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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Worlds of Fun

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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Worlds of Fun

Sports & Outdoor Travel Theme Park Guide

If you are looking for a place to spend your weekend with your family in Kansas City ,Worlds of Fun may be your best choice. From thrill rides & roller coasters to water rafting adventures to Planet Snoopy (the area of the park specifically for young children) to award-winning entertainment, there's always something rewarding for families, the young and the young at heart. Whether your visiting ,Worlds of Fun for the first time or you’re a local, here is the ultimate guide to visiting Worlds of Fun which will help you see and experience all the park has to offer.

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Worlds of Fun Basics

Address: 4545 Worlds Of Fun Ave, Kansas City, MO 64161

Opening Time: Worlds of Fun is open weekends-only in April and daily from May to August, then weekends-only through November. Hours of operation vary during the season. most days opens at 10:00am, closing hours range from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Worlds of Fun is located about 15 minutes’ drive to the northeast of Kansas city, just north of the Missouri River. The park takes its theme from the Jules Verne book, Around the World in Eighty Days. Worlds of Fun is divided into five major sections (Scandinavia, Africa, Europa, the Orient, and Americana).

Worlds of Fun Location

Tickets Prices for 2019

Daily Admission Tickets as low as $39.99
Special Offer: Buy 4 or more tickets online for just $39.99 each
Two Day Ticket for $61.99
Buy online and get a 2nd day for only $13 more. Enjoy two visits of your choice any day the park is open to the public during the 2019 season through October 27, 2019 for one low price.
Admission & Fast Lane as low as $75
Bundle admission with Fast Lane or Fast Lane Plus online only and save up to $31 off the price at the park. With Fast Lane, speed past the lines on your favorite rollercoasters and thrill rides including Falcon's Flight and Mustang Runner.
All Inclusive Ticket for $127
Bundle your fun and save up to $94 with the All Inclusive Ticket to Worlds of Fun! The All Inclusive Ticket includes one Single Day Admission, Parking, All Day Dining, Regular Souvenir Bottle, Fast Lane Plus and Single Day FunPix.

Season Passes for 2025

2025 Gold Season Pass for $105
Enjoy Unlimited Visits to Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun all season long in 2019 and 2025, including Halloween Haunt and WinterFest. Best of all, your Gold Pass includes free parking, exclusive discounts, early park access and more.
2025 Platinum Season Pass for $197
Enjoy all the benefits of the Worlds of Fun Gold Pass with the added benefit of enjoying all Platinum Passholder exclusive privileges at all Cedar Fair Parks across the country, including Valleyfair, Cedar Point and more.

Worlds of Fun Car Rental

If you need to rent a car to Worlds of Fun, you can book at Dollar Rent A Car, Europcar, Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt Rent A Car, CarRentals.com. Don't forget to earn up to 6% cashback from Extrabux!

Parking Prices for 2019

2019 Single Day Parking: $20/ea
2019 Preferred Parking: $25/ea
Free Parking for Gold Season Pass & Platinum Season Pass Holders

Worlds of Fun Map 2019

Worlds of Fun

Worlds of Fun Rides & Roller Coasters List

The theme park features more than 40 rides for all ages, including seven world-class roller coasters and several thrilling rides.

Patriot is the longest, tallest, fastest inverted roller coaster in the region. It hits a top speed of 60 miles per hour at the bottom of its 123-foot first drop and packs four inversions into its circuit. This includes a vertical loop, a zero-g roll, an Immelmann loop, and a wingover.

Prowler is one of a new breed of wooden coasters that have been installed at US theme parks in recent years. It descends an 85-foot drop into a ravine to then tear through the forested terrain at Worlds of Fun. Two 12-car trains make the rounds on more 3,000 feet of wood-layered roller coaster track at speeds of up to 51 miles-per-hour.

Mamba is classified as a "hypercoaster", meaning a roller coaster that incorporates large drops, high-speeds, lots of air-time, but no inversions. It boasts a lengthy 5,600-foot circuit. Its towering first drop stands at 205-feet-tall, with riders hitting a maximum speed of 75 miles per hour at the bottom. The remainder of the circuit features several "airtime" hills and a large helix.

