Worlds of Fun

**Lzen** · 07-03-2007, 07:57 AM

Is Worlds of Fun on MO I-435 N? Been a few years since I've been there and can't remember exactly where it is.

ChiefsCountry · 07-03-2007, 08:04 AM

Yep, north of the river on 435.

Deberg_1990 · 07-03-2007, 08:19 AM

Is it any good these days?? Im coming up to KC next week, and plan on taking the family there. Havent been there in years, but the last time i went there the park seemed like it was going downhill. That was probably like 7 or 8 years ago.

Fat Elvis · 07-03-2007, 08:38 AM

We went earlier this month and the place was pretty empty. Granted, it sprinkled every now and then throughout the day, but there were no lines for anything.

As far as I'm concerned, it is still as fun as it ever was, but there just doesn't seem to be the same attraction for a lot of folk. Honestly, I don't see how the place stays in business. The last three times I've been there it has been fairly empty.

If you go, I suggest riding the Patriot; it is an inverted rollercoaster, and that is fun, but it really is an amazingly smooth ride.

**QuikSsurfer** · 07-03-2007, 09:21 AM

they've added new rides over the past few years - it's still a lot of fun.
i like oceans of fun slightly better

Deberg_1990 · 07-03-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

As far as I'm concerned, it is still as fun as it ever was, but there just doesn't seem to be the same attraction for a lot of folk. Honestly, I don't see how the place stays in business. The last three times I've been there it has been fairly empty.

Wow, thats too bad. Growing up that place used be one of the Highlights of the summer. I guess kids today have more entertainment options to keep them busy..

Fat Elvis · 07-03-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Wow, thats too bad. Growing up that place used be one of the Highlights of the summer. I guess kids today have more entertainment options to keep them busy..

It makes it more fun for me. Standing in lines all day wasn't really considered the "fun" part of Worlds of Fun IMO.

jiveturkey · 07-03-2007, 12:02 PM

There is definitely a lot more competition for the family entertainment dollar these days.

The park is about as good as it's ever been and if you really like waiting in line then head over there on a Saturday in October during HalloWeekends. It's absolutely nuts.

jynni · 07-03-2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jiveturkey

There is definitely a lot more competition for the family entertainment dollar these days.

The park is about as good as it's ever been and if you really like waiting in line then head over there on a Saturday in October during HalloWeekends. It's absolutely nuts.

No kidding - I worked there part time in one of the haunts and I was shocked at how busy the park got on Saturdays during Halloweekends. I mean Saturdays have always been, by far, the busiest days at WoF but during Halloweekends, it can get just as busy as a Saturday in July.

Just FYI - the park is usually dead Monday thru Wednesday.

jiveturkey · 07-03-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jynni

No kidding - I worked there part time in one of the haunts and I was shocked at how busy the park got on Saturdays during Halloweekends. I mean Saturdays have always been, by far, the busiest days at WoF but during Halloweekends, it can get just as busy as a Saturday in July.

Just FYI - the park is usually dead Monday thru Wednesday.

Which one were you in? I worked Asylum Island last year and will likely do the same this year.

**dirk digler** · 07-03-2007, 12:23 PM

I am going to tomorrow I hope it isn't packed but it probably will be. I haven't been in 3-4 years but I always enjoy it. I miss the the Orient Express though.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 07-03-2007, 12:23 PM

Wow. In a manner of typing "worlds of fun" in google, and hitting the mouse button twice I managed to find this helpful link: http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/tr...directions.cfm. And at the bottom, you can even get directions from your very own home! Golly, ain't technology grand?

Deberg_1990 · 07-03-2007, 12:28 PM

Ill bet when that new Schlitterbahn park gets built, WoF will want to step up their game if they want to stay alive.

Fat Elvis · 07-03-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

I am going to tomorrow I hope it isn't packed but it probably will be. I haven't been in 3-4 years but I always enjoy it. I miss the the Orient Express though.

The Patriot, which replaced the OE, more than makes up for it. The Patriot is a fun ride that is incredibly smooth; you don't get off the ride with whiplash.

Fat Elvis · 07-03-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Ill bet when that new Schlitterbahn park gets built, WoF will want to step up their game if they want to stay alive.

When and where will that be?

07-03-2007, 07:57 AM
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07-03-2007, 08:38 AM	#4
Fat Elvis Sexiest Athlete Join Date: Apr 2001 Casino cash: $1501925	We went earlier this month and the place was pretty empty. Granted, it sprinkled every now and then throughout the day, but there were no lines for anything. As far as I'm concerned, it is still as fun as it ever was, but there just doesn't seem to be the same attraction for a lot of folk. Honestly, I don't see how the place stays in business. The last three times I've been there it has been fairly empty. If you go, I suggest riding the Patriot; it is an inverted rollercoaster, and that is fun, but it really is an amazingly smooth ride.
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jiveturkey Captain Kick Ass Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $9305197	There is definitely a lot more competition for the family entertainment dollar these days. The park is about as good as it's ever been and if you really like waiting in line then head over there on a Saturday in October during HalloWeekends. It's absolutely nuts.
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07-03-2007, 12:23 PM	#11
dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $3254644	I am going to tomorrow I hope it isn't packed but it probably will be. I haven't been in 3-4 years but I always enjoy it. I miss the the Orient Express though.
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Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	Wow. In a manner of typing "worlds of fun" in google, and hitting the mouse button twice I managed to find this helpful link: http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/tr...directions.cfm. And at the bottom, you can even get directions from your very own home! Golly, ain't technology grand?
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07-03-2007, 12:28 PM	#13
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	Ill bet when that new Schlitterbahn park gets built, WoF will want to step up their game if they want to stay alive. __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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