Oceans of Fun
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| Location | Kansas City, Missouri |
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| Website | http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/inside_park/oof/ |
| Owner | Cedar Fair Entertainment Company |
| Opened | May 31, 1982 |
| Operating season | May through Mid-September |
| Area | 64 acres |
| Rides | 13 total
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Oceans of Fun is a tropically themed water park that opened on May 31, 1982 in Kansas City, Missouri to celebrate Worlds of Fun's 10th year anniversary. At the time it was opened it was the largest water park in the world. It is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. Oceans of Fun is adjacent to the Worlds of Fun amusement park.
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[edit] Rides
List of rides (as of 2006).[1] A complete guide can be found on the website, with a complete details on height and ride requirements.
| Ride | Height Requirement | Style | Thrill Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aruba Tuba (2 Slides) | Over 42" | Tube Slide | Medium- 2x Tube High-Single Tube |
| Buccaneer Bay | Over 48" | Canoes/Paddle Boats | Low - Family |
| Captain Kidd's | Under 54" | Kids Area | Low - Family |
| Caribbean Cooler | Over 42" | Lazy River | Low w/ Raft Medium w/o raft |
| Castaway Cove (Adult Pool) | 21+ years of age (with valid I.D.) |
Restaurant/Pool/Bar | Low |
| Coconut Cove | Over 42" | Family | Medium |
| Crocodile Isle | Under 54" | Kids Area | Low - Family |
| Diamond Head | Over 46" | Thrill Slides (3) | Low, Medium, High |
| Hurricane Falls | Over 46" | 12 passen. tube slide | Medium |
| Monsoon | Over 48" | Thrill (see WOF) | High |
| Paradise Falls | Over 40" | Water Fun House | Medium |
| Surf City Wave Pool | Over 42" | Family | High |
| Typhooon | Over 46" | Racing/Speed Slide | High |
[edit] History
[edit] Services
Oceans of Fun has 4 restaurants with varing menus (including burgers, pizza, and BBQ) located throughout the park. There are also other food locations with funnel cakes, Dippin' Dots, Pretels, and Ice cream novelities. There is also an adult pool with a wonderful swim-up fulll service bar. OOF does offer picnic areas, and with a small additional cost any sized group can eat a catered BBQ meal served on weekends. OOF also offers Locker and Tube Rentals. Access to Worlds of Fun (WOF) is through the Same-Day Gateway, purchase of a Ride and Slide Pass is required. First Aid is located near the Surf City Wave Pool.
