Words of Fun Blog

They say fashion can be quite cyclical, like a ride on the Skyliner or Zulu. Worlds of Fun recently partnered with Kansas City's Charlie Hustle, the familiar apparel company behind the classic KC heart t-shirts. Together, we created a new collection of tees that celebrate the past and present of our iconic Kansas City amusement park.

After years of planning and construction, Oceans of Fun opened on May 31, 1982 as the world’s largest water park. Over its 37-years of operation, the Kansas City water park has become the premiere summertime destination for families in the Heartland. With over 63 acres of beautifully shaded landscape and 17 attractions ranging from mild to wild, planning a visit to Oceans of Fun has been a long-time tradition for millions of fun-loving families.

Food is the culmination of culture, and during Grand Carnivale, your tastebuds will be sent on a jetpacking journey around the world. Here's a preview of some of that food you can enjoy!

June 5th is National Hot Air Balloon Day. While there seems to be a “holiday” for everything these days, this one is particularly special to Worlds of Fun. Our Kansas City amusement park has rocked the hot air balloon in our logo since we first announced construction in 1971.

Worlds of Fun's 2019 Summer Live Entertainment has begun and an action packed season awaits! The park features two new shows that are sure to keep audiences of all ages moving and grooving all summer long! Hot Rhythm Nights and Space Beagle offer fresh sights, sounds and stories to the park’s visitors. In particular, Space Beagle has an interesting connection to real events of American space flight that people may not know.

Oceans of Fun is introducing its first-ever nighttime experience, Dive-In Movies. The event is exclusive to Gold and Pre-K Passholders and will be a new summer twist on family movie night. Beginning Friday nights from May 31 through June 28, you can lounge in or around Coconut Cove and watch new movies on our inflatable big screen.

Over 64. That’s how many attractions are at Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun. But in order to enjoy these adrenaline-pumping machines, someone has to operate them. From sending a roller coaster up hundreds of feet in the air to keeping guests safe in Oceans of Fun, our ambassadors keep our park moving.

A new attraction is opening in Planet Snoopy this summer. Pigpen’s Petting Farm will give guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with a variety of barnyard friends.

Our team is proud to offer military appreciation days and military discounts at Worlds of Fun. Check out select days for complimentary admission for military members, as well as military discounts throughout the season at Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun.

Moms love the Worlds of Fun Pre-K Pass. It includes unlimited visits in 2019 for kids three to five years old, including Oceans of Fun, the all-new Grand Carnivale, The Great Pumpkin Fest and WinterFest.