Updated: 9:02 AM CDT May 21, 2021
KMBC 9 News Staff
One day before it’s scheduled to open on Saturday, Worlds of Fun announced that it has updated its face coverings policy. The amusement park said Friday that when the park opens at 11 a.m. Saturday, face coverings are now optional for fully vaccinated guests. The same policy will also be in place when Oceans of Fun opens the following weekend for the start of its season.Before the change, Worlds of Fun had announced face coverings would be required in all indoor locations and that face coverings would not be required outdoors, unless 6 feet of social distancing is not possible.You can read the complete and updated COVID-19 park policies on World of Fun's website.Worlds of Fun says all 2020 season passes and add-on products will be honored through 2021. The current 2021 calendar includes the return of Grand Carnivale and fall festivities, including Halloween Haunt. These special events are included in park admission.Changes from Last Season: Reservations will only be required for visiting Oceans of Fun Waterpark. Both Season Passholders and Single Day Ticketholders will need reservations. Temperature checks for guests have been discontinued at the front gate. The health screen questionnaire will be conducted by associates at the front gate and will not be through the Worlds of Fun mobile app. There will be no limitations to ride capacity. Guests age 2 years and older are required to wear face coverings while indoors, unless actively eating and drinking. Face coverings are not required outdoors unless it is not possible to maintain 6 feet of social distancing. Face coverings should completely cover the nose and mouth, and not have exhalation valves or vents, which allow virus particles to escape. To improve your safety, Worlds of Fun will be going cashless this season, accepting VISA, Mastercard, Discover and American Express cards as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. In addition, we'll be adding Cash-to-Card Kiosks throughout the park for those needing to convert cash into a prepaid card at no cost. Learn MoreSome of the new food coming to Worlds of Fun