The Knott's Berry Farm (KBF) Discussion Thread

[DJeXeL]

Go before the Veterans tribute starts. Ride Ghostrider before it gets a long line and Xcelerator before it gets hot.

 

Not even before it gets hot.....just ride it early if you want to ride it.

[robbalvey]

Hey everyone!

 

West Coast Bash 2012 will be on....

 

Saturday, February 18th - Six Flags Magic Mountain

Sunday, February 19th - Knott's Berry Farm

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!

 

Keep in mind that this is also "Presidents Day Weekend", so many of you may have Monday off work or school! This could make for a great "weekend getaway!"

 

Make your plans now! And if you need any more help from us, please ask!

 

Details about the event will be released soon, but you can be sure it will be filled with Exclusive Ride Time, Backstage Tours, Great Food, and Good Times!

 

You will not want to miss this event! See you at WCB 2012!

[Bolliger&Mabillard]

Sounds great. I did my first WCB last year and really liked it, and can only expect the best from it this coming year. And this time we could possibly get ERT on Green Lantern...Feburary is only around the corner.

[Zeppelinfreak]

^^If its earlier does that mean no maze announcement at Knott's for WCB?

[Gnome]

^ only knott's has your answer. Maybe they'll have something better to announce or discuss?

[susie zueck]

I hope that they announce something about Haunt or at least a new ride.

[Bolliger&Mabillard]

I'm sure that there will be plenty to share during whatever Q&A session they put together. I'm in the same boat as most of you. You look at Bullet as the last aggressive thrill attraction back in 2004* (essentially 2005); going into 2012, we're looking at 7-8 years without a contribution to the park's high thrill category. I'm sure something's in store for the park, but I as well hope that the timeline for whatever the park will get is in the beginging of the 2012 fiscal year.

[jray21]

I really dont' care if anything is announced at the Q&A session because Jeff Tucker turns it into a comedy hour! I totally look forward to the Q&A session just because of how funny it is.

[SoCalCoasters]

I really dont' care if anything is announced at the Q&A session because Jeff Tucker turns it into a comedy hour! I totally look forward to the Q&A session just because of how funny it is.

 

Agreed, his Q&A session was the highlight of the event on the Knotts day last year.

[susie zueck]

Theres not much land left at Knotts to build a new attraction because the park itself is landlocked. I just wonder how Knotts can build a major attraction without removing other rides?

[SharkTums]

^NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DJeXeL]

Here we go.........

[DefinitiveDetour]

[gisco]

Theres not much land left at Knotts to build a new attraction because the park itself is landlocked. I just wonder how Knotts can build a major attraction without removing other rides?

 

I think people play RCT to much and think you have to have a lot of open space to put in a ride. Ever seen Blackpool?

[gforce532]

Or heck I was wondering how they were going to fit Silver Bullet and Pony Express in when the rumors started flying around for those.

[Joe Cool]

Here we go.........

[Bolliger&Mabillard]

Hmmm. There's

 

A.Behind/over Bigfoot Rapids

B.South Parking lot (Supreme Scream lot;Hotel parking)

C.North end service road (Camp Snoopy up to Boardwalk)

D.Kingdom of the Dinosaurs building

E.Screamin' Swing midway

 

And these are just five areas off the top of my head that would require little to no removal of existing structures. Modifications? Maybe. But removals? And we haven't even begun to get into an attraction interacting around preexisting enviroments...

[jray21]

For people who don't think, or are concerned that there is enough room, check out Robb's Grona Lund Twister report.

 

www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=58942

 

Especially this picture.

Yes, Knott's has enough room.

[coasterfreak101]

^And that doesn't even have Twister in it!

[Bolliger&Mabillard]

I have to go on record by saying the music in-park...I prefer the old, themed music. I gave it a try, just doesn't fit within the atmosphere of the park.

[ABW]

^Is there still classic music in the Boardwalk? Or even Xcelerator's station. This is not sounding good.

[AnonymousReed]

Here's my Idea:

 

1:Tear Out Boomerang, Sky Cabin. Move Rip Tide somewhere else in the park(Indian Trail)

2: Remove the Calico Mine Train Dark Ride( Keep the Building and Scenery )

3: Extend the show building of the Calico Mine Train where Boomerang and Sky Cabin is.

4: Build a Launching/ Regular Lift Indoor Euro-Fighter.

5: Keep the theme but add on of course.

6: Rename the ride "Calico RUNAWAY Mine Train"

7: Knott's Berry Farm's 4th Launched Coaster.

[Andrewoplis]

^ I REALLY hope your kidding right now!

 

I would love to attend West Coaster Bash, but considering school and the 8 hour drive, I probably wont get to this year.

 

As for the park being "Land locked", have you even seen what SFDK is getting for 2012?! I think that ride proves that you don't need much space for a great looking ride.

[pdcon]

Just seen knott"s on the Lipitor Commercial.

[Gnome]

^Is there still classic music in the Boardwalk? Or even Xcelerator's station. This is not sounding good.

pop music is bumped around the whole park. Sound track is not as bad as SFSL (think disney channel pop cover songs). It sounded to me like top 40's which i find lame in general, so after awhile i ended up just tuning it out.