park and carnival, the cyclone is the most imitated roller coaster to date, and us New Yorkers have the original still standing right here in Brooklyn. If there were no nathan's chances are you would never eat a hot dog, us New Yorkers setted trends for the rest of the world to emulate, when you visit places like coney, dont compare it to theme parks, look at it as a part of american history and culture. in order to fully understand my point of view and appreciate Coney u have to be a New York Native- coney island is apart of our culture and apart of my memories of bein apart of this city.

• Pros: Cyclone, Brighton Beach, Nathans- this park is the backdrop to alot of movies and pop culture and the most imitated around the country, a good history trip
• Cons: Some rides may be alittle too old and need to be renovated or restored. Lack of restrooms.

08/12/06

late night company, good atmosphere

by moviebuff347

You know astroland, the only amusement park in the brooklyn area, and most of new york. The amusement park with fireworks, right next to Keyspan park, the aquarium, and the beach full of jellyfish. Also home to the world famous cyclone that nobody rides. Listen, astroland has lots of stands, good rides for kids, and older people. There's just a little thing that gets in the way. There aren't good crowds, the place is dirty, everything is old, and there's even a strret sorrounding some really good rides. Like the zipper, or one of those fast flying whale rides that spin on metal bars. There's also a sled, a simulator, another fast ride I remember being in green. But noone is there to ride it, there all broken down or closed, and the service plays songs with curses, and when the songs curse, they have to speak in the microphone to blank it out, and memorize the songs. You're on the ride for about a half an our, which is not the best, you break your neck, and pay so much. Plus the height restriction is crazy. Not the typical place to go to, but very enjoyable.

• Pros: rides
• Cons: service

07/15/06

Nothing Compares to Cedars Point . Best Park Out There By Far......

by 007derek

Cedars Point has the most coasters in north america , aswell the largest and fastest ,

Ive done tons of theme parks , nothing compares to CEDARS POINT!!!!!!

• Pros: Everthing is amazing there
• Cons: Line up can get long

06/02/06

Kicks 6 Flags A**

by kem31753

There is nothing on earth like riding the Cyclone for the first time. For starts, it's old. How can something nearly 80 years old hold together? Second, the first drop. As a kid I remember the adreneline pumping as it made its climb up the tracks to the top. I was scared, and it hadn't even dropped. Lastly, this is New York in all its dingy glory! The beach, the hot dogs at Nathans, the boardwalk. You don't have to drive for hours, waste the gas, and stand on long, long, long lines like other so-called amusement parks. Ride the Cyclone, get a tan, walk the boardwalk, see the Cyclone baseball team play, visit an outpost of Russia. Can't beat it for a subway ride!

• Pros: Cyclone, History, Diversity

05/11/06

Home to the world's most famous roller coaster, with Coney Island and Brighton Beach a wink away.

by Contributor

The Appeal
This is the granddaddy of amusement parks, and features the world-famous Cyclone. Built in 1927, the notorious wooden roller coaster has 2,640 feet of track and an 80-foot 60-degree drop to get you started screaming as you wind through 16 changes of direction and 18 track crossovers. Featured in movies, this New York City landmark is perfectly safe even if Charles Lindbergh did say it was scarier than flying the Atlantic solo. (At one minute and 50 seconds, a ride on the Cyclone takes markedly less time).

Facts and Features
Don't spend an hour on the subway just for a roller coaster, though. The park also sports more than a dozen rides and games, a Ferris wheel, a carousel, three arcades, two restaurants, the Surf Avenue flea market, a skating rink and a fishing pier.

08/12/05

Worth a try....

by mxdreamgrl

I have lived in Brookyln my whole life, and have visited Coney Island and the amusement park several times. The park isn't the best park ever....but it's worth a visit. Besides, would you rather waste a Saturday afternoon, or at least hang out at the beach, check out some rides, and have a good time?. Coney Island is a good place to visit. I also recommend this place. I have visited this place so many times, and I don't think I'll stop any time soon. ;)

08/12/05

User review by ljb321

by ljb321

are you guys crazy NOTHING....i mean NOTHING compares to CEDAR POINT !!!!!!