点评:First and foremost, Rye Playland is an historic landmark, and for that reason alone it is a special place. For those who lament the loss of the old Penn Station or wish they could relive the glory days of Coney Island's early theme parks, a visit to Rye Playland will cheer your heart. It's like stepping back in time.
From a strictly consumer POV, Playland is lacking in a few key areas.
Even if you purchase a ticket online, you still have to wait in the 30-min+ line at the ticket booth with those who are buying tickets there. That's an issue that could be solved in 24 hours by installing scanners at the gates. Why it hasn't been done, I have no idea, but that is visitors' critical first impression of Playland, and it's one of operational incompetence. "If they can't get this right...."
The kiddie land rides are old. I can appreciate the historical nature of the rides, but for God's sake, open a can of paint in the offseason and make an attempt to make them look decent.
Several attractions and structures were in need of attention. The stand-up rollercoaster was out of commission until 2025, according to a sign.
The park itself was clean, with grass well tended.
Apparently a $125 million revitalization project was started in 2022, starting with the restrooms--which were indeed new and clean. The arcade was also clean and featured mostly new games. A few were broken, but overall it was fine.
If the project continues as planned, I'm cautiously optimistic. There's nothing I'd like to see more than a vibrant Rye Playland.
翻译:首先,莱伊游乐园是一个历史地标,仅凭这一点,它就是一个特别的地方。对于那些为老宾夕法尼亚车站的消失而感到惋惜,或者希望重温科尼岛早期主题公园的辉煌岁月的人来说,参观莱伊游乐园将让你心旷神怡。就像回到过去一样。
从严格的消费者角度来看,游乐园在几个关键方面有所欠缺。
即使你在网上购买门票,你仍然需要和在那里买票的人一起在售票亭排队 30 分钟以上。这个问题可以在 24 小时内通过在门口安装扫描仪来解决。我不知道为什么没有这样做,但这是游客对游乐园的第一印象,也是运营不力的原因之一。“如果他们做不到这一点……”
儿童游乐设施很旧。我可以欣赏这些游乐设施的历史性,但看在上帝的份上,在淡季打开一罐油漆,试着让它们看起来不错。
几个景点和建筑需要关注。根据一个标志,站立式过山车要到 2025 年才能使用。
公园本身很干净,草地修剪得很好。
显然,一项耗资 1.25 亿美元的振兴项目于 2022 年启动,从洗手间开始——洗手间确实是新的,很干净。街机也很干净,主要有新游戏。有些坏了,但总体来说还不错。
如果项目按计划继续进行,我持谨慎乐观的态度。我最想看到的就是一个充满活力的 Rye Playland。