World of fun map
Worlds of Fun Kansas City Souvenir Map
After buying the Dallas Texans NFL franchise and moving the team to Kansas City, Lamar Hunt sought to expand business operations in his adopted hometown. He helped to open the Worlds of Fun amusement park in 1973, in the midst of a boom of theme park construction taking place across the United States. Worlds of Fun expanded quickly, with an adjacent waterpark (Oceans of Fun) opening in 1982, the largest in the world at the time.
This souvenir bird’s eye view was designed and produced by Citigraph, Inc. of Raleigh, North Carolina in 1989. Six themed areas tangentially related to Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days are noted – Scandinavia, Europa, Orient, River City, Americana, and Africa. Dozens of rides, amusements, restaurants, games, and guest services are illustrated and individually labeled across the map. Highlights include The Python Plunge, Orient Express, Fury of the Nile, and the Timber Wolf.
The verso features an imposing drawing of this huge wooden coaster, which opened the same year as publication and reached speeds of over 50 MPH.
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iPhone Screenshots
Description
Introducing the all-new Worlds of Fun Mobile App - Your Ultimate Park Companion!
Plan Your Visit with Ease
Navigate Worlds of Fun with our updated interactive map and handy wayfinding features. Never get lost again as you explore our thrilling rides, attractions, and dining options. Find your favorite spots effortlessly!
Digital Wallet
Make your visit smoother and more enjoyable with the all-new digital wallet that organizes all your tickets, season passes, dining plans, Fast Lane, and more! And with Apple Pay, Google Pay and the option of storing your credit card right in your wallet, payments are easier than ever!
Stay in the Loop with Show Times
Don't miss out on the excitement! Stay up to date with the latest show times and events. Plan your day around thrilling performances and spectacular entertainment.
Key Features:
• Interactive Park Map & Wayfinding
• Digital Wallet for Easy Payments
• Ride Wait Times
• Real-Time Show Times
• Exclusive Offers and Discounts
• Event Notifications
• Mark Your Favorite Rides, Shows & Wait Times
Download the latest version of the Mobile App today and make the most of your next visit to Worl
Location:
Kansas City, Missouri
Years Active:
1973 – Active
Welcome to
Worlds of Fun
! This Kansas City classic isn’t just about thrills – it’s a weird and wonderful place since way back in 1973. Get ready for a day that’s a little bit retro, a little bit wild, and all kinds of fun.
Forget perfect lawns and shiny rides. Worlds of Fun has personality. The park is split into themed “worlds” – think Africa, a cartoonish Europe, and of course, Planet Snoopy. Some are cheesier than others, but it all adds to the charm.
Love roller coasters? Mamba and Patriot will give you the good kind of fear. If water’s your thing, find classics like Viking Voyager or get competitive on the Riptide Raceway. Worlds of Fun throws some awesome parties too. Halloween Haunt is seriously spooky, and WinterFest is pure Midwest magic.
Worlds of Fun Map 2025
In 2025, Worlds of Fun focused heavily on updates to its Africa-themed section. The Zambezi Zinger’s spiral lift hill was fully enclosed, and the Prowler received over 400 feet of Titan Track upgrades. Additionally, the Mamba was repainted vibrant green and Zulu ride vehicles received new colors. The
Souvenir Maps & Books
April 24, 2020: Added 1978 Souvenir map
December 8, 2019: Added 1977, 1982-1984 and 1998 souvenir maps, and 1999-2014 park maps.
March 14, 2019: Added 1979 Souvenir Map!
January 2, 2019: Updated to include the 1993, 1995 & 1997 Souvenir Maps!
August 23, 2018: Updated to include the 1979 Photo Book!
March 5, 2017: Special Thanks to Travis Ryan for e-mailing me PDF versions of the 1985, 1986 and 1989 map (with side B, featuring the Timberwolf Poster), I have added these below.
March 4, 2017: I am currently posting what I have on my hard drive. We also have digital versions of almost every souvenir map from 1973-1997 (last year they were produced), as well as Great Times magazines from 1975-1982 (currently posted are 1978 and 1980), As soon as I gain access to the files, and have the other Great Times scanned they will be posted here as well, Thank you for your patience!
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
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