Boomerang is a 12-story tall steel roller coaster that rockets riders – forward and backward – through a disorienting trip of corkscrew turns and upside-down loops. In just under two minutes, this roller coaster flips riders upside down a total of six times.

Spinning Dragons is a gerstlauer spinning coaster with four-passenger cars that spin like a top as they zigzag through five stories worth of hairpin turns and camelback hills. Riders sit in two rows of two that face each other in small cars, which spin as they race around a twisting, turning circuit.

Zulu is a high speed circular ride that raises to a 90-degree angle and turns guests upside-down before returning to ground level.

Detonator was the first S&S Space Shot ride to open in the US. It features dual towers, both of which launch guests into the skies at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour.

Falcon’s Flight is Worlds of Fun’s newest thrill taking to the sky in 2017! This unique ride has 28 two-seater gondolas, 6 on each arm, which spin while the base of the ride raises riders 100 feet above the ground!

SteelHawk is a two-seater Windseeker (waveswinger) ride, mounted on a 301-foot tower that spins guests at a 45-degree angle for a 60-second flight. Riders reach speeds of up to 30 miles per hour but still have time to take in panoramic views of Worlds of Fun and beyond.

For those seeking a less intense ride and for younger children, Planet Snoopy is the place to go. Besides having the whole Peanuts Gang running about, there are 21 themed rides for the kids.

Peanuts 500 is a flat ride. Kids can finally pilot their own race cars on this journey through the lightly landscaped lands of Planet Snoopy.

Woodstock Whirlybirds is a "tea cup"-style flat ride aimed at families. The bird's nest-themed vehicles rotate around on a central platform, with guests able to spin their own nest faster using a wheel in its centre.

Cosmic Coaster is a children's roller coaster for the thrill-seeker in training. Riders board a rocket that travels 440 feet through space reaching a height of 15 feet.

Kite Eating Tree is a small "frog hopper"-style drop tower aimed at very young children, the Kite Eating Tree carries kids to the top of a small tower, before bouncing them back to the ground below.

During the summer months make your way to Oceans of Fun, the Midwest's Largest waterpark is included with park admission for a refreshing dip in one of the themed pools, or a ride on one of the various water slides. (open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day).

Worlds of Fun Special Events

Halloween Haunt

(Friday and Saturday Nights from Sep. 14 - Oct. 27, 2019)
As darkness falls, fear rises when the Overlord calls his army to transform the park into Halloween Haunt. Experience the thrills of your favorite rides and the chills of extreme haunts as you navigate the fog-filled midways where over 400 monsters lurk to feed off your screams. All you fear is here Friday and Saturday nights in the Fall.

The Great Pumpkin Fest

(Saturdays and Sundays from Sep. 14 - Oct. 27, 2019)
This family-friendly event is all treats and no tricks and features special Halloween-themed activities for kids, plus PEANUTS-themed rides and attractions in Planet Snoopy! Also, don't miss out on all the fun throughout the park like Dinosaurs Alive! and the family favorite Nordic Chaser.

WinterFest Will Return November 2019

Holiday cheer rings out at Worlds of Fun during the annual WinterFest holiday celebration. Thousands of sparkling lights transform the park with an inviting glow that warms the heart and lifts the spirit. Witness festive live shows, meet iconic holiday characters, join holiday activities like ice skating and cookie decorating, ride select park attractions, and create lasting memories with family and friends.

Hotels Near Worlds of Fun

The price of Candlewood Suites Kansas City Northeast near Worlds of Fun low to $80. A mile from Worlds of Fun amusement park, this casual all-suite hotel is 2.6 miles from Ameristar Kansas City casino and 9 miles from the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a fitness center and a coffee shop/café. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.

The price of Comfort Inn & Suites Kansas City - Northeast near Worlds of Fun starting from $134. Off Interstate 435, this 3-story hotel is 0.6 miles from Oceans of Fun water park, 1.5 miles from Worlds of Fun theme park and 2.5 miles from Ameristar Casino. It offers modern rooms & an indoor heated pool, plus free hot breakfast, parking & WiFi.

If you are seeking for more hotels near Worlds of Fun, visit Travelocity, Trip.com & TripAdvisor where you can find the best vacation hotel deals. Plus don't forget to earn up to 4% cashback from Extrabux!

Hope you have a fantastic day here!