The Knott's Berry Farm (KBF) Discussion Thread

[RCFreak]

There's also a TGIFriday's (aka a bar) not too far outside the park, and I think the Hotel has a bar in it as well (also close to the park within walking distance)

[Top Thrill Dragster]

^^^Calico Saloon and Fiesta Village BBQ (I think thats what its called) and like the poster above me said, you can not take your drinks out of the designated area.

[Bolliger&Mabillard]

And in Soak City...don't forget about the hooch wagon in Soak City.

[KnottsDisneyFarm]

^That's not within walking distance, well, it is, but it's pretty far for walking.

[ebl]

Going back a page or two, I do miss the Wacky Soap Box Racers. It was a lot of fun, well themed, and unique in this area. From station to station, it lasted about two minutes---just right.

 

As for Pony Express, I personally don't find it uncomfortable at all (I'm 5'-8", 170lbs.). I do find it to be too short. Maybe if they'd have added about half again as much track it would have been better. A spiral over the rapids or an extra out-and-back part, or something. It's kind of dumb to have one train already at the final brake while the other is still halfway through the loading process. You spend more time on that final brake than you do on the ride itself.

 

Sierra Sidewinder also might have benefited from a slightly longer track.

 

Eric

[Sir Clinksalot]

I still haven't ridden Sierra Sidewinder or Pony Express. Not rushing to ride either one.

[Jim1013]

Sierra Sidewinder is really fun if you want laughs, I was surprised that the helix can be intense if you're facing the ground, it's close.

 

PE could have been longer and more fun if Screaming Swing wasn't where there. I wish someone would tell the execs that its time to start getting rid of the old backstage buildings between GR and Mystery Lodge. They're all one story and take up too much valuable property.

[KnottsDisneyFarm]

^Exactly, that's where they could fit a hyper.

 

^^Don't worry. You're not missing anything with Pony Express, but I think you really should try to get on Sierra Sidewinder. It's very fun if you have an unbalanced car (i.e. 2 small people on one side, and 2 heavy people on the other.)

[Rollerman87]

 

My only complaint about Pony Express is the height requirement! The ride is a great ride for young ones and family, especially those who have never been on a launching coaster. The problem is, the day they are tall enough for Pony Express is the same day they are tall enough for Montezooma's Revenge.

 

That's so true, but sadly, the height requirement is huge for Pony. Due to how the restraints operate, it is continually pressing you into the seat. Many know that you can easily staple yourself on that ride just by simply breathing in. Anyways, Most people under that height requirement don't have the strength in their chest to hold the backbar up. It could literally suffocate them.

 

But oh yeah, a bit more length would have been nice

[UberBeavis]

I think a perfect ride at Knott's would be Jaguar's track with Pony Express trains

[Calicoasters]

^I don't think an Egyptian theme would work anywhere in the park.

[Bolliger&Mabillard]

Isn't the pyramid on Jaguar! Aztec?

[Top Thrill Dragster]

I think its Mayan.

[Six Flags Enthuseast]

Than I'm not sure how they'd fit Jaguar trains on it.... They're smaller and much lower than horses.... The first ever kneel coaster?

[KnottsDisneyFarm]

^That would ruin your knees SO much if they did that. Picture this...going along GR's track with that "kneel" train you were talking about. Ooo, ouch.

[ebl]

"I think its Mayan." (Top Thrill Dragster)

 

No, it's not yours, it belongs to Knott's...

 

Eric

[Crazy4Coasters!]

Hardy- Har- Har!!! Always quick to the punch huh Eric!

[KnottsDisneyFarm]

That was funny in a cheesy way...

[Six Flags Enthuseast]

"I think its Mayan." (Top Thrill Dragster)

 

No, it's not yours, it belongs to Knott's...

 

Eric

 

^Sure, maybe a little bit cheap, but somehow, a little less cheap than other things he could've responded with.......

[KnottsDisneyFarm]

^Like what?

[ebl]

Sometimes I think I should just quit with the jokes and get all serious-y.

 

Eric

[Jim1013]

A really cool idea would be a Pony Express train on Big Thunder Mountain, but I guess that's another thread.

 

Would fans protest if Knotts were to upgrade the animatronics in the Calico Mine Ride and TMLR with some Sally figures?

[ebl]

^ I like 'em the way they are. Kind of campy, but that's what makes them classic rides. The rides would lose their charm if you updated them.

 

Eric

[KnottsDisneyFarm]

^^What's "Sally"?

 

I do think they should refurbish or upgrade a lot of the older animatronics though. A lot of them are very run-down and should be replaced I think.

 

Thanks for bringing this up, Jim1013!

[Rollerman87]

^The scenes and stuff should remain the same, but I think the actual animatronics should receive and upgrade simply so they don't look 50 years old. Cause yes ladies and gentlemen, Mine Ride will be 50 years old next year. And it shows