Fantasy Island Amusement Park

Fantasy Island Amusement Park At A Glance...

• The carousel has been turning since 1988, and it sits alongside a Giant Wheel, a Sea Dragon and a spinning coaster called Hang Ten.
• The arcade covers 12,000 square feet, has Skee-Ball and newer video games, and is open all year.
• Thirteen classic boardwalk-style midway games sit out among the rides.
• Todays Sunrise: 6:40 am,   Sunset: 4:42 pm  
• New Jersey Shore Region Ocean County

• Activities:

  • Playing in the arcade
  • Riding Rollercoasters/Amusements
  • Walking

  Amenities:

  • Roller coasters
  • Restrooms/Bathrooms
  • Parking - Street Parking Available
  • Parking Lot(s)
  • Picnic / Sitting Area
  • Benches
  • Picnic tables
  • Playground

  Park Type:

  • Playground

  Attractions:

  • Amusements / Rides / Games
  • Arcade
  • Amusement / Theme Park
  • Arcade Games / Games of skill

  Rules/Regulations:

  • Alcohol Not Permitted

Contact / Location

A Brief History

Fantasy Island opened in 1984, when the Florimont, Phillips and Frey families bought Hartman's Amusement Park. The carousel arrived in 1988 and the Sea Dragon in 1989. The Kid's Casino arcade was renovated after Superstorm Sandy in 2013 and upgraded again in 2018, the year the Wainwright family bought the park.

In 2025 the Wainwrights also bought Thundering Surf Waterpark, also in Beach Haven.

Admission & Guidelines

Getting into the park is free. You pay for the rides and games you choose.

Hours / Season of Operation

Fantasy Island is a seasonal park, and its arcade is open all year. Ride days and hours change through the season, so check the park's website for current hours before you go.

Thundering Surf Waterpark is also in Beach Haven and is owned by the same family, so the two make an easy pair for a day on the island.

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