The Knott's Berry Farm (KBF) Discussion Thread

[Guy T. Koepp]

This is probably the best addition the park has done since Ghost Rider.

[Nyteowl]

Just received an email from Knott's about the shoot on Monday. Looks like I got in as it tells me when to show up, what to wear, etc. So excited!

[MylesG4L]

JUST RECEIVED THE EMAIL FROM KNOTT'S, I GOT PICKED!!!!

who else is going? I can't wait to meet tpr members

[MylesG4L]

Just received an email from Knott's about the shoot on Monday. Looks like I got in as it tells me when to show up, what to wear, etc. So excited!

Just might see you there!

[Nyteowl]

Just received an email from Knott's about the shoot on Monday. Looks like I got in as it tells me when to show up, what to wear, etc. So excited!

Just might see you there!

Yeah for sure! Really excited to be a part of it .

[DJCallDubstep]

Got my email as well! Can't wait!!!

[SoCalCoasters]

I was picked as well!

 

It's going to be an early morning!

[Wags]

So happy to see the difference at Knott's since Ouimet and Raffi took over. They didn't cheap out on the landscaping, fencing, lighting, station, and with the redesigned log ride opening as well... It's a Knott's renaissance.

 

Regarding Plunge, I was always creeped out by it after the lady's death. I always thought of the kids riding with their mother, seeing her die... it was just too awful for words, totally unnecessary and preventable. Glad to see it go.

[A.J.]

Wow, the new area looks great. Very retro-modern, I like it!

[rcdude]

I just got home from school and found out that I'm in for the KTLA shoot. I've never done one of these before, so it will be a different experience.

[ZeroG001]

I got picked as well, can't wait. It's going to be crazy for me. I'll be home from LA at 11:30 on Sunday night, then waking up super early to drive up to Knott's for the shoot, then I have to be at work at noon. I'm going to be dead by the end of my shift on Monday. But it'll be worth it! I hope I have time to sneak in a quick ride or two when the park opens at 10:00, before I head back down to work.

[depark16]

My sister and I got picked. This will be fun. See you all Monday!

[kbfbest]

They opened all three rides today.

[GoogleNexus]

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Edited February 16, 2018 by GoogleNexus

[kbfbest]

I don't think the log ride will be open this weekend, but I did see that they had the crew training today

[CoasterTimmy]

Coast Rider is open and taking riders ! It's a fun little coaster

Coast Rider!

[jray21]

It looks like a nice addition to the park. I really like how nice the water looks. It's not as nice as DCA's green water, but it'll do!

[cfc]

Knott's is looking pretty good these days. I'm especially looking forward to the seeing the revamped log ride.

[B&MIntaminGCI]

Wow, I really like the way it looks with the water around the rides, that's awesome. Then the lights running from the trees. Looks like a nifty little section of the park.

[Gnome]

Did knotts... Dare I say it... Do a good job?

[MylesG4L]

BTW Coast Rider is a fun ride!

[boughtontroy]

New Boardwalk is now open to the public and also Ghostrider has been reopened after a long rehab. Now Knott's Berry Farm is ready for busy summer season.

[SoCalCoasters]

Just got back from the TV Shoot. It was a ton of fun and I got to meet a lot of fellow site users.

 

Coaster Rider and the other new additions are great, and the area looks fantastic!

 

Log Ride seems to be running a bit behind considering they were still craning props into the upper levels until about half an hour after opening today! (Memorial Day no less!)

[rcdude]

Had a good time at the KTLA film shoot today followed by a decent time in the park during normal hours. The new area is great, possibly the best thing that has been added since Cedar Fair took over. All three rides will be excellent for families and will give them something to do in an area that has been dominated by thrill rides since the 90s. Knott's also knows how to run a wild mouse right...I rode Coast Rider around 11 and even with a full queue the wait was below 30 minutes. 8 cars running with zero stacking! In case anyone was wondering, Coast Rider does NOT have seatbelts, just lapbars.

 

The park overall was pretty good today, other than a few rides with one train (Jaguar, Pony Express, and Xcelerator). Not as busy as I expected for a holiday (most attractions were 30-45 minute waits). Also, based on the current state of the attraction I am a little worried that the Timber Mountain Log Ride could be delayed, but I'm guessing they'll work around the clock if necessary to get it open on time.

[robman]

I have a quick question about Surfside Gliders, once the ride is over are you able to unbuckle the seat belt your self or does the ride operator need to unbuckle them with a push key? Only reason why I ask this is at CGA they have the same Flying Scooters model (ours has the pyramid) but the ride op has to come around with this push key to unbuckle the seat belt.