The Knott's Berry Farm (KBF) Discussion Thread

[Jew]

I was absolutely terrified of that ride as a kid. I couldn't even stand up in the baskets.

[SmokiesFriend]

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[Crazy4Coasters!]

I was absolutely terrified of that ride as a kid. I couldn't even stand up in the baskets.

 

I was beyond terrified just looking at the ride when my elementary school had field trips to Knott's Berry Farm.

[packfanlv]

^Same here. It was by far the scariest thing for me at the park when I was a kid.

Edited May 30, 2013 by packfanlv

[rcdude]

I was dragged onto Sky Jump a couple times when I was a kid, and I never liked it at all. It wasn't the heights, as I always enjoyed the Sky Cabin, but just standing in the little basket and falling at a high speed. I wonder what I'd think of the ride if it were still around...I'd probably find it boring now with Supreme Scream next door.

[cfc]

I was a bit nervous about the Sky Jump when I was a teenager, but once the basket rose to the top, I loved it.

[SenseOFone]

Thanks. I did not realize that Sky Cabin and the Sky Drop were on the same tower. Why did they take it out, just wondering.

Also, great image of the original Corkscrew entrance.

 

There were a couple reasons that float around about the Sky Jump's closure. The simplest is the fact that the technology of that ride was behind the times, and it would have cost way too much money to actually update the system to be fully computer controlled. Just like the Haunted Shack, they measured the cost of fixing it vs. the cost of just taking it out.

 

We know which one won out.

 

As for the other reason, there has always been a strong rumor that the ride closed due to a man committing suicide from the top because his girlfriend had recently broke up with him. I don't know how much that might have lead directly to them shutting it down, but as a park manager, I'd probably look at that, then look at making the system more modern and more dummy proof. And then weigh the above options

[MayTheGForceBeWithYou]

Ow, right in the nostalgia.

 

I remember going on the Sky Jump a lot when I was about 5 or 6, namely because I wasn't really tall enough for many of the other larger rides. It quickly grew to be one of my favorites at the park.

[soundn8]

I think Timber Mountain Log Ride re-opened this morning. Has anyone heard anything regarding the improvements? This ride was my absolute favorite but I haven't ridden since 1988, and I'm visiting this summer. I'm very exited to hear the reviews of the refurbishment!

[Wingwright]

I think Timber Mountain Log Ride re-opened this morning. Has anyone heard anything regarding the improvements? This ride was my absolute favorite but I haven't ridden since 1988, and I'm visiting this summer. I'm very exited to hear the reviews of the refurbishment!

 

From what I'm reading on Twitter, the log ride hasn't opened yet today, and is experiencing delays.

[ThemeParkHD]

I was there this morning for the ride. The line was really long and they were still working on the ride. Most likely won't open until tomorrow morning at the earliest. That's my guess.

[soundn8]

^ bummer. well i suppose it's worth taking the time to finish it right, if the restoration has been anywhere near as intricate as their promotional videos suggest!

[SoCalCoasters]

Seeing as this was the state of the ride on Monday when I took the video, as well as all the logs still being in a shed next to Xcelerator, this doesn't surprise me.

 

^

 

Here's the video of them craning in some of the final props:

 

They finished this up around 30 minutes after the park opened. There were staff standing by to prevent people from passing as the props were lifted into place and the crane was taken back across the street. They must really be in a time crunch if they were doing stuff during park hours and on Memorial Day.

 

[ThemeParkHD]

I think they said they spent $5 million on it.

[Sir Clinksalot]

Honestly, I'd rather them close the Sky Jump than put the sit-down seats on it like the existing ones (is there only 1 left now at SFGAdv?). The one at Knott's was so unique and fun. I do miss it.

[packfanlv]

I didn't have a good memory of riding the one at Knott's so it was a nice surprise a few years ago at Tokyo Dome City to ride the parachutes with a stand-up cage. It is definitely FAR scarier standing up than sitting down!

[kbfbest]

Just got home from the park, as of 230 the log ride wasn't open yet but they are trying there hardest to get it open sometime today.

[SoCalCoasters]

Finally got around to uploading my Footage of Coast Rider from Memorial Day. Fun ride for sure. It runs a bit faster than Technic Coaster at LLCA.

 

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[Riextol]

I was always afraid that I would fly out of the basket when it fell to the ground.

One time, after the ride was over, the operator asked us if we wanted to go again.

I screamed, "No," yet up we went anyways.

[A.J.]

Not going to lie - the first time I heard the lift motor rev up I legitimately thought that a woman nearby was screaming.

[Jew]

Just got home from the park, as of 230 the log ride wasn't open yet but they are trying there hardest to get it open sometime today.

 

They didn't get it open today.

[ILoveRides]

To their credit, the park tried really hard to get the Log Ride open on the media day, but it just didn't work out. It did open today though, and everyone I've talked to who has been inside says it's really great. I'll be back at the park this weekend to get coverage of it, so expect a full report on all the new additions (Boardwalk and Log Ride) in the coming days!

[Intimidator305]

While I was at Kings Dominion yesterday, I took a spin on Ricochet (aka Coast Rider) and I must say Knott's fans got lucky with this "family" coaster. For being so small, it sure packs the punch!

[thrillseeker4552]

So with all the talk about the Boardwalk expansion and the TMLR, does anyone have any news about Windseeker?

[yomadduh]

So with all the talk about the Boardwalk expansion and the TMLR, does anyone have any news about Windseeker?

 

Screamscape: (5/6/13) Windseeker is still closed at Knott’s Berry Farm this week… while the other Windseekers around the continent have opened up except for Cedar Point which is expected to open with the park’s season next weekend.

The delay at Knott’s is said to be in part because of state inspections and possibly a live rescue drill is expected to be required before Knott’s reopens the ride. In short, they’ve got to schedule all the players have to be in place at one time so Knott’s can show off the rescue platform in action which is taking longer than expected. So why is this taking so long? Mostly because Knott’s has bigger fish to fry right now. The majority of the park staff required to get Windseeker checked off has their hands full finishing up the Log Ride refurbishment as well as opening up the park’s three new 2013 rides. Once these issues are taken care of, then they’ll focus some attention back on Windseeker.