Worlds of Fun, also known as Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun, is a theme park and entertainment complex located in Kansas City, Missouri. It opened on May 26, 1973 and was originally founded by businessmen Lamar Hunt and Jack Steadman. Divided into eight different themed sections primarily based on various real-world cultures and nations, Worlds of Fun is based on the Jules Verne novel Around the World in Eighty Days. It also includes the Oceans of Fun water park, Since July 1, 2024, the park is owned and operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. Originally, the park was owned by Lamar Hunt's company Mid-America Enterprises, and in 1995 it was sold to Cedar Fair.
Location[]
Areas and attractions[]
Gateway Gardens[]
- Main article: Gateway Gardens
Attractions[]
- The Grand Carrousel (opened 2011)
Dining[]
- Coca-Cola Refresh Station
- Gateway Pizza
- Norma's Funnel Cake
Shopping[]
- Plaza Gifts
- Worlds of Fun Photos
- Worlds of Fun Rentals
Entertainment[]
- International Plaza Stage
- Tivoli Music Hall
Other[]
- Grand Pavilion
East Asia[]
- Main article: East Asia
Attractions[]
Dining[]
- Coca-Cola freestyle
- Dragon's Delights
Shopping[]
- Body Art
- Rickshaw Richard's Imports
Americana[]
- Main article: Americana
Attractions[]
Rides[]
Dining[]
- All-American Shake Shop
- American Spirits
- Cinnabon
- Coca-Cola Marketplace
- Dippin' Dots
- River City Grill
- River City Turkey Legs
Shopping[]
- Front Street Shops
- Patriot Landing
- RipCord Merchandise
Games[]
- Americana Arcade
Entertainment[]
- Americana Stage
Wild West[]
- Main article: Wild West
Attractions[]
- Worlds of Fun Railroad (opened 1973)
- Timber Wolf (opened 1989)
- Cyclone Sams (opened 1995)
- Detonator (opened 1996)
- Mustang Runner (opened 2017)
Dining[]
- Coca-Cola Refresh Station & ICEE Refresh
- Gold Rush Pizza
- Prospector's Burritos
Shopping[]
- Airbrush Artist
- Boone's General Store
Games[]
- Detonator Games
- Wild West Game Street
Entertainment[]
- Country Junction
Europa[]
- Main article: Europa
Attractions[]
- Autobahn (opened 1973)
- Flying Dutchman (opened 1973)
- Le Taxi Tour (opened 1973)
Dining[]
- Coca-Cola Refresh Station & ICEE Refresh
Entertainment[]
- Moulin Rouge Theater
Africa[]
- Main article: Africa
Attractions[]
- Zulu (opened 1979)
- Fury of the Nile (opened 1984)
- Mamba (opened 1998)
- Boomerang (opened 2000)
- Prowler (opened 2009)
- Zambezi Zinger (opened 2023)
Dining[]
- Auntie Anne's
- Big Jack's
- Coca-Cola Refresh Station & ICEE Refresh
- G'Rilla Grill
- The Oasis
- Oasis Patio
- Sand Dune Diner
Shopping[]
- Mamba Photo
- Moroccan Merchant
- Prowler Photo
- Treasures of the Nile
Games[]
- 3-Point Challenge
- Africa Games
- Safari Trading Company
Entertainment[]
- Serengeti Station
[]
- Main article: Scandinavia
Attractions[]
- Viking Voyager (opened 1973)
- Fjörd Fjärlane (opened 1981)
- Sea Dragon (opened 1994)
- Scrambler (opened 2015)
- Nordic Chaser (opened 2018)
Dining[]
- Sipping Chalet
- Viking's Wharf
Shopping[]
- Viking Voyager Photo
Planet Snoopy[]
- Main article: Planet Snoopy (Worlds of Fun)
Attractions[]
- Snoopy vs. Red Baron (opened 1974)
- Charlie Brown's Wind-Up (opened 1987)
- Cosmic Coaster (opened 1993)
- Camp Bus (opened 2001)
- Kite Eating Tree (opened 2001)
- Flying Ace Balloon Race (opened 2011)
- Lucy's Tugboat (opened 2011)
- Peanuts 500 (opened 2011)
- Peanuts Road Rally (opened 2011)
- Sally's Swing Set (opened 2011)
- Snoopy's Rocket Express (opened 2011)
- Beagle Brigade Airfield (opened 2016)
- Linus' Launcher (opened 2016)
- Snoopy Junction (opened 2016)
- Snoopy's Space Buggies (opened 2016)
- Woodstock Gliders (opened 2016)
- Pigpen's Petting Farm (opened 2019)
- Woodstock Whirlybirds (opened 2011)
Dining[]
- Europa Biergarten
Shopping[]
- Snoopy Boutique
Entertainment[]
- Peanuts Showplace
Oceans of Fun[]
- Main article: Oceans of Fun
Oceans of Fun is Worlds of Fun's water park. It opened in 1982.
Worlds of Fun Village[]
- Main article: Worlds of Fun Village
Worlds of Fun Village opened in 2005. It is an on-site campground resort adjacent to the park.
References[]
External links[]
- Worlds of Fun official website
- Worlds of Fun at Coaster-net
Worlds of Fun at Logopedia
Worlds of Fun at the Roller Coaster DataBase
Worlds of Fun at the Roller Coaster Wiki
Worlds of Fun at Wikipedia
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