Fantasy World, a 30-hectare theme park in Lemery, Batangas would have been Philippines’ version of Disneyland, but the happiest place on earth is safe for now from this encroachment.
Built in 2001, Fantasy World was touted to offer Filipinos a taste of fairytale magic via at least four medieval-themed castles, towers in which girls and ladies-young-at-heart could pretend to be damsels in distress waiting for Prince Charming to rescue them, a hanging bridge between tree houses, well-manicured gardens, and multiple rides, all enclosed in thick walls that rival those found in Intramuros. Adding enchantment to this magnificent spot are the greenery that surrounds it and the distant view of the Taal Lake. Alas, Fantasy World was not meant to be, as the financier, a Japanese businessman, of the project was not able to see his dream come to fruition due to money trouble.
Presently, Fantasy World is nothing like what it was imagined it to be, yet it is still a sight to behold. The castles are crumbling a little and the rides are not functional, but the mystique of surrealism is front and center. It is a great escape for those who want to dream in the midst of a chaotic world or a location for a few hours of bonding with family or a video shoot for one’s little boy who wishes to be a rock star for one day.
Fantasy World is commonly used as backdrop for prenuptial and pre-debut photo and video shoots, among other things.
In addition to the main castle, there are three other medieval-themed castles behind it, and the four of them form a quadrangle where guests can take photos or sit on benches.
This castle is parallel to the main one. The tower on the right is open. The climb is rather arduous but the 360-degree view of Fantasy World and that part of Batangas from the top of the tower is worth the effort.
View of the tree houses and hanging bridge and some of the rides from the top of the tower. Photo by Juan
And, we just had to pose with the fountain. The water was cool to the touch, and it was a welcome respite from the unceasing heat.
Of course, law-abiding citizen me had to ignore the yellow tape and sit in one of the cars of the Ferris Wheel. By the way, the metal was too hot to the touch. Photo by Juan
Juan and I in the hanging bridge. This was our practice test before our trip to Masungi Georeserve.
For related entries, please read Masungi Georeserve (Rizal), Part I and Masungi Georeserve (Rizal), Part II.
Fantasy World (Lemery, Batangas) Entrance Fee:
P1,000.00 (US $20.00) for a group of up to 10 people. Each person in excess of 10, an additional P100.00 (US $2.00) will be charged.
Yes, if you go solo, you need to pay the same amount. No need to reserve in advance.
Fantasy World (Lemery, Batangas) Contact Number:
0905-666-9488
Metro Manila Office: (02) 833 - 6566, (02) 834 - 2673, (02) 831 - 0813, and (02) 831 - 0782.
Batangas Office: (046) 413 - 1682 and (046) 860 - 1600
Fantasy World (Lemery, Batangas) Operating Hours:
8am to 730pm daily (some local guides say it is from 7am to 7pm)
Fantasy World (Lemery, Batangas) Address:
Diokno Highway, Lemery, Batangas. It is hard to miss because the castles are visible from the highway.
Are you open on december 24?
Hello, Brian!
Please call the numbers mentioned in the post. Thank you.
Roselee
Incorrect contact number. Do you have any other number to contact with. We need to know if they are open tomorrow. We are going there for photoshoot
Before we went there, that mobile number was the one I contacted and it was fine. Anyway, I added some numbers I saw online. I was also able to contact one of the Metro Manila numbers last year, I cannot recall which one.
are they open today?? pls reply
I am not affiliated with Fantasy World, so I do not know their schedule this Holy Week.
There are several contact numbers written above. Please call them. Thank you.