Last week, on a whim, Jason and I decided to take the kids to Coney Island. A trip out there has been on our list all summer and having recently passed it on the way to Rockaway Beach, we were more eager than ever to go. We usually make it there at least once a year for the rides, the sweets, a visit to the Aquarium, and some Nathan’s hot dogs. I remember many family to trips to Coney Island when I was a kid, so we’ve kept the tradition alive since the kids were babies.
The weather was overcast all day, but we took advantage of the clouds to hit all the amusement parks and boardwalk. And the weather kept the crowds away too, resulting in no lines for the rides so we bounced from one to the next.
Ryder is pretty fearless on all the rides, and he loves a good roller coaster or upside down attraction. He convinced Jason to go on this one with him. Just watching them from the side lines made me super queasy!
Who can go to Coney Island without hitting the Cyclone. It brings back so many memories from my childhoods, and I was so ready for Ryder to experience it, but he missed the height cut off by one half inch! He was so bummed, but I guess we’ll just have to return in a few months so he gets his chance.
Gemma is all about thrill rides too, and the only thing that stops her is her height. She and Ryder coming down the splash log ride was just hilarious. Siella typically sits out on the scarier rides.
Games, games and more games, we can never escape them. Each child left a winner, with Ryder scoring big with this Pikachu doll, that he won from one of the hardest games in the park. He was so proud of himself!
Teacups..
Helicopters…
And of course the ferris wheel were just a few of the rides we hit.
After the parks, we hit Nathans. I personally like their fries better than anything else.
I was so shocked and proud of Siella when she agreed to go on this swing ride. When it started to swing, we could see her starting freak a little, and I thought she was going to walk off in full on tears. Somehow, she held it together and put on a brave face for her siblings.
Overall, it was the perfect summer Sunday. Definitely a day they will remember when they looking back at the summer of ’17!
13 thoughts on “A Day At Coney!”
I’ve always wanted to visit Coney Island with the family. We haven’t been able to get there yet, but it’s on our bucket list.
It looks like a great place to spend the day with the family. I will add Coney Island to my list of places I want visit.
Wow what a fun day at Coney. I love the Pikachu stuffed animal. I love being able to take the family out on rides and enjoy a fun filled day. Super happy photos!
Coney Island looks like a lot of fun. I have not been on the Cyclone in years but would love to take our kids now. Maybe we will go before school starts.
It looks like you all had a fun family day. I live right over in NJ and have heard of Coney Island many times but have never been.
Looks like you had a great day with fabulous weather and amazing memories. I hope to bring our kids there next summer when we have our east coast trip.
Coney Island is definitely a landmark that cannot be missed. Such lovely family and beautiful children. It looks like so much fun!
Even an overcast day in Coney is worth the visit! Looks like you guys had a blast which doesn’t surprise me!
What a great family fun day. I would love to go to Coney Island some day just for the nostalgia factor. Lot of history there.
What a fun family day you had. All the kids had their widest smiles! Looking at your photos made me miss those days when my children were still that young.
Going to places like this with the kids will definitely bring back memories! It’s so much fun especially when you see how happy and fulfilled they are!
It’s always so fulfilling to see the kids have so much fun! Just look at their smiles, so adorable! This is definitely the perfect place for the family to just have fun!
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