Fantasy Island revolves around Mr. Roarke, the overseer of a Pacific island where people from all walks of life come to fulfill their fantasy. Roarke is joined by Tattoo, who announces the arrival of new guests with the words, "The plane! The plane!". Initially there is another assistant named Julie, later it is replaced by the butler Lawrence. Each guest had paid $50,000 to fulfill their fantasy on Fantasy Island. Often the fantasies are moral lessons for the guests. Roarke must protect them from deception if they risk their lives.