Coney Island was once home to some of the most famous amusement parks in the world. Still thriving today, the mere mention of it conjures up images of the Cyclone roller coaster, hot dogs at Nathan's, ice cream cones on the boardwalk, the parachute jump, summer days at the beach, and the New York Aquarium. But there is a dark side to Brooklyn's boardwalk. Its history is steeped in tragic fires, horrific accidents, criminal enterprises, exploitation of animals and humans alike, and urban decay. The perfect combination for a strange, spooky, and even cursed reputation. Do ghosts haunt Coney Island? How could they not? Join me this week as we look at the creepiness of Coney Island...

Chapters:

0:00 - The Dark History of Coney Island

3:19 - Coney Island: Brooklyn's beach and boardwalk

4:50 - Steeplechase Park: The First Park and First Fire

13:39 - Ghost stories and Urban Legends from Steeplechase

17:21 - Luna Park: Burning Bright and the Most Cursed?

25:09 - Luna Park's Ghostly Legends

27:50 - Dreamland becomes a Nightmare

31:29 - The paranormal side of Dreamland

33:21 - Common tragedies and negative emotions in Coney Island: Did they create the curse?

36:10 - More tragedies in Coney Island: The Rough Riders and Tornado rides

37:58 - The World Circus Side Show