The Knott's Berry Farm (KBF) Discussion Thread

[COASTER FREAK 11]

It looks like Timberline Twister reopened on Friday, Knotts posted a picture of the updated trains on their site!

 

For those who don't want to click over..

 

 

 

The alignments of the head pads are really bothering me.

 

[KnottsBerryMountain]

The pool of boats over in Fiesta Village by Jaguar's entrance now have water fountains in them!

[Wes]

^ Trying to recreate "All is Lost"?

[thrillseeker4552]

I stopped by the park last Sunday and took some photos of Silver Bullet and Sierra Sidewinder's completed re-paint. For the full update, head on over to my fan site for Knott's. Sorry if some of the photos are a little blurry; they were taken with an iPhone 5.

[i<3coasters]

^ Nice photos thrillseeker. I had been hoping someone would post pictures of the new paint as I haven't been able to go to the park myself in a few weeks.

 

I was actually wondering, do you think the lack of repainting the Xcelerator track might be because of the extra difficulty of getting the insides of the box track? Does anyone know if other intamin box/triangle tracks have gotten repaints lately (MF, Storm Runner, TTD, KK)?

Or maybe I'm just trying to justify Knott's being a little "lazy" on this...

[Lareson]

Millennium is so far the only Intamin that I know was repainted and that was 2 years ago now. There is a lot of surface area compared to the other track styles, so it's just more time consuming than anything. It's probably on the list next considering that Silver Bullet is now done (or at least getting close to be.)

[DJeXeL]

Xcel is not being painted due to cost.

[coasterbill]

Millennium is so far the only Intamin that I know was repainted and that was 2 years ago now. There is a lot of surface area compared to the other track styles, so it's just more time consuming than anything. It's probably on the list next considering that Silver Bullet is now done (or at least getting close to be.)

 

Superman Ride of Steel was repainted purple for some dumb reason.

[_koppen]

I always love to see some newly painted coaster photos

[Someotherguyuser]

Paint on those coasters look amazing! I'm also interested on what's replacing Gr8 Sk8.

[Superbatboy]

I stopped by the park last Sunday and took some photos of Silver Bullet and Sierra Sidewinder's completed re-paint. For the full update, head on over to my fan site for Knott's. Sorry if some of the photos are a little blurry; they were taken with an iPhone 5.

 

It looks brandt new

[KnottsBerryMountain]

Has anyone done the 5k run? I'm thinking of doing it this year.

[Nyteowl]

More rain here in SoCal, park closed early again today at 5:30 so no work for me. As far as I know, the Coaster Run is still on for tomorrow if anyone was registered and going to that. On my way out, took a quick pic of Gr8 skate in the parking lot. Here you go!

[G-Force!]

Well, it looks pretty much intact. I wonder if another park bought it or if it's getting relocated to another park in the chain. Hmm...

[disney4me2001]

Well, it looks pretty much intact. I wonder if another park bought it or if it's getting relocated to another park in the chain. Hmm...

 

That's a good point...I'd imagine it probably could be relocated to another park very easily!

[XYZ]

Well, it looks pretty much intact. I wonder if it's going to Dorney Park or if it's going to Michigan's Adventure. Hmm...

 

Fixed.

[Jew]

Tampico Tumbler sat in that spot for YEARS as well left in tact...so I'm not sure you can read too far into it being in tact.

[DJeXeL]

To be fair, Tampico Tumbler was doomed before it was even assembled so we knew it wasn't going anywhere after KBF.

 

Gr8 Sk8 is a simple attraction that can easily be relocated with minimal investment.

[Jew]

^It was listed for sale while it sat there instead of being sent to Mall of America for parts right away, so they at least gave it a chance.

[DJeXeL]

^Very true. They were hoping for some idiot to purchase it.

[6flagsbrad]

So when is Soak City going to get that new water slide that it needs so badly? It's been 10 years since they brought Pacific Spin.....

Ok Knotts, it's time for you to remember that you actually have a water park.

[Gnome]

^ I always forget they have a water park until I drive by the thing. Until they get another major tower of body slides, or preferably an aqua coaster, I have no intentions on returning.

[PhantomNick]

On Sunday, June 8th, Knott's Berry Farm will once again be taking part in the Coasting for Kids charity event benefiting Give Kids The World. Event details are below. TPR is also supporting this great cause and will have a team of riders participating! Want to join in on the fun? To learn more, head on over to our Coasting for Kids 2014 thread!

 

Registration time: 7:45 a.m. - Knott's western employee parking lot located off of Western Avenue

Event time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Marathon will take place on: Coast Rider and Jaguar!

Meal: 12:00 p.m. in Fiesta Village

Awards ceremony time and location: 5:30 p.m. in Fiesta Village

Regular park operating hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Prizes: 1st place - TBD

2nd place - TBD

3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

[Superbatboy]

To be fair, Tampico Tumbler was doomed before it was even assembled so we knew it wasn't going anywhere after KBF.

 

Gr8 Sk8 is a simple attraction that can easily be relocated with minimal investment.

 

Used to love TT as a kid. Bring back the soap box racers

[DJeXeL]

Yes TT was a fun attraction.........when it was operating.