tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32151357816121201592024-03-21T07:16:58.577-07:00Luna Park at Coney IslandThe FUN is Back!Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-50964177277535401642013-01-22T15:07:00.000-08:002013-01-22T15:08:30.374-08:00Off-Season Work at Luna Park<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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In early January, Luna Park started its annual maintenance on the Cyclone Roller Coaster. We're all bundled up, preparing for 2013.<br />
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On the Cyclone, we're repairing 480 feet of track (second drop through the third drop). Due to Hurricane Sandy, we have also had to recondition the motors. Luckily, the Cyclone survived the hurricane intact - an accelerometer test on the Cyclone showed that the coaster had not shifted in the storm. The Cyclone Roller Coaster will open in March of 2013.<br />
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Other rides are wrapped up for the winter. Below is a picture of the cars from the Steeplechase coaster.<br />
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We're planning a great 2013 season for you - with three new rides!<br />
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<br />Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-45088050103045344722012-09-14T10:42:00.001-07:002012-09-14T10:42:22.734-07:00Sukkot at Luna Park - Early Bird Special!<br />
<b>EARLY BIRD SPECIAL</b><br />
From 10AM - 12PM, three-hour unlimited ride wristbands will be sold for $19.99! <span style="font-size: x-small;">Bring barcode at the bottom of this page to redeem promotion.</span><br />
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<b><u>Sukkot at Luna Park:</u></b><br />
RIDES, SLIDES and a HUGE SUKKAH on premises<br />
GLATT KOSHER FOOD by HMS Caterers <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Prepared under the Rabbinical Supervision Of Tartikov Beth Din)</span><br />
Park opens at 10AM Wednesday & Thursday for an Early Bird Special<br />
Park opens at 12PM Friday<br />
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Wristbands are valid for Luna Park only. Scream Zone and the Cyclone Roller Coaster are pay-per-ride.<br />
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Luna Park at Coney Island is on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/lunaparknyc" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>! Check out our favorite pictures of Coney Island, spanning from Coney Island's establishment as the People's Playground to now.<br />
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Tag your pins #lunaparknyc, and we might feature them on our Pinterest!Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-5344293291454541702012-07-19T08:10:00.001-07:002012-07-19T08:10:59.539-07:00Luna Park Video Going Viral!Luna Park's new video is going viral! Check it out here:<br />
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For <b>$20</b>, race our go-karts around the Coney Island Raceway AND fly through the air on the Boardwalk Flight! Print out this coupon or show it to our ticket booth folks on your smart phone.<br />
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($20 for 1 ride on Coney Island Raceway and 1 ride on Boardwalk Flight. Discount can not be combined with other promotions. Valid Monday - Thursday only. Expires July 12, 2012.)Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-67824967584179827722012-07-02T11:26:00.001-07:002012-07-02T11:31:14.704-07:00Cyclone's Birthday Pre-Party with Linda Church and Pix11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Luna Park held an exclusive Pre-Party for the Cyclone Roller Coaster's 85th Birthday with Linda Church from Pix11. <span style="background-color: white;">Twenty-five lucky people from Luna Park's </span><a href="http://www.lunaparknyc.com/newsletter-signup.html" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">email newsletter</a><span style="background-color: white;"> list rode for free on the Coney Island Raceway (Scream Zone), the Air Race (Luna Park) and the Cyclone!</span><br />
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<br />Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-89678164099784959772012-06-27T13:28:00.003-07:002012-06-27T13:28:40.843-07:00Cyclone's 85th Birthday Bash!Luna Park is holding a blow-out birthday party <b>this Saturday, June 30th</b> in honor of the Cyclone Roller Coaster's 85th birthday. Starting at noon, <b><u>a ride on the Cyclone will cost 25</u></b><span style="background-color: white;"><b><u>₵</u></b> for the first 85 minutes in honor of the coaster's original cost when it opened in 1927.</span><br />
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- Zumba Fitness® by Miss Gina Argano<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><br />
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Gina Argano choreographed a flash mob dance that will step off at 4pm on Saturday. <i>Learn the moves from the video below, and we'll see you there!</i><br />
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The finalists for the LunaPic contest have been chosen after a lot of deliberation and a lot of email sifting. You can vote for who YOU think should be the Grand Prize Winners on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LunaParkNYC" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.</div>
