RIP Chaos (1996 - 2006)

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Fantasy Island Chaos, age 10, of Grand Island, New York and proud native of Wichita, Kansas.

Child of Chance Morgan and survived by siblings Cedar Point Chaos and Indiana Beach Chaos, sister-in-law Las Vegas Adventuredome Chaos, nephew Belmont Park Chaos, aunt Keansburg Chaos and uncle Clementon Chaos of New Jersey, cousin Valleyfair Chaos, second cousin twice removed Calaway Park Chaos, and friend to many.

In lieu of flowers, think kindly of Chaos and rejoice at the many years of enjoyment Chaos has given us when visiting Fantasy Island.

May Chaos rest in piece.

Article reprinted with permission from The Buffalo Chronicle, February 15th, 2007 edition...

It spun, it flipped, it whirled, it was chaotic for eleven seasons. Sadly, as it neared its eleventh birthday, the Fantasy Island Chaos will spin no more.

It’s been a tragic year for Chaos. The parent, Chance Morgan, has disowned Chaos and no longer acknowledges its existence on the company’s website. And some of its relatives have been disappearing from parks around the country.

The closest surviving relative of Chaos can be found at Cedar Point in Ohio. Others are scattered around the world, many here in North America (New Jersey, Indiana, Minnesota, California, Alberta, and even an inside Chaos in Las Vegas).

As the Circle Of Life moves on and Fantasy Island Chaos ends its time on Earth, another ride will begin its journey - “Full Tilt” will make its debut this summer.

Unique to our area, the ride will produce a freefall sensation at varying angles. Going sixty feet into the air and tilting 25-degrees forward will certainly be fun (and a bit reminiscent of Chaos). And the press release promises that the combined tilting and varying speeds will result in a different ride experience each time.

Full Tilt is brand new and isn’t even featured on the manufacturer’s website yet. For now, keep checking Fantasy Island’s website for an update and hopefully some pictures soon.

While nothing can truly replace Chaos in our hearts, Full Tilt will definitely fill the gap that’s been left behind.