What can you bring into Worlds of Fun? Do you need tickets ahead of time? Here’s what to know
Thrillseekers, prepare to have your heart filled with adrenaline and excitement. Worlds of Fun opens Saturday for its 49th season, and visitors can enjoy all the rides and attractions on site.
Before you visit, you should know what to expect when you’re there. We broke down everything you need to know about Worlds of Fun, from where to park and what you can bring inside the amusement park.
WHEN IS IT OPEN?
It’ll only be open on the weekends until May 30, when it’ll be open for Memorial Day. After June 5, it’ll be open every day until Aug. 15. Oceans of Fun also opens on Memorial Day weekend.
You can find the hours for each block of the spring, summer and fall below:
April 30 through May 22: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
June through July 22: 11 a.m to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday.
July 23 through Aug. 7: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.
Aug. 8 through Sept. 11: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday.
Sept. 16 through Oct. 30: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, 6 p.m. to midnight on Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Be sure to check the calendar for specific days. The park’s hours can change due to weather conditions or other park events.
WHAT CAN YOU BRING?
You can take the following items inside to Worlds of Fun:
Unopened water bottles and empty, reusable water bottles
Bags, purses, backpacks and fanny packs are allowed, but they’ll be searched before you can enter the park.
A credit or debit card
What not to bring:
Coolers
Food or drinks into the park
Guns, ammo, knives and weapons of any kind
Cash
A note on cash: The park is cashless this season, which means you can only pay with cards. If you have a lot of cash with you, you can convert the money into a prepaid debit card at a kiosk inside the park. The card can be used anywhere, not just at Worlds of Fun.
HOW MUCH DOES ADMISSION COST?
Daily tickets cost $39.99 online and $65 at the gate. That’s right, they’re $25 more in person, so make sure to buy tickets ahead of time.
If you’re planning on going more than a few times, a Gold pass costs $99, and it gives you unlimited entry into the park.
A parking pass costs $25, while a VIP parking pass is $30. You’ll park in the parking lot, or if you’re visiting Kansas City and are staying at one of the hotels nearby, you can walk to the park.
This story was originally published April 28, 2022 at 12:00 AM.
