buckaroo234 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Knotts is investing heavilly in fixing their food offerings, small park general improvements (planters, cleaning up the pavement and fixing bad lighting) as well as doing some much needed repairs on the staples of the log ride and calico mine train. This is in addition to the new busses and shuttle service from the Anaheim Resort area hotels. I really think Knotts is working more on its keeping its locals happy right now with expanded food offerings (the new burger at coasters is awesome!). Not to mention we might get some 'we are putting topper track and new trains on ghostrider' annoucements at the end of the busy season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Yes, if the park is doing well without a major ride addition, it's probably a good idea to focus on improving infrastructure and existing attractions. I'm glad to see them giving the park some more TLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I'm all for that. Just one request though. Do something about Ghost Rider! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo234 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 well according to the Q&A at WCB they are looking at a few options. I have a feeling a press release for that will come after haunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I'm all for that. Just one request though. Do something about Ghost Rider! It would require this. The power of Christ compels you! The power of Christ compels you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hmmmmm....absolutely no buzz coming out of Knotts. I guess they're going to sit out another year? Or at least for Summer 2013. But I doubt that we will see anything new next year at Knott's. I guess Cedar Fair is happy with allowing Knott's to stay a cash cow for the chain without investing any money into the park. The Park is doing well in attendacne, Brings in lots of bacon. All this without huge capital investments, seems to be good buisness. Milk the cow why it's still full, so then you can throw down tons of cash on the next new attraction. I prefer this method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzoole Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 It's so obvious that the real reason they haven't added a major new attraction is that they are out of space! They can't fit in anything new!! Just kidding. I think they've got the right approach going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xceleratorfan96 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Knotts is investing heavilly in fixing their food offerings, small park general improvements (planters, cleaning up the pavement and fixing bad lighting) as well as doing some much needed repairs on the staples of the log ride and calico mine train. This is in addition to the new busses and shuttle service from the Anaheim Resort area hotels. I really think Knotts is working more on its keeping its locals happy right now with expanded food offerings (the new burger at coasters is awesome!). Not to mention we might get some 'we are putting topper track and new trains on ghostrider' annoucements at the end of the busy season. Very true my good sir. Knott's took this year off to make the park sparkly, and if they did that and some GhostRider work, I would consider it a vert successful year. Realize how Knott's does stuff like this and look at how it directly correlates into having more attendance each year than SFMM..... Well from all of y'all giving me hope I now believe this giga I have wanted could happen if Knott's wants to put in the effort Even if we do sit this year out from a coaster addition.... after my last visit to SFMM I am really beginning to see how much the quality of a park matters rather than the quantity of coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 ^ Yeah I agree. However, it is awesome having the option to do either, depending on what your in the mood for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Knott's infrastructure was horribly out of date to begin with. I'd say that these changes were born somewhat out of necessity. But as others have said, usually a huge investment in infrastructure is a precursor to something bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyfan1313 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 ^ Agreed. For all of Knott's posturing that they aren't competing with DCA I feel like they have to feel some pressure from cars land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 ^That makes sense to me. I remember thinking this when DCA was being built: "Why does Disney want to build a 'California-themed' park when Knott's is just down the road?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanic Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 They are feeling pressure from Carsland. They're feeling it at their own turnstiles. Many visitors to the Disneyland resort will choose to add on a couple other area attractions to their vacation package. With Knott's being so close, it's a popular choice. Remember, the three most important things in real estate: Location, location, and location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo234 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Im counting the knotts to Anaheim Resort (Disneyland Area Hotels) shuttle running about every 15 minutes. Thats not a bad investment to be making either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xceleratorfan96 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Knott's will always live on from locals. As long as they keep their admission under $70 or whatever price Disney had it set at.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesley815 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) http://www.facebook.com/KnottsBerryFarm Perilous Plunge will be closing September 3. Give it a proper send off with a final ride! Future plans for the site will be released soon. Edited August 15, 2012 by jedimaster1227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Coasters! Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 I've never got on Perilous Plunge but maybe I'll make an effort to ride it before it goes out for good. By the way do you really get soaked on the ride or just standing on the bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Wow..... I always thought highly of this ride (though I never got to ride it) I just thought it was awesomely steep and wanted more to be built. Geeee... I wonder what has lead to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) Whenever I've been to the park, Perilous Plunge hasn't been running. Edited August 13, 2012 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I heard the replacement for PP is a Hydraulically launched Giga Aquatrax Wingrider with a triple wooden barrel roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I heard the replacement for PP is a Hydraulically launched Giga Aquatrax Wingrider with a triple wooden barrel roll. But of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHcoasterki Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 ^^ OMZG!1!!!! ME TOOoOoOO!1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I heard the replacement for PP is a Hydraulically launched Giga Aquatrax Wingrider with a triple wooden barrel roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_101 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I heard the replacement for PP is a Hydraulically launched Giga Aquatrax Wingrider with a triple wooden barrel roll. And I heard that anyone who survives gets free admission to the park for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 From that MiceChat article: If you are a huge fan of the Perilous Plunge water ride at Knott's Berry Farm, you'd better head over there. Knott's will be closing the attraction on September 3rd to make way for a brand new attraction that will be announced shortly. Will it be a... giga? Anyways, I'm surpised Knott's is getting a new attraction and I'm excited to see what it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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