dinosaur drive thru

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Prior to opening for their regular season, the Worlds of Fun parking lot hosted a display of animatronic and statuary dinosaurs.


Creatures large and small greeted surveyors, taking their money with great joy.


All were well-labeled and caged for everyone's protection.


Those that were not caged were easily avoided.


All in all, it proved interesting for the young, leaving parents short only a handful of bills.
Location: Worlds of Fun, 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave, Kansas City, MO 64161, USA

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