rcwizard13 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 The iconic Astro Tower has been observed as swaying much more than normal, causing all surrounding rides and businesses to close for the weekend, including much of the Boardwalk and the Cyclone roller coaster. It's swaying got to as much as 18 feet, putting it on the brink of collapse. Dismantling of the ride started today with the top of the iconic tower. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/astro-tower-coming-coney-island-article-1.1389974?pgno=1 P.S. Happy rainy 4th! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Yikes...makes me imagine what would happen if Drop Tower @ Kings Island started swaying...would they shut down the entire park, or just the section near Drop Tower... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Luna Park to Reopen: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_york&id=9159838 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Yikes...makes me imagine what would happen if Drop Tower @ Kings Island started swaying...would they shut down the entire park, or just the section near Drop Tower... I thought Drop Tower does sway? Just where it isn't noticeable. Steel flex that much I know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 And Luna Park just reopened. http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_york&id=9159838 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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