Worlds of Fun Theme Park

About Worlds of Fun

This dynamic amusement park first opened in 1973 and has grown steadily for more than 30 years. Today, Worlds of Fun is part of the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, the amusement park corporation that also owns Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio as well as several other parks throughout the country. With the Worlds of Fun complex measuring in at 235 acres with more than 100 rides and attractions, it is a highly desirable destination with many unique thrills to offer.

Rides

Worlds of Fun has all types of rides, from world class roller coasters to exciting family rides to fun options just for kids. The more popular rides include:

• Detonator: This twin tower launches riders 160 feet in the air with a force greater than four times normal gravity, then speeds them back down at equally impressive negative G forces.
• Mamba: Aptly named for one of the most fearsome, fastest snakes in the world, this 205 foot tall steel coaster reaches speeds of 75 miles per hour along its curving track.
• ThunderHawk: This intense thrill ride tilts, swivels, and loops, sending riders on a wacky circuit that only looks simple from the ground.
• Patriot: One of the park’s newest coasters, the inverted design features four inversions at speeds reaching 60 miles per hour along the red, white, and blue track.
• Viking Voyager: This classic Viking boat flume ride is a great way for riders to cool off as they plunge down the 40 foot drop.
• Zulu: One of the park's many spinning rides, this ride whirls riders along a tilting arm that reaches an impressive 90 degree angle.
• Boomerang: This quick coaster shoots riders through a loop and twisted corkscrew, both forwards and backwards.
• Cyclone Sam’s: This high tech thrill ride uses special effects and video simulation to immerse riders in the center of a tremendous storm.
• Peanut’s Playground: This interactive play area is tops on the list for younger visitors and they can meet their favorite Peanuts characters for fun and games.

In addition to these and other amazing thrill rides and roller coasters, Worlds of Fun is also home to many classic amusement park rides, including bumper cars, a Scrambler, Ferris wheel, carousel, antique taxis, and a railroad suitable for all ages.

Shows

Guests interested in a world of entertaining fun can experience a number of great shows at this theme park. Musical revues are popular, and a unique option is the extreme canine tricks show. Karaoke contests are held in Peanuts Playground and guests can meet the popular Peanuts characters – including Snoopy, the star of the show – at various locations throughout the park.

Worlds of Fun also hosts several special events during the summer, including the Fourth of July fireworks spectacular. Starting in late September, the park is converted to a chilling frightfest for Halloweekends, when multiple haunted houses and other Halloween decorations are on display, with scary options available for all ages.

Food

With so much to see and do at Worlds of Fun, guests are eager to refresh themselves at the more than 40 food vendors, from sit-down restaurants to quick snack kiosks. Many types of treats are available, including barbeque items, pizza, buffalo wings, salads, milk shakes, pitas, gyros, funnel cakes, turkey legs, chicken tenders, and kettle corn. Children’s menus are available at most of the dine-in restaurants.

Oceans of Fun

Guests who want even more fun during their visit to Worlds of Fun may opt to include the adjacent Oceans of Fun water park in their plans. While extra tickets are required for Oceans of Fun, the water park’s many wet attractions can make it very appealing during hot summer days. The water park’s features include:

• Tube slides for individuals, pairs, and families
• Speed slides and slower body slides
• A wave pool
• Lazy river
• Interactive water fun house for all ages
• Children’s pirate-themed water play area

These water attractions are sure to keep everyone drowning in fun when they visit these Kansas City parks.

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Visiting Worlds of Fun Theme Park

Guests interested in visiting Worlds of Fun have many options for customized admission, price discounts, and fun opportunities.

Tickets

General admission tickets for Worlds of Fun are $39 for adults and $15 for children under 48 inches tall and senior citizens. Ride-and-slide tickets that include admission to both Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun are $52, or guests can opt for a two day ticket to Worlds of Fun for $54. Guests arriving later in the day may want to take advantage of the $20 twilight ticket price. Season passes are also available for one or both parks, and more expensive passes are available that can also be used at other Cedar Fair parks.

A wide variety of admission discounts are available to Worlds of Fun guests. Military personnel and AAA members can receive discounts, and the park frequently offers discounts through local businesses and popular snack products. Baseball fans will appreciate the theme park’s package ticket that also includes a voucher for a Kansas City Royal’s baseball game.

Contact Information

For more information about the Worlds of Fun theme park, guests can visit the official website, call (816) 454-4545, or write:

Worlds of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64161