The Knott's Berry Farm (KBF) Discussion Thread

[CedarFlags]

On 7/14/2023 at 10:04 AM, Rusty Nail said:

It appears Timberline Twister and Camp Bus are permanently closed, both attractions are behind walls and have been removed from the Knotts website and app.

Well a month after closing 3 rides with no notice, we now have a *teaser* for whatever is happening in Camp Snoopy.   Knott's PR, once again, doing the absolute least.

https://fb.watch/mjKelJOvjL/ 

[CaptainUnknown]

Tomorrow, August 10th, is Snoopy's birthday. Dorney is also announcing their new project tomorrow. Wouldn't surprise me if we got the announcement tomorrow here as well.

[tndank]

[thrillseeker4552]

Glad to hear. It is interesting that Cedar Fair is repairing and restoring one of their hydraulic launches, and converting/reimagining the other (obviously different situations with different histories but still). Makes me wonder if when Xcelerator inevitably has another major repair/closure in the next 2-5 years if that will be their final straw and they will Zamperla-ify it - assuming TT2 goes well - or just straight up remove the ride, or continue to repair it.

[coasternut]

1 hour ago, thrillseeker4552 said:

Glad to hear. It is interesting that Cedar Fair is repairing and restoring one of their hydraulic launches, and converting/reimagining the other (obviously different situations with different histories but still). Makes me wonder if when Xcelerator inevitably has another major repair/closure in the next 2-5 years if that will be their final straw and they will Zamperla-ify it - assuming TT2 goes well - or just straight up remove the ride, or continue to repair it.

I've got low expectations for Zamperla. I do hope I'm wrong.

[AmyUD06]

48 minutes ago, coasternut said:

I've got low expectations for Zamperla. I do hope I'm wrong.

You and me both.  Besides, even if the ride is stellar, I still have zero confidence in their ability to make a seat/restraint that even approaches "comfortable."

[coasternut]

4 hours ago, AmyUD06 said:

You and me both.  Besides, even if the ride is stellar, I still have zero confidence in their ability to make a seat/restraint that even approaches "comfortable."

Well I hated the Wild Mouse at Cedar Point. It was very uncomfortable and the ride was unreliable. Their new "lightning trains" look good, but time will tell. I'm mostly concerned about them getting TT2 to work and operate reliable.

[kbfbest]

Since it hasn't been posted here yet xcel is starting to test.

 

[CedarFlags]

For those who couldn't get tickets to the announcement event this year (cuz they sold out in like 5 minutes, lol), they'll be Livestreaming.

[CedarFlags]

Also, I know that theme park food prices are always high but I stopped by the pizza place in Boardwalk the other day and found out that garlic knots were THREE DOLLARS EACH.  I asked for two small pieces of bread and the employee said "six dollars" and I almost choked.

[SoCalJasonland]

9 hours ago, CedarFlags said:

Also, I know that theme park food prices are always high but I stopped by the pizza place in Boardwalk the other day and found out that garlic knots were THREE DOLLARS EACH.  I asked for two small pieces of bread and the employee said "six dollars" and I almost choked.

I thought the slice of pizza and cesar salad on my meal plan were a nice change from eating at the 2 BBQ places every visit.  I also need to try the new Mexican restaurant even though the previous one had weak salsa.

[SharkTums]

Knott's was one of the first theme parks I remember making an audible gasp over the price of food and drink and I think that was like 15 years ago!!!

[wrs28330]

Knott’s Berry Farm invited Theme Park Review to their preview event for the historic 50th year of Knott’s Scary Farm!

“It all started in 1973 as a fun three-day Halloween Haunt. With five decades of never-ending nightmares, unimaginable scares, and innovative thrills, Knott's Scary Farm has left no tomb unearthed, no crypt unrattled, and no fear untouched.”

The event features: 10 mazes (3 new), 5 scare zones, 4 shows, and runs on select nights from September 21 through October 31.

 

New:

Cinema Slasher (Maze) – Venturing through the mystical Midnight Theater, guests travel through the silver screen and into a trilogy of slasher movies. As they are swallowed into the world of gothic horror, they become the movie characters who try to escape the wrath of the dangerous Slasher. Will everyone survive, or will they become forever ensnared in the decaying reality from a bygone era? The conniving Midnight Theater wickedly opens its doors, daring those brave enough to buy a ticket to Cinema Slasher!

