Reduced Ride Availability

Posted By Chris on Thursday 16th September 2010 @ 8:38 PM | Filed Under: General Park News

Fantasy Island have recently released information about ride availability for the rest of the season. During off peak times, the following rides will be available; Carousel, Beast, Fantasy Mouse, Wreckers Cove, Elephants, Fantasia, Jelikins, Jets, Techno Jump, Millennium Roller Coaster, Mini Dodgems, Pony Express, Rhombus Rocket and Coconut Twist.

On standard days, the park will open all rides, although may close certain rides during adverse weather conditions. Volcanic Impact and the Log Flume are currently unavailable due to maintenance work. Neither Gallopers, nor Amazing Confusion will reopen before the end of the season. To enquire about ride availability, the rides hotline is (01754) 615860 and the park are planning to post information about ride availability to their Facebook page.

John Woodward Passes Away

Posted By Chris on Wednesday 15th September 2010 @ 11:22 PM | Filed Under: Misc

John Woodward, chairman and managing director of Blue Anchor Leisure, has passed away.
Woodward was responsible for successfully developing Fantasy Island and the surrounding Ingoldmells area into what it is today. His services to tourism were recognised in 2005 when he received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. With the sale of Fantasy Island in 2006, Woodward was listed as one of the wealthiest people in Britain. His lasting impression on Ingoldmells is reflected in the amazing selection of rides and attractions at Fantasy Island, as well as the 20 caravan parks he has invested in over the years.

Read more on This Is Lincolnshire.

Amazing Confusion Remains Closed

Posted By Chris on Wednesday 15th September 2010 @ 10:16 PM | Filed Under: Amazing Confusion

Amazing Confusion, the world’s first and only Mondial Ultra Max, has now been unavailable for over four months. When we first reported on this in June, a section of seats had been removed, providing access to the main arm. Since then, the ride has been almost completely deconstructed, with pieces of the ride scattered in various locations across the park. A section of the main support structure has reportedly been sent to Mondial to be repaired. At this stage, it remains unclear when Amazing Confusion will reopen.

Thanks to quin, Martyn, SLY 1 EA, vectra, samliverpool and sherman454 from the Island Quest forums for providing information and photos.