The Cyclone has been rattling riders on the same 1927 wooden track for nearly a century, and Luna Park runs it alongside the Thunderbolt, the Soarin' Eagle and a boardwalk-adjacent midway until midnight on summer weekend nights. Late hours mean you can ride with the lights on and the ocean behind you. If you want one classic Coney Island night before the season winds down, take the wristband and stay past dark.
What to expect
Wristband holders scan into each ride queue; single-ride tickets are also sold at kiosks. Queues for the Cyclone and Thunderbolt are longest in the late afternoon and shorten again after 9pm. The boardwalk, beach and Deno's Wonder Wheel sit immediately outside the gates and are separately operated.
Good to know
- D/F/N/Q to Coney Island-Stillwell Av, one block from the park entrance.
- Rides operate weather permitting and can pause during storms.
- Height restrictions apply on the major coasters; check before buying.
- Ride the big coasters late in the evening for the shortest queues.
- Deno's Wonder Wheel next door is a separate operator and ticket.
- The beach and boardwalk outside the gates are free to walk.
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Common questions
What are the hours?
The park is scheduled to run from 11am to midnight on both weekend nights and 11am to 8pm on the Sunday, weather permitting.
Is the Wonder Wheel included?
No. Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park is a separate operator with its own tickets.
Do I need a wristband?
No, single-ride tickets are sold, but an all-day wristband is better value if you plan more than a few rides.
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