Heavy rain diminished crowds at Knott’s Berry Farm before Christmas Day, but the rain also impacted construction on new additions for 2017.
The new additions are two new water slides at its water park, Soak City; a new restaurant to be called Boardwalk Barbecue in the Boardwalk area; the new thrill ride coming in 2017 called “Sol Spin.”
But the heavy downpours turned the three construction areas into wet, muddy land - pretty much stopping construction to let things dry out.
However, as the skies cleared, the crowds came out as America’s first theme park transformed into “Knott’s Merry Farm” for the holiday season.
Yesterland recently published “They’re Back! The Missions Return to Knott’s Berry Farm,” thanks to photos and observations from M.H. Habata.
Today, M.H. Habata is back with photos that show how eight models at Knott’s compare to their full-size counterparts.
The countdown to the New Year is on at Knott’s Merry Farm! With special fireworks, live entertainment, and extended hours, plus Knott’s signature rides and attractions, Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration is the place to celebrate and ring in 2017.
Special one-night-only entertainment serves up family fun for a variety of ages and interests, including a family friendly comedian, swing dancing and more! Count down the New Year with festive music, party hats, noisemakers, friends and family. Knott’s Sky Cabin, towering over 200 ft. in the air, will dramatically rise to the top of the “K” tower as special lighting effects help countdown the final moments of 2016. When the cabin reaches the top at the stroke of midnight the skies above Knott’s will be ablaze with colorful fireworks!
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Southern Californians are lucky folks, especially at the holidays. We may not have snow, but we sure do have a lot of choices for where to find some amazing holiday cheer. Disneyland has the dazzle, Universal has the Hollywood pizzazz, and Knott’s has authentic Christmas charm.
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As the 20th Century came to a close, Knott’s Berry Farm was reinventing itself as a thrill ride park. Its original focus on California heritage took a backseat. Slowly, over many years, the dioramas of the California Missions—which had been an iconic feature of the Farm for two generations—disappeared.
It’s now the end of 2016, the year that Ghost Town celebrated its 75th anniversary. Over the past half dozen years, the management of Knott’s and its parent Cedar Fair have changed course. Knott’s turned its attention back to Ghost Town, the Calico Mine Train, the Timber Mountain Log Ride, Camp Snoopy, Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant, and fun for all ages—while continuing to offer a top-notch collection of thrills.
In late November 2016, the California Mission dioramas quietly returned to public view. On December 2, Knott’s made it official with a press release.
Knott’s Berry farm announced that the beloved scale models of California’s historic Missions have returned to the park on Wednesday, November 30. This project reflects Knott’s continued appreciation and preservation of California’s rich history.
Scaled models of the original California Missions boarder the same midway between Silver Bullet and the south entrance of Fiesta Village, as it did previously for many years. Twenty-year veteran of Knott’s Berry Farm’s woodshop and current Knott’s craftsman, Bob Weir, has been meticulously restoring the missions for over three years, for a new generation of guests to appreciate.
Knott’s Berry farm announced today that the beloved scale models of California’s historic Missions returned to the park on Wednesday, Nov. 30. This project reflects Knott’s continued appreciation and preservation of California’s rich history.
Scaled models of the original California Missions boarder the same midway between Silver Bullet and the south entrance of Fiesta Village, as it did previously for many years. Twenty-year veteran of Knott’s Berry Farm’s woodshop and current Knott’s craftsman, Bob Weir, has been meticulously restoring the missions for over three years, for a new generation of guests to appreciate.
“Knott’s Berry Farm prides itself in celebrating California’s rich, living history, and the California Mission models hold as much educational value as they do sentimental value for many of our guests,” said Knott’s general manager, Jon Storbeck. “We know that grade school curriculums in California include lessons on the California Missions, so we’re pleased that Knott’s Adventures in Education programs will allow students a unique and authentic learning experience that can only be found at Knott’s.”
In addition to the return of the historic missions, Knott’s is hosting its Early California History Day on March 15, 2017, in which students will have the opportunity to visit and tour the displayed models within the park, as well as have the opportunity to display a mission of their own. One homemade mission model will be selected to represent an individual school and enter into the California Missions competition. The winning models will be awarded special Knott’s Berry Farm prizes.
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Just like the swallows in San Juan Capistrano, the models of California’s missions have returned to Knott’s Berry Farm after an 18-year absence.
On Wednesday, 13 of the restored models went on display, with the other 8 planned for placement over the next few months.
The original models first appeared in the park in 1956. They were commissioned by Walter Knott to be placed along a trail next to the Stagecoach line to keep people from wandering in front of the horse-drawn carriages.
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