The idea of the theme park was originally thought up by Hunt Midwest and construction was started in 1971. It was designed by Randall Puell as a trip around the world based on "Around The World In Eighty Days" by Jules Verne. Worlds Of Fun opened on May 26, 1973. At that time, Worlds Of Fun employees still wore the different costumes for each world and worlds of fun boasted over 40 brand-new and exciting things to do! Over the years, Worlds Of Fun has grown by adding new attractions and unfortunatly, the removal of many of the old favorites. This page looks at in depth each of those rides, shows and attactions that were added either in 1973 or later and sadly have been removed from the park. If you wish you can follow the history on the Timeline. Also, Which ride would you like to See Return to Worlds of Fun? Vote in the Poll Below! Rides of the Past WebPoll Which ride would you like to see Return to Worlds of Fun? Screamroller (EXT) Sky Heis/Sky Highs The Safari Shshboomer Barnstormer Wobble Wheel Zambezi Zinger Wing Ding Current Results

RIDES • AERODROME • BARNSTORMER • FUNICULAR/SILLY SERPENT • PANDEMONIUM! • RIVER CITY • SAFARI • SCREAMROLLER (EXT) • SHUSHBOOMER • SKY HIGH/SKY HEIS • WOBBLE WHEEL • ZAMBEZI ZINGER SHOWS • "FINS AND FLIPPERS" • INCREDI-DOME • "MARIONETTE SHOW" • NAIROBI NIGEL'S PYGMY PLAYHOUSE ATTRACTIONS • COTTON BLOSSOM • VICTRIX FIRING RANGE • SAM PANDA, GRRRTRUDE THE GORILLA AND DANIEL COON • 9TH STREET INCLINE/GREAT AMERICAN DISASTER/CYCLONE SADIES SALOON • HALF PINT'S PEAK/HUMPTY'S HAVEN • AMERICANA ENTRANCE • TRAMS • FLORAL CLOCK Do you remember Fairyland or even Electric Park? If you do please let me know! I am working on a page devoted to other Kansas City theme parks and would love to hear from anybody with storys from any theme park in Kansas City history! Just send me an Email.

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