The Knott's Berry Farm (KBF) Discussion Thread

[coasterbill]

Coast Rider - Apple Zapple at KD with stupid restraints.

 

I know this is an old post but after finally riding it on Saturday I really just want an excuse to sh*t on this ride so I'm bumping it. This is an insult to Apple Zapple.

 

Did this park spend actual money on Coast Rider or did Mack just break into the park in the middle of the night one night and set it up as a practical joke? Apple Zapple is fun, Coast Rider sucks. If Coast Rider were any slower it would be going backwards. I seriously thought someone was going to have to climb up and push. Everyone complains about the restraints and I agree that they're really dumb but this would probably still be the worst wild mouse on the planet even without them. It's a miracle that it ever makes it back to the station and that any of the riders ever come back awake. This ride makes Goofy's Sky School next door look like Intimidator 305 by comparison.

[Canobie Coaster]

^ It's incredible a ride that slow can be that painful. It was already one of the worst mice before those shin guards. With the shin guards and an op who stapled, oh my god did that ride suck.

[Arthur_Seaton]

Is it worth switching a Wednesday at KBF to a Sat/Sun with much higher crowds?

Ghost Rider's worth it. It's a fantastic ride, but brace yourself for painful operations (the ride's fault — not the ops).

[PKI Jizzman]

Yeah, Coast Rider. I was having an amazing day. My flight was on time, I made it from Chicago to Knott's in 5 hours, I had just gotten off Timber Mountain, and I didn't think anything could knock the smile off my face. I sat down expecting a normal wild mouse and the lap bar came down and we dispatched so quickly I wasn't able to escape. What a sh*tty experience for a normally unoffensive ride type.

I hated it.

[coasterbill]

Ghostrider and Calico Mine Train are both great. I'd swap and do Wednesday at Disney and Sunday at Knott's.

This. I'd swap it for either ride on it's own.

[JG-77]

Yeah, Coast Rider. I was having an amazing day. My flight was on time, I made it from Chicago to Knott's in 5 hours, I had just gotten off Timber Mountain, and I didn't think anything could knock the smile off my face. I sat down expecting a normal wild mouse and the lap bar came down and we dispatched so quickly I wasn't able to escape. What a sh*tty experience for a normally unoffensive ride type.

 

I liked Wildcat...

[Rusty Nail]

Help!! It looks like GhostRider, Revolucion, and Calico Mine Train are closed on the weekdays during my visit, but are open on Saturday/Sunday. Is it worth switching a Wednesday at KBF to a Sat/Sun with much higher crowds? Here is the current itinerary:

 

Mon: Six Flags Magic Mountain

Tue: Six Flags Magic Mountain

Wed: Knott's

Thu: Disney California Adventure

Fri: Disneyland

Sat: Disney California Adventure

Sun: Disneyland

 

Quick correction, it's the Calico Railroad that will be closed and not the Calico Mine Train.

[Nrthwnd]

^ Thanks for the correction. Still, for GhostRider alone, it's worth switching the days.

The night before I went to Knott's, before attending WCB. Sept.09-2016

EDIT: One more pic wouldn't hurt. Same night. Same trip.

[ytterbiumanalyst]

^ Thanks for the correction. Still, for GhostRider alone, it's worth switching the days.

Agreed.

[VegasBaby]

^ Thanks for the correction. Still, for GhostRider alone, it's worth switching the days.

Agreed.

 

Agree with the above posts, GhostRider is an absolute must. Just make sure you are there at opening and make it your first ride of the day because it will get to be a 90-120 min wait in no time. I usually hit it up first thing and then get in line again about 15-20 minutes before park closing. The re-tracking was a huge success and it absolutely flies through the course now.

[jray21]

Yeah, it's a really great ride since they worked on it. I would probably switch days as well.

[Canobie Coaster]

Does GhostRider open with the park? I remember asking a few pages ago and I think one other person said it hasn't for them in the past. Every time I've gotten to Knott's at opening, it isn't ready.

[coasterbill]

It opened before the rest of the park on Saturday. It was cycling with riders at 9:30. (you know what didn't open though? Timber f*cking mountain log ride. I'm 0-2 and this park hates me.).

[Canobie Coaster]

^ At least you had Splash Mountain down the road.

[coasterbill]

Nope, it's down for refurb. Jet Stream was the real MVP of the weekend.

[Canobie Coaster]

Oh.

 

Well at least Jet Stream is a rare hydroflume.

[coasterbill]

Yeah, it was fun. I'm happy it's open because it would be so easy for them to close it for construction right now as a convenient budget cut. The exit path is a mess right now.

 

As for Timber Mountain, it's 2 weeks over on it's refurb. I had a one week cushion but it wasn't enough. We still had a lot of fun at the park though.

[ytterbiumanalyst]

Oh man, I'm sorry you didn't get to ride either OC log flume, they're both incredible. You'll just have to keep an eye out for those low cost flights and get back to California!

[SoCalJasonland]

I visited Knott's and nothing is new on the rapids construction and it looks like the railroad tracks washed out again in the recent heavy rains. Knott's has replaced the taco restaurant near the hat dance in Fiesta Village with a new hot dog place. The location is on the dining plan.

 

"Whether you are in the mood for a good ole classic hot dog or looking to spice it up a bit, you’ve come to the right place! Fiesta Dogs has a delicious selection of all beef hot dogs, dressed up baked potatoes, as well as beer and wine including craft beers, import cans, and Michelada. Feeling adventurous? Try the Spicy Sausage with jalapenos or the Mexican Dog with bacon and peppers, just to name a few. Like your baked potato plain? No problem. Like your baked potato dressed with bacon, chili, peppers, onions, and cheese? We’ve got that too. Kids’ dog, chips, and a Vegan dog area also available. With seating in the nearby plaza, Fiesta Dogs is the perfect place to grab a meal and enjoy the festive environment of Fiesta Village. Gluten-free bun is also available upon request. Fiesta Dogs is a quick service location in Fiesta Village between the rides La Revolucion and Hat Dance.

 

Dining Plan Options

 

Plain All Beef Hot Dog

Chili Cheese Dog

Mexican Dog with bacon and peppers

Bratwurst with sauerkraut

Spicy Sausage with jalapenos

Foot Long All Beef Dog with peppers and onions

Vegan Dog on a bed of peppers and onions

All hot dogs served with choice of chips or baked potato."

Nothing new at the rapids ride yet

Nothing new at the rapids ride yet

Nothing new at the rapids ride yet

Railroad track missing by the roundhouse

Railroad track missing by the roundhouse

[joelwee]

The new TRANS STUDIO theme parks under-construction in Indonesia are shaping up to be truly iconic! Check out these incredible photos of the former Knott's Berry Farm Boomerang perched on a ledge seven stories above Cibubur!

 

Photo Credit: @marks_seven_product

(Posted on Legacy Entertainment's Facebook page)

[jray21]

My condolences to the people of Indonesia.

[Canobie Coaster]

Hey maybe they'll get a new train. Let's be optimistic here.

[ytterbiumanalyst]

I have to admit that coaster looks really cool on the roof of a hotel. Still wouldn't want to ride it.

[Kyle Coleman]

I guess it can't get any worse. Poor indonesia.

[grsupercity]

Boomerangs are not even bad rides. This one is going to have new trains to as well. Vest?