Fantasy Island Opens for 2011

Posted By Chris on Friday 11th March 2011 @ 8:45 PM | Filed Under: General Park News

This weekend marks the beginning of Fantasy Island’s 16th season, with a selection of rides opening for weekends only until the park oepns every day from Wednesday 30th March. The park initially suggested that all rides would be available for the opening weekend, with the exception of Jubilee Odyssey, Millennium Roller Coaster, the log flume and Amazing Confusion. Unfortunately, this no longer seems to be the case as a number of other rides are missing from the lineup. Notable exceptions from the list, revealed earlier today by the park, include Techno Jump which is still being repainted, Jellikins which has reportedly been refurbished over winter, Dragon Mountain Descent as well as a number of children’s rides which will also be unavailable. Wristbands are half price between now and April 3rd due to the limited ride selection.

Rides available this weekend:
Volcanic Impact
The Beast
Coconut Twist
Rhombus’ Rocket
Fantasy Mouse
Wreckers Cove
Carousel
Formula 2000
Pony Express
Jets
Toucan Tours
Mini Dodgems
Jungle Truck Ride

In related news, the park has reconsidered the age restrictions for wristbands. Full price wristbands will be priced at £10 for children aged 3 to 9, and £20 for guests aged 10 and above. Children under the age of 3 are able to ride for free.

Live Ticket and Wristband Pricing

Posted By Chris on Friday 4th March 2011 @ 7:18 PM | Filed Under: General Park News

Update: The Park have announced today that the children’s wristbands will be for children aged 3 to 9, with adult wristbands being for anyone aged 10 and above.
Thursday 10th March 2011

The price for wristbands has increased this year, with wristbands being priced at £20 for all guests aged 8 and over, with cheaper wristbands priced at £10 for guests aged between 3 and 7. There is no longer an off peak tariff available, but cheaper wristbands are available to purchase in advance from the official park website.

A new 7 day wristband option has been launched, which will allow guests to have unlimited rides for seven consecutive days. This new wristband will be priced at £60 for guests aged over 8 years, and £30 for children aged between 3 and 7.

Individual ride prices have also increased by 50 pence per person, per ride for the 2011 season. Thrill rides are now £3.50, family rides are now £2.50 and children’s rides being priced at £1.50. The live ticket system is still being utilised by the park, where guests are able to add credit to a live ticket which can be scanned at ride entrances. Children aged 2 and below are able to ride the attractions at the park for free.

A more in depth look at the park pricing is available on our trip planning pages.