New Luna Park ride & logo seen against backdrop of Coney Island's landmark Wonder Wheel and Parachute Jump. Photo © Bruce Handy/Pablo 57 via flickr
This week a new yet familiar icon joined the landmark Wonder Wheel, Parachute Jump and Cyclone on Coney Island’s horizon. The logo of Coney Island’s new Luna Park was inspired by the fanciful pinwheels and crescent moons on the gate of Coney Island’s original Luna Park. Bruce Handy’s photo marks the dramatic first appearance of the logo in the new park, which is currently under construction.
Luna’s pinwheel and moon are atop the newly set up Discovery pendulum swing ride. Zamperla’s website describes the ride as follows: “Suspended from an overhead axis, Discovery riders will soon experience the rush of land and sky meshing into one as they fly head over heels through the dual swinging and spinning motions. After dark, the thrills become illuminated by a dynamic light package- sure to keep people coming back for more.” We can’t wait to see those bulbs that spell out LUNA illuminated! The Discovery is one of 19 rides set to debut at the Coney Island amusement park’s May 29th grand opening.
Coney Island resident and contributing photographer Bruce Handy/pablo 57 sent us his amazing photo this morning with the comment “7:30AM Saturday, lights are on, looks like they worked the night thru, 12 workers on site, chills when I took this one.” Bruce has been documenting the historic Birth of Luna Park in his flickr set. You’ll want to check for updates!
Luna Park & Surf Ave, Coney Island, 1912. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
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January 26, 2010: Scoop: Zamperla’s $24M Coney Island Park to be Named Luna Park!
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