Worlds of Fun theme park is one of the largest family fun park located in Kansas City. The theme park was founded in the year 1973. The park features around 100 rides and attractions. The activities include six world class roller coaster, live entertainment and kids' adventure events. The Worlds of fun theme park is located at: 4545, Worlds of fun avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64161.

There are no regular hours of operation for the worlds of fun theme park. The hours of operation differ during the season and vacation. The theme park provides fun filled activities for all age group of people in the family. The terrifying roller coaster like boomerang is the favorite activity for the teenagers.

The rides in the World of fun theme park are classified as:

- Thrill rides

- Family rides

- Kids Rides

There are some height requirements to enjoy the rides of the theme park. The Bamboozler, Cyclone Sam's, Detonator, Fury of the Nile, Grand Prix Raceway, Monsoon, Ripcord, Thunder hawk, Zulu are the thrill rides available in the park. Worlds of fun rail road, Finnish Fling, Le Taxi tour and some of the rides in the family rides.

Halloween haunt is the best and popular activity in the theme park. There are nine terrifying haunts available in the Halloween haunt attraction of the theme park. The Halloween haunt are not recommended for the children. Howl o fest attraction is the activity for the smaller children where the monsters are pt away. This is the scare free fun activity for the children. Haunt shoes are the award winning live performances which entertain the guest in the theme park.

We bet you must have heard of Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 Days". Can you believe that exploring the world within a day? Worlds of Fun is just such a place to make your dream come true. There you can travel to Europe, Scandinavia, Americana, The Orient and Africa without leaving the park. That's Worlds of Fun, a premier amusement park in Kansas City with an attached water park called Oceans of Fun.

Where to find Worlds of Fun? Worlds of Fun is in the Northeast District of Kansas City. It's just off the east loop of I-435 at exit 54 in Kansas City, Missouri. Oceans of Fun and Worlds of Fun Village Resort are just next to Worlds of Fun. The mailing address of Worlds Of Fun is 4545 Worlds of Fun Avenue, Kansas City MO 64161. Their contact number is 816-454-4545.

Maps might speak more than words. Google maps, Worlds of Fun Park Map and Worlds of Fun Village Resort map are offered.

Worlds of Fun on Google maps

http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=Worlds+Of+Fun

Park Map

http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/parks/wof/map.cfm

Village Resort Map

http://www.worldsoffun.com/_upload/pdf/2009_village_map.pdf

How to reach Worlds of Fun? Worlds of Fun can be easily reached by various transportation means. As long as you like, you can get there by bus, by train or by car.

Worlds of Fun is just 20 miles southeast of Kansas City International Airport. If you decide to drive from the airport, it will take you less than 30 minutes to get to Worlds of Fun. You can follow our direction.

From Kansas City International Airport, firstly you should start out going southwest on LP Cookingham Dr toward International CIR. Then enter next roundabout and take 3rd exit onto LP Cookingham Dr. Next you can merge onto I-435 E toward St Louis. The nest step is to take the 48TH St exit. Finally exit 54. You will arrive at Worlds of Fun soon.

If you are still not clear about the direction to Worlds of Fun from your departure place, you can Go Mapper your directions at:

Go Mapper

http://www.gomapper.com/travel/dynamic-map.html?q=Worlds+of+Fun　

Getting to Worlds of Fun by train must be fun. You can take Amtrak easily in Kansas City. The nearest Amtrak station is 15 miles southwest of Worlds of Fun. It's just south of downtown Kansas City. Want to know the tickets, schedules and other info? Please visit Amtrak official site at:

Amtrak

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage

Taking Metro bus is probably the most convenient way to get there. The bus stops on Worlds of Fun Avenue, just outside of Worlds of Fun. Plus, the Kansas City area is served by Greyhound and Jefferson bus lines as well. You might need to know more about the metro bus, please visit:

Metro Bus

http://www.kcata.org/

As an amusement park in Kansas City, the Worlds of Fun is definitely a great source of entertainment. Opened on May 26th, 1973, now it is going to celebrate its 39th season in 2011. With so many attractions and facilities situated inside the park, the WOF can ensure people of all ages a fun, engaging and memorable experience. For toddlers who are just too young to ride big roller coasters, the WOF also offers them an area to have a complete blast - the Camp Snoopy.

