The Knott's Berry Farm (KBF) Discussion Thread

[laqueefa]

^ A few people have posted that they're going. I'm planning on going, but I'm waiting a little longer before getting my ticket so that I'm sure I'll be in town.

 

I must have missed those. My possible +1 will know for sure later on this week, so thats as far as I will wait on getting tickets.

[Rocket Rodder]

I'm surprised no one mentioned a mack water coaster...

[simon8899]

When I was there I always got in line for PP just in time for the next breakdown.

 

How about something like Pilgrims Plunge at Holiday World...?

[Wes]

^ A few people mentioned something like Divertical (which is PP with more coaster track)..

[thestripedtaco]

Well if Knott's is planning on a 2013 opening for their possible new coaster they would have to announce it pretty soon I would think unless they are gonna pull one of those late openings that seem to work out pretty well for them.

[Wes]

I may be wrong on this, but wasn't there a precedent of Knott's announcing new stuff in November, after Haunt was over?

 

editz: from Knott's Twitter...

Edited September 3, 2012 by Wes

[thestripedtaco]

^ I don't know but it makes sense in my mind that they wan't to finish haunt before worrying about anything else.

[Bolliger&Mabillard]

Yea, cause this year's Haunt should be pretty good. And based off what I hear...I think TRAPPED is going to be the best maze this year and would be worth the upcharge

[thestripedtaco]

Yea, cause this year's Haunt should be pretty good. And based off what I hear...I think TRAPPED is going to be the best maze this year and would be worth the upcharge

 

The only thing that scares me about parks doing thinks like upcharge mazes is that the quality of the other "free" mazes will go down. I don't mind park's adding new upcharge mazes for the people who want more but please don't cause it to reduce quality in the other mazes.

[Jew]

^Unless they are throwing HHN budget at a maze, I am sure Trapped will just be like all the other mazes with some effects that are not normally up to building code (tight spaces, make you crawl, etc.).

 

A unique experience to Haunt for sure, but I'm not expecting to be wowed.

[SoCalCoasters]

I'm surprised no one mentioned a mack water coaster...

 

Sea World San Diego Has one just an hour or two south...and considering Knott's hasn't worked with Mack on any big project like this, it seems highly unlikely.

[thestripedtaco]

^ I totally agree with this. Most parks like to add something completely unique when there thinking of new attractions so I don't see a Mack water coaster coming although if it did I am going to guess the coaster section would be longer than San Diego's water coaster.

[Top Thrill Dragster]

I'm surprised no one mentioned a mack water coaster...

 

Sea World San Diego Has one just an hour or two south...and considering Knott's hasn't worked with Mack on any big project like this, it seems highly unlikely.

 

 

 

Um, Sierra Sidewinder.

[thestripedtaco]

^ He said big project. I can almost guarantee you that sidewinder cost under 10 Million dollars.

[Manic Monte]

Water coasters? Mmmm.. can't we think of things that are a little more exciting?

[thestripedtaco]

^ Oh don't worry Giga Coasters, Hyper Coasters, Drop Coasters, Euro Fighters, Mega-Lites, Maverick-like coaster's, and im sure more im forgetting have all been discussed so far.

[Ed Farmer]

I'm surprised no one mentioned a mack water coaster...

 

Sea World San Diego Has one just an hour or two south...and considering Knott's hasn't worked with Mack on any big project like this, it seems highly unlikely.

 

 

They should probably get rid of Silver Bullet. Stat.

[thestripedtaco]

^ Silver Bullet is faster, longer, and taller than Batman and so the GP views it as the superior coaster to Batman so there is no way this baby is going anywhere soon. Sure in actuality which coaster is better overall is a lot closer of a battle than just stats, a battle Batman probably wins because of it's intensity and force, but to the GP Silver Bullet is bigger, so therefore better. Plus Silver Bullet is just a more fun ride overall that younger kid's can enjoy because of it not being super intense.

[SoCalCoasters]

I'm surprised no one mentioned a mack water coaster...

 

Sea World San Diego Has one just an hour or two south...and considering Knott's hasn't worked with Mack on any big project like this, it seems highly unlikely.

 

 

 

Um, Sierra Sidewinder.

 

Sorry, that slipped my mind at the time I wrote it.

[thestripedtaco]

^ It's not a big deal it's just not something to be considered major.

[SoCalCoasters]

^ It's not a big deal it's just not something to be considered major.

 

Any kind of a coaster would be considered a major deal for the park, Sierra Sidewinder was heavily advertised when it opened.

[Wes]

Are some of you suggesting a park can't work with a designer if they hadn't worked on a similar scope project before??

[thestripedtaco]

^ It's not a big deal it's just not something to be considered major.

 

Any kind of a coaster would be considered a major deal for the park, Sierra Sidewinder was heavily advertised when it opened.

 

I mean major in terms of actual scope and scale of the project. Not on how the park advertises their new attraction. I understand what your saying though, although any new attraction at any theme park is heavily advertised.

[thestripedtaco]

Are some of you suggesting a park can't work with a designer if they hadn't worked on a similar scope project before??

 

I think it was suggested by someone at some point but we all know that for the most part it is wrong.

[Locostitch]

Umlook at this interesting deveopment posted by the oc register

 

"Knott's Berry Farm Perilous Plunge thrill-seekers take the first ride of the day on the last day of the ride before it closes permanently to the public after 12 years. The three-minute ride plunges 115 feet into water which usually soaks riders. Officials were mum on what ride will replace it but did said a bridge and water will remain.

MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER"

 

Here is the link http://www.ocregister.com/news/ride-370291-plunge-knott.html