Worlds of Fun is an entertainment complex with more than 235 acres located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is the largest amusement park and water park in the Midwest. Founded by American businessmen Lamar Hunt and Jack Steadman, the park opened in 1973 under the ownership of Hunt's company, Mid-America Enterprises. Oceans of Fun is a water park that opened in 1982 and is next to the amusement park. Admission to Oceans of Fun is included with the price of admission to Worlds of Fun. Both parks were sold to Cedar Fair in 1995 for $40 million.
A view of Worlds of Fun from outside the park.
Finnish Fling and Octopus rides.
Le Taxi Tour's line queue in Europa.
Le Taxi Tour in action.
Lamar Hunt was an American businessman most notable for his promotion of American football, soccer, and tennis in the United States.
Hunt in 1974
Norma and Lamar Hunt getting married in Texas on January 22, 1964