Luna Park, Tel Aviv Explained

Luna Park in Tel Aviv
Resort:Tel Aviv Fairgrounds, Tel Aviv, Israel
Owner:Entertainment Town Ltd.
Rides:27
Coasters:3
Water Rides:1

32.1063°N 34.812°W

Luna Park (Hebrew: לונה פארק תל אביב) is an amusement park complex in the Tel Aviv Fairgrounds in Tel Aviv, Israel.

History

Luna Park was established in 1970.[1] [2] [3] Luna Park attractions include Ferris wheels, bumper cars, carousels and roller coasters. In its early days, entrance was free and visitors paid only for rides.

There is also an Israeli children's song called written in the 1950s, named for a previous iteration of Luna Park a few kilometers to the south in Jaffa.

Attractions

Roller coasters

Ride NamePictureOpenedManufacturerModel/TypeNotes
Anaconda[4] 2000VekomaBoomerangIn 2015 it was repainted to orange and green.
Roller Coaster[5] March 14, 2010VekomaJunior Coaster - 335mReplaced the old Roller Coaster after 32 years.
Twister[6] 2011Eos RidesCrazy Twister

Flat rides

Ride NamePictureOpenedManufacturer/TypeNotes
The Gems WorldAugust 2017AreaThe area includes a "Flying bikes" carousel and a monorail ride. Replaces the Hollywood Carousel.
The KingJuly 2017Loop FighterReplaces the Octopus.
Star FlyerJune 2016The tallest flat ride in Israel. (72m)
Ferris WheelApril 2016Ferris wheelThe tallest Ferris wheel in Israel. (60m)
Sky Craft2013Flaying carpet
Cinema Luna20137d cinema
Black Mamba2009Space Shot
The Candy1999Top Spin
Pirate ship1980sPirate ship
BreakdancerBreakdance
TagadaTagada
Water Slides1990s/2006Water SlideThere are 4 slides - two blue, and two red.  The blue slides were built and opened in the early 90's, and the red ones in 2006
Power Towers2004
Bumper carsBumper cars
Ghost Train1970sDark ride
Horses Carousel1970sCarousel
Swallow Carousel
Planes CarouselRed baron
Elephants Carousel2014Replaced the old Elephants Carousel
Safari
Mini-boats Carousel
Driving School

Former attractions

RideYear OpenedYear ClosedDescription
Octopus2016Octopus ride, replaced by The King in 2017.
RocketClosed
Hollywood Carousel2016
Chain carousel2014On April 17, 2014, there was an accident which caused 22 injuries.[7] It was replaced by the Star Flyer in 2016.
The Flying Camel2002A Flying island ride.
Roller Coaster[8] 19772009A Pinfari "Zyklon" Roller coaster. After 32 years of operations it was replaced by the new Roller Coaster.[9]
Cinema 1802012Replaced by Cinema Luna in 2013
Safari Rally2010Replaced by Twister
go KartReplaced by Safari
A glass maze2009Replaced by Black Mamba
Ferris Wheel2013It replaced the 1970 original feriis wheel and then it was replaced by the new 2016 ferris wheel.
Aerial tramway1980s1991Relocated to the Superland
Plate2014A Round Up
Italian carouselCarousel for toddlers
The hovercraft of death2005Replaced by the water slides
LoopRelocated to the Superland
Planes RideRelocated to the Superland
Sky Loop1990s2019
Ballerina1970s2019When it opened it was painted red, then blue. In 2014 it was relocated and repainted to green.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Luna Park. lunapark.co.il. 18 March 2014.
  2. Web site: Schuster. Ruth. Tourist tip #265 / The Luna Park in Tel Aviv. haaretz.com. 18 March 2014.
  3. Web site: Luna Park Tel Aviv Map. israeltraveler.org. 18 March 2014.
  4. Anaconda. Luna Park Tel Aviv. 1560. July 19, 2017.
  5. Roller Coaster. Luna Park Tel Aviv. 9027. July 19, 2017.
  6. Twister. Luna Park Tel Aviv. 10155. July 19, 2017.
  7. News: Amram. Azri. April 17, 2014. לונה-פארק: 22 ילדים נפצעו קל בשל תקלה במתקן. Mako. July 19, 2017.
  8. Roller Coaster. Luna Park Tel Aviv. 1561. July 19, 2017.
  9. News: Shapira. Michal. March 16, 2010. סוף הסיבוב: לאחר 32 שנה הוחלפה רכבת ההרים בלונה פארק. nrg. July 19, 2017.