Inspired by yesterday's Bob Guskind Memorial and all the talk about the preservation of Coney Island, I checked out the Coney Island Message Board and found this information. I don't think anyone will be offended i I share it here:
that make you think the Wonder Wheel, the sideshow and everything else
closed forever on Sept 7, 2008. We are devastated by the loss of
Astroland but Coney Island will indeed be open for business in 2009.
Please visit!
Here are the Coney island attractions that will "definitely" be open Coney Island USA (1208 Surf Ave.)
The Coney Island Sideshow
http://www.coneyisland.com/sideshow.shtml
Coney Island Museum
http://www.coneyisland.com/museum.shtml
Mermaid Parade
http://www.coneyisland.com/mermaid.shtml
Burlesque at the Beach
http://www.coneyisland.com/burlesque.shtml
Coney Island Film Festival
http://www.coneyislandfilmfestival.com
Coney Island Film Society (Saturday Nights)
http://www.coneyisland.com/films.shtml
Ask The Experts Lecture Series
http://www.coneyisland.com/museum.shtml
Creepshow at the Freakshow, Tattoo and Motorcycle Show, Freak Bar
http://www.coneyisland.com
The Cyclone Roller Coaster (Surf and West 8th)
http://www.coneyislandcyclone.com/
The Coney Island History Project (exhibition center under the Cyclone on Surf Ave)
http://www.coneyislandhistory.org
The Wonder Wheel and Deno's Wonder Wheel Park
www.wonderwheel.com
Eldorado Bumper Cars & Arcade
(1216 Surf Ave.)
McCullough's kiddie park (Bowery & 12th St)
Polar Express ride & 12th St Amusements
(between Bowery and Boardwalk)
http://www.coneyislandrides.com/
Coney Island Arcade & games (Bowery and West 12th st)
http://www.coneyislandarcadeusa.com/
Lola Staar's Boutique (new location in Stillwell Subway Station)
http://www.lolastaar.com/
Lola Staar's Dreamland Roller Rink (Child's Bldg on the Boardwalk at 21st.)
http://www.dreamlandrollerrink.com/Home.html
Coney Island Beach Shop (Stillwell Ave behind Nathan's plus new location in Stillwell station)
http://www.coneyislandbeachshop.com/
Denny's Ice Cream
(1212 Surf Ave.)
William's Candy
http://www.candytreats.com/
Pete's Clam Stop (Surf Ave, next to Williams Candy)
Nathan's & 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
http://nathansfamous.com
The Aquarium
http://www.nyaquarium.com/
Beach & Boardwalk
http://www.nycgovparks.org/
Gregory & Paul's (Boardwalk & 10th St.)
Steve's Grill House
Cha Cha's
http://www.chachasofconeyisland.com/
Tommy's Souvenir Stand (Boardwalk)
Shoot the Freak
reconfigured Beer Island (reopens in May)
The Cyclones Baseball in Keyspan Park
http://www.brooklyncyclones.com/
Free Summer Concerts at Seaside Park
http://www.brooklynconcerts.com/seaside.html
The Siren Festival, July 18
Surf and Turf Grill
http://www.coneyislandsurfnturfgrill.com/
Peggy O'Neill's
http://nymag.com/listings/bar/Peggy-ONeills/
Fireworks sponsored by the Brooklyn Cyclones on 7 nights from June to Sept. (see dates @ http://www.brooklyncyclones.com/tickets/miniplan/)
Additional
Friday night fireworks sponsored by Carol Albert of the Cyclone roller
coaster and former Astroland; the Vourderis family of Deno's Wonder
Wheel Park, and the Brooklyn Cyclones baseball team. Additional
participants in the fireworks include the Aquarium, the CIDC and
Councilman Recchia's office.
The above groups are also planning
a mid season event with the Shea Brothers.For that event, Nathan's will
join the list of sponsors.
Games on Jones Walk (east and west sides, with the exception of the building on the west corner of Jones Walk & Surf)
Games on Bowery from Jones Walk to 12th Street
[note: corner bldg owned by Thor, info N/A; other property owned by Ward & Persily]
The Parachute Jump (a city landmark known as Brooklyn's Eiffel Tower. It is no longer an operating ride)
Totonno's Pizzeria, 1524 Neptune Ave. (closed due to March 15 fire, expected to reopen in 6-8 weeks)
Gargiulo's Restaurant (2911 West 15th Street)
http://www.gargiulos.com/
Footprints Cafe (1521 Surf Ave.)
http://www.footprintscafeny.com/
various mom- and-pop businesses and lots more (we hope)…