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A widely used name of amusement parks commonly used from the 1900s to 1930s. The original Luna Park in Coney Island, New York operated from 1903 to 1944. The park was an instant success and inspired other showmen from around the world to open their own Luna Parks. A large feature of the parks was their lighting displays, each housing thousands of lightbulbs lining rides and buildings (typically very large and using a mix of architectural styles).
The most commonly known are in Melbourne, Australia (opening in 1912), Sydney, Australia (opening in 1935) and in 2010, Astroland, an amusement park located near the site of the original Luna Park was renamed to Luna Park. It is home to the famous Coney Island Cyclone, opening in 1923.
Due to how popular these parks were, the phrase Luna Park now means 'amusement park' in some European languages.
The most commonly known are in Melbourne, Australia (opening in 1912), Sydney, Australia (opening in 1935) and in 2010, Astroland, an amusement park located near the site of the original Luna Park was renamed to Luna Park. It is home to the famous Coney Island Cyclone, opening in 1923.
Due to how popular these parks were, the phrase Luna Park now means 'amusement park' in some European languages.
by Yyosh March 27, 2021