The Knott's Berry Farm (KBF) Discussion Thread

[YoshiCraft2011]

I've heard that Lightning Run was a fun coaster, so if Knott's get a similar model, I would be happy! A fun, compact coaster will certainly add to the lineup. I wonder if it could replace Boomerang...

[thrillseeker4552]

Cedar Fair has filed a trademark for the name "Voyage to the Iron Reef".

 

http://newsplusnotes.blogspot.com/2014/10/cedar-fair-files-very-interesting-new.html?m=1

 

Could this be the name of Knott's possible new dark ride? After all, it's right near the Boardwalk, so the name fits well. Thoughts?

[Jew]

Iron Reef sounds like a metal band...

[COASTER FREAK 11]

That's such an odd name, it doesn't really connect to anything specific, haha.

[Jew]

^I guess you could argue it's on the boardwalk, so maybe the reef has something to do with the ocean? Especially given the shipping container themeing left over from Perilous Plunge? I don't know...

[COASTER FREAK 11]

But do we even know its for Knotts?

[thrillseeker4552]

It could be for any Cedar Fair park, but given that Knott's is the only decent-sized CF park that hasn't announced its plans yet, it seems plausible.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

Oh, I didn't realizes most of the others had, haha.

[YoshiCraft2011]

Iron Reef? The rumored dark ride is located in the Boardwalk, but I don't see a connection. Perhaps it's referring to Perilous Plunge's lagoon?

[Xmeister]

Any chance that Iron Reef could refer to a shipwreck since we have plenty of artificial reefs off of California made from intentionally sunken ships? Maybe the dark ride will have a shipwreck theme?

 

Almost as much as I want to see a dark ride come to the Boardwalk, I'd love to see another enclosed flat ride like they used to have...

[Gnome]

From the sounds of it, they could finally be doing away with the last leftovers of the Roaring 20's and finally completing and shaping the boardwalk into a complete and more coherently themed area. Still, I feel they could do a bit more to try and integrate Xcelerator more into a 1950's boardwalk theme instead of just a 1950's theme. I hope Knott's management continues to improve and upgrade their their themed areas.

[rcdude]

Voyage to the Iron Reef? If that's the name for the new ride, I'm at a loss for what it's going to be. I'm guessing something sea themed, which would fit with the Boardwalk but would need to be creative to distance itself from Little Mermaid down the road. We should know for sure soon, as I'm guessing the announcement will probably happen in early/mid November.

 

Of course, this could be a red herring and the park is actually installing Kingdom of Jeff Tucker...in Assless Chaps.

[coastercoaster5]

The name's whatever but a dark ride will be nice.

 

I am really hoping for a huge 2016/17 coaster!

[JeromyL]

ROFL. West Coast Bash Knotts was so much fun

[VegasBaby]

The name's whatever but a dark ride will be nice.

 

I am really hoping for a huge 2016/17 coaster!

 

Dark ride in 2015 and a major thrill coaster in 2016, make it happen Knott's!

[HJimmy]

Went to Knott's yesterday, the was park was empty with most rides that were walk-ons.

 

Did all major rides and coasters without any wait which was nice since I haven't been to Knott's on an empty day in awhile.

 

The ride ops allowed me stay on the rides without getting off which was a plus, EXCEPT the crew that were working Pony Express. They made me get off and go around when there was nobody in line, even though I asked if I could stay on. The one girl working gave me a rude response which was unnecessary.

 

I haven't seen any work done on the old KOD building, it still looks the same with walls around the old entrance and the upper deck completely gone, so I'm looking forward to see what will go in there.

Edited October 29, 2014 by HJimmy

[COASTER FREAK 11]

For some odd reason, I have been offered second rides on other coasters before, but Pony has always asked everyone to clear the train (in my experience). No clue why.

[HJimmy]

^ I visited Knott's earlier this year and the old Pony Express crew were very nice letting me stay on many times without getting off, they even asked me if I wanted to move to the front.

 

However, the crew that were working Pony Express yesterday weren't allowing guest to stay on which I don't understand why.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

Could just be the crew then. I never ask though, I only stay if they offer, which they normally do if the option is there. Maybe you made the person mad by asking.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

If I had to guess by the looks of the project, I'd say the re-birth of the upstairs of the former KOD building will come at the death of the downstairs.

 

That arcade is dated and most likely doomed anyway. Why not repurpose it into a ride queue?

[KnottsBerryMountain]

^ I visited Knott's earlier this year and the old Pony Express crew were very nice letting me stay on many times without getting off, they even asked me if I wanted to move to the front.

 

However, the crew that were working Pony Express yesterday weren't allowing guest to stay on which I don't understand why.

One lady apart SB's crew made me walk around even tho no one was there...

[HJimmy]

If I had to guess by the looks of the project, I'd say the re-birth of the upstairs of the former KOD building will come at the death of the downstairs.

 

That arcade is dated and most likely doomed anyway. Why not repurpose it into a ride queue?

 

I was wondering that also, the bottom of the building would be great for the queue but I remember the old KOD's ride exit also goes straight to the arcade so it's hard to tell what they will do.

[HJimmy]

Could just be the crew then. I never ask though, I only stay if they offer, which they normally do if the option is there. Maybe you made the person mad by asking.

 

Yeah it could be just the crew but they shouldn't get mad at someone for simply asking.

[tarheel1231]

I think "Voyage To The Iron Reef" will be themed to robotic sea-life likes sharks and squids. I think it will also include eels. For the "surprise ending", I'm guessing some sort of Splash Down. I was intrigued by Guardian when it was first announced, so I can't wait to see how this turns out.

[KnottsBerryMountain]

^Hopefully this will be the last family ride in a while.