 

The Chilling Chambers (Maze) – In honor of the first maze in Knott's Scary Farm's prestigious history, the "10 Chilling Chambers" is a ghastly new attraction that gives a nostalgic nod to Scary Farm's past while terrorizing the audience of today. Guided by The Keeper, the sinister caretaker of the conservatory of horrors, guests are thrust beyond the threshold of an ominous towering cathedral that leads to terrifying classic maze themes from Knott's Scary Farm's infamous history. Scream from countless fears of seasons gone by as 50 years of terror are unleashed in The Chilling Chambers.  

 

Room 13 (Maze) – Violent murders at The Blind Tiger interrupt the Prohibition-era revelry on Memory Lane. A dangerously delicious new cocktail named The Devil’s Elixir seems to be at the root of the mayhem, but where did the mysterious green aperitif come from? The answers may lie at the heart of the extravagant Argive Hotel, where many have checked in to Room 13… but none have checked out.

 

The Gauntlet (Scare Zone) – In this reimagined version of the fan favorite, classic characters return to invade Camp Snoopy, but with an updated twist. Guests will again encounter the King and Queen of the realm, maniacal jesters, brutal barbarians, wicked wizards, and lawless peasants. They’ve all returned with an onslaught of fresh terror. All Hail the King or suffer the wrath of The Gauntlet!

 

Dr. Cleaver Returns (Show) – Your favorite demented doctor is back for more Halloween hijinks! Grab a seat at the world-famous Bird Cage Theatre for a wicked journey into the great beyond.

 

The Hanging: Uncancelled (Show) – The Lawman has returned to track down the vilest villains of the past year in this pop culture parody stunt extravaganza. No one is safe when the gates of the Wagon Camp swing open. (This announcement had the most positive fan reaction at the preview event!)

 

Music, Monsters & Mayhem (Show) – “Music, Monsters and Mayhem” takes you on a scintillating and provocative musical journey celebrating 50 years of terror and frights. Featuring a rockin’ score, wild laughs, and a cast of singing and dancing monstrosities bound to get your heart racing with screams of delight!

 

Returning Mazes: Bloodline 1842, The Grimoire, Mesmer: Sideshow of the Mind, Wax Works, Origins: The Curse of Calico, The Depths, Dark Entities

Returning Scare Zones: Ghost Town Streets, The Gore-ing 20's, CARNEVIL, Forsaken Lake

Returning Favorites: Timber Mountain Log Ride: Halloween Hootenanny (Attraction Overlay), Into The Fog: A Scary Farm Tribute Art Show, 

Le Magnifique Carnaval du Grotesque (Show)

 

 

Visit Knott's Website to plan your visit!

 

Thank you to the Knott’s PR Team for inviting us; we can’t wait to celebrate 50 years of screams with you!

[pianojohn]

I will be there for opening night on Sept 21st!  Cannot wait!!

[CedarFlags]

Not to sound like a broken record, but.... this is highway robbery.  Tendies and fries for almost nineteen dollars when you add sales tax.

 

[thrillseeker4552]

Similar to SeaWorld/Busch, which are also outrageous. I don't think you can get a meal and drink for under $20 there.

[southpuddle]

It’s a theme park and you don’t have to eat there or be there period for that matter

[ryder]

In a world where parks are charging $40-$65 just for parking your car, around $20 for a meal shouldn't really be a shock.  Welcome to the world.

[KBrylczyk]

The IHOP across the street is pretty cheap.  Just saying...

[MidwestThemeParks]

This is why there is basically no reason not to buy the all day dining. $31.99 and you can get a meal every 90 minutes.

[Nrthwnd]

^ That's what we bought, when we were last there. Just a one-day dining plan for the two of us. And it worked out perfect for us.

[coasternut]

On 8/11/2023 at 10:01 AM, tndank said:

It's been almost a month. Any news on this testing, but more importantly reopening????

[CedarFlags]

1 hour ago, coasternut said:

It's been almost a month. Any news on this testing, but more importantly reopening????

Saw it do a test run last night and saw a post on the passholder group that there was employee training happening yesterday too.

[ryder]

Heard reports of it testing and training, and that they hope to have it open before Haunt.

[anonymouscactus]

Any update on xcelerator? Will be traveling afar and going Thursday for opening of scary farm. Looks like the past 7 days it hasn't opened according to Queue Times. Anyone have any more information? Has it still been testing or has that stopped?