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Enjoy a wonderful Holiday Experience at Worlds of Fun – WinterFest!

The minute you walk into WinterFest, you are immersed in the Holiday Spirit, surrounded by beautiful lights, a huge glistening Christmas tree, Holiday music, shows, songs, and even some snow!

This special Holiday experience is filled with family fun, activities, shows, rides, characters, and special moments that will create lasting memories. Find more fun in Kansas City over Christmas here!

Experience all the fun at Winterfest at Worlds of Fun!

 

Wonderful Holiday Experience

Immediately upon entering Worlds of Fun, you are greeted with dazzling lights and displays.

 

Families can take their photo with St. Nick and meet holiday characters like Jack Frost, the Sugar Plum Fairy, Candy Cane, Jingle Bell when they visit.

 

Holiday Lights Everywhere

Everywhere you look, twinkling lights, intricate displays, and many of the rides all decked out in sparkling lights.

 

The carousel is one of the first rides you see!

 

 

Beautiful Holiday Lights surround the park!

 

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Charlie Brown Christmas Town

Planet Snoopy is transformed into Charlie Brown Christmas Town filled with giant colored light bulbs throughout the park. Many of the rides are open including Woodstock Gliders, Lucy’s Tugboat, and Peanuts 500!

 

Meet Charlie Brown and Snoopy at Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Lot!

 

Meet the other Peanuts Gang, too!

 

Decorate Cookies at Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen

Choose from giant cookies that your kids will love to decorate! (Extra charge for this activity.)

 

Choose from frostings of a variety of colors, sprinkles, and toppings to decorate your cookie how you would like.

 

Mrs. Claus joins in the fun!

 

More Special Treats

Many restaurants are open, with fun new names!

 

You can purchase a special WinterFest cup and refill it with delicious Hot Chocolate!

 

Browse through many Holiday shops, including the Artisan Alley, a local showcase of 30+ local artists offering hand-made collectibles and special gifts for your holiday shopping list.

 

Exciting Rides and Attractions

We loved our favorites the Prowler Roller Coaster (especially fun at night where you can see all of the bright lights!) and the Autobahn Bumper Cars!

Le TaxiTour is transformed into the 12 Days of Christmas!

 

The Worlds of Fun Railroad is transformed into the WinterFest Express!

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Enjoy multiple shows throughout WinterFest, including the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with snow, Charlie Brown’s Christmas Spectacular, and more Live Entertainment!

 

One of our favorite rides at WinterFest – Woodstock Gliders!

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Enjoy special Holiday Ice Skating! (Sessions are $15 and includes skate rental and guides for beginner skaters.)

 

Walk into a giant snow globe!

 

Warm bonfires invite you to warm up on the colder nights.

 

Truly amazing spectacle everywhere you look!

 

Taste of WinterFest

Experience A Taste of WinterFest, which includes 8 Tastings from 8 Specialty Locations!

 

Our favorite item was the Holiday Loaded Yams, delicious sweet potato fries, topped with chicken, cranberries, toasted shaved brussel sprouts, and a cheese sauce.

 

Choose from 2 kinds of Bubble Tea, Chai or Pumpkin Spice.

 

We were definitely full by the end of the night and enjoyed a variety of tastings!

 

Enjoy WinterFest at Worlds of Fun

WinterFest at Worlds of Fun is a wonderful way to celebrate the Holidays with your family!

 

WinterFest at Worlds of Fun

Select Nights: November 23 – December 31, 2018
Find out more about Tickets here!

 

 

Find more fun things to do in Kansas City at Christmas here!

 

Disclosure: I am a Moms Connect member of US Family Guide, and in exchange for my participation in sharing information, discount offers, reviews, and giveaways for family-friendly attractions, US Family Guide has provided passes for my family.

One word: Excitement.

From the model rooms of Star Wars to the cityscape of Kansas City, LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Kansas City was fun for the whole family!

We began the day playing on the Kingdom Quest laser ride, a favorite the whole family can enjoy. We loved challenging each other to see who could get the highest score! The flying chariot at Merlin’s Apprentice, where guests pedal to go higher and higher, was also a highlight for the kids. It was helpful that we arrived right when they opened, going before the crowds that are typical later in the afternoon.

LEGO Miniland was full of intricate replicas of popular Kansas City landmarks and city skyline. The kids loved the interactive race track, and pushing the buttons on the displays of the Wizard of Oz to see the wicked witch ‘melting’.

This year, they also have a special Miniland Model Display of Star Wars Episode II! The amazing design and detail are incredible to see. As parents, this was our favorite part, really looking at each building and seeing what it took to create the final display.

The kids loved the play area, full of adventure through climbing nets and slides. The man staffing the play land was especially sweet, taking care of the kids and making sure a parent was present when they entered and left the play area. This was especially important when there was a large amount of people around.

The Quake station tested your building skills. You can build anything you want and hit the button to simulate a earthquake and see if your building can hold up to the shaking.

The Race Track, one of the most popular areas,  featured 2 tracks that you can go head to head with others that have built cars from a vast range of blocks and wheels. The kids had a blast racing their cars down the ramps with some jumping over the finish line! It was fun to see the interaction of the parents with their kids working together to create different shaped cars.

