Location: Sunset Boulevard, Dawo, Dapitan City. 12 kilometers away from Dipolog airport, 6 kilometers away from Pulauan seaport and 14 kilometers away from Dipolog City.
When we first visited Gloria de Dapitan, that was October 2007, Fantasyland was not yet realized, but still there were so many things to do to kill boredom like bowling or playing video game arcades, billiard, and etc. Since October culminates Halloween, it meant trick-or-treat, costume party and live band in Gloria de Dapitan. I'm sorry I was not able to secure photos at that time but the dancing fountain with multicolored lights by the entrance is still present and I assure you that it was pure enjoyment through out the night.
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| Fantasyland entrance |
By the year 2011, 20th of May to be exact, we came back to Dapitan solely to visit Fantasyland, the now world class theme park which is at par with Luzon's Enchanted Kingdom and Star City. The place is so inviting because of its aura of fun and enjoyment. Even before going inside you will be attracted by the impressive light effects that made Fantasyland best experienced at night.
slide show
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| (left to right) my dad, uncle, aunt, and my mom |
With sheer luck, on the night that we went there, the theme park organized a parade showcasing different characters in costumes and mascots with gymnastics and fire dancing at its terminal. We asked some of them for pictures and they gladly went off their lines to grant our request...thank you!
The main attractions are:
- 5D Cinema - 100 php
- Horror House - 100 php
- Go Kart - 100 php
But other than those mentioned above, you can also enjoy the following:
- Old Western Train
- Mini Coaster
- Flying Balls Wheel
- Tea cups
- Telecombat
- Giant Roller Coaster
- Apollo Ride
- Swinger
- Midi Flume
- Wonder Flight
- Horse Carousel
- Bumper Car
- Galleon
- Happy Journey
- Fight Shark
- Ferry's Wheel
I enjoyed the bumper car and giant roller coaster ride the most. :)
There was also an acrobat show late at night. They said that they perform only during Friday nights, but that was years ago so maybe they already changed their schedule. And speaking of 'schedule', I got you the Gloria's Fantasyland Park Schedule for 2013:
Rates:
- sight seeing only - 200 php
- ride-all-you-can - 500 php
* If my memory serves me right, the kid's rate for ride-all-you-can is 250 php and it's NOT with regard with the age but with the height. You see, when we went there my brother's height was measured and since he's quite tall for his age (he was 9 back then), he was to pay for the adult rate...bummer!
Anyway, the theme park is open from 5:30 in the afternoon until midnight for seven days a week. There are food stalls inside but I would like you to try eating on any restaurant by the bay walk, the sea breeze is very refreshing and you can see the city lights flickering in the horizon. Enjoy and bon voyage!
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