The boardwalk last introduced new rides in 2024 with the openings of the Dream Wheel Ferris wheel and Surge. Some of its rides, like the famous Giant Dipper, are over 100 years old. Sam Mauhay ...

That’s because the day marks the “Blessing of the Rides” and the official season opening of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park in Coney Island. The tradition continues this coming Sunday ...

Before it kicks off, the New York City Department of Buildings performed ride inspections. The DOB inspected Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park's rides and elevators on Wednesday. The amusement ...

CONEY ISLAND — It was a chilly but dry and hopeful day during the official opening and “Blessing of the Rides” at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park on Sunday, April 13. This was the park ...

A team of Department of Buildings inspectors have headed down to Coney Island to inspect rides and make sure everything is up to snuff at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park before its opening day on ...