Actually, the WOF is set up into five sections: Africa, Americana, Europa, Scandinavia and the Orient. It also includes an attached water paradise which is known as the Oceans of Fun. Plus, an on-site resort - the Worlds of Fun Village is available for visitors from everywhere.

It's a wonderful destination for vacation, celebration and a day out with family. Get your ticket now and depart to enjoy an exciting weekend at the WOF! You trip would be surely worth your time and money. Before your departure, just remember that the WOF will be closed in certain period and its operation hours change a lot from time to time. As a result, visitors really need to know about its hours to plan trips accordingly.

Since the Worlds of Fun and the Oceans of Fun are independent of each other, their operation hours are totally different. Let's begin with the opening hours of Worlds of Fun.

At present, the WOF's official website only publishes opening hours of the Worlds of Fun from the last half of April to October. In April, the WOF would be closed most of the time. It's only available on weekends. And it will open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays. On April 17th, 2011, the Worlds of Fun opens at 10 a.m. but closes as early as 7 p.m. When it comes to April 24th, its opening hours are from 12 a.m. to 7 p.m.

May: The Worlds of Fun is unavailable from May 2nd through 6th. Plus, it would also be closed on 15th. On Saturdays and 29th, it opens from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. As for May Day (May 1st) and Mother's Day (May 8th), the WOF would be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It's scheduled to open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. from 9th to 13th. Then its operation hours from 16th to 19th would begin at 10 a.m. and end at 6 p.m. On 20th as well as 27th, it also opens at 10 a.m. but does not close until 9 p.m. From 22nd through 26th, 30th and 31st, its opening time is at 10 a.m. and closing time is at 8 p.m.

June: The first two days of June, the WOF would be available from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Then it would open at 10 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. from 3rd to 9th, except the 4th when its opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visitors would be welcome into the park from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. the rest of this month excluding on Saturdays when longer operation hours are available. You can undoubtedly get sufficient time to ride the roller coasters as many times as you like since the Worlds of Fun would open from 10 a.m. until midnight on 11th, 18th and 25th.

July: July is really a great time for you to take a trip to the Worlds of Fun as it would open for at least 12 hours per day in this month. Normally, the WOF opens from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. But when it comes to Fridays and Independence Day (July 4th), you will be allowed to stay at the park from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Better still, on Saturdays as well as 3rd, its operation hours are extended to midnight.

August: The Worlds of Fun would be closed from 22nd to 26th and on 29th, 30th and 31st. It will open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. most of the time. But on 21st, 28th and from 15th to 18th, its opening time is at 10 a.m. while closing time is at 7 p.m. Chance for you to stay in the park until midnight is only available on 6th.

September: The WOF would not open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. As for Mondays, it is only available on Labor Day (September 5th) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It's also about to be closed on 9th. Even if it's open to the public, the opening hours vary a lot by date. As they are so irregular, we just put them in a list for you to get a better understanding.

- 2nd & 16th: from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

- 3rd, 4th and 10th: from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

- 11th: from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

- 17th: from 11 a.m. to midnight

- 18th & 25th: from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

- 23rd & 30th: from 6 p.m. to midnight

- 24th: from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

October: Visitors would be only allowed to get into the park on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. And its operating hours would begin at 11 a.m. and end until 1 a.m. on Saturdays. When it comes to Friday, the WOF would be available from 6 p.m. to midnight. On Sundays, you can enjoy an exciting day at the park from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. except on 30th when the WOF would not close until 9 p.m.

For those who are looking forward to spending a thrilling and unforgettable day at the Oceans of Fun, the WOF would surely not let them down. Various water rides are located there waiting for you to scream your heads off. Just remember to take a glance of the opening hours of Oceans of Fun to make sure you will be welcomed into the ocean when you arrive.

