Thursday, August 27, 2015
Knotts Scary Farm Announces Full Line Up
Last night, Knotts Berry Farm invited haunt fans and season pass holders to the Knotts Scary Farm Announcement event. Here we would find out what was in store for us when Knotts Scary Farm opens its gates to Halloween and theme park fans. Scary Farm, slashing into its 43rd year, is the single biggest haunt event in the world, employing over 1,000 monsters, featuring 11 mazes and haunted attractions, 2 horrifying shows, 3 scare zones and a new roving terror throughout the park. They promise this will be THE haunt event of the year.
Knotts took a while to announce what they had to offer for the 2015 season, but it was so worth it. The collection of scare zones, returning mazes, updated mazes, new attractions and new maze experiences makes this one of the most promising seasons since the 40th anniversary of Haunt. The creative team at Knotts Scary Farm has fashioned a collection of terrifying experiences that has us salivating. We get to investigate a haunted hospital in the groundbreaking new maze, PARANORMAL, INC. We can escape the icy grasp of the chilling Snow Queen in The Dead of Winter. Or enlist to fight the zombie apocalypse in an all-out war against the undead in the interactive experience, Special Ops: Infected – Patient Zero
Then there are the shows. Elvira, the legendary Mistress of the Dark, returns new show that will transport guests to an asylum of music, dance and comedy. Then of course there is The Hanging: Straight Outta Calico. Simply brilliant.
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Knotts took a while to announce what they had to offer for the 2015 season, but it was so worth it. The collection of scare zones, returning mazes, updated mazes, new attractions and new maze experiences makes this one of the most promising seasons since the 40th anniversary of Haunt. The creative team at Knotts Scary Farm has fashioned a collection of terrifying experiences that has us salivating. We get to investigate a haunted hospital in the groundbreaking new maze, PARANORMAL, INC. We can escape the icy grasp of the chilling Snow Queen in The Dead of Winter. Or enlist to fight the zombie apocalypse in an all-out war against the undead in the interactive experience, Special Ops: Infected – Patient Zero
Then there are the shows. Elvira, the legendary Mistress of the Dark, returns new show that will transport guests to an asylum of music, dance and comedy. Then of course there is The Hanging: Straight Outta Calico. Simply brilliant.
Read the rest at MiceChat
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Still a kid at heart! Demi Lovato celebrates turning 23 with Snoopy as she visits a theme park with Wilmer Valderrama
She's still just a big kid at heart.
And singer Demi Lovato was all smiles when she celebrated her 23rd birthday with boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama with a trip to Knott's Berry Farm on Saturday.
Although the singer's actual birthday was on Thursday, she kept the party going with a fun trip to the Los Angeles theme park.
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And singer Demi Lovato was all smiles when she celebrated her 23rd birthday with boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama with a trip to Knott's Berry Farm on Saturday.
Although the singer's actual birthday was on Thursday, she kept the party going with a fun trip to the Los Angeles theme park.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Knott's Berry Farm's GhostRider, Screamin’ Swing closing – one temporarily, one for good
“GhostRider is one of the most beloved attractions at Knott's Berry Farm,”said Raffi Kaprelyan, vice president and general manager at Knott’s. “The full restoration of the ride is just the beginning of what we have in store for the 75th anniversary celebration of Ghost Town in 2016.”
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Behind the scenes interview with Bobby Obezo: Executive Chef at Knott's Berry Farm
Your idea of a perfect Friday night might differ a bit from mine. I recently had an opportunity to step into Chef Bobby’s kitchen. I got to go behind the scenes, take long slow sips from an amazing boysenberry shake, and learn more about the chef that makes all your food dreams come true at Knott’s Berry Farm.
Read the rest at KnottsBerryBlog
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Streetmosphere
What happens to a place that once bustled with the day-to-day activity of work, economics, and life? Abandoned villages, towns, and cities permeate the US, some stricken by natural disasters, war, or irreversible economic failure. What's left behind are the buildings that once housed the people who breathed life into that town. Knott's Berry Farm sits on what used to be a berry farm, established by Walter Knott.
His interest in American pioneer history fueled the construction of the Ghost Town, using buildings relocated from real Old West towns. Unlike the ghost towns you'll find as you travel across the country, Ghost Town at Knott's Berry Farm is alive with townsfolk that will take you back to the days of the Wild West. During a warm summer Saturday afternoon at the park, we strolled the town to glean insight and secrets from these resident townsfolk.
His interest in American pioneer history fueled the construction of the Ghost Town, using buildings relocated from real Old West towns. Unlike the ghost towns you'll find as you travel across the country, Ghost Town at Knott's Berry Farm is alive with townsfolk that will take you back to the days of the Wild West. During a warm summer Saturday afternoon at the park, we strolled the town to glean insight and secrets from these resident townsfolk.
