Ride's last day in operation will be Oct. 29

Worlds of Fun said it will retire its Finnish Fling ride this month.The park said Oct. 29 will be the last day the ride will operate. Worlds of Fun is selling the final three rides with proceeds benefiting the charity Variety KC.Finnish Fling is one of Worlds of Fun's original rides. Guests stand along the inside wall, the ride spins and the floor drops out, pinning passengers to the wall.The ride has been in operation at the park since 1973.

Worlds of Fun said it will retire its Finnish Fling ride this month.

The park said Oct. 29 will be the last day the ride will operate. Worlds of Fun is selling the final three rides with proceeds benefiting the charity Variety KC.


Finnish Fling is one of Worlds of Fun's original rides.

Guests stand along the inside wall, the ride spins and the floor drops out, pinning passengers to the wall.

The ride has been in operation at the park since 1973.