By now, we can only find its hour's information from May to September. From May 27th through June 3rd, the Oceans of Fun would open at 11 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

June: Most of the time, the Oceans of Fun would open from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. this month. On 11th, 18th and 25th, its opening hours would be extended to 8 p.m. But from 27th to 30th, it will still close at 7 p.m. but opens an hour earlier.

July: This month, visitors can stay at the Oceans of Fun from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day except Saturdays when it would be open to the public until 8 p.m.

August: The Oceans of Fun would be closed on 29th, 30th, 31st and from 22nd to 26th. From 1st to 13th, it will open at 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. excluding Saturdays when its operation hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. On 14th, it would play host to visitors from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. But on 27th and from 15th through 20th, the opening hours would be put off of one hour. You will be welcomed to the ocean at 11 a.m. and can stay there until 7 p.m. On 21st and 28th, you will have to get out of the ocean a little earlier as it only opens from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

September: The Oceans of Fun is going to be closed for a very long period in this month. As a result, it is only available for visitors from 3rd to 5th. During its opening days, its operation hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Please be advised that dates and times mentioned above are subject to changes without notice. For the latest information about its operation hours, you can visit its official website or check out the following pages. If you like, you can also choose to download a printable table of its hours.

2011 Worlds of Fun operation hours

http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/hours/wof.cfm

2011 Oceans of Fun opening hours

http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/hours/oof.cfm

Both the Worlds of Fun and the Oceans of Fun strive to offer every visitor an enjoyable and unforgettable experience. And they provide a variety of facilities including some world class coasters to enhance your visit. Among these facilities, roller coasters and rides are highly appreciated by visitors of all ages. They are of different sizes & heights and rated for their own features. Below is a brief instruction of them for you to refer to.

There are a couple of roller coasters and rides you can find inside the Worlds of Fun.

Boomerang - You will be surely at the risk of being disoriented if you get on this ride since it will pull you backward and forward again and again in loops.

Mamba - As a main roller coaster of the Worlds of Fun, the Mamba is considered as a landmark in this area. You can even see it when you drive from 435. It will offer you a chance to experience big drop and zero gravity for a number of times.

Prowler - This wooden facility is perfect for all kinds of ultimate thrill seekers as its speed would be up to 51 meters per hour. It's strongly recommended to think twice before getting on it.

Patriot - It's definitely the best-loved facility for adventurers. You are going to undergo various loops and twists with your feet suspended.

Detonator - Are you seeking a chance to get a different view of Kansas City? You are in the right place. You would be shot up for a couple of times and then you can see the whole city in a totally different angle.

Bumper cars - This ride is a little too scary for many people. So, if you're afraid, just skip it.

Water rides also count as one of the highlights of you visit to the Oceans of Fun.

Fury of the Nile - This game requires a little river rafting skill. You experience in rafting would surely turn out to be a big help.

Monsoon - You should really be well prepared for getting wet and soaked before you start this game. However, it might be a wonderful way to get you cool down in hot summer weather.

Viking - You will love this game if you do not mind falling down again and again and again. Anyway, it's a great game for most of you.

In addition to the ride collections mentioned above, the WOF still offers a great many rides especially for little ones and families, like Wacky Worm, Charlie Brown's Windup, Worlds of Fun Railroad and Flying Dutchman, etc. Click the links given below for details.

More Rides for Kids

http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/parks/wof/rides/kids/

Rides for Families

http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/parks/wof/rides/index.cfm

If you are interested in upcoming events of the WOF, just keep reading. We have collected a series of events that would take place in the park in recent months. Replan your visit to the park to catch one of those activities if you like.

- April 15th - 16th, 2011: Visitors will be welcomed to camp outside the park's gates and wait for the opening of its 39th season on Saturday, April 16th. Campers would only be charged 14.99 dollars for admission and can enjoy free snacks as well as many other benefits.

- July 16th, 2011: The WOF would offer discounted admission fees for visitors and have a special display as well as some live shows held inside the park on the 5th annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day.

- July 16th, 2011: There would be a grand music event going on at the WOF. It would invite famous performers like Skillet, Finding Favour, TobyMac and 10th Avenue North.