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History of the Iron Reef building
Knott’s newest ride, Voyage to the Iron Reef, has been a big hit with my kids. They love taking a sci-fi adventure under the sea and defeating the Kraken to save Knott’s Berry Farm from utter destruction. This thrilling adventure ride is located near the Knott’s Boardwalk, across the way from the Charles Schultz Theatre.
For those of you who are new to the Knott’s Berry Farm theme park, you may not know the history behind this particular area of the park where Voyage to the Iron Reef now resides. But for those of you who have been coming to Knott’s since the beginning, you probably have many memories of this part of the park before Voyage to the Iron Reef came to be.
For those of you who are new to the Knott’s Berry Farm theme park, you may not know the history behind this particular area of the park where Voyage to the Iron Reef now resides. But for those of you who have been coming to Knott’s since the beginning, you probably have many memories of this part of the park before Voyage to the Iron Reef came to be.
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Ghost Town 75th Anniversary Celebration!!!
In 2016, Knott's Berry Farm’s Ghost Town will celebrate 75 years of creating lasting memories for countless generations. In preparation for Ghost Town’s Anniversary Celebration, GhostRider, the longest, tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster on the West Coast, will close on September 8 for a comprehensive restoration.
The massive coaster features plunging drops, harrowing turns, and 4,533 ft. of wooden track. Hitting speeds of over 50 miles per hour, and looming 118 ft. over the historic Ghost Town, GhostRider even races outside of the Park, towering over Beach Boulevard. Screamin’ Swing will permanently close on September 8 in preparation for Ghost Town’s 75th anniversary celebration in 2016.
In November, Knott’s will share more plans about how the park will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Ghost Town.
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The massive coaster features plunging drops, harrowing turns, and 4,533 ft. of wooden track. Hitting speeds of over 50 miles per hour, and looming 118 ft. over the historic Ghost Town, GhostRider even races outside of the Park, towering over Beach Boulevard. Screamin’ Swing will permanently close on September 8 in preparation for Ghost Town’s 75th anniversary celebration in 2016.
In November, Knott’s will share more plans about how the park will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Ghost Town.
Read the rest at KnottsBerryBlog
Knott's News: Sounds like we'll find out what's replacing Screamin' Swing in November. Will we see a return of a classic (Haunted Shack) or will it be see something entirely new? Either way, I'm sure fans won't be disappointed.
Friday, August 14, 2015
Campers sleep with roller coasters in distance at Knott's first campout
With the whirring of roller coasters and screaming of thrill-seekers emanating from the background, families ruffled through their tents trying to figure out how to pitch them.
“This isn’t working,” said Bailey Webb, 16, of Mission Viejo, as he and his family worked to get their tent up. “Oh my god, this is really difficult.”
Webb was one of about 20 people who came to spend the night under the stars at Knott’s Berry Farm’s inaugural Coaster Campout. Those with special tickets got two days of admission and a chance to camp in a field next to the theme park’s replica of Independence Hall.
The campout was organized by Knott’s parent company, Cedar Fair, in honor of National Roller Coaster Day, which is Saturday. Proceeds from the event, which is also being held at eight other Cedar Fair parks, are going to local Boys & Girls Clubs chapters.
For $200, attendees got four tickets to the park Thursday and Friday, a campsite in the Park Pavilion Picnic Center, a free parking pass and four meal vouchers for either dinner on Thursday or breakfast on Friday at select Knott’s restaurants.
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“This isn’t working,” said Bailey Webb, 16, of Mission Viejo, as he and his family worked to get their tent up. “Oh my god, this is really difficult.”
Webb was one of about 20 people who came to spend the night under the stars at Knott’s Berry Farm’s inaugural Coaster Campout. Those with special tickets got two days of admission and a chance to camp in a field next to the theme park’s replica of Independence Hall.
The campout was organized by Knott’s parent company, Cedar Fair, in honor of National Roller Coaster Day, which is Saturday. Proceeds from the event, which is also being held at eight other Cedar Fair parks, are going to local Boys & Girls Clubs chapters.
For $200, attendees got four tickets to the park Thursday and Friday, a campsite in the Park Pavilion Picnic Center, a free parking pass and four meal vouchers for either dinner on Thursday or breakfast on Friday at select Knott’s restaurants.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Come enjoy the Great Coaster Campout at Knott's Berry Farm on the house!
Hey Folks! Knott's Berry Farm just surprised up with an amazing opportunity for our readers. Come enjoy the Great...
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Monday, August 10, 2015
Snow queen will reign over Knott's
A snow queen will menace Knott’s Berry Farm guests this Halloween in the new maze Dead of Winter.