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This Saturday, June 23rd is the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/213448952105935/" target="_blank">30th Annual Mermaid Parade</a>! The nation's largest art parade features mermaids and mermen, sea creatures, fancy floats and antique cars.<span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">If you can't handle wild and wacky fun, don't even get off the subway!</span></div>
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This year, King Neptune is Jackie Martling and Queen Mermaid is Annabella Sciora. Props to <a href="http://www.coneyisland.com/mermaid.shtml" target="_blank">Coney Island, USA</a> for putting up the Mermaid Parade for the past 30 years!</div>
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Next Saturday, June 30th is the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/233978356706979/" target="_blank">Cyclone Rollercoaster's 85th Birthday Party</a>. It'll be the craziest party for a roller-coaster ever! We have local musicians, celebs and personalities. We're crowning the winners of the 2012 Cyclone Rollercoaster Charity Coasterthon. And we have surprises. Lots and lots of surprises*. Since it's not a real surprise if we tell you beforehand, you'll just have to trust us on that one.<br />
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Rides on the Cyclone Rollercoasters are going back to their original price for the first 85 minutes: a whopping 25 cents. <b>You read right: Rides on the Cyclone will be 25 cents!</b> Dig some quarters out of the sofa and come on down!</div>Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-5663373034755620032012-06-14T12:43:00.000-07:002012-06-19T06:20:41.176-07:00Cyclone Charity Coasterthon a Huge Success<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past weekend, nine charities competed to win $24,000 from Luna Park!<br />
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Each charity picked their two biggest coaster fanatics to ride The Cyclone Rollercoaster until one person was left standing (or strapped in). Because of the incredible dedication and determination of the contestants, eight charities made it to the end.<br />
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After 134 cycles on the Cyclone, the following teams remained:<br />
You Gotta Believe (Arelis Keane and Rosario Keane)<br />
Alzheimer's Association (Amy Peterson and David Chung)<br />
American Cancer Society Relay for Life (Katherine Smith and Vanessa Konstantino)<br />
Give Kids the World (Larry Meisel and Fran Holz)<br />
Sean Casey Animal Rescue (Lorena Carvajal)<br />
New York Aquarium (Jamal Augustus)<br />
New York Cares (Melvin de Jesus)<br />
Youth Services Opportunities Project (Matt Brooks).<br />
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The only team that didn't make it was Team Special Olympics NYC (but they put in a valiant effort). The eight winning charities split the $24,000 prize money. Each charity set up an information booth in front of the Cyclone. The organizations were joined by Fuze, 92.3 NOW and Luna Park's own LUNAtic cheerleaders.<br />
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Check out our YouTube channel (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/LunaParkNYC" target="_blank">youtube.com/LunaParkNYC</a>) for videos of the event, interviews with contestants and a video mash-up!<br />
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Dhani Jones visited Luna Park last weekend to ride the rides and film some footage for VH1's Big Morning Buzz. Jones took the time to talk to staff and guests before plunging down the world-famous Cyclone Rollercoaster and soaring upside down on the Air Race.<br />
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After traveling the park with his film crew and other hangers-on, we were able to convince him to ride the brand-new Boardwalk Flight at the Scream Zone. We won't tell if he screamed the whole time...<br />
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A former NFL linebacker, Dhani Jones played football for the New York Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cincinnati Bengals. Jones is now somewhat of a TV personality - and a really nice guy. We hope to see him again soon!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dhani Jones and a lucky staff member ride the Air Race.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jones walks it off in his harness after riding Boardwalk Flight.</td></tr>
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<br />Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com01000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224, USA40.5752376 -73.977535640.5737301 -73.98000309999999 40.576745100000004 -73.9750681tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-15144390186264425332012-06-01T13:50:00.001-07:002012-06-01T13:53:19.051-07:00Anthony Bourdain Rides the Cyclone!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anthony Bourdain prepares for ride #2!</td></tr>
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Yesterday, a famous chef, writer and New York native zoomed around the track of The Cyclone Rollercoaster. Anthony Bourdain rode the iconic Cyclone roller-coaster as part of his Travel Channel TV show "No Reservations." Guests patiently lined up in the ride queue to watch him zip along the track.<br />
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The Cyclone is a different ride depending on where you sit - it'd be great to see what Mr. Bourdain would say about a ride in the middle...or even in the bumpy back!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bourdain laughs with guests and park staff.</td></tr>