The 4D Cinema featured two fun movies that made you feel like you were part of the action with the 3-D glasses, and wind, rain, and snow providing a cool experience. Be prepared to get a tiny bit wet!

LEGOLAND Discovery Center also has a Duplo area for the smaller kids, and has birthday rooms and a café. Every hour, a Master Builder Academy is also offered for those who want to build a small model with one of the staff.

We had a wonderful experience at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Kansas City!

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Disclosure: I am a Moms Connect member of US Family Guide, and in exchange for my participation in sharing information, discount offers, reviews, and giveaways for family-friendly attractions, US Family Guide has provided passes for my family.

Disclosure: I am a Moms Connect member of US Family Guide, and in exchange for my participation in sharing information, discount offers, reviews, and giveaways for family-friendly attractions, US Family Guide has provided passes for my family.

Imagine seeing thousands of sea creatures miles from any ocean? At Sea Life Aquarium Kansas City, experience a beautiful display of starfish, sharks, seahorses, rays, jellyfish, and more!

Upon entering, kids are given a card for the Quiz Trail where they can find and answer 9 questions throughout the aquarium. They enjoyed finding the clues and learning interesting tidbits about the sea life.

A highlight was the Touch Pool, where we could touch a sea star, hermit crab, star fish, and more! The guide answered questions and helped us get over our fear of touching these intricate animals. It was amazing to experience how these creatures feel – some looked soft, but felt like rocks, where others were smooth.

The Ocean Tunnel was full of sharks, rays, turtles, and colorful tropical fish! It was fun to be surrounded by these amazing creatures!

My husband’s favorite was the Jellyfish Display and the backlights in the exhibits. They are so graceful in the water but we would not like to meet them face the face in the ocean!

The huge Stingrays were fun to watch as they glide through the water. It was cool to see them from the top, while standing on the upper deck with a window in the floor.

The Claw Area was very interesting, where you can learn about the anatomy of crabs and see how large they can get! The Japanese Spider Crabs were huge!

Coming around the corner to see this guy looking at you provided a little surprise!

In the gift shop, the kids enjoyed playing in the Kid Zone, where they also received a medal for completing all the questions on the Quiz Trail.

We had a wonderful experience at the Sea Life Aquarium Kansas City!

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Disclosure: I am a Moms Connect member of US Family Guide, and in exchange for my participation in sharing information, discount offers, reviews, and giveaways for family-friendly attractions, US Family Guide has provided passes for my family.

This summer, we enjoyed one of our first family vacations. Kansas City was a perfect destination, not too long of a road trip for the little people, but filled with enough fun and adventure that makes us wanting to return again soon.

One of our main stops was Union Station, Kansas City’s fully restored landmark. This beautiful building now houses restaurants, shops, and many fun attractions.

Science City

Science City was an amazing adventure for our entire family.  It is FULL of hands-on science activities and exhibits, engaging kids and adults of all ages for hours. It is spacious enough where we were able to interact with activities on our own and did not feel crowded, even though it was a busy Friday with a summer camp going on.

Our kids loved the Kinderlab, perfectly suited for their little hands and bodies. We watched snakes being fed in The Nature Center, dug in the Dinosaur Dig Site, crawled through the underground pipes, played the piano with our feet, simulated flying through the air in a helicopter, played in a treehouse, and watched other visitors try the Sky Bike, suspended on a highwire 30 feet above the ground. Mr. E Hotel challenged us with more than 21 different illusions.

Plus, with our Omaha Children’s Museum, we received Free Admission as part of their Reciprocal Membership Program!

Model Railroad Experience

No visit to Union Station is complete without a visit to the Model Railroad Experience. See 8,000 square feet of toy trains including tiny N-scale model trains to the big G-scale trains. The Model Railroad Experience is FREE with any Union Station ticket!

Real Pirates

Real Pirates, a traveling exhibition from National Geographic, tells the story of The Whydah, and her conversion from slave ship to one of the most successful pirate ships in the early 1700s. The Whydah is the first fully authenticated pirate ship discovered in U.S. waters.

Upon entering, visitors watch a brief movie describing the background story behind the Real Pirates. This leads to a unique introduction to the exhibit, where you feel as if you are part of the story, learning about the pirates who were on the ship, how they lived, their backgrounds, and how they interacted with one another on the ship. ‘Real’ pirates walk around sharing their own tales and answering questions.

In this interactive exhibit, visitors will see a gallery of artifacts including real pirate coins, hoist the Jolly Roger, learn to tie nautical knots, walk through a ship replica, and learn the science behind restoring these artifacts.

I would personally recommend this exhibit for adults and older children who can better understand the history behind The Whydah. Visitors also have the option of purchasing a wand which might be helpful in following the exhibit.

Visiting Real Pirates:

• June 22nd through January 5th, Hours
• Tickets range from $14.50-$18.95, with special discounts for members

Disclosure: Many thanks to Union Station who provided tickets for my family to attend Real Pirates. All opinions are my own. See disclosure and privacy policy here.