Spin and stay
According to reports, Coney Islands iconic Ferris wheel has been converted into a 24-room Airbnb. Guests can now rent gondolas by the night, spinning gently while listening to the soothing screams of rollercoaster riders. Each “room” comes with a sleeping bag, carnival snacks, and a warning that the bathroom is 100 feet below.
Tourists love it. “Its like camping, but with more seagulls and funnel cake grease,” said one guest. Couples book the top gondola for romantic sunsets, though one proposal was interrupted by a child throwing cotton candy. Locals worry about noise, particularly after guests tried grilling kebabs mid-ride.
TikToks #FerrisAirbnb trend is spinning: clips of influencers decorating gondolas like boho lofts, pranksters rocking cars to spill drinks, and one man livestreaming a 12-hour nap while circling endlessly. Reviews vary: “Best sleep of my life” versus “Woke up with a churro in my hair.”
Tabloids revolved. The Post shouted: “LOOP AND LODGE.” The Daily News countered: “SPIN TO WIN.”
Mayor Adams called it “rotational housing.” Governor Hochul muttered: “If Albany tries this, Im banning carousels.”
SOURCE: https://bohiney.com/coney-island-ferris-wheel-converted-into-airbnb/
SOURCE: https://bohiney.com/coney-island-ferris-wheel-converted-into-airbnb/.
By: Annika Steinmann.
