Farmingdale's Adventureland 'So Excited' To Reopen

EAST FARMINGDALE, NY — Outdoor amusement parks will be able to reopen April 9 at 33 percent capacity, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced mid-February. That includes one of Long Island's premier theme parks, Adventureland, at 2245 Broadhollow Road.

The park promised new attractions, including a new ride, and shared its thoughts on being able to reopen after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to close through most of its 2020 season.

"We are so excited to welcome guests back for our 59th season!" Caitlin Disclafani, an Adventureland spokesperson, told Patch. "We have so much to look forward in 2021 — our new Sports Tower ride will make its debut, we have four new games in the arcade, a new midway game— and so much more!"

The amusement park typically opens in mid-March and closes the last week of October. Adventureland lost roughly 97 percent of its income in 2020 due to the pandemic. In October, Disclafani had told Patch Adventureland's future was uncertain.

Restrictions will be placed on outdoor amusement parks — in addition to 33 percent capacity — due to the pandemic, according to the state. Parkgoers and staff will be required to adhere to face coverings, social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting, tickets being sold in advance, and staggered entry.

Adventureland typically hires roughly 650 seasonal part-time employees. In 2021, it will be hiring approximately 800 people as the park increases and enhances its cleaning and disinfecting protocols as outlined by the state. Employees will be hired throughout the spring and summer.

"We are completely confident we can meet everything that has been outlined by the state," Disclafani said.

The park could not yet disclose what 33 percent of its capacity is.