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Worlds of Fun Unveils Plans for an Exciting 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2023

August 11, 2022

Park to debut all-new Zambezi Zinger along with exciting new events, live entertainment and a reimagined guest experience

KANSAS CITY, MO (August 11, 2022) – When Worlds of Fun opens the gates for the 2023 season, guests will be treated to an exciting 50th Anniversary celebration that not only looks back on five decades of fun, but also launches all new experiences to enjoy for years to come.

Among the new fun and immersive experiences for guests in 2023:

A reimagined Zambezi Zinger, a thrilling new coaster in the heart of the African Serengeti that will bring back memories of the original Zinger while offering an entirely new experience built on a hybrid structure of galvanized steel and wood.  The original Zinger was one of the park's most popular rides – and one of three coasters – when Worlds of Fun opened in 1973. Beloved by adults and kids alike, it had cars configured in a bobsled style that dashed through the trees for a fun and exhilarating ride. The new Zinger is sure to delight a new generation of guests while providing a nod to the past.

A season-long celebration of fun, memories and adventure full of new experiences and entertainment that tell the stories of the park's first 50 years. The hallmark event will be “50 Nights of Fire,” an amazing spectacle that will make you want to party non-stop. The evening stage show will feature some of the greatest top 40 hits from 1973 – 2023, along with a finale filled with pyrotechnics that will kick up the heat and leave you yearning for more.

As we embark on building new traditions and memories in 2023, guests are invited to travel the globe and Worlds of Fun will be their passport to adventure! With all new theming, storylines and entertainment throughout the park, guests will be taken on an immersive journey as they explore the various countries, continents, and lands in 2023 and beyond.

“Our 50th Anniversary celebration will give our guests the opportunity to reflect on and share all their fond memories of the park, and we will help them do that in a variety of ways,” said Tony Carovillano, vice president and general manager. “At the same time, we will be introducing them to entirely new experiences. The park is being re-themed so that everything our guests see and experience will help them feel like they are truly on an adventure around the world. Plus, the re-imagined Zambezi Zinger is going to be a great way to connect our legendary past with an exciting future.”

Guests can enjoy the complete season of fun with a 2023 Gold Pass that includes unlimited visits to Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun plus free parking and discounts on food, merchandise and Bring-A-Friend tickets. New 2023 Passholders also receive unlimited visits for the remainder of the 2022 season, including Halloween Haunt. Gold Passes are now on sale for $94 or 10 easy payments of $8 after an initial payment of $14.

Guests who purchase their Gold Pass by August 14 will also receive a free single-day Fall Fright & Fast Lane pass to use this year. Learn more on our Season Pass Page. 

About Worlds of Fun

Worlds of Fun is a more than 235-acre theme park, waterpark and resort located in Kansas City, Missouri. As the largest entertainment complex in the Midwest, featuring thrill rides, live entertainment, the Oceans of Fun waterpark, and the Worlds of Fun Village Resort, Worlds of Fun is the top destination for thrill-seekers and families alike. 

About Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Worlds of Fun is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a publicly traded partnership and one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world. For more information, see www.cedarfair.com. 

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