Luna Park in Coney Island has officially opened for the 2025 season, featuring a two-day celebration that included the traditional egg cream christening of the historic Coney Island Cyclone. Alessandro Zamperla, CEO of Central Amusement International, emphasized the park's legacy and its importance as a cultural landmark. The event also highlighted the park's commitment to inclusivity, ensuring accessibility for everyone. Zamperla expressed opposition to a proposed casino development in the area, deeming it a threat to the community's character. The park continued its philanthropic efforts by donating a portion of wristband sales to local charities.
Today marks more than the reopening of Luna Park in Coney Island for the 2025 season, it's a celebration of the preservation of the historic amusement district that has been the 'People's Playground' for many, many years - since the 19th century.
Today is a celebration of accessibility and inclusivity, because anyone - regardless of their socioeconomic class and background - can enjoy Luna Park with its open gates.
Our community is overwhelmingly against the proposed development and we stand with them.
You may think differently, but for me, the most compelling scenes were the ones with Luna Park, the Thunderbolt, and the Cyclone in the background.
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