Let's take a look around Worlds of Fun to see what's changed since last season. Starting off in International Plaza you'll notice that the trees are much smaller. They unfortunately had to replace all six trees this past off season.
Looking the other way, you'll notice that the stage is missing. This doesn't bode well for having any live entertainment this season
New sign for Just Pizza
Chickie and Pete's is no longer open and the entire restaurant has been boarded up
In the Orient, there are new lanterns
Bamboozler had its exit moved to the other side of the building and some new landscaping put in
Panda Express received new walls
The fountain at Spinning Dragons looks great
Pagoda Soda is now Pagoda Nachos. Because who doesn't think Nachos when they think of the Orient
The outdoor counter at Cotton Blossom BBQ will serve turkey legs and corn on the cob
The "umbrella tree" from Europa (last year) has found a new home in Americana
Flowers have been planted, but have not bloomed yet
Steel Hawk is not open. We are not sure if it will operate this season
The trees in Americana Star Fountain Plaza are starting to grow in nicely
Time to go into the Emporium to check out what is new
The merchandise is getting a lot better
Definitely some fun designs
Sally Brown was doing a photo op at the entrance to Mrs. Claus' Kitchen (that's the only thing the building is used for anymore)
Bicentennial Square is still boarded up. So sad
That entire area needs some new life. Maybe a new coaster?
Some new tenants in these booths near Cyclone Sams
Still no train
The coaches were out on the tracks though
Europa landscaping
Since they moved the umbrella tree, there is a new bull topiary near Le Taxi Tour
The floral clock is looking great
The dinosaurs are officially gone
They didn't do a very good job painting over the graphics though
Fury of the Nile is currently down due to some pump work
A new structure was built to cover the soda machines in Mamba Plaza
In Scandinavia, Linus was out for photo ops
Another new structure for the soda machines in Scandinavia
All shops and restaurants now have these plexiglass shields. This one is in Plaza Gifts
Some fun figurines
and we'll end with some photos of the new merchandise in this store
That concludes this World Update from Worlds of Fun.