GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — Apex Parks Groups, the company that owns Fantasy Island, is working with the Town of Grand Island on what to do with the property.
Apex announced last week that despite significant investment in infrastructure, the park had not seen an improvement in operating results and closed the park.
So what happens with the park? Apex released a statement Tuesday and said they are in active discussions with potential buyers and working with Grand Island officials on future solutions to closing the park.
Here is their full statement:
Despite significant effort and a great deal of investment in infrastructure, rides and new themed areas at Fantasy Island Amusement and Water Park in Grand Island, New York, the park’s financial performance has made little improvement. The park’s operator, Apex Parks Group, has been in active discussions with potential buyers for well over a year. Announcement of the park’s closure has sparked interest from new potential buyers and the company is working with Grand Island Supervisor John Whitney, along with other local officials, to help facilitate solutions to permanently closing the park.
Qualified, interested parties can reach out to local officials or email info@apexparksgroup.com.
The New York State Attorney General's office told 2 On Your Side that in just one day, more than 150 people who bought 2020 season passes have filed complaints about it.
The Attorney General sent a letter to Apex Parks demanding that those season pass-holders get refunds and threatening a lawsuit if they don't by March 2.
Fantasy Island still has not said publicly if customers will get a refund for passes already purchased for the 2020 season.
