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Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World

Amusement park in New York, USA
Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World
Grand Island, New York, USA
Status
Opened
1961
Area
85 acres (340,000 m2)
Entrance in 2012

Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World, formerly known as Fantasy Island, is an amusement park located in Grand Island, New York, USA.

History

Martin's Fantasy Island was acquired by Apex Parks Group in 2016 from former owner Martin DiPetro. For the 2017 season, the name was shortened to Fantasy Island. The park was closed in 2019 along with Indiana Beach. However, in 2021 the park saw new life under new management by IB Parks & Entertainment as the waterpark reopened to the public.[1][2][3] The amusement park section is set to reopen in Spring of 2022 as restoration and purchases of rides are completed due to many of the rides having been sold when the park was left vacant following its original closure in 2019.[2]

On October 13, 2021 park management informed guests that while they may see a variety of rides and deliveries at Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World, the rides may not be specifically for the park itself. This is because the park is located in between the other IB Parks & Entertainment parks. The location of Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World provides a strategic hub for efficient transport of new rides to the various parks.

In February 2022 the park announced that it would reopen on May 30.[4] However, plans had to be altered due to supply chain issues and weather related setbacks. The Park's spokesperson, Tom Crisci, stated that the park's waterpark and Western Town section will open as scheduled, but the main midway is slated for a "phased opening" throughout the summer. The park plans on the midway fully reopening by mid summer 2022.[5]

Roller coasters

Present

Name Manufacturer Type Opened Status
Silver Comet Custom Coasters International, Inc. Wooden
Hybrid
May 1, 1999 Operating
Serpent SDC Sit-Down August 27, 2024 Operating

Past

Name Manufacturer Type Opened Closed Relocated
Crazy Mouse Zamperla Spinning
Wild Mouse
July 25, 2005 2019 in storage at Boomers! Los Angeles
Dragon Zamperla Family 1986 1980s Unknown
Little Dipper Allan Herschell Company Kiddie 1961 1990s Unknown
Max's Doggy Dog Coaster SBF Visa Group Family May 25, 2013 2019 in storage at Boomers! Los Angeles
Orient Express Wisdom Rides Kiddie 1998 2003 Unknown
Wildcat Schwarzkopf Sit-Down June 22, 1974 2004 N/A

In Storage

Name Manufacturer Type Opened
Unknown (Ex-Cascabel 2.0 at La Feria Chapultepec Magico) Schwarzkopf Launched

Shuttle

In storage since 2022
Unknown (Ex-Miner Mike at Knucklehead's Bowling & Family Entertainment) Wisdom Rides Family In storage since 2023

Rides

Present

Name Manufacturer Type Opened
Amazing Flying Machine Majestic Manufacturing Flying Scooters 2022
Antique Autos Arrow Development

Gould Manufacturing

Track Ride 1961
Auto Carousel Hennecke Carousel 1963
Caterpillar Mack Rides Caterpillar Under construction for 2025
Circus Unknown Unknown 2022
Dodg'em Bumper Cars Majestic Manufacturing Bumper Cars 1989
Drop Zone Unknown Junior Drop Tower 2022
Giant Wheel Chance Rides Ferris Wheel 1994
Gunslinger Eli Bridge Company Scrambler 2022
Grande Carousel Theel Brothers Manufacturing Carousel 1961
Hot Red Cruisin Allan Herschell Company Miniature Car Ride 1961
Iron Horse Train Allan Herschell Company Iron Horse Miniature Train 1961
Magic Ring Zamperla 1961, currently In storage
Midway Mayhem HUSS Frisbee Under construction for 2025
Niagara Helicopter Tours Allan Herschell Company Miniature Helicopter Ride 1961
Planes 'n Copters Unknown Unknown 2022
Pony Carts Allan Herschell Company Horse and Buggy 2024
Samba Balloon Zamperla Samba Balloon Under refurbishment since 2022
Sea Dragon Chance Rides Pharaoh's Fury 2024
Ships Ahoy Allan Herschell Company Roundabout 1961
Steel Colt Zamperla Train Ride 1983
Tilt-a-Whirl Sellner Manufacturing Tilt-A-Whirl 2024
Flying Witch Pinfari Dark Ride Under construction for 2025
Unknown (Ex-Black Buccaneer at Chessington World of Adventures) HUSS Pirat In storage since 2021
Unknown (Ex-Montezuma's Revenge at Avonturenpark Hellendoorn) HUSS Top Spin In storage since 2021
Unknown (Ex-Dillen at BonBon-Land) HUSS Troika In storage since 2021
Unknown (Ex-Mardi Gras Hangover at Six Flags Great America) Larson International Super Loop In storage since 2024
Unknown (Ex-Flying Falcon at Hersheypark) HUSS Condor In storage since 2024

Past

Name Manufacturer Type Opened Closed Fate
Chaos Chance Rides Chaos 1997 2007 Unknown
Devil's Hole Rotor 2011[6] Unknown Unknown Unknown
Jack and the Beanstalk Moser's Rides Junior Drop Tower 2004 2014 Unknown
Jack and the Beanstalk SBF Visa Junior Drop Tower 2015 2015 or later Unknown
Rock & Roll Bertazzon Superbob/Musik Express 2015 2019 Relocated to Blackpool South Pier

References

  1. "IB Parks & Entertainment".
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Water park at Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World to open in July on Grand Island". WGRZ 2 NBC. July 9, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  3. "Niagra Amusement Park & Splash World". IB Parks & Entertainment. 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  4. "Niagara Amusement Park Planning Memorial Day Opening". NewsPlusNotes. 2022-02-06.
  5. Rowe, Ashley (April 5, 2022). "Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World prepares for Memorial Day weekend debut". WKBW Buffalo. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  6. "Martin's Fantasy Island Announces Another New Ride". NewsPlusNotes. 2010-12-28. Retrieved 2025-02-22.

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