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As many people already know
Astroland Park in Coney Island,
Brooklyn will close at the
end of this year. Astroland originally was a 'space-age' theme park. Today it is a magically journey back to the past. Our memories of childhood fairs are fulfilled among unsafe rides that injure our necks, all in the name of fun. Astroland turned 45 this April Fools day and on November 28, 2006 was sold to Thor Equities for $1.5 billion. According to the article in
Newsday, they will continue to operate the
Cyclone, the famous wooden
roller coaster. People in the neighborhood welcome the change, while people that visit the park each summer are saddened.
Coney Island Park will replace Astroland beginning 2011.
One of my favorite video sites Rocketboom shows us a
beautiful tribute.Here is a list of the Top Rides at Astroland. What is your favorite?
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