Plans for 2012

Posted By Chris on Thursday 29th March 2012 @ 10:44 PM | Filed Under: Future Development

Fantasy Island are developing a new children’s soft play area, expanding the market and planning more events.

The children’s play area will be a self-contained area inside the pyramid complex on the second level. When completed, the play area will feature ball pools, rope bridges and ladders set to an adventure theme. The renovation project will also include a new dining area and separate area for party packages that the park hope to launch. Park directors are keen to get the children’s play area open for June. New costume characters, the Butt Ugly Martians, are also expected to make appearances at the park this year.

Fantasy Island are also planning to create a new area aimed at teenagers. This new area is intended to feature simulators, a shop and a new concept of gaming within the pyramid complex.

As well as launching the children’s soft play area in June, Fantasy Island are holding events to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee; with a live radio broadcast and a street party. Duncan Goodhew, Olympic gold medal winner, will also be making a special appearance when the Olympic Torch passes through Skegness.

Despite being refused planning permission numerous times over the last few years, the park are still pushing for the market to be expanded further to the rear of the site. As well as more stalls, it is anticipated that there will be a broader range of products available.

The park management are keen to demonstrate how the park will develop over the next few years as well as their their commitment to Ingoldmells and Skegness as a resort. Laurence Davis, Fantasy Island’s chief executive, is keen to point out that “We [Fantasy Island] are not sitting on our laurels we are making things happen and plan to invest further capital in the site over the next five years”. Nonetheless, the other projects forecasted to open this season have both been postponed. The Asylum and Splash Zone have been put on hold until at least 2013.

Source article – Fantasy Island in New Investment

New Age Restrictions

Posted By Chris on Wednesday 21st March 2012 @ 7:25 PM | Filed Under: General Park News

Fantasy Island have introduced new restrictions for riding some of their more intense thrill rides. Under the new rules, guests have to be at least 12 years old to ride Beast, Amazing Confusion andVolcanic Impact. However, the age restriction is not a factor at other parks which operate identical rides and only enforce the height requirements. Due to this change, Fantasy Island have adjusted the age brackets for wristband pricing for adults and children. Under the new structure, anyone over the age of 12 will now be considered an adult.

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Planning Permisson for Market Extension – Refused

Posted By Martyn on Sunday 22nd January 2012 @ 3:03 PM | Filed Under: Future Development

So, for the second time in a few years, Fantasy Island have been refused permisson to extend the outdoor market. The main reason given by the District Council is “the scale of the proposal
would be a significant addition to the existing out-of-centre market such that, along with all the other retail outlets along Sea Lane, it could begin to rival Skegness Town Centre as a retail destination”.

Which strikes me as being an odd decision, given that the District Council recently approved plans for an extension to the Skegness Tesco superstore?

Maybe it has something to do with work taking place on the extension before permisson was granted, last time around? Or continuing to operate the Market Tavern without permission? Who knows? But all we do know is that it ain’t happening, again.

2012 Opening Times and Prices

Posted By Chris on Monday 30th January 2012 @ 7:36 PM | Filed Under: General Park News

Fantasy Island have announced their opening times and pricing information for the 2012 season. The rides will reopen from March 17th for weekends only. From March 31st, the park will open every day until September. The park will open on selected dates only until the end of October. Closing times will vary and depend upon the time of year and how busy the park is.

The price for pay as you go live cards will remain the same as last season, with thrill rides costing £3.50, family rides £2.50 and children’s rides costing £1.50. Pricing for wristbands will depend upon the time of year. These prices are outlined below:

High season: 
Age 3 to 9: £10
Age 10+: £20

Mid Season:
Age 3 to 9: £7.50
Age 10+: £15

Low Season:
Age 3 to 9: £5
Age 10+: £10

7 day wristbands will still be available and are priced at £35 for children aged between 3 and 9 and £70 for guests aged 10 and above. Tesco Clubcard vouchers can still be used to redeem full/partial value of single day wristbands, but cannot be used for weekly wristbands or pay as you go live tickets.

 

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