Planet Snoopy to Add Six New Rides and Complete Renovation to Children's Area

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 $5 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 six new rides all themed around the PEANUTS characters highlighted by 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.

Current Camp Snoopy rides will undergo a transformation to fit in with the theme of the rest of the Planet Snoopy area.  Planet Snoopy will also feature a live stage show and daily meet and greet opportunities with PEANUTS characters such as Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and the world's most famous beagle, Snoopy.

To celebrate the new expansion, Worlds of Fun also introduces a Snoopy appearance program, perfect for schools, churches, and community events. Snoopy will tour all season long making free appearances around Kansas City spreading the word about the importance of education for today’s youth. Also new is a kids club in which little ones can sign up for special offers and receive special messages from the big dog himself. For more information on these programs, visit worldsoffun.com/planetsnoopy.

“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. For more details on Planet Snoopy, visit worldsoffun.com/planetsnoopy for construction updates, images, and more.  Planet Snoopy’s new rides are being manufactured by Zamperala Incorporated, Boonton, New Jersey.