The Knott's Berry Farm (KBF) Discussion Thread

[gforce532]

Last month went on a tuesday to get my pass there was only 4 people in front of me with two people working inside and it toke about 20 or 30 minutes. And jugding by what they were holding and just the way they looked i assume they weren't there for a pass.

[Calicoasters]

Catwalk supports are up today! They are currently (By currently I mean I hope they change) a faded red color (like Pony Express supports)

[Top Thrill Dragster]

^ Good to hear. Also on Westcoaster.net the have pictures showing the catch car is back in the launch track. Hopefully testing will go smoothly.

[A113]

Hey Robb would it be too late to send the check in for KBF WCB if you already registered a month ago? (Lost track of time.. )

[thrillgeek]

^ Good to hear. Also on Westcoaster.net the have pictures showing the catch car is back in the launch track. Hopefully testing will go smoothly.

 

You beat me to it!! I was just about to post the update for the pics. Actually I still will. Here ya go!

 

http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=021810

[robbalvey]

S&S Worldwide Presentation at West Coast Bash!

 

Hey everyone! Great news! I have just received confirmation that a representative from S&S Worldwide will be speaking during the presentation at Knott's Berry Farm on Sunday, March 21st during West Coast Bash! With the recent announcement of a brand new "4th Dimension Coaster" I'm sure it will be a very interested presentation!

 

If you haven't registered for West Coast Bash do it now! Click here:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?categoryID=14

 

See you at West Coast Bash!

 

--Robb Alvey

http://www.themeparkreview.com

[G-Force!]

Xcelerator is now listed as being down until March 26th, according to the Knott's website. So, in reality that time frame could change again. It could be open before or after that date, so we shall see.

[Skycoastin Steve]

^Well if that's the case then it's done for WCB. Oh well.

[robbalvey]

I think we all knew this was a possibility. I will do everything I can to get an update from the park.

[Mechanic]

I was hoping it would be up and running for WCB, but I wasn't counting on it. With any luck, maybe we can volunteer for "soft opening" testing. Honestly, I'm looking forward to the walkback tour of the Calico Mine ride more than anything else at Knott's.

[Calicoasters]

^Just like all the other dates that were posted before it, I wouldn't count on this date being accurate. As of today the catwalks are (or at least look) complete!

[SuperShawn]

When I was at the park yesterday there was a lot of activity around the station, and a train being moved up and down the launch track. Good signs? I like to think so

[Bolliger&Mabillard]

Perhaps. It's just a shame it's still down. It would be nice to see the Boardwalk full of life again. That area seems so dead without it open.

[Top Thrill Dragster]

^^Were they using a winch to pull the train up the launch track or were they doing low speed launches?

[G-Force!]

Good to know the catwalks are up finally. They weren't up Sunday so it must have not taken too long to install. That and the testing of the launch are all signs that things are moving ahead, and that hopefully within these next couple of weeks fully scale testing can begin.

[SuperShawn]

^^ I couldn't tell you if it was a winch or slow launches. I was only in the park for 2 hours. There were also about 3 or 4 mechanics running around on the launch track and train on top of the ones in the station. So what ever was going on, it appears Knotts is really trying to get things done and soon.

[gforce532]

So is it possibly safe to beleive the ride will be open mon march 1 which was posted on the website?

[Top Thrill Dragster]

^ Its listed on the website to be close until March 26th.

[robbalvey]

We can all just hope that they get it open earlier, but I wouldn't expect it.

[atem122]

I know a way we can get it open before WCB. Anybody got knee pads?...

[austinlee]

The closure dates for Xcelerator have been changed on a regular basis since it closed. Every month they say it will be closed until the end of the current month. Sometime each month, usually near the end, they change the date to show that it will be closed until the end of the next month. In my opinion the dates listed are basically meaningless until we find out for sure that the ride has reopened.

[G-Force!]

Ok guys, I took a quick run into the park today to get you all some photos of what's going on with Xcelerator with even a surprise I found as well. Anyway, here we go.

 

Welcome back to Knotts. As you can see, just a few rides down for rehab.

 

Still closed.

 

What is that in the distance?

 

Yes, Purple train has finally received it's shell. Interesting to note, maybe its just me but it seemed that the front car has darker colors. In particular, the yellow flames. Again, maybe just the lighting.

 

Now a look from the back of the station. Things have been cleaned up and progress is near completion. Also, the catwalk has been put up.

 

It is very strange to see a catwalk after all these years without one and will surely take time to get used to. I believe the catwalk rails will be painted a different color as well.

 

Access to the catwalk will be mid-way on the launch track by way of ladder.

 

Another view down the launch near the photo booth/exit. The catwalk ends right there.

 

Close up.

 

The construction area on the other side of the launch remains for now.

 

At the end of the launch, you can see this.

 

A closer view.

 

Ok, now for something new which kind of caught me a little off guard. Seems to me like the park has invested in a new full body dryer near Perilous Plunge. I have heard of these things in the past but never seen one in person nor installed in another park. Nice addition, but brings down my hopes of PP leaving anytime soon. Oh well.

 

The company who makes it.

 

The price you pay to be dry. Is it worth it? You be the judge.

 

Finally, a larger shot of the new addition. That's it for now everyone. Hope you enjoyed the short little update.

 

Comments?

[themeparkman25]

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[Calicoasters]

As of Yesterday there is also a haystack dryer at the entrance/exit of Big Foot Rapids. For $5 and 3 minutes I'd rather ride Screamin' Swing.

[austinlee]

^^^ Thanks for the update and pictures. It is nice to see progress being made. Hopefully it won't be closed very much longer. I'm anxious to ride it again.