Historic Coney Island amusement park in Brooklyn has gotten an update, just in time for the summer season.Saturday marks the grand opening of Luna Park at Coney Island, featuring 19 state-of-the-art rides.
One thriller, "Air Race," makes its world debut here. The attraction promises riders an experience similar to that of fighter pilots, flipping them upside-down and generating strong G-forces.
Luna Park, on about 3 acres on the former Astroland site, has no admission fee. Rides run $3-$7; wristbands costing $26 on weekdays and $30 on weekends give four hours of unlimited rides.
The second phase of the updated Coney opens in 2011, with two custom roller coasters, a "human slingshot" attraction and go-karts.
Meanwhile, Six Flags America near Baltimore and Washington, D.C., celebrates the grand opening of Thomas Town, a family area based on popular Thomas the Tank Engine, on June 5.
It boasts more than a half-dozen rides and attractions, including a replica of Thomas the Tank Engine that takes guests on a spin through Thomas' home on the Island of Sodor.
Other rides on the 3 1/2-acre addition include Bertie the Bus, Harold the Helicopter and a Cranky the Crane drop tower. Thomas Town includes a multistory play structure.
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