Knoebels Discussion Thread

[coasterbill]

Everything should be open except the water rides.

[neil009]

Log flume and skloosh are down, canal for the motorboat ride is drained. I noticed the ski lift was down last Saturday but then I saw it running on Sunday, not sure what that was about. Also Power Surge is still MIA. If you're a carousel organ junkie like myself, be forewarned it seems when it gets below a certain temperature they can't run the organ on the main carousel.

 

Amusingly enough that game where you spray the crap out of targets with water guns was running. This was the day when it was like 45 degrees outside. Some little girl was playing and enjoying herself thoroughly, though I'm afraid I can't say the same for the staff running it.

[AirMBTB]

Also Power Surge is still MIA.

I heard it's getting a "lengthy rehab" and will be back next year.

 

Some little girl was playing and enjoying herself thoroughly, though I'm afraid I can't say the same for the staff running it.

I'm was wondering what was wrong with a few members of the staff at this year's PPP. It was odd to see such CLEAR crankiness (I heard someone refer to it as the "Resting B***h Face"). I mean, if you hate it that much isn't there somewhere else you could work? Supposed I just need to focus on the friendly people.

[A.J.]

Also Power Surge is still MIA.

I heard it's getting a "lengthy rehab" and will be back next year.

It was actually running at opening this season, coming off of that supposed "lengthy rehab". They got 1001 Nacht and Balloon Race their parts from Europe much faster than Power Surge, it seems.

[AirMBTB]

^Gotcha. Will Power Surge be back?

[A.J.]

Not sure. If it's still hanging out folded up in that secluded part of the parking lot, I'd assume that they'd open it again. They really take care of it well, I've rarely seen any downtime on that thing. Much better than that AXS Mixer ride that they had before.

[coastermaniac]

This was my first visit to Knoebels. I had a great time!! Check out my video as well as my other videos if you have some time.

 

[coasterbill]

Great video! I'd love to see more trip reports like that. Glad you had fun.

[AirMBTB]

^Fun stuff! I fast forwarded through your video, but it seems like you guys had a great time! What was your favorite ride at Knoebels?

 

I wanna start a special club for people who prefer one of the "other" woodies at some of our favorite parks. Legend, Twister, Wildcat (Lake Compounce), etc.

[coastermaniac]

What was your favorite ride at Knoebels?

 

It's a toss up between Twister and Phoenix. They are both just so fun!

[MindbenderManiac]

Made my first trek to Knoebels this past Saturday, Halloween. It was a great day to visit. So much fun! What a great hidden gem of a park. I knew to expect great things from this place, but my expectations were far exceeded. Loved Phoenix, the Skooters, and the Flyers!! Great Halloween event too. I certainly will try to come back anually for the Halloween event.

 

On a side note, we also did the Elysburg Haunted House... For 10 bucks Its pretty scary, and well worth the side trip while in Elysburg for Halloween.

[jray21]

It's been way too long since I've been to this park. I miss the food and Phoenix!

[coasterbill]

Since you bring up how much we all miss Knoebels I really wish they did a Christmas event... normally I wouldn't bother with a Christmas event unless they had some coasters running but even if all the coasters were closed it would still be worth the trip to Knoebels (and honestly Impulse could probably run).

[robbalvey]

Posted one of our best Knoebels videos we ever created today on our Facebook page....

 

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[Taylor Finn]

This has always been one of my all time favorite TPR videos. One of the first things I can remember seeing about this park, and it definitely made me interested in making my way out there, which I have now done three or four times.

[viking86]

^^Don't think I've seen that video before. It was really awesome, really manages to capture the amount of FUN you can have at an amusement park.

[Guy T. Koepp]

I love those videos! Not only do they highlight an awesome park, they also highlight what an awesome time it is to spend on Robb & Elissas's coaster tours with awesome TPR people!

[A.J.]

Is that a Coaster Expedition video?!?

[Brassinthegrass]

This reminds me how much I love knoebels... It's such a magical place! Screw Disney, give me Knoebles!

[coastermaniac]

I visited Knoebels for the first time this past summer. It is such a great park. That video is awesome, Robb!

[jray21]

Knoebels is such a fun park with some great rides! Their food is pretty great as well. I really need to head back.

[bucsbassdrum]

http://www.rides4u.com/view/3064

 

knoebels galleon for sale

[coasterbill]

Buy one get one all day ride passes on opening weekend... We don't usually go on Opening Day but that's tempting.

[Ccron10]

http://www.rides4u.com/view/3064

 

knoebels galleon for sale

Interesting. I would've expected 1001 Nachts or Power Surge before Galleon. It's still listed on their website, but Power Surge is still missing. I wonder if they have something up their sleeves for their 90th anniversary?

[A.J.]

Eh, I doubt it, considering that there's stuff between the two attractions. They may do a new flat ride package (which is totally possible), but you can't really replace the two of them with one big thing, because, well, there are a few big things in the way.