Worlds of Fun Gives New For 2019 Restaurant a Rename Ahead of Season Opening

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Near the end of last summer, Worlds of Fun announced a brand new restaurant being built for 2019, at the time named the Boathouse Grill.  The location was announced to feature Kansas City BBQ along with other delicious meals, and the expansive location (over 9,000 square feet) would have patio seating for more than 300 guests.

The theme of the Boathouse Grill was meant to pay homage to the park's original three boats that could be found on the property, one of their signature design features upon opening.

Worlds of Fun just recently released via an official blog post that the overall theme of the restaurant will remain, however it has been renamed:

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Now known as the Cotton Blossom BarBQue, the restaurant will focus its theme on one of the park's original boats, which was not surprisingly named the Cotton Blossom.

The boat was an icon of the park, and the blog post details its history at Worlds of Fun - it originally was used on the set of a movie and purchased from MGM's Backlot via auction.  The park has narrowed the focus of the theme to better explore the history of the park, honoring it as well.

Make sure to check out the park's post on the change for some additional historical detail and images, along with a current construction image of Cotton Blossom BarBQue.  It is wonderful to see the park focus on their history with this addition!