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PLANET SNOOPY | GRAND CAROUSEL | WORLDS OF FUN 2011


Worlds of Fun Announces $8 Million Expansion With 8 New Attractions

KANSAS CITY, MO

For millions of guests since 2001, meeting Snoopy and the rest of the PEANUTS characters has been the highlight of a visit to Worlds of Fun. Beginning in spring of 2011, Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, Mo, debuts Planet Snoopy, a $8 million family expansion for Snoopy and the rest of the PEANUTS gang.

The new home of the world's most popular beagle, Planet Snoopy will boast seven new rides all themed around the PEANUTS characters highlighted by an exciting new swing ride swooping 17 feet towards the sky and a 40 foot tall balloon tower ride, offering an amazing overall view of the new area. Little ones can take a trip around Planet Snoopy on new car and truck rides, teacups, or hop in a new spinning tug-boat for the whole family. Over 20 rides, shows, and attractions will great guests in 2011 inside the all new Planet Snoopy.

7 NEW FAMILY RIDES TO BE ADDED TO NEW PLANET SNOOPY

"We are thrilled to unveil a world-class expansion and brand new home for Snoopy," states Frank Wilburn, Vice President and General Manager of Worlds of Fun. "We are excited to continue to expand our selection of amazing fun, family entertainment, and thrills for families across the Midwest." Planet Snoopy is scheduled to open in April 2011. The 7 new rides for Planet Snoopy are being manufactured by Zamperala Incorporated of Boonton, New Jersey.

In 1926, M.C. Illions meticulously carved 64 jumping horses and two chariots to create the Illions Supreme carousel, the most famous and reproduced carousel in the world. Known for their all wood horses with high swept manes adorned with jewels, only five original Supreme models were ever built by Illions. When installed at Worlds of Fun this spring, the carousel will be one of only two operating in the world.

Illions built the ride in 1926 for the Sesqui-Centennial Celebration held in Philadelphia. In 1927, it was moved to Birmingham, Alabama, and in the 1930's moved to Coney Island be restored. The carousel operated at Geauga Lake in Aurora, Ohio, from 1937 to 2007, and now has been painstakingly detailed to its original condition by Carousel Works, Inc, Mansfield, Ohio, the largest manufacturer of carousels in the world. Guests will be able to watch the full restoration and installation of this beautiful ride in its entirety on 'Ultimate Restorations" (www.urtvshow.com).

To make way for the new carousel, Festhaus, the park's largest catering facility, will be removed and rebuilt as a brand new permanent structure in 2011. This new group outing pavilion will be able to handle groups into the thousands as well as multiple events simultaneously.


Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun are owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership


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