Adventureland: 15 things you didn’t know

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Adventureland is one of the most iconic places to visit on Long Island.

Located in Farmingdale, the amusement park opened in 1962. The original four rides were the carousel, the train, Little Dipper Coaster and boats. Today, Adventureland features more than 30 rides and attractions, including The Ghost House, Lady Bug Roller Coaster, Adventure Falls Log Flume, the Wave Swings and more. In spring 2015, Adventureland will be debuting Turbulence, the first spinning roller coaster in the tristate area.

You may have enjoyed every ride in the park season after season, but how much do you really know about Long Island’s most famous amusement park?

Here we found 15 fun facts about Adventureland.