NEWS: Fantasy Island to debut Fairy Tale Forest

Fantasy Island has sent us a press release announcing the addition of a new children's area along with several other changes in the park!

In 2018, Fantasy Island will make their largest investment in recent history with the debut of a new children's area, Fairy Tale Forest, and other improvements throughout the park.

 

 

The new area will include: Cinderella’s Midnight Magic Wheel, a kid-sized Ferris wheel with themed pumpkin carriages and Storybook Lane, where children can visit tiny houses modeled after the homes of their favorite fairy tale characters. Some of Fantasy Island’s classic children's rides will be incorporated into the new area including: Enchanted Tea Party, All the Kings Horses, Storybook Express, “Rapunzel! Rapunzel!” and Goosey Goosey Gander.

 

"This newly reimagined children's area will feature rides, attractions and entertainment for children and their families," said Chris Kearsing, Fantasy Island's general manager.

 

The project was inspired by the former 'Garden of Fables' area which debuted at the park in 1961. "We wanted to resurrect these timeless fairy tales in an exciting new way," Kearsing said.

 

New entertainment offerings include Oakley the Talking Tree, an interactive story time adventure; If the Shoe Fits, a live show where guests are introduced to Fantasy Island's newest aspiring royalty and Tea Time with the Princess, a meet-and-greet experience in Fairy Tale Fortress – the park’s newly renovated gift shop.

 

“2018 represents the largest investment in recent history, but it doesn’t end with Fairy Tale Forest,” explained Kearsing. “We are making improvements throughout the park.”

 

 

The water park will reopen as Splashaway Bay and features the renovated Double Dare Falls waterslides, formerly known as "Raging Rapids." Other improvements include new cabanas, which is “the perfect way to enhance your day at our water park” and the renovation of the snack bar, which will reopen as Splashaway Café and feature an expanded menu that includes favorites like Buffalo wings and specialty drinks.

 

"We want guests to fuel their fun in the most satisfying way with our new signature menu items and unique dining experience," said Dan Everett, the park's food and beverage director.

 

The Golden Nugget will become the Golden Nugget Saloon and will feature a full bar serving regional and national craft brews and domestic beer, spirits and cocktails, specialty drinks created with Loganberry and non-alcoholic beverages. Inside, on-stage, the park will debut the Golden Nugget Jammin’ Jamboree, a live Country Western music showcase.

 

The Sweet Shoppe will be transformed into Sweetbrew Coffee & Fudge and will offer specialty coffee and espresso drinks as well as the park’s signature homemade fudge. For those with a sweet tooth, Annie’s Custard & Sweets will offer quick service options like fried dough, hand-dipped ice cream and custard. The introduction of new signature menu items like the “Black Bart Burger” and more will be featured at other dining establishments throughout the park.

 

The park kicks off their 2018 season on Saturday, May 5 and Fairy Tale Forest is included with a paid admission ticket or Season Pass. Season Passes are on sale now for $34.99 when you buy two or more or $8.75 per pass, per month with the EZ Pay program. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit FantasyIslandNY.com

Looks like a great add for Fantasy Island...

Now if they could somehow bring the Mr. Rogers train ride & all the props from Idlewild and reopen it here, it would be the best children's area ever!

When Apex first bought Martin's I wondered what they may have in store for Fantasy Island's future and this is a great start. The park's kiddie area was rather bland and now this will totally liven up the front area of the park. If Apex continues with additions and improvements like this Fantasy Island will be a very different park in a few years.

That tree!!! In every park I see it, gives me horrid nightmares!

^ I'm pretty sure that tree has the same face as the troll face online.