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<i>Luna Park thanks Anthony Bourdain for visiting us and trying out the Cyclone and for talking to our staff and guests. We're sure he made many Cyclone enthusiasts very happy yesterday!</i><br />
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*No gourmands were harmed during the writing of this blog post.</div>Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-20673771677985555992012-05-30T12:27:00.002-07:002012-05-30T12:27:44.374-07:00Memorial Day Weekend at Luna Park!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Tons of people flocked to Coney Island for Memorial Day Weekend! Although it was a scorcher, the streets, the beaches, the subways and the amusement parks were jam-packed with smiling (and often sweaty!) faces.<div>
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The truly adventurous tried out the brand-new Boardwalk Flight. There is something special about a view of Coney Island while hurtling through the air at over 60mph! Cheering bystanders lined the boardwalk every time someone was launched into the air.</div>
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The new Coney Island Raceway was also a favorite. There is nothing like the wind in your face as you whip around the track like a race-car driver!</div>
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Tell us about YOUR favorite part of the Memorial Day Weekend at Coney Island!</div>Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-29126164232380472262012-05-25T07:55:00.001-07:002012-05-25T07:55:11.472-07:00LunaPic Contest Starts Today!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dust off those camera lenses (or wipe the fingerprints from your smartphone)!<br />
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It's time for Luna Park's LunaPic Contest! Starting today, photographers and videographers alike can win big for showing off their love of Luna Park, Scream Zone and The Cyclone Rollercoaster. Our Facebook fans will choose their favorite pictures and videos. Two grand-prize winners will win four 4-hour, unlimited wristbands each and a bag chock full of Luna Park merchandise.<br />
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Prizes will be awarded for Best Close-Up, Best Overview Shot, Best Nighttime Shot, Most Artistic Photo, Best Daytime Video and Best Nighttime Video. Check out the official rules and regulations on the <a href="http://www.lunaparknyc.com/promotions/108-lunapic-contest.html" target="_blank">Luna Park website</a>.<br />
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May the odds be ever in...well, you get the idea.Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-41080619830917943162012-05-24T13:50:00.000-07:002012-05-30T12:28:07.859-07:00Bloomberg Opens Beaches, Totes Luna Park's Job Creation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This morning, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the opening of the city's beaches to a crowd of lifeguards, Naval personnel, journalists and locals on the Coney Island boardwalk. Bloomberg was joined by Marty Markowitz (Brooklyn Borough President), Seth Pinsky (President of the New York City Economic Development Corporation), Natalia Quintavalle (General Counsel of Italy in New York), Adrian Benepe (Commissioner for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation) and Alberto Zamperla (CEO of Central Amusement International).<br />
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Bloomberg started out by thanking the men and women of the Navy, Coast Guard and Marines that are in New York City for Fleet Week. The mayor spoke favorably of the jobs that Luna Park, Scream Zone and The Cyclone Rollercoaster create every year (about 450 for the summer of 2012). Coney Island is in the midst of a huge revitalization, according to Bloomberg. He credits Deno's Wonder Wheel and The Cyclone for keeping Coney Island's magic alive when it started to go downhill years ago. For the past few years, amusement parks have been expanding, new restaurants have come to the area and business is booming.<br />
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Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz spoke fondly of Coney Island. The area has quirk, charm and a century-plus of history as a summer destination. Of the amusement parks in other areas of the country, Markowitz told the crowd to "fuhgettaboutit."<br />
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Kids from the Coney Island Generation Gap were suited up and ready to ride the Boardwalk Flight on its inaugural flight. Unfortunately, the threat of lightning kept them from flying across the boardwalk. After the threat lifted, some of the kids were able to take a swing in the harness as reporters took pictures.<br />
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The Coney Island Raceway and Boardwalk Flight will open to the public this Saturday, May 26 for Memorial Day Weekend. See you there!Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-29527958446606951752012-05-22T11:02:00.000-07:002012-05-22T11:02:21.925-07:00Luna Park is back and ready for action!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Luna Park, Scream Zone and The Cyclone are back and ready for action this summer! More rides = more fun at Brooklyn's Coney Island.<br />
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In a few days, we're launching 2 brand new rides:<br />