Start out your family KC getaway by going to the Worlds of Fun, a fabulous amusement park in Kansas City. The Worlds of Fun, as the name implies, is a sea of joy in Kansas City.

Called after Jules Verne's book "Around the World in 80 Days", the amusement park is fallen into 5 major sections: Scandinavia, Africa, Europa, the Orient and Americana. Rides, Kansas City attractions, shops and restaurants within the park are denominated in accordance with each area theme. Well, there is also a great kids area, called "Camp Snoopy".

What is the general admission for the Worlds of Fun? One day regular admission is $43.99 for persons in 48″ and taller. Purchasing online will save you $5 on the admission. And single-day admission is $21.99 for people less than 48″ or aged 62 and up. However, if buy and use this admission by July 12, 2011, you will be charged only $9.99. This special admission is available online or at Front Gate.

Two day admission (means paying once, visiting twice) is $52.99 for guests in 48″ and taller and $41.98 for guests less than 48″ or aged 62 and older.

Twilight admission after 4pm is $24.99 on Sunday through Friday and $26.99 on Saturday. This kind of admission is only available in-person at the park.

There are also Combination Ride and Slide tickets for visiting Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun on the same day. This admission is $56.99 for visitors in 48″ and taller and $51.99 if purchased online. And for guests less than 48″ or aged 62 and up, the ticket fee is $36.99 and $19.98 if bought online or at Front Gate by July 12, 2011.

Admission tickets are available online, at any front admission booth of Worlds of Fun or Oceans of Fun as well as by call. The phone No. is (816) 454-4545.

Buy Worlds of Fun Tickets Online

http://tickets.worldsoffun.com/shop/shopping_general_admission.cfm

Looking for a way to spend less for your KC getaway but still want to explore the Worlds of Fun? Worlds of Fun coupons could be a big help and save you money on your visit to this fun attraction. Finding these coupons, you may need a little homework.

1) Try your luck at Kansas City tourist websites like the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association. Sometimes, you may secure Worlds Of Fun coupons that help save you $8 per ticket if purchasing the tickets at the front gate of the amusement park.

Kansas City Convention and Visitors Associate

http://www.visitkc.com/special-offers/index.aspx

2) Some local restaurants such as Subway and Wendy's also offer Worlds of Fun coupons. You can pick up these coupons by dining at these restaurants.

3) Twitter and Facebook always provide the latest discount Worlds of Fun offers, including where to find and how to get coupons and deals. Check with these two sites frequently to equip yourself with the updated info.

4) Another way to help you obtain coupons or discounts to the amusement park is purchasing a Worlds of Fun Season Pass. With a season pass, you are admitted free to the park throughout the year. You also can enjoy many other benefits including free bring-a-friend days, meal discounts, free parking for platinum, gold pass members and more. To learn about more info about Worlds of Fun Season Pass, click here:

Worlds of Fun Season Pass

http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/admission/season_passes/index.cfm

You also can save dollars off your meals inside that park by purchasing meal packages. Meal packages could be available online.

The Worlds of Fun itself also offers many discounts and deals on its website. If you are not able to find discount coupons, take advantage of the discounts and deals directly served by the park. To explore these discounts and deals, visit this page:

Worlds of Fun Discounts and Deals

http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/admission/prices/deals.cfm

Worlds of Fun is a pretty good destination to spend the up-coming holiday. Yet nobody wants to pay through the nose on outing. Are you still scratching your head about the admission price, park money and add-ons, meal cost and other extra need? Don't worry. We'll provide you with some discount tickets information on this page.

How to make the best bargain when buying tickets?

Visitors to Worlds Of Fun might want to a trip to the adjacent Oceans of Fun as well. In this case, you'd better buy the Ride and Slide Admission instead of separated admissions. You can save as much as $17 this way. If you arrive at Worlds of Fun in the afternoon, we'd suggest you to take advantage of the Twilight Admission. Twilight Admission only costs you about half of the full admission. But you are not allowed to enter until 4:00 pm.

