Fantasy Island Memories

Fantasy Island Memories Fantasy Island Memories is a fan page celebrating the beloved “Fun? WOW!” park on Grand Island from 1961–2016.

Please note: This page is not affiliated with Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World and its operating team.

Circa 1990s — the Chaos at night!📸 Fantasy Island Memories Collection
06/04/2026

Circa 1990s — the Chaos at night!

📸 Fantasy Island Memories Collection

This 1982 Courier-Express article covered the first year that Fantasy Island did not open and its impact on families, wo...
06/01/2026

This 1982 Courier-Express article covered the first year that Fantasy Island did not open and its impact on families, workers, businesses, and longtime guests. As the park remains closed in 2026, this story is a reminder that it has faced uncertainty more than once — yet, there is always hope for what comes next.

📸 Photo courtesy of McKenzie Marie

Circa 1970s — the Trabant!📸 Fantasy Island Memories Collection
05/30/2026

Circa 1970s — the Trabant!

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A look at a Fantasy Island souvenir shirt from the 1960s! The design highlights several of the park’s original themed ar...
05/28/2026

A look at a Fantasy Island souvenir shirt from the 1960s! The design highlights several of the park’s original themed areas, including the Garden of Fables, Animal Kingdom, and Western Town / Wild West.

📸 Photo courtesy of Kathy Johns Silvers

Circa 2006 — the Cannon Bowl! Opened 20 years ago this year, this towering bowl slide quickly became one of the water pa...
05/26/2026

Circa 2006 — the Cannon Bowl! Opened 20 years ago this year, this towering bowl slide quickly became one of the water park’s signature attractions.

📸 Fantasy Island Memories Collection

Circa 1999 – the final turn on Silver Comet! This iconic wooden coaster first opened 27 years ago this month, becoming o...
05/23/2026

Circa 1999 – the final turn on Silver Comet! This iconic wooden coaster first opened 27 years ago this month, becoming one of Fantasy Island’s most beloved attractions.

📸 Fantasy Island Memories Collection

Circa 1980s - the water park!📸 Fantasy Island Memories Collection
05/21/2026

Circa 1980s - the water park!

📸 Fantasy Island Memories Collection

Circa 1970s – guests crossing the wooden bridge connecting Western Town to the midway! In the background, you can see th...
05/18/2026

Circa 1970s – guests crossing the wooden bridge connecting Western Town to the midway! In the background, you can see the WildCat and the base of the Giant Slide.

📸 Fantasy Island Memories Collection

Circa 1960s - the Stagecoach ride!📸 Courtesy of Rose Ann Hirsch, author of Western New York Amusement Parks
05/16/2026

Circa 1960s - the Stagecoach ride!

📸 Courtesy of Rose Ann Hirsch, author of Western New York Amusement Parks

Circa 2000s - promotional graphic for the Daredevil drop tower!📸 Fantasy Island Memories Collection
05/14/2026

Circa 2000s - promotional graphic for the Daredevil drop tower!

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