The Coney Island Raceway will quench your need for speed with 900 feet of track twisted with switchback and hairpin turns.<br />
Boardwalk Flight will swing you over 200 feet over the boardwalk at speeds of over 60mph.<br />
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Of course, we also have your old favorites:<br />
The Cyclone Rollercoaster - often imitated, never duplicated.<br />
The Slingshot – hold on to your lunch, because this thing can reach 90 miles per hour.<br />
The Steeplechase – an update on an old Coney Island favorite, this wild ride goes from 0-40 in under 2 seconds.<br />
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Don’t forget that Luna Park is family-friendly with plenty of mild and medium thrill rides to meet everyone’s adventure level.<br />
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We also have some exciting events coming your way, like The Cyclone Rollercoaster Charity Coasterthon on June 9th, The Cyclone’s 85th Birthday Party on June 30th and New York City’s Got Talent in early August.<br />
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Follow us online to keep up with the newest happenings at Coney Island's Luna Park, Scream Zone and The Cyclone!<br />
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Check back soon for more updates from Luna Park!Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-9666213731396581762010-04-14T14:38:00.000-07:002010-04-14T15:10:27.382-07:00Luna Park: JobsWe are now at 44 days until opening, and as we move forward with our preparations to launch this year's operation we have now begun to execute our hiring plan. With the help of CIDC, SBS and 8 local community organizations we have organized 3 screening events to take place between this week and next.<br /><br /><br /><br />The first of the screening events was held on Tuesday, April 13th, and was quite a success. We had over 200 interested candidates attend with the majority coming from the 11224 zip code.<br /><br /><br /><br />The upcoming events will be held on:<br /><br /><br /><br />Saturday, April 17th; 10am-2pm<br /><br />New York Aquarium<br /><br />602 Surf Avenue<br /><br /><br /><br />Thursday, April 22nd; 2pm-8pm<br /><br />Carey Gardens Community Center<br /><br />2315 Surf Avenue<br /><br /><br /><br />Below is a video of this weeks screening event from News Channel 12:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.news12.com/articleDetail.jsp?articleId=248109&position=3&news_type=news&rand=30645682">News Channel 12</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/lunaparknyc">Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.twitter.com/lunaparkconeyis">Twitter</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="right"><strong>Luna Park ~ The FUN Is Back!!</strong></div>Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-54578731589117816262010-03-29T13:16:00.000-07:002010-03-30T14:36:29.819-07:00Luna Park Mystery Picture<div align="right"><span style="font-family:georgia;">59 Days and counting!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Last week the picture below surfaced online showing 8 pipes that had been placed under ground at the new <strong><em>Luna Park</em></strong> site. Since then the picture has appeared on various message boards with folks wondering what purpose the pipes will serve.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9EXp_uW7rS2N8F7OzJBrkLN_q1AbL5u0D8OPtdtoHAwAuhD97IT5Xa5RpGGSe9VtbcQCsEYr30Uz012zWHIkYvDf73lVWRfSYik24eZz3XVo8V-lFPnmou9flfq5NufcRNKSiRvTWaTn/s1600/LP+3_29.jpg"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454166279122293986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9EXp_uW7rS2N8F7OzJBrkLN_q1AbL5u0D8OPtdtoHAwAuhD97IT5Xa5RpGGSe9VtbcQCsEYr30Uz012zWHIkYvDf73lVWRfSYik24eZz3XVo8V-lFPnmou9flfq5NufcRNKSiRvTWaTn/s320/LP+3_29.jpg" /> <p align="left"></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><br />The 8 pipes are actually part of a detention tank which is being installed underground to collect stormwater runoff. The purpose of the detention tank is to absorb surplus stormwater, to prevent it from overloading the local infrastructure. Basically, instead of stormwater overflowing and causing flooding, the detention tank will instead hold the stormwater and slowly release it preventing a surge and the potential for property damage.<br /><br /><br /><br />That way <strong><em>Luna Park</em></strong> will be able to quickly recover after storms, and immediately begin operations for you enjoyment. However, since we've already made weather arrangements calling for clear skies and nothing but sunshine, none of this should really have to come into play, it's merely just a back-up plan. =)<br /><br /><br /><br />Join us on Facebook and Twitter to receive our latest updates.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/lunaparknyc">Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.twitter.com/lunaparkconeyis">Twitter</a><br /></p><p align="right"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><em><strong>Luna Park</strong></em> ~ The FUN Is Back!!</span></p>Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-51515346149784680222010-03-19T12:00:00.000-07:002010-03-19T12:00:01.952-07:00Riegelmann Boardwalk<div align="left"><strong><u>Riegelmann Boardwalk</u></strong></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Walking along Riegelmann Boardwalk today felt like a prelude to the quickly approaching summer season. The weather was just right, and Coney Island lovers were ready and willing to take advantage by taking a stroll alongside the Beach. After a long, dark winter, it was a pleasure to see the Boardwalk become alive and full of energy with visitors and area businesses opening up. The warm weather is certainly setting the stage, and adding intensity to the anticipation of <strong><em>Luna Park's</em></strong> arrival.