The original "Fantasy" music video premiered on September 7, 1995, at the MTV Video Music Awards. As part of her anniversary campaign, the video was first remastered in HD on August 21, 2020, and subsequently upgraded to 4K resolution on August 21, 2021. Director: Mariah Carey (Directorial debut). Filming Location: Playland Amusement Park in Rye, New York. Remaster Date: August 21, 2021 (4K).
Carey personally chose the filming location and conceptualized the carefree, summer-themed vibe. Mariah Carey - Fantasy (Official 4K Video)
Frustrated with her previous music videos, Carey decided to take full creative control for "Fantasy". The original "Fantasy" music video premiered on September