Knott’s Scary Farm’s 43rd edition will also feature returning favorites, including Elvira and last year’s hit maze, Special Ops: Infected. In addition, the park will expand its kid-friendly Halloween offerings during the day with the new Knott’s Spooky Farm.
In Dead of Winter, the Snow Queen and her henchmen of resurrected Viking warriors will go after those who wend their way through her realm, which maze designer Gus Krueger described as history and fantasy.
“To me, the best mazes are a mix of a beautiful environment, good talent and good scares,” he said.
Krueger promised that Knott’s Snow Queen will be nothing like “that other snow queen,” referring to the ubiquitous Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen.” Instead, Krueger’s Snow Queen will be more like the villainous version in Hans Christian Andersen’s original story.
The new attraction will include a mirror-maze portion and at least some snow similar to the kind Knott’s uses in Ghost Town during Christmas. The maze will contrast dark portions typical of Halloween mazes with white areas.
“I wanted to contrast the white and black because everything’s so dark all the time,” Krueger said. “I’m not afraid of going white, which is terrifying for people in haunt design.”
Read the rest at OCRegister
Knott’s Scary Farm’s 43rd edition will also feature returning favorites, including Elvira and last year’s hit maze, Special Ops: Infected. In addition, the park will expand its kid-friendly Halloween offerings during the day with the new Knott’s Spooky Farm.
In Dead of Winter, the Snow Queen and her henchmen of resurrected Viking warriors will go after those who wend their way through her realm, which maze designer Gus Krueger described as history and fantasy.
“To me, the best mazes are a mix of a beautiful environment, good talent and good scares,” he said.
Krueger promised that Knott’s Snow Queen will be nothing like “that other snow queen,” referring to the ubiquitous Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen.” Instead, Krueger’s Snow Queen will be more like the villainous version in Hans Christian Andersen’s original story.
The new attraction will include a mirror-maze portion and at least some snow similar to the kind Knott’s uses in Ghost Town during Christmas. The maze will contrast dark portions typical of Halloween mazes with white areas.
“I wanted to contrast the white and black because everything’s so dark all the time,” Krueger said. “I’m not afraid of going white, which is terrifying for people in haunt design.”
Read the rest at OCRegister
Knott's Halloween '15: A new haunted maze ruled by an evil queen, plus lots of zombie-killing ops
Knott's Berry Farm will add a new haunted maze for Halloween Haunt 2015 featuring a vengeful ice queen and will bring back an interactive zombie-killing experience that arms visitors with simulated military assault weapons.
The 43rd Knott's Scary Farm will start Sept. 24 and run on select nights through Oct. 31.
The granddaddy of Halloween events will feature 11 haunted mazes, three scare zones and two shows scattered throughout the Buena Park theme park. Elvira Mistress of the Dark will return as the face of the perennial event.
New for 2015, the Dead of Winter maze will put visitors in the icy grasp of a snow queen who sounds a lot like a vengeful version of Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen.”
The maze will include an army of resurrected Viking warriors hellbent on avenging the murder of the queen’s family and determined to destroy anyone who enters her ice palace.
Read the rest at LATimes
The 43rd Knott's Scary Farm will start Sept. 24 and run on select nights through Oct. 31.
The granddaddy of Halloween events will feature 11 haunted mazes, three scare zones and two shows scattered throughout the Buena Park theme park. Elvira Mistress of the Dark will return as the face of the perennial event.
New for 2015, the Dead of Winter maze will put visitors in the icy grasp of a snow queen who sounds a lot like a vengeful version of Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen.”
The maze will include an army of resurrected Viking warriors hellbent on avenging the murder of the queen’s family and determined to destroy anyone who enters her ice palace.
Read the rest at LATimes
Knott’s Berry Farm To Host Deaf Awareness Day
Knott’s Berry Farm amusement park will host a Deaf Awareness Day on Saturday, September 25. It will be sponsored by the Orange County Deaf Equal Access Foundation (OC DEAF).
The event is open to the public, but welcomes members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, along with advocates, families and friends accompanying them.
OC DEAF will be providing sign language interpreters throughout the park at selected shows and attractions.
Read the rest at CanyonNews
The event is open to the public, but welcomes members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, along with advocates, families and friends accompanying them.
OC DEAF will be providing sign language interpreters throughout the park at selected shows and attractions.
Read the rest at CanyonNews
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Suzanne Harper To Compete At Western Regional Finals Of 2015 Country Showdown
After winning the Country Showdown California State Finals held at Knott’s Berry Farm, Harper will be heading to the Western Regional Finals in Oregon later in the fall.
“It was very exciting (to perform at Knott’s Berry Farm). It was fun being able to be in that atmosphere again, it’s always a great crowd,” said Harper. “The audience started cheering when we did our first song.”
