Want something new? Try The Wheel and Music Express. Prefer a classic? Head over to Dream Catcher, Pharaoh’s Fury, and Sea Dragon.
The Astoria Park Carnival runs through Sunday, June 9. Then the fun returns with the Citi Field Carnival from Thursday, June 20, to Sunday, June 23.
Astoria, first. Presented by Dreamland Amusements, this outdoor, family-friendly festival features everything from kiddie rides to scary jaunts along with delicious food (funnel cake! deep-fried treats!!!), music, and general excitement.
A single ride costs $1.50 with some deals on bulk purchases. The campground is in the vicinity of Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street in Astoria Park, and operating hours are Wednesday to Thursday, 4 pm to 10 pm; Friday, 4 pm to 11 pm, Saturday, noon to 11:59 pm; and Sunday, noon to 11 pm.
Citi Field, second. Same presenter. Same prices. It’ll be similar to the Astoria extravaganza, but it’ll take place outside the baseball stadium at 120-20 Roosevelt Ave. Operating hours are Thursday and Friday, 4 pm to 10 pm; and Saturday and Sunday, noon to 10 pm.
The New Ones
It’s a new year, and we have some new rides.
The Wheel 110 feet tall with 24 gondola six-person cars.
Music Express Passengers spin around amid light, smoke, and music.
The Classics
Here are other Dreamland Amusement rides, but please understand that not all will be in Astoria or Citi Field.
Alien Invasion A spinning trip through the galaxy in an alien ship.
Delusion A towering ride that turns patrons upside down.
Dream Catcher Twists and turns among patriotic decorations.
Dream Wheel Seven-stories-high with breathtaking views.
Flying Bobs Circles at high speeds.
Mulligan Patriot Ride A huge wheel with a red-white-and-blue theme. Each gondola seats four comfortably.
Pharaoh’s Fury A swinging boat ride.
Rock Star An Ali Baba Spectacular ride with theater seating.
Screaming Eagle Orbiter Cars spin as the entire contraption spins.
Sea Dragon A pendulum swings to the sky.
Sky Hawk Soar about 75 feat above ground.
Starship 3000: A straight shot to the Milky Way.
Superman 360 A complete circle.
Super Cyclone Roller Coaster
Super Himalaya One of the fastest rides in the United States.
Zipper Cars spin in a high circle with illumination from LED lights.
Images: Dreamland Amusements