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| Food |
Fried chicken, biscuits, and boysenberry jam are the stars here. Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant in the Marketplace outside the park's main gate has been an institution for years--some locals love it, others complain that it "isn't what it used to be." It also draws good-sized crowds during the summer tourist season (there's a take-out location, as well).
Pink's, a famous Los Angeles hot dog joint, has a stand in the Marketplace also.
You'll find Johnny Rocket's, Panda Express, and the Spurs Chop House (steaks) inside the park. The Chow House serves chili and potato cream soup in a large sourdough bowl. Many people love Knott's boysenberry soda, too.
If none of these options sound appealing, there's always TGI Friday's, right across from the park's ticket booths. |
| Operating Season |
| Knott's is a year-round park. Check the park's Web site for operating times. |
| Established Seasonal events |
Knott's Haunt is the original theme-park Halloween event, and it draws huge crowds starting in late September and through Halloween.
Knott's Merry Farm is the park's Christmas event, which involves fundraisers for Toys for Tots and other charities.
Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular is a festival of lights held in Camp Snoopy during the summer months.
The month long Boysenberry Festival occurs annual in March |
| Access & Location |
| Knott's is located at 8039 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park, Calif. (about 10 minutes from Disneyland). The park is served by I-91 (exit at Beach Blvd. or Knott Ave.) and I-5 (exit at Beach Blvd. or Knott Ave.). |
| Nearby Lodging |
| Knott's Berry Farm Hotel is adjacent to the park and offers packages that include admission and rooms. There are other hotels and motels in Buena Park near the park, as well. |
| Virtual Queue Options |
| Knott's Berry Farm offers "Fast Lane" for 13 of their most popular rides. |
| Shows |
| Knott's offers a variety of Old West-inspired entertainment, including a stunt show, a saloon show, and Native American dancing. Mystery Lodge is a unique show featuring Native American lore. |
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| TPR Notes |
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Knott's Berry Farm is a legendary Southern California theme park that started off as a Ghost Town and fried-chicken restaurant and expanded greatly over the years.
It now boasts nine coasters, a good selection of water and flat rides, and a selection of unique blasts to the past, such as an old-fashioned mine-train or stagecoach ride.
Being purchased by Cedar Fair in 1999 has led to less theming and more rides, but the unique Ghost Town area is largely intact and the friendly staff can still make Knott's feel like a small independent park.
It has a legendary Halloween event each year that should not be missed, and make sure you try the famous fried chicken and boysenberry soda. The gift shops are above average with a large selection of crafts, kitchen, and food products, along with its signature Knott's Berry Farm Jams and Jellies.
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