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OMG, I totally forgot about that covered-walkway thing with the ferns hanging from it (3:16) until just now! We used to go to Six Flags STL many times a summer from the mid '70s to early '80s and that covered walkway was the spot my mom would set up for my best friend and I to meet her, after she let us run loose through the park like the carefree kids we were back then. And I can still clearly remember the walkways, benches and even the trash cans looking like they do at around 3:52 in this video. Thank you so much for posting this and allowing me to relive some irreplaceable memories!

The Royals won the game 12-1

That was my amazing childhood.

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Was there ever a better time to be alive? We lived in O’Fallon. This hits me right in the chest. Thank you, sir.

Sweet.

I remember Wulff Harbor. And Marker's store, the Squirrel House, Delbert Cross's rock shop, Jacob's Cave and the Mystery House, and summer nights on the bleachers at the little old drive-in theater in the woods. My family's cabin was back in a holler well past the lake end of TT at Jeff's Anchorage, upstream from the northern-most cove on the Little Gravois arm.

My great grandpa was on the minetrain crew that built it. Along with grounds for the arch and many other bridges around missouri that were the first in their time.

So gaytown do does trains.. cops raping me like they ain't fags for the BEAST AT 8405 PERSHING ACTING LIKE HE DONT KNOW I ONLY CAME FOR ALL THEIR SOULS.. NOW I GOT THEM WHOS SAVING ME. IMA CHICK YALL NO DANGLE OR GAPING HOLE. BUT TIMS BDAY IS 111666

When I was looking at this, I was thinking that almost certainly, some of these marchers had parents who went to school with my dad (class of '43).

0:36 a hangman’s noose. Definitely wouldnt fly today. Looks like more of a family atmosphere now its just packs of wild,out of control , unsupervised teens.

Your Dad was a good photographer.

Not as fun anymore. Closes too early. No food places are ever open. Poor kids I cool shows or theater.

member of that team, may John rest in peace

Great pictures! My first trip to Worlds of Fun as a kid was 1978. I remember the Barnstormer, Zambezi Zinger, Schussboomer, Screamroller, Octopus (when it was located where the Bamboozler is now), Viking Voyage and others you have here. Of course to chillout, the ones to go to were the taxis and the train ride. And I loved the Skipper and Dolly dolphin show, where Spinning Dragons is today.

Notice one thing... everyone in the park is Skinny... now fat people everywhere!! What changed

We know why it when downhill, just like the shopping malls 😏

Bring back so many childhood memories ty

I found out the the Zambezi Zinger is still in operation at an amusement park in Colombia.

The birth of a legend.

Thank you so much for sharing this. I was hoping there would be something to remember this special game. I was lucky enough to play on the Bluejays, coached by the great Ted Chitwood. This has brought back many happy memories!

Sammy!!

These are the most precious memories ever! You guys having a blast loving that grand girl for sure! Miss my John, but I have seen him in my dreams encouraging me everything is going to be just fine! Love you Momma Lyn! There’s no one like you! If only things could have been different. I would have made sure you had several of these angels to teach your wisdom and give them an amazing sense of humor like no other!!! Love you all very much!

John, I'm doing a video for KCMO Parks about Blue Valley Park, and would love to talk to you about the possibility of using some of this sledding footage.

I was born the year Silver Dollar City opened. My Grandpa worked there in the 60s. He did painting, carpentering and sign painting. He helped build the treehouse among other things at the park. I miss the treehouse most, probably because I could walk through and see things he helped build. He has been gone since 1977. The year these pics were taken I auditioned to be a performer there. I did not get the job but still think it would be a lot of fun. When I was a girl we got in free because Grandpa worked there but then it was just a train ride, stagecoach ride, shops and crafters. I was at SDC yesterday with one of my Grandkids. I am taking each one with me this summer on a trip there to have a day with Nana. It is lots of fun taking them to a place that has been a part of my entire life.

Watched it on tv.

Did you have any involvement in the Citation 660 show car? I owned a new 1981 X-11 and loved the car.

Good stuff.

I totally forgot they had dolphins!

That was like watching my old photos from when I was a kid going to Silver Dollar City. That was great. Thank you for sharing.

I was born and raised in st.lous. you could see the rollercoasters from my house in Allenton/ eureka missouri

This is amazing! I was 1 when you took this video... time flys.

My dad was our scout leader Troop 80 in K.C. I was born the year this was filled and my brother just a bit older than me and now my son (working on his Eagle) and my daughter are a part of BSA and I'm a leader for them. Thank you for the movie, H. Roe Bartle is a special place for sure.

I cried when they took the treehouse out! My big butt barely fit into the tree entrance 😂 still love SDC though!

So cool. There's a pic in there of a band playing with seats I'm about 75% sure that's where they later put the magic shop, and thunderation was put in right near there as well, and I recognize the old treehouse's bridge too!

I was born just over a month later. Amazing, great quality photos. I really enjoyed them. Like finding lost treasure. Thanks for sharing!

Every year we'd vacation there. The smell of the fishy water where we swam and the souvenir shops, oh what fun. Enjoyed this video, it brings back sweet memories.

You indeed toured the inside of a Trans World Airlines Lockheed 1049G Super "G" Connie (note the "Super G" title on the lower right rudder). Other aircraft seen in your vintage film include a Braniff Convair 340 and a United Boeing 720 (can't tell whose Douglas DC-3 that is landing). Now that was a terrific field trip for everyone and thanks for sharing!

I went to Philmont the next summer--1973. We took a similar route, a similar trip at the ranch and visited the AF Academy too! We stayed at Ft. Carson, on the base, and took a rip thru the garden of the Gods. I was 14 and on the small side to be at Philmont. Lost 20+ lbs. Never will forget it

is there anyway you can send me copy of these pictures?

They had a Vonroll 101 skyride like SFSTL??!! and they were stupid for taking it down.

Back before it became a place to drop your kid off and let Worlds of Fun watch them. Now you might get shot or end up in a gang brawl. 1100$ for 3 month summer camp for your kid or 150$ season passport and drop them off. World of fun has become a ghetto.

Hi John, would it be okay to use some clips from your 8mm videos in an amateur music video? Best regards, Karl - Antipole

Hi John, would you mind if we shared some of these on our Facebook page?

John, it was really enjoyable watching this old home movie of family and friends at the lake. My goodness, our family has many old photos like this as well. I see Conrad's little face and that onry grin on his face. Lovely to see him during his childhood years. Watching him on his bicycle gives a person a glimpse into his love of riding his motorcycle. These pictures are real treasures. God bless you and yours. Conrad is Gone too young and too soon, so sad. Are his parents still alive? Did he have siblings? Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Linda D. Stewart Class of 73' (Facebook - Linda D. Stewart-Johnson).

I am so jealous of seeing the reservation looking so glorious. My dad would have been there around that time. My brother and I have our own experiences there as well. To see the point and that river is amazing. Also too see the scouts climbing devils staircase. The good ok days. And I'm loving the old customs and traditions....

Worlds Of Fun was at it's best in the 1970's,..Zambezi Zinger, the Skipper and Dolly dolphin show, the Le Famille puppet show, all the MGM ships scattered about and the Cotton Blossom, the African shooting gallery, and Safari Car ride etc,..it just doesn't have the same charm now.

THEY HAD A ZOO

Looks like you got a shot of John Mayberry crossing home plate after a HR. He hit the first HR in that stadium's history so I assume this was the one. Great video!

Those were some great shots. Thank you so much!!!