<br /><br />With 70 days left until opening day, we are making preparations to fulfill our staffing needs. For the 2010 season, <strong><em>Luna Park</em></strong> will have 247 positions to fill by our opening day on Memorial Day weekend. Currently, we are accepting applications online via our website (<a href="http://www.lunaparknyc.com/">http://www.lunaparknyc.com/</a>) for 9 different types of positions. Should applicants not have access to a computer or the internet, they can apply by visiting local community organization, such as the Astella Development Corp (located at 1618 Mermaid Ave). There they will be provided with access to a computer, which they will be permitted to use to visit our website, and submit a job form.<br /><br />For the latest updates, remember you can now follow us on Facebook and Twitter.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/lunaparknyc">Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://www.twitter.com/lunaparkconeyis">Twitter </a></div><br /><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><br /><div align="right">Luna Park ~ The FUN Is Back!! </div>Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-52073792947721619982010-03-03T14:07:00.000-08:002010-03-11T15:28:34.872-08:00We are in the door...literally!!<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" >Last week, Central Amusement International, received the keys to <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Luna Park</span>. We are officially in the door, and so excited about it! Grounds are now clear, and construction will commence shortly.
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<br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 9"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 9"><link style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia;" rel="File-List" href="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Johanna.CAI/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msoclip1/01/clip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:donotoptimizeforbrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:shapedefaults ext="edit" spidmax="1026"> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:shapelayout ext="edit"> <o:idmap ext="edit" data="1"> </o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal">At only 78 days away from the grand opening on Memorial Day weekend we have been busy as bees, working hard to bring Coney Island its much anticipated <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Luna Park</span>. As the warm summer days approach us, we are looking forward to thrilling our visitors with 19 new rides, interactive games, tasty concessions and live entertainment. Check out below what our entrance from Surf Ave will look like, as well as some of the rides, which we will bring to you this summer.</p><p style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal">
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<br />Visitors will be able to enter <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Luna Park</span> for FREE as no admission fee will be charged at the gate. To ride the attractions visitors can simply pay per attraction, or even more exciting yet, purchase an unlimited ride wristband to ride all rides unlimited. The unlimited ride wristband will be available on both weekdays and weekends. With the wristband visitors will be able to sample all the rides, and ride continuously without any limitations!!</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
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<br />Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215135781612120159.post-41675314642265056482010-02-16T12:00:00.000-08:002010-02-16T14:55:58.710-08:00Welcome to LunaBlog!<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >Central Amusement International, LLC is excited to be chosen by </span><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;">the </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >NYCEDC to be a part of the revitalization of Coney Island.</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >Our dedicated team is working hard to bring you <strong>Luna Park</strong> this summer, </span><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;">a new amusement park filled with new thrill and family rides, opening in May on Memorial Day Weekend. </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >We are thrilled in be</span><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;">coming the newest destination</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;">for Coney Island visitors and look forward to</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;">seeing you all at <strong>Luna Park</strong> this summer. </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >Keep checking our blog for the latest <strong>Luna Park</strong> updates. </span></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: right"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Luna Park ~ The FUN is Back!</strong><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;color:black;"><br /><br /></span>Central Amusement Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838044493079304742noreply@blogger.com6