Just like other tourist attractions, Worlds of Fun also provides juniors under 48", seniors over 62 and military with heavy discounts. And with the Spring Special benefits, juniors and seniors can save an additional $12 on the discount prices. The deadline of Spring Special is 06/12/11. Besides, "Pay Once, Visit Twice" ticket is available at Worlds of Fun. For instance, you only need to pay $55 for two visits to Worlds of Fun with "Pay Once, Visit Twice" ticket. But it will cost you $88 for two single-day regular tickets.

Plus we strongly recommend you to buy admission tickets and parking tickets online. Just print the tickets at home and you are ready to go! In this way, not only can you save $5 per ticket but also avoid waiting in line at front admission booth. You can buy tickets at:

Buy Tickets

http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/admission/prices/index.cfm

2011 Season Pass Sale is available now!

If you have not become the Worlds of Fun season pass holder yet, don't miss this pre-season sale! The deadline is April 15, 2011. There are four kinds of season pass, respectively Worlds of Fun Season Pass, Oceans of Fun Season Pass, Gold Season Pass and Platinum Season Pass. If you purchase season pass by April 15, 2011, you might enjoy the benefits of pre-season sale. If you are interested, please visit:

Season Passes

http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/admission/season_passes/index.cfm

Don't miss free all-you-can-eat meal!

Worlds of Fun is providing a nice solution to your meal problem. You can purchase the Admission and Meal Package. What's more, the package is often cheaper than the regular admission price. And you can enjoy free BBQ, chocolate cookies, salad, fried chicken and much more. You should notice that the package is required to purchase two days in advance. For more detail, you can visit:

Admission and Meal Package

http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/admission/prices/admission_meals.cfm

Bring your friend to Worlds of Fun!

It's great news for season pass holders! You can take advantage of your VIP benefits and bring a friend to the park for as low as $9.9. Sounds incredible? Click here to know more benefits:

Season Pass Benefits

http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/admission/season_passes/benefits.cfm

Are discounts available to group visitors?

For group visitors, Worlds of Fun would introduce you group sales including catered outings, non-catered outings, youth outings, consignment and coupons and birthday parties.

Group visitors can enjoy a full day at Worlds of Fun with a great catered meal if you like. You can even celebrate your birthday there with friends, food and fun. For catered outings and youth outings, heavy discounts are available for a group of 40 or more. As for more information about group sales, you can visit:

Group Sales

http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/group_sales/consignment.cfm

Worlds of Fun coupons can be received either online or from participating stores. Many fast food restaurants like Wendy's, Sunway and etc as well as Price Chopper all offer Worlds of Fun discount coupons. Printable coupons are available from the tourist websites of Kansas City such as the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association.

The availability of attractions of different types makes the city of Kansas a best place to visit with your family. Kansas City is a place where there are several museums. The following are the popular museums of the city: Kansas City Museum, Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Union Station Science City, 'National World War One Museum', Union Station etc to name a few.

Reviewing Kansas city museums

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g44535-d109297-Reviews-Kansas_City_Museum-Kansas_City_Missouri.html

After the museums, the parks are of utmost importance among the entertainment options for families visiting the city of Kansas. The important parks in this area include: Shawnee Mission Park, Loose Park, Fleming Park and Swope Park.

More on Kansas City parks

http://www.360kc.com/Attractions/Parks/KansasCityParks.html

The kids friendly entertainment is what most of the families are looking for in a visit to Kansas. The Kansas City Zoo is an example of such an attraction. The location of the zoo is 6700 Zoo Drive in Kansas City. The zoo is spread on a total of two hundred acres and has been a source of entertainment for children for about eighty years. The zoo is a part of the Swope Park of the city.

The zoo features a wide variety of animals. There are exhibits belonging to the categories of American, African and Farmland categories. On week days, you can visit the zoo between 9.30 am to 4 pm. On weekends, the timing would be extended till 5 pm.

More about the Kansas City zoo

http://www.kansascityzoo.org/

Kansas City Zoological Park

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City_Zoological_Park