Yesterday, my fiance (Henry), Jenny and I decided to gear up and head to NYC’s famous, Coney Island. I wanted to see the newest additions and changes to the park since my last visit… about 15 years ago, lol. For many of my readers who live outside New York, you may not be familiar with the theme park or may only hear about it every 4th of July when it hosts Nathan’s hot dog eating contest (more on that to come). Coney Island, is a kitschy sea side carnival and sideshow theme park. The park is over 100 years old and it has changed but not drastically, now a new park, with an old name (Luna Park) has been added within Coney Island’s oldest rides like the Cyclone Roller-Coaster and The Wonder Wheel. However, I still prefer the kitschy carnival resort feel over the new park and rides. Coney Island, is raunchy, tacky but always amazing and unique, check out the pics!
Nathan’s first stand opened in 1916 and it’s still popular and packed since the day it opened, amazing!
I had my gallbladder removed late last year and haven’t had a hot dog since, what best place to have my first post-op hot dog and fries than Nathan’s.
Outfit: hat, sunglasses, top, sandals (H&M) Skirt (Forever 21) Bag (Coach Vintage)
Many people may not know this but I’m a scardy cat when it comes to haunted houses, last time I was on this ride I came out crying and had my eyes closed 90% of the time, ahahaha.
These are Luna Park’s main gates, the decor is beautiful but inside I only found kiddie rides and nothing unique to brag about. I hope in the future Coney Island will become a better theme park without loosing it’s original and centennial charm.
Much love,
Glendy
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Aah, I love Coney Island. I’m going for the fireworks display this Friday. You look adorable by the way! xx
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wow, how cool…was there a long time ago as well! looks still great place to be…lots of wonderful images…
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Cute outfit!
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@ Michelle Christina
Thanks so much darling :) I didn’t know there were fireworks every Friday, that sounds amazing!
Much love,
Glendy
What a funny video! I don’t like hw they all had to jump off the auto, why didn’t they bring out the ladder again??
Coney Island looks like so much fun! I have to go next time I’m in NY.
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@ Alicia
You def have too, but be warned the crazies are everywhere so get prepped to have insane convos w/ mad people, let me know when you’re in NYC and I’ll show you around, I def wanna hit the sideshow next time I’m there :)
Much love,
Glendy