Whether you grew up spending warm July afternoons chasing roller coasters and cotton candy or you’re finally checking the iconic boardwalk off your NYC bucket list, a trip to Luna Park has long been one of the city’s quintessential summer traditions. A visit to the iconic amusement park is an experience rooted in generations of history, nostalgia, ice cream cones, and heart-racing spins on the Cyclone.
Now, for the first time in its history, that classic summer outing is getting a little more affordable. Luna Park is introducing its very first Happy Hour, giving New Yorkers the chance to experience its legendary rides for less during select evenings this summer.
For anyone who’s ever waited for the perfect excuse to head to Coney Island, this might be it.
What to Know: Luna Park’s First-Ever Happy Hour
Instead of heading to the typical rooftops or bars, your new favorite after-work hangout is right on the ocean. Running from July 13 through August 12, 2026, this limited-time promotion is the perfect way to beat the mid-summer heat and save some cash.
- When: Monday through Wednesday, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
- The Ride Discount: Score 25% off the Luna Boardwalk Pass, which unlocks unlimited access to the park’s thrilling rides. The pass also includes one admission each to the high-speed Electric Eden Raceway, the adrenaline-pumping Sling Shot, and the historic B&B Carousell.
- The Food Discount: Flash your Happy Hour pass to get 15% off food at select park favorites like Fly Wheel, Salt & Sizzle, Urban Legend, and Al Cavallino (note: beer, wine, and other beverages are excluded).
This exclusive happy hour arrives during a milestone season.
The legendary Coney Island Cyclone is officially celebrating its 99th anniversary this summer, making it the absolute perfect time to catch a ride before the historic coaster hits its massive centennial next year.
Luna Park’s Iconic Rides
You can’t talk about Luna Park without talking about its world-class mix of vintage charm and modern thrills. Under the glow of the sunset during Happy Hour, make sure to hit these staple attractions:
- The Coney Island Cyclone: The undisputed king of the boardwalk. This wood-and-steel marvel has been rattling nerves and delivering smiles since 1927.
- The Thunderbolt: A modern, steel vertical-drop coaster that turns riders upside down over the Atlantic breeze.
- Sling Shot & Electric Eden Raceway: Whether you want to be launched 150 feet into the air or prefer to keep your wheels on the ground racing go-karts, these Happy Hour inclusions are pure adrenaline.
- The B&B Carousell: For a change of pace, take a spin on Coney Island’s last remaining historic carousel, beautifully restored to its 1906 glory.
What Else to Do on the Coney Island Boardwalk
If you want to turn your Happy Hour excursion into a full-blown summer night out, the historic Riegelmann Boardwalk has plenty to keep the magic going after the sun sets:
- Indulge in Sweet Treats: No trip is complete without a massive cloud of pink cotton candy, a candy apple, or a funnel cake dusted in powdered sugar to cap off the night.
- Stroll the Boardwalk at Dusk: There is nothing quite like the ocean breeze and neon lights of Coney Island at night. Grab a classic Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog and watch the waves.
- Catch a Sunset on the Pier: Walk out onto the Steeplechase Pier for incredible panoramic views of the amusement park skyline lit up against the evening sky.