Melody Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Huh. I never knew the Python was that old. Was it relocated from somewhere else? Also - has anyone heard mention of auctioning off any of the other park assets? I remember there was an old Ms. Pac-Man arcade cabinet languishing in the attic of the games building along with lots of spare parts for Skee-Ball, etc. Could be a veritable gold mine for someone in that line of work. Yes just saw this on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/121898760525/posts/10162439996000526?d=n&sfns=mo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 On 11/12/2019 at 6:35 AM, HarvestmanMan said: Huh. I never knew the Python was that old. Was it relocated from somewhere else? Also - has anyone heard mention of auctioning off any of the other park assets? I remember there was an old Ms. Pac-Man arcade cabinet languishing in the attic of the games building along with lots of spare parts for Skee-Ball, etc. Could be a veritable gold mine for someone in that line of work. According to RCDB, Python was relocated to Coney Island from Splash Zone Waterpark in Wildwood, New Jersey. It only started there in 1996 though so who knows what history it has beyond that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 On 11/13/2019 at 9:50 AM, Oldiesmann said: According to RCDB, Python was relocated to Coney Island from Splash Zone Waterpark in Wildwood, New Jersey. It only started there in 1996 though so who knows what history it has beyond that. Apparently it's from 1974. I'm really thinking about going to the auction tomorrow to see if I can't pick up a sign that says Coney Island on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvestmanMan Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 I got up bright and early and headed to the sale this morning. Souvenir hunters, former employees and amusement park aficionados were all over the place. As my favorite game in the arcade was Skee-Ball, I gladly forked over $100 for a piece of Coney history. Now I have to figure out what to do with it. A smaller sign with the old Coney logo was only $20. DSCN9619 by Harvestman Man, on Flickr DSCN9620 by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Here were some of the other items on offer. Most of the signs were snapped up quickly, but the remainders will likely be found on Facebook Marketplace pretty soon. It was a little odd to see some of the games that I used to work on with a price tag on them. They were asking $7,500 for the water race game - not so sure about that given it didn't usually work 100% correctly. DSCN9609 by Harvestman Man, on Flickr DSCN9607 by Harvestman Man, on Flickr DSCN9605 by Harvestman Man, on Flickr DSCN9600 by Harvestman Man, on Flickr DSCN9597 by Harvestman Man, on Flickr And finally, some daylight photos of the current ride deconstruction process. I was surprised to see that virtually nothing remains from the Pepsi Python. Sadly I couldn't get photos of all the rides as there was a security guard on patrol. Coney Island - Wipe Out by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Coney Island - Top Spin by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Coney Island - Tilt-a-Whirl by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Coney Island - Tempest by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Coney Island - Rock-O-Planes by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Coney Island - Python site (2) by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Coney Island - Pipeline Plunge site by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Coney Island - Flying Bobs (2) by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Coney Island - Flying Aces site by Harvestman Man, on Flickr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 It is really hard to see those photos with those rides completely gone. I spent many year and many hours of my life down there running those rides and being a manager in the rides department. I will be returning next year, working over at Sunlite Water Adventure. I hope that Coney can be successful without the rides. But my personal opinion is that they will struggle. The rides filled a perfect niche, and my son loved all the kiddy rides and the Scream Machine. I was hoping to take my daughter there eventually to ride the rides too. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 How incredibly depressing. Thanks for sharing nonetheless. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hueney020 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Definitely disappointed that KI would not buy the flying bobs and tilt a whirl. I feel like those are two old school flat rides really missing at KI. Hopefully if they do not buy from Coney Island they will eventually buy them else where. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Keep in mind that the closure of the rides was announced suddenly. It may be more that KI/CF didn't have time to plan the acquisition of any former Coney rides. They'd have to account for it budget-wise and also figure out where they were going to put the rides, and that assumes they don't need major maintenance. I believe the Flying Bobs was a portable model anyway, which wouldn't fit well at KI. Not sure about Tilt-a-Whirl. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvestmanMan Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 While everyone is still sad, here are a few photos I never posted from the summer of 2015. What a shame it was to see the Trabant in this condition. Coney Island - Trabant by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Coney Island - Trabant (6) by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Coney Island - Trabant (5) by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Coney Island - Trabant (4) by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Coney Island - Trabant (3) by Harvestman Man, on Flickr Coney Island - Trabant (2) by Harvestman Man, on Flickr 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Hows the Christmas at Coney going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowball Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 I wish I would've known about that sale. I totally would've bought that Ms. Pacman machine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 (re: The Trabant pics) That stinks! I remember seeing that as a kid (I've only been to Coney a few times as a kid - though I did see the park from the line to get into Warped Tour last year) and it looked interesting. Also, on a semi-related note, I wonder whatever happened to that Himalaya type ride (people used to mistakenly identify it as a "roller coaster") at Sports Plus* in Sharonville; is that still there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvestmanMan Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 On 12/24/2019 at 12:18 PM, Snowball said: I wish I would've known about that sale. I totally would've