Arrr! That grand ol' Coney Island beast be takin' a nap after throwin' a hissy fit, matey!
2024-08-25
Avast, me hearties! The Cyclone beast at Coney Island be grounded fer the foreseeable future, as it went haywire and left our brave souls hangin' in mid-air! Aye, the operators be givin' it a good ol' rest, lest it toss 'em like a ship in a stormy squall!
Arrr mateys, gather ‘round fer a tale of the legendary Cyclone, a wooden beast that be roamin’ the shores of Coney Island for nigh on a century! Aye, on a fateful Thursday, this old gal decided to misbehave whilst risin’ to her famous drop, leavin’ riders scratchin’ their heads like scallywags. Turns out, a dastardly damaged chain sprocket be the culprit, causin’ the good folks at Luna Park to hit the ol' brakes!Fear not, for no souls were harmed, though they did get a good dose of adventure as they were escorted off the ride. The inspectors from the NYC Department of Buildings took a gander at the contraption, issu’n violations like a captain handin’ out orders. Luna Park, in a bid to save face, proclaimed that safety be their number one treasure, and that the Cyclone be as well-maintained as a ship in dry dock.
Now, this grand ride, built in the year of our Lord 1927, be not just any ol’ coaster; it be a national treasure, recognized by the American Coaster Enthusiasts and declared a landmark! With an 85-foot drop and the wind in yer hair at 60 mph, she still be thrillin’ the hearts of many. So, fear not, dear patrons! Once repairs be done and the inspectors give the ol’ nod, the Cyclone will be back, ready to take ye on a wild journey through the ages!