TARLAC CITY, Tarlac — FantasyWorld, the popular family indoor amusement center and playground brand, officially opened its newest branch on October 30, 2026, at the 3rd Level of SM Tarlac, bringing its tagline “One Place, Infinite Joy for the Whole Family” to the heart of the province.
The grand opening celebration was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony graced by key executives from both SM and FantasyWorld. Representing SM were Mall Manager Rina Castro, Vice President for Operations Johanna Melissa Rupisan, Regional Leasing Head Myles Edward Guillermo, and Regional Operations Head Bong Garcia. Joining them from Fantasy World were President Tommy Lan, Vice President Annie Lim, and Marketing Head Cindy Sun.
Spanning an expansive indoor space, the newly launched branch offers a wide variety of attractions designed for children, parents, and kids at heart.
Families can explore creative and interactive play zones featuring a mega ball pool, interactive play areas, a sand pit, a role-play zone, and a sticker fun wall.
For thrill-seekers and older kids, the adventure and challenge zone boasts high-energy installations such as an aerial runway, rope course, zipline, stepping pole, 360 bicycle, climbing wall, and jumping net. Visitors can also enjoy carnival slides, a donut slide, a trampoline zone, a slam dunk trampoline, bumper cars, and simulation games including football, basketball, and shooting. The branch also features a dedicated Party Room tailored for birthdays and special gatherings.
FantasyWorld has grown to over 20 branches nationwide, with a strong presence in prominent SM and Ayala malls, including SM City Baguio, SM City Fairview, One Ayala, and SM City Tarlac.
The SM City Tarlac branch operates alongside regular mall hours. Regular admission rates are set at P650 for a two-hour weekday pass and P850 for a three-hour weekday pass, while weekend and holiday rates are P750 for two hours and P950 for three hours. Each standard ticket covers one child and one guardian and includes two pairs of safety grip socks. Visitors are reminded that guests aged 17 and below must be accompanied by a guardian, and certain high-energy attractions are subject to specific height and weight requirements for safety.
