Voyage to the Iron Reef opens at Knotts Berry Farm!

Many concepts were bandied about when the green light was given to install a brand new dark ride in the sacred spot above Boardwalk. During the development of the ride it was rumored that a reboot of Berry Tales was on the table. Hanneman confirmed that rumor and we asked why they chose a new direction. Hanneman answered, “Nostalgia has a way of turning history into memories of grandeur. People always ask for things to return, but if you put back Beary Tales, for example, exactly the way it was, it wouldn’t stand up to anyone’s expectations. People always think they know what they want until you show them something better. We approach every project this way, including events like Haunt. It has to adapt to current technology and trends, but needs to be better to be accepted and successful.”

The park is looking great and we are so happy with what we have been seeing here over the past few years. But what is next? We asked General Manager, Raffi Kaprelyan if he could give us any idea of what is to come. A knowing grin curled the corners of his mouth upward and his eyes brightened. “Well, let’s just say that Ghost Town is coming up on a big anniversary soon. Look toward that area of the park.” Could our wish of getting the Screamin’ Swing removed be coming to fruition? One never knows. But we are excited to see what is next.

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Knott's News: The rumor was for a reboot of Bear-y Tales, I don't think anyone wants it recreated exactly as it was (you know, using the same outdated animatronics they currently display in the barn). What people want is a Garner Holt re-imagining.

As for Raffi's remarks for next year's project. It could either be the return of the Haunted Shack with Screaming' Swing finally coming down or he could be referring to Ghost Rider finally getting some love. Either way, I think it'll make a lot of people happy.