Fantasy Island (UK-Lincolnshire)
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| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1995 |
| Owner | Mellors Group |
Fantasy Island is an amusement park in Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom. The attraction also contains an outdoor market, caravan sites, and holiday accommodation. At the centre of the attraction is a pyramid which contains the indoor Jellikins Coaster among other rides, arcades, and restaurants. The site is free to enter, with rides operating on a pay-as-you-go or wristband basis.
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History[edit | edit source]
Fantasy Island opened in 1995 on the site of a former car park following three years of construction.[1]
The park went into administration in August 2014 and was acquired by Mellors Group in 2016.[2] Following the 2016 season the pyramid was refurbished and its windows covered over, blocking natural light from the interior. A mini-golf course and bowling alley were also added.[3]
On 18 March 2020, the owners of Fantasy Island announced that the opening of the amusement park for 2020 was being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.[4]
Roller coasters[edit | edit source]
Present[edit | edit source]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fantasy Mouse | Reverchon | Spinning | 2000 | Operating |
| Jellikins Coaster | W.G.H. Transportation Engineering | Kiddie | 1996 | Operating |
| Millennium | Vekoma | Sit-Down | May 22, 1999 | Operating |
| Odyssey | Vekoma | Inverted | May 22, 2002 | Operating |
| Rhombus's Rocket | W.G.H. Transportation Engineering | Powered | 1995 | Operating |
Past[edit | edit source]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Relocated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fantasy Mouse | Reverchon | Spinning | March 18, 2017 | 2017 | Travelling |
| Strawberry Junior Coaster | DAL Amusement Rides Company | Family | 2003 | 2003 | Golden Palm Resort |
Attractions[edit | edit source]
Operating[edit | edit source]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balloon Ride | W.G.H. Transportation Engineering | Balloon Ride | 1996 |
| Crazy Caterpillar | Zamperla | Rockin' Tug | 2017 |
| Dodgems | Gosetto | Dodgems | 1999 |
| Firebowl | Mel Park | Teacups | 2020 |
| Log Flume | W.G.H. Transportation Engineering | Log Flume | 1995 |
| Magic | HUSS | Magic | 2018 |
| Magical Seaquarium | W.G.H. Transportation Engineering | Dark Boat Ride | 1995 |
| Mystical Dragon Mountain | WhiteWater West | Dinghy Waterslides | 1995 |
| Sea Storm | Mack Rides | Sea Storm | 2017 |
| Star Flyer | Funtime | Star Flyer | 2020 |
| Techno Jump | Sartori | Jump & Smile | 2004 |
| Toucan Tours | Ultra-Technik | Monorail | 1995 |
| Turbulence | Zierer | Star Shape | 2020 |
| Twister | K.T. Enterprises | Twist | 2000 |
| Volcano | S&S Worldwide | Drop Tower | 1998 |
Closed[edit | edit source]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolutely Insane | S&S Worldwide | Sky Sling | 2004 | 2007 | Scrapped |
| Amazing Confusion | Mondial | Ultra Max | 2003 | 2017 | Unknown |
| Beast | Mondial | Top Scan | 2001 | March 2019 | Travelling U.A.E. |
| Crazy Clown Ride | W.G.H. Transportation Engineering | Tracked Dark Ride | 1996 | 2003 | Unknown |
| Eye on the Coast | Mondial | Ferris Wheel | 2004 | 2005 | Travelling UK |
| Frisbee | HUSS | Frisbee | 2018 | 2019 | Travelling UK |
| G-Force | Fabbri | Booster | 2002 | 2003 | Sold to Mondial |
| G-Force | Fabbri | Booster | 2016 | 2017 | Unknown |
| Gallopers | Mardi Gras | Gallopers | 1996 | 2011 | Travelling UK |
| Hoola Kula | A.R.M. | Superbowl/Flipper | 1996 | 2002 | Travelling Sweden |
| Jumpin' Frog | Safeco | Jump & Smile | 2000 | 2003 | Travelling UK |
| Topsey Turvey | Fabbri | Top Spin | 1995 | 1997 | Travelling UK |
| Twister | Sonacase | Twist | 1995 | 1999 | Travelling UK |
| Waltzing Whirlwind | K.T. Enterprises | Waltzer | 2000 | 2002 | Travelling Sweden |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Fantasy Island: Where it started, and where it is now. Fantasy Island
- ↑ Fantasy Island: 'Exciting future' for theme park after buyout. BBC News
- ↑ VIDEO: Secrets of new Pyramid at Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells revealed. Skegness Standard
- ↑ Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells announces closure until at least Easter. Skegness Standard