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thecorndogwalker · 04-05-2007, 03:16 PM

http://www.astroland.com/

brings back major memories.. glad to see they still have DANTE'S INFERNO
the cheezy/spooky dark ride...

mousepod · 04-05-2007, 03:48 PM

Well, as sad as I am to see Astroland closing... I'm heartened that the Cyclone will remain, and the new owners are planning on building an entertainment complex as opposed to just condos.

Let's face it, none of us ever got to see the true golden age of Coney Island (I've seen pictures of Dreamland - wow), so my real yearning is not for the Coney Island of my youth, but for the Coney Island that stood when my great-grandfather was a young man.

That said - if you're a baseball fan, you can't beat a minor league game at Keyspan Park. Taking in the Coney Island Cyclones (a Mets farm team) is as much if not more fun than catching the Yankees or the Mets, plus you have the opportunity to eat a Nathan's Famous and ride the Cyclone.

Pure, all-American heaven.

LSPoorEeyorick · 04-05-2007, 04:41 PM

I think, thou who hast a cupcake as thine emoticon, that you need to swing by Magnolia Bakery while you're there. It's quite different from Sprinkles (more down-home) but tasty. (And actually, my favorite thing there was--shockingly--not a cupcake. I loved the banana pudding.)

blueerica · 04-05-2007, 04:50 PM

Oh yeah, Magnolia Bakery. Be sure to stop by Serendipity: 3 as well. Be sure to put your name in first and look around at the other shops. Have the Frozen Hot Chocolate, it's really scrumptious!

mousepod · 04-05-2007, 05:13 PM

Cupcake Café. 9th and 40th (or 5th and 18th). Buttercream.

innerSpaceman · 04-05-2007, 05:20 PM

[drool]Nathan's Hot Dog[/drool]

CoasterMatt · 04-05-2007, 05:23 PM

You can also ride the Wonder Wheel at Dino's Amusement - the really truly scary ride that inspired the Sun Wheel at DCA.

Babette · 04-05-2007, 05:52 PM

Thanks everyone. I knew this was the place to ask. I will be honored to follow the walking tours recommended by iSm's Jim. I missed the Belvedere castle last time, will definitely check it out, along with museums. Never been to Ellis Island - I want to do that!

A lot of food I'm hearing, and loving. I am into snacking, eating, snacking and eating. Sweets, cheese & bread, bbq, burgers, French, dawgs, pizza, it all sounds so yummy. I am totally drooling and will probably need to bring elastic waist pants! PB & Co. sounds like a good substitute for Grilled Cheese.

I will most likely skip the roller coasters, but who knows. I know I won't skip the people watching or the scrumptious food. I can't wait for June.

CoasterMatt · 04-05-2007, 06:17 PM

Well, even if you don't ride the Cyclone, having a Nathan's at the birthplace of Nathan's is an experience.

CoasterMatt · 04-05-2007, 08:37 PM

My friend Dave, who lives about a mile from Coney, eats so many Nathan's Franks that I think his body would go in to some kind of withdrawal if he stopped.

04-05-2007, 03:16 PM	#1
thecorndogwalker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: east west hollywood Posts: 435	http://www.astroland.com/ brings back major memories.. glad to see they still have DANTE'S INFERNO the cheezy/spooky dark ride...
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04-05-2007, 03:48 PM	#2
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Well, as sad as I am to see Astroland closing... I'm heartened that the Cyclone will remain, and the new owners are planning on building an entertainment complex as opposed to just condos. Let's face it, none of us ever got to see the true golden age of Coney Island (I've seen pictures of Dreamland - wow), so my real yearning is not for the Coney Island of my youth, but for the Coney Island that stood when my great-grandfather was a young man. That said - if you're a baseball fan, you can't beat a minor league game at Keyspan Park. Taking in the Coney Island Cyclones (a Mets farm team) is as much if not more fun than catching the Yankees or the Mets, plus you have the opportunity to eat a Nathan's Famous and ride the Cyclone. Pure, all-American heaven. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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04-05-2007, 04:41 PM	#3
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	I think, thou who hast a cupcake as thine emoticon, that you need to swing by Magnolia Bakery while you're there. It's quite different from Sprinkles (more down-home) but tasty. (And actually, my favorite thing there was--shockingly--not a cupcake. I loved the banana pudding.)
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04-05-2007, 04:50 PM	#4
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Oh yeah, Magnolia Bakery. Be sure to stop by Serendipity: 3 as well. Be sure to put your name in first and look around at the other shops. Have the Frozen Hot Chocolate, it's really scrumptious! __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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04-05-2007, 05:13 PM	#5
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Cupcake Café. 9th and 40th (or 5th and 18th). Buttercream. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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04-05-2007, 05:20 PM	#6
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	[drool]Nathan's Hot Dog[/drool]
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	You can also ride the Wonder Wheel at Dino's Amusement - the really truly scary ride that inspired the Sun Wheel at DCA. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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04-05-2007, 05:52 PM	#8
Babette Snubbed Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: cupcake heaven Posts: 433	Thanks everyone. I knew this was the place to ask. I will be honored to follow the walking tours recommended by iSm's Jim. I missed the Belvedere castle last time, will definitely check it out, along with museums. Never been to Ellis Island - I want to do that! A lot of food I'm hearing, and loving. I am into snacking, eating, snacking and eating. Sweets, cheese & bread, bbq, burgers, French, dawgs, pizza, it all sounds so yummy. I am totally drooling and will probably need to bring elastic waist pants! PB & Co. sounds like a good substitute for Grilled Cheese. I will most likely skip the roller coasters, but who knows. I know I won't skip the people watching or the scrumptious food. I can't wait for June.
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04-05-2007, 06:17 PM	#9
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Well, even if you don't ride the Cyclone, having a Nathan's at the birthplace of Nathan's is an experience. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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04-05-2007, 08:37 PM	#10
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	My friend Dave, who lives about a mile from Coney, eats so many Nathan's Franks that I think his body would go in to some kind of withdrawal if he stopped. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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