bought that Ms. Pacman machine. Not a good idea. It was in the same non-operating condition as it was when I tested it out five years ago. They stashed it back into the loft, then tried to put a $500 price tag on it at the sale. You could get a fully working game in better shape for around the same price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 5 hours ago, HarvestmanMan said: Not a good idea. It was in the same non-operating condition as it was when I tested it out five years ago. They stashed it back into the loft, then tried to put a $500 price tag on it at the sale. You could get a fully working game in better shape for around the same price. Arcade and pinball machines are normally in the $3,000-$5,000 for used cabinets. Now if you are talking about scale models like Arcade 1Up then yes $300-500 but those aren’t the same quality as a full size arcade cabinet. If I ever finish my living room remodel then I want an Arcade 1Up machine. I would love to have a full size arcade cabinet/pinball machine but I will never have that kind of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 A few pics of Coney from a quick trip I took in 2009, for those not familiar: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Goid solid addition... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 It is a way to get more people to utilize the deep end of the pool. Also from Coney`s website: Quote The Challenge Zone is part of Coney Island’s new multiyear investment plan that will culminate with the 100th anniversary of Sunlite Pool in 2025. https://coneyislandpark.com/plan-your-visit/challengefaqs/ 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeviousMrMatt Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Not to happy about this. I love the deep end of the pool to float, tread water and relax and get away from all the other people in the pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 From what I am hearing, this will just be on one side of the deep end. There will still be the lap lanes and one side of the deep end for free play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeviousMrMatt Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Thats good to know. One of my favorite things about Coney is going there and just relaxing in the deep end and people watching. (not trying to be creepy lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Coney Island will be completely gone in 10 years. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Bittersweet. I can’t imagine the park will be around much longer, but I wish them the best. Hopefully this addition will draw some attention. I drove pass the park not too long ago and seeing the shores of Lake Como empty was a sad sight to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Yeah, it is sad not seeing the Ferris Wheel on the shores of Lake Como anymore. I think if they invest in some water slides that it can make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hueney020 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 16 hours ago, flightoffear1996 said: Coney Island will be completely gone in 10 years. I think statements like these are ridiculous. When I was younger we had Coney Island passes and not King’s Island passes. We had the rides added too but never went over to the rides. We maybe went twice the whole year. The rides were nothing and not why you go to Coney Island. As long as Coney continues to improve and even expand. They need to figure out the parking lot and expand it into the rides area. That will give them room to expand the pool area into the parking lot. It all depends on how they expand and continue to grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 The problem is the passes for Coney Island are $129.00. More expensive than Kings Island and being within less than an hour of each other there isn't much to draw me there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hueney020 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, flightoffear1996 said: The problem is the passes for Coney Island are $129.00. More expensive than Kings Island and being within less than an hour of each other there isn't much to draw me there. I understand that but look at it from the Kentucky side. My parents didn’t like the drive up even if it was only 30 minutes from Coney. You spend all day and are wore out then have to drive an hour home. Which I am happy to do for my family becuase we love roller coasters but if you don’t I would rather have a pool then a wave pool. Coney has a niche as long as they continue to separate themselves from say the YMCA or even your HOA community. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeviousMrMatt Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, flightoffear1996 said: The problem is the passes for Coney Island are $129.00. More expensive than Kings Island and being within less than an hour of each other there isn't much to draw me there. My wife and I discuss this every year when it comes to passes for our family. Kings Islands is definitely the better deal, but as far as location (we are in Amelia) and the fact that my wife just wants to lay in the pool on a raft or hang out in the deep end of the pool, we ultimately choose Coney because there is no place for my wife to relax at KI in a pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 51 minutes ago, Hueney020 said: I understand that but look at it from the Kentucky side. My parents didn’t like the drive up even if it was only 30 minutes from Coney. You spend all day and are wore out then have to drive an hour home. Which I am happy to do for my family becuase we love roller coasters but if you don’t I would rather have a pool then a wave pool. Coney has a niche as long as they continue to separate themselves from say the YMCA or even your HOA community. We actually live in NKY and drive past Coney on 275 depending on the route we take. I guess I can see the appeal but with river bend right and a casino there I do see that area being some prime real-estate as well for hotels, bars, ect. Only time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 5 hours ago, flightoffear1996 said: The problem is the passes for Coney Island are $129.00. More expensive than Kings Island and being within less than an hour of each other there isn't much to draw me there. That is for the Adventure Pass. A Splash pass, which includes admission into Sunlite Water Adventure is $89.95, which is cheaper than a KI pass. https://coneyislandpark.com/tickets-passes/season-passes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Comparing Kings Island to Coney Island is now apples to oranges. One has water park and rides while the other has a pool and a few slides. I won’t really call them a water park....yet but I suspect that is the route they are going to take. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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