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Worlds of Fun’s New Executive Chef Making Delicious Changes

This season, our new executive chef Wesley Boston is raising the bar on food options. From a delicious Brisket & Waffle sandwich to a juicy hot dog topped with Kansas City BBQ, homemade mac & cheese and homemade pickles, Chef Wesley has been crafting new menu items that will make your trips to the park even more memorable.

New 2018 Worlds of Fun Mobile App Features!

Worlds of Fun has added some great guest enhancements to the park in 2018, including the new Worlds of Fun mobile app - loaded with fancy new features to help you make the most of your visit at the park!

Five Experiences Not to Miss With Your Pre-K Pass

With free unlimited visits all year, your child is sure to make some special memories. To help you make the most out of the season, here are five experiences you won’t want to miss!

8 Water Park Tips for Oceans of Fun

School is out, the weather is hot and Oceans of Fun is NOW OPEN! We are just as excited as you are, but before you come to the park to cool off and splash around, we have eight water park tips for Oceans of Fun to make your experience at the park as amazing as possible.

Worlds of Fun Grand Opening 1973: 10 Fun Facts

Worlds of Fun opened its gates for the first time on May 26, 1973. To celebrate the park’s rich history, let’s take a trip down memory lane to the very beginning with 10 facts you may not know about Kansas City’s beloved theme park!

6 Reasons being a Lifeguard at Oceans of Fun is the Best Summer Job

Looking for a summer job to fill your pockets? We’ve got you covered! Worlds of Fun is currently on the search for new associates to join our aquatics team at Oceans of Fun. Lifeguards are a very important part of our team, ensuring the safety of our guests and associates. Not to mention, it’s a pretty fun gig with tons of perks.

Timber Wolf Reborn

As Worlds of Fun’s first wooden coaster, Timber Wolf helped put the park on the map. After its highly anticipated opening, it won international honors as the top wooden roller coaster and continued to win accolades over the next several years. There’s no debate about it, Timber Wolf is a living legend, and this season - it will be reborn with a new finale to carry on its historic prestige.

Limited Time: Two New Gold Passholder Benefits

Being a 2018 Gold Season Passholder at Worlds of Fun just got even better with the introduction of two limited-time benefits.

Invest in Gold – The Worlds of Fun Way

Investing in fun is the surefire way to combat boredom, but where do you start? Fear not; Worlds of Fun is here to save the day with an attainable solution that will maximize your fun and greatly reduce your fear of missing out. It all starts with a Gold Season Pass.

Mamba Celebrates 20 Years of Thrills

The Mamba officially opened twenty years ago on April 18, 1998, as one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the world. It put Worlds of Fun on the map for thrill seekers and remains one of the most beloved and best rides in existence. Take a closer look at the ride and the birth of this iconic roller coaster.