Fantasilandia
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Amusement park
thumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
. The park opened in 1978 and is located in a corner of the O'Higgins Park
O'Higgins Park
O'Higgins Park is Santiago, Chile's second largest public park . It is located in the center of the capital, in the Santiago Commune...
in Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
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On January 28, 1978 the park opened for first time with only 8 attractions like the "Galaxy" coaster, "Mansion Siniestra", "Ford T", "Century 2000", among others.
As the years goes by the park has been replacing its classic rides with ultimate generation rides like the Top Spin, Xtreme Fall, Boomerang, and others.
Late 2007 Fantasilandia opened the new ride that replaces the old "Splash". Its called the "Tsunami" (Shoot the Chute) and was built in Chile under licence of Intamin A.G of Switzerland.
With this milestone the park began the celebration of its 30 years. Also opened "Villa Magica" in the Kids Zone. Its located next to the "Cine Magic 3D" and more fast food locations.
In 2008 Fantasilandia opened the second Vekoma SLC in Southamerica, it is called "Raptor" and cost about US$10.000.000.-
In 2009 opened three new rides for the Kids Zone area. The Rockin' Tug (like a mini Disk'o) and Toing & Boing y Buggy Jump, all of them made in Italy by Zamperla.
In late 2010 the Wave Swinger (typicall flying chairs) made by Zierer was opened and it is called "Volare"
Thrilling
- Raptor (roller coaster) [Built by Vekoma of The Netherlands, opened in 2008]
- Boomerang (roller coaster)Boomerang (roller coaster)Boomerang is a model of roller coaster built by Vekoma, and named after the hunting implement based on the traditions of the Indigenous Australians...
[Built by Vekoma of The Netherlands, opened in 1996] - Kamikaze (ride)Kamikaze (ride)A Kamikaze is a pendulum amusement ride, usually found as a traveling ride, with some examples found at amusement parks. The ride is manufactured by Far Fabbri & Sartori, and first made its debut in 1984...
[Built by Fabbri Group of Italy, opened in 1993] - Evolution (ride)Evolution (ride)Evolution is a large thrill ride manufactured by FarFabbri in Italy.It consists of four inclined pillars which support a revolving arm. On one end of the arm are some counterweights and on the other is a rotating hub which holds 10 cars. The minimum height requirement is 48 inches or taller....
[Built by Fabbri Group of Italy, opened in 1997] - Disk'o [Built by Zamperla of Italy, opened in 2005]
- Tagadá [Built by S.D.C of Italy, opened in 1982]
- Haunted Castle [Built by a local company, opened in 2003]
- X-Treme Fall (Mega Drop 40', free fall ride) [Built by Fabbri Group of Italy, opened in 2002]
- Galaxy rollercoaster [Built by S.D.C of Italy, opened in 1978]
- Monga (show how a woman transforms herself into a gorila) [Built by a local company]
- Top Spin (ride)Top Spin (ride)The Top Spin is a thrill ride developed by HUSS Maschinenfabrik, 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 two counterweighted arms...
[Built by Huss Rides of Germany, opened in 2004] - Barco Pirata (Swinging Ship) [Built by S.D.C of Italy, opened in 1982]
- Black Hole [Built by a local company, opened in 1994]
- Crazy Dance [Built by Fabbri Group of Italy, opened in 1999]
- Fun Karting [Go-Karts powered by Honda mini engines]
- Tsunami (Shoot the Chute ride) [Built by Intamin AG of Switzerland, opened in 2007]
Gentle
- Twister [Opened in 2005]
- Bongo-Train (train that goes through the park)
- Skooter (bumper cars) [Built by Barbieri of Italy]
- 3D Cinema [Built by Multi-dimensional Studios, opened in 2003]
- Ford T
- Dragon (powered rollercoaster) [Built by Zamperla of Italy]
- Bumping Boats
- Wild Mouse rollercoaster (first wild mouse coaster in Latinamerica) [Built by Zamperla, opened in 2006]
- Haunted House [Built by a Spanish company, opened in 1981]
- Rapid River [Built by a local company, opened in 2003]
- Piratas del Caribe (pirate themed dark ride)
- Villa Magica - Show de Osos (animatronic show) [Built by a local company]
- Rockin' Tug [Built by Zamperla of Italy, opened in 2009]
- Volare (Wave Swinger) [Built by Zierer of Germany, opened in 2010]
Childish
- Mini Splash [Built by Fantasilandia, opened in 2005]
- Mini Skooter (mini bumper cars) [Built by Barbieri 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) [Built by Zamperla of Italy, opened in 2009]
Prices
2011 prices:Adults = $7.400 CP (approx. US$16)
Children (under 140cm) = $4.200 CP (approx. US$9)
Anyone over 140cm is classified as an adult.
Opening Times
The Park opens all day on School/Public Holidays and 1200 - 1900 all other weekend days.The park does not usually open on weekdays.
The Park is closed during some months.