Fantasilandia is a Chilean
amusement park. The park opened in 1978 and is located in a corner of the
O'Higgins Park
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The park, named after B ...
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Santiago
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Chile
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On January 28, 1978 the park opened for first time with only 8 attractions, including the "Galaxy" coaster, "Mansion Siniestra", "Ford T" and "Century 2000", among others.
Over the years the park has replaced many of its classic rides with modern rides like "Top Spin", "Xtreme Fall", and "Boomerang".
![FantasilandiaBoomerang](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/FantasilandiaBoomerang.jpg)
In late 2007, Fantasilandia opened a new ride to replace the old ride "Splash". Called "Tsunami" (Shoot the Chute) it was built in Chile under licence of Intamin A.G of Switzerland.
With this milestone the park celebrated its 30-year anniversary. The ride "Villa Magica" also opened in the Kids Zone, located next to "Cine Magic 3D" and fast food locations.
In 2008 Fantasilandia opened the second Vekoma SLC in South America. It is called "Raptor" and cost around US$10,000,000.
In 2009 three new rides opened in the Kids Zone area. These were "Rockin' Tug", "Toing & Boing" and "Buggy Jump", all of them made in Italy by Zamperla.
In late 2010 the Wave Swinger (a flying chairs ride) made by Zierer was opened and is called "Volare"
A German built Condor ride was introduced in late 2011. It is called Ikarus.
In December, 2012, Fantasilandia added an Air Race ride, built by Zamperla Rides, celebrating 35 years of the opening of the park
A year later, the S.D.C Galaxy rollercoaster was closed due to an accident and the "Fun Karting" ride was removed. Also a restaurant with kiddie theme was added in front of the Air Race, and the construction for the new Mack Rides Twist 'n' Splash ride begun (which opened the 21st of December of that year)
In December 2014, Fantasilandia started opening the "Moby Dick" ride, manufactured by Wisdom Rides, which opened officially to public in January 2015
Rides
The rides are divided into "thrilling", "gentle" and "child rides":
Thrilling
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Raptor (roller coaster) uilt by Vekoma of The Netherlands, opened in 2008*
Boomerang (roller coaster)
Boomerang is a model of roller coaster manufactured and designed by Vekoma, a Dutch manufacturer. The roller coaster model name is from the hunting implement based on the traditions of the Indigenous Australians. there are 55 Boomerangs o ...
uilt by Vekoma of The Netherlands, opened in 1996*
Kamikaze (ride) uilt by Fabbri Group of Italy, opened in 1993*Disk'o
uilt by Zamperla of Italy, opened in 2005*Tagadá
uilt by S.D.C of Italy, opened in 1982 and renovated in 2016*Haunted Castle
uilt by a local company, opened in 2003*X-Treme Fall ''(Mega Drop 40', free fall ride)''
uilt by Fabbri Group of Italy, opened in 2002*Monga ''(show how a woman transforms herself into a gorila)''
uilt by a local company*
Top Spin (ride)
The Top Spin is a thrill ride developed by HUSS Park Attractions and Mondial, and is the generic name for a series of rides from other manufacturers that follow the same principle. The ride consists of a passenger platform suspended between tw ...
uilt by Huss Rides of Germany, opened in 2004*Barco Pirata ''(Swinging Ship)''
uilt by S.D.C of Italy, opened in 1982*Black Hole
uilt by a local company, opened in 1994*Crazy Dance
uilt by Fabbri Group of Italy, opened in 1999*Tsunami ''(Shoot the Chute ride)''
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IntaminAG of Switzerland, opened in 2007*Air race
uilt by Zamperla, opened in 2012*Moby Dick
uilt by Wisdom Rides, opened in 2015*Tren minero
uilt by Vekoma of The Netherlands, opened in December 2015*Spider (''Zamperla Discovery Revolution'')
uilt by Zamperla of Italy, opened in January 2020
Gentle
*Twister
pened in 2005*Bongo-Train ''(train that goes through the park)''
*Skooter ''(bumper cars)''
Barbieri Barbieri is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Alberto Barbieri, Argentine academic
* Antonio María Barbieri (1892–1979), Uruguayan Cardinal
* Anthony Barbieri (born 1963), American writer and performer
* Domenico ...
of Italy]
*4D Cinema [Built by Multi-dimensional Studios, opened in 2003]
*Ford T
*Dragon ''Powered roller coaster, (powered rollercoaster)'' [Built by Zamperla of Italy]
*Bumping Boats
*Wild Mouse roller coaster ''(first wild mouse coaster in Latinamerica)''
uilt by Zamperla, opened in 2006*Haunted House
uilt by a Spanish company, opened in 1981*Rapid River
uilt by a local company, opened in 2003
*Rockin' Tug
uilt by Zamperla of Italy, opened in 2009*
Volare ''(Wave Swinger)'' uilt by Zierer of Germany, opened in 2010*The Pirate Revenge
ack Rides "Twist 'n' Splash" ride, opened in 2014
Child rides
*Mini Splash
uilt by Fantasilandia, opened in 2005*Mini Skooter ''(mini bumper cars)''
Barbieri Barbieri is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Alberto Barbieri, Argentine academic
* Antonio María Barbieri (1892–1979), Uruguayan Cardinal
* Anthony Barbieri (born 1963), American writer and performer
* Domenico ...
of Italy]
*Carrusel ''(Merry-go-round)''
*Super Truck [Built by Zamperla of Italy]
*Mini Bongo
*Ducks
*Fire Chief [Built by Zamperla of Italy, opened in 2006]
*Toing & Boing y Buggy Jump ''(jumpin' star)''
uilt by Zamperla of Italy, opened in 2009*Happy Swing
uilt by Zamperla of Italy, opened in December, 2016*Samba Balloon
uilt by Zamperla of Italy, opened in December, 2016
References
External links
Fantasilandia, Official websiteFantaCoaster
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Amusement parks in Chile
Buildings and structures in Santiago
Tourist attractions in Santiago, Chile
1978 establishments in Chile
Amusement parks opened in 1978