Sunday, May 3, 2009

Other New York Amusement Parks...

SYLVAN BEACH AMUSEMENT PARK
Location: Sylvan Beach, NY
Distance: 3 hours
Opening date: Now open
Similar to: A smaller version of what Crystal Beach was.


THE GREAT ESCAPE
Location: Lake George, NY
Distance: 5 hours
Opening date: May 9th
New for 2009: Sasquatch - a drop ride with two 19-story towers.
Similar to: Fantasy Island. This is where the Crystal Beach Comet now is. It’s been modified a little, but it’s still a good ride.


MAGIC FOREST
Location: Lake George, NY
Distance: 5 hours
Opening date: May 16th
Similar to: Fantasy Island with all kiddie rides.


NORTH POLE / SANTA’S WORKSHOP
Location: North Pole, NY (near Lake Placid)
Distance: 6.5 hours
Opening date: June 27th
Similar to: Unique. An amusement park for young kids themed to Santa Claus & his reindeer.


CONEY ISLAND CYCLONE
Location:
Coney Island, NY
Distance: 7 hours
Opening date: Now open
Similar to: Unique. The Astroland Park this was next to is now gone. The Cyclone is all that remains.


DENO’S WONDER WHEEL AMUSEMENT PARK
Location: Coney Island, NY
Distance: 7 hours
Opening date: Now open
Similar to: A smaller Fantasy Island. It’s within walking distance of the Cyclone roller coaster and has the world famous Wonder Wheel, a giant ferris wheel with some cars that travel on tracks and swing into and out of the wheel structure!


LONG ISLAND’S ADVENTURELAND
Location: East Farmingdale, NY
Distance: 7.5 hours
Opening date: Now open
Similar to: Fantasy Island

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