Fantasy Island, Singapore Explained

Fantasy Island
Location:Sentosa, Singapore
Operator:Fantasy Island Pte Ltd
Status:Demolished
Area:7.1ha

Fantasy Island was a waterpark once located at Sentosa, Singapore from 1994 to 2001, on the part of the present site of Universal Studios Singapore of the Resorts World Sentosa.[1]

Background

Opened on 8 December 1994 at a cost of S$54 million,[2] the waterpark had an 8-lane giant slide and a number of other high-speed water slides and other features.

Attractions

There were about 16 different water rides at waterpark, notably:

Decline and closure

However, its popularity waned over time due to its high entrance fees and its inaccessibility. It was also known for its high injury rate that often resulted in several people getting injured, including the two drowning fatalities in 1998 and 2000[3] respectively. All these issues and accidents led to the eventual closure of Fantasy Island in Sentosa on 2 November 2001.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SENTOSA - FANTASY ISLAND. www.nas.gov.sg. 2020-01-03.
  2. Web site: Sentosa and Our Lost Memories. 2015-09-23. lostnfiledsg. en. 2020-02-02.
  3. Web site: Amusement rides in condos and clubs subject to stricter safety rules. 2014-04-14. AsiaOne. en. 2020-02-02.
  4. Web site: 20 Places In Singapore That Are Now Gone Forever. Yeo. Melissa. 2015-01-08. Must Share News - Independent News For Singaporeans. en-GB. 2020-02-02. 2020-02-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20200202082622/https://mustsharenews.com/places-gone-forever/. dead.
  5. Web site: 10 Forgotten Theme Parks of Singapore's Past You Won't Believe Existed. Lee. Alfreda. 2015-04-21. TheSmartLocal - Singapore's Leading Travel and Lifestyle Portal. en-GB. 2020-02-02.