LUNA PARK
Coney Island, New York
(Also includes Scream Zone and Coney Island Cyclone)
Central Amusement International
 Park News - (10/8/2026) While Central Amusement International, a subsidiary of Zamperla, owns and operates Luna Park in Coney Island, which they built, the group also has been the operator for the historic Coney Island Cyclone under a contract with the New York City Department of Parks and Rec.
Now it seems that the contract for the Cyclone is now up new renewal and the city is now accepting proposal bids for a new 20 year contract to operate the Cyclone as well as be in charge of the close Parachute Jump tower. While the Parachute tower can’t operate, apparently the city is willing to let the owners rent out the structure for “messages” people want to place on it (think Happy Birthday, Will You Marry Me?, etc…) but no paid advertising.
They warn that the Cyclone is in need of constant maintenance work and some upgrades are going to be required for the new owner, including new ticket booths, new LED lighting and so on. It has not been made clear if Central Amusement International will put in a bid for the contact again, as the Cyclone operations apparently lost money between 2022 and 2025, only turning a profit over this past year. (Note: The Cyclone sat closed for much of 2024).
(6/27/2026) Would you believe that the infamous Coney Island Cyclone turned 99 years old yesterday? New York’s most legendary attraction first opened back on June 26th, 1927… which means that plans certainly have to be in the works to celebrate the ride’s 100th birthday next year. Who’s going?
2027 - Nothing is known at this time, nothing known to have been added in 2025 or 2026
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