8 Friday, October 12, 1990/ University Daily Kansan Lifestyle Screams from Cayton Brooks and Mark Mullins, 13-year-olds from Poplar Bluff, Mo., fill the air as the Zambezi Zinger makes its descent WORLDS OF FUN Oktoberfest celebration rekindles past traditions Story by Mike Falkner Photos by Julie James Julie Silferberg's accordian music adds to the festivities. W what do roller coasters, water rides and braustwurst have in common? Probably nothing unique at Worlds of Fun for Oktoberfest '90 With the coming of cool, autumn weather, the Kansas City, Mo., theme park has geared up for the Old World festival, with traditional American foods. The celebration this year will top off the park's 18th season Worlds of Fun has more than 140 rides, shows and attractions, and the No. 2-ranked roller coaster in the world, the Timberwolf, according to a poll of coaster enthusiasts. But it doesn't have a different feel during Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest is the park's year-end festival, open only on the weekends from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., depending on weather conditions. Oktoberfest will continue through Oct. 21 and the park will close the following weekend. Among the most popular of the geographically themed areas in the park during Oktoberfest is the Scandinavia section, said Carmen Porterfield. Worlds of Fun information specialist. Here a visitor will encounter such foods as bratwurst, knuckwurst, cheddarwurst, sauerkraut, red cabbage, German potato salad and German chocolate cake. Beer is available at two locations in the park. Steve Anderson, Kansas City, Mo. resident, brought his two children to Worlds of Fun during Oktoberfest because of the different atmosphere compared to the summer months. "I think it a little friendlier now," he said. "People are a little more relaxed and it's definitely cooler." Traditional music and dancing are featured at many locations in the park. Portterfield said. An accordionist may squeeze out a melody at one show, while the haunting sounds of birds may drift from another location. With the cooler October temperatures, guests also encounter smaller crowds which translates into shorter waits for rides. "This is a great time of the year to come," said Donna Hartsock, Kansas City, Mo. resident. "The weather can be nice for brunch and the decorations are a nice touch." Of all the park rides, the roller coasters are the most popular attractions at Worces of Fun. The coasters at Disney are over 34 million passengers since 1973. One of the park's newest attractions is the No.2 ranked Timberwolf, a wooden roller coaster installed last year. The Orient Express, a steel coaster built in 1890, is smooth and fast, achieving speeds of 65 mph through two barrel rolls. The coaster recently received a $100,000 paint job and embellishment for its 100 anniversary The water rides, including Fury of the Nile. Viking Voyager and the Python Plunge, also are popular despite the cooler temperature. Three riders brave the fall breeze as they slide to a splashing finale on the Viking Voyager, a popular water ride. --- Meisner-Milstead Wine & Liquor October Celebration **Week 1** (Oct. 1-6) Bier: St. Pauli Girl Light and Dark 6 packs...$4.49! Wein: Müller Bishop of Riesling 750ml...$3.59! **Week 3** (Oct. 15-20) Bier: Kropf Bier 6 packs...$4.12! Wein: Carl Reh Peisporter Michelsberg Qältatswein $3.49! **Week 5** (Oct. 29-Nov. 3) Bier: Spaten München Light...$5.99! Wein: Müller Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese...$6.99! **Week 2.** (Oct. 8-13) Bier: Spatan Oktoberfest Bier 6 packs...$5.991 Wein: Jacob Demmer Kabinett 750ml...$2.991 **Week 4.** (Oct. 22-27) Bier: Warfteiner 6 packs...$4.991 Wein: Jacob Demmer Liebfraumilch 750ml...$2.491 2104 West 25th in Holiday Plaza 842.4499 842-4499 1601 W.23rd Southern Hills Center ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PIZZA! 842-1212 NO COUPON SPECIALS Everyday Two-Fers Party "10" Primetime Special 2•Pizzas 10•Pizzas 3•Pizzas 2•Toppings 1•Topping 1•Topping 2•Cokes $25.00 4•Cokes $8.00 $10.00 1•Pizza 1•Topping 1•Coke CARRY-OUT SPECIAL DELIVERY BEGINS AT 11 am DAILY $3.50 11am-M-Th 2am 11am-Fri-Sat 3am 11am----Sun----1am