coney island of the 1960s

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does anyone like to share their memories of coney island of their youth? i said the 60s because thats when i grew up. but any memory is worth sharing. i miss the coney island of my youth. i remember my sis amd me went to this show where a woman changed into a gorilla and i booked and lost my sister, lol. but i found her, because i couldnt go back home with out her and hear it from my mother,i was 16 then. my sis was 12. but i remember these rides, THE FLIGHT TO MARS, SPOOKARAMA(SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME) THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND RIDE ON THE BOARDWALK( WHERE THE CHESIRE CAT CAME AT YOU OUT OF NOWHERE AT THE END) THE WAX HOUSE, THE LAUGHING LADY. and the CYCLONE. i havent rode that since i was 8. i miss those days. now coney island is justa shell of it former self.

posted by moonbeam55

I went to Coney Island with my parents and my brother. We'd go to the beach - I enjoyed finding shells - Then we'd go to Fascination and play ski ball. We'd go to Nathans and get Roast Beef sandwiches, or the hot dogs - and, of course, the French Fries. There was also the Belgian Waffles with ice cream.
I enjoyed going to SteepleChase. I remember the big slides, and there was this cranky old man who would yell at you if he felt you went on too often. Also the barrel roll - Was the catepillar ride in Astroland? I went on that. I remember going on the Wild Mouse once - and the Cyclone when I was in my mid twenties, but I didn't like roller coasters - still don't.

posted by Crindaguitar
over 2 years ago

Coney Island of the 50s and 60s will always be in my heart. I loved stuffing myself with the knishes and the hotdogs and the ice cream custard cones. I loved the barrel roll and the Himalaya . I also don't do roller coasters. As a teenager my sisters and i would flirt with the guys. I sure do miss those days.