Harper played two original songs at the State Finals on Saturday, “Redneck,” and “Tractors in the Fast Lane.” Harper played the same songs at Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park on July 25.
“We’re thrilled (to be going to the Western Regional Finals),” said Harper. “I’ve been there before so it’s nice to not go in blind. Hopefully we’ll be able to bring it home.”
“It was very exciting (to perform at Knott’s Berry Farm). It was fun being able to be in that atmosphere again, it’s always a great crowd,” said Harper. “The audience started cheering when we did our first song.”
Harper played two original songs at the State Finals on Saturday, “Redneck,” and “Tractors in the Fast Lane.” Harper played the same songs at Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park on July 25.
“We’re thrilled (to be going to the Western Regional Finals),” said Harper. “I’ve been there before so it’s nice to not go in blind. Hopefully we’ll be able to bring it home.”
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Saturday, August 8, 2015
Pack your sleeping bag for a camp out at Knott's Berry Farm (and other roller coaster parks)
Roller coaster fans, grab your tent and buy a ticket if you want to spend the night at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park and other roller coaster parks.
It's all in honor of National Roller Coaster Day on Aug. 16, and money raised from camping tickets will support the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. on Thursday announced the Coaster Campouts at Knott's Berry Farm and eight other parks in the U.S.
Overnighters receive a 7:30 a.m. wake-up call from Snoopy and early time on rides (9:30 to 10 a.m.) Aug. 14 at Camp Snoopy and Fiesta Village. The park is closed to campers at the regular time of 10 p.m. each day.
It's all in honor of National Roller Coaster Day on Aug. 16, and money raised from camping tickets will support the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. on Thursday announced the Coaster Campouts at Knott's Berry Farm and eight other parks in the U.S.
Overnighters receive a 7:30 a.m. wake-up call from Snoopy and early time on rides (9:30 to 10 a.m.) Aug. 14 at Camp Snoopy and Fiesta Village. The park is closed to campers at the regular time of 10 p.m. each day.
Read the rest at LATimes
Step right up, pardner, and meet Joe
He's Orange County's oldest incarcerated criminal, he has received mailbags full of love letters and he hasn't aged for 74 years.
Sad Eye Joe, the beloved character and sole occupant at Knott's Berry Farm Jail since 1941, may be a wooden man wearing a frown, but he can speak, call you by name and read your mind.
It's an attraction that began decades ago when founder Walter Knott built the amusement park's Ghost Town in 1940.
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Sad Eye Joe, the beloved character and sole occupant at Knott's Berry Farm Jail since 1941, may be a wooden man wearing a frown, but he can speak, call you by name and read your mind.
It's an attraction that began decades ago when founder Walter Knott built the amusement park's Ghost Town in 1940.
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Thursday, August 6, 2015
Cedar Fair pickers scour Europe for vintage amusement park rides
Inspired by the “American Pickers” reality television show, a pair of collectors is scouring Europe for classic rides to bring back to Cedar Fair amusement parks in the United States and Canada.
The duo was sent on the continent-spanning scavenger hunt by Cedar Fair Chief Executive Matt Ouimet, a former Disneyland president who is hoping the refurbished family rides will add a nostalgic atmosphere to the chain’s 11 amusement parks.
“We believe that we can bring some classic rides back to the parks, maybe that were there years before,” Ouimet said.
Ouimet is hoping parents will remember the rides from their youth and want to introduce their children to the vintage attractions.
“They will be very recognizable rides,” Ouimet said. “It’s playing to nostalgia and just having fun.”
The duo was sent on the continent-spanning scavenger hunt by Cedar Fair Chief Executive Matt Ouimet, a former Disneyland president who is hoping the refurbished family rides will add a nostalgic atmosphere to the chain’s 11 amusement parks.
“We believe that we can bring some classic rides back to the parks, maybe that were there years before,” Ouimet said.
Ouimet is hoping parents will remember the rides from their youth and want to introduce their children to the vintage attractions.
“They will be very recognizable rides,” Ouimet said. “It’s playing to nostalgia and just having fun.”
Read the rest at LATimes
Knott's News: Hey Matt, there is this 128 year old historic park called Geauga Lake in Aurora, Ohio that your predecessor bought and dismantled within 3 years. There is a roller coaster still standing there called The Big Dipper that is the 7th oldest coaster in the United States. Just saying, good place to start if you're really worried about preserving history.
Virtual reality system trial set for fall on roller coaster
After finding success with two high-tech but leisurely interactive rides, Cedar Fair LP is ready to up the ante and give virtual reality a shot on a full-blown roller coaster.
The Sandusky amusement park operator announced plans Tuesday to test a virtual reality system on one of its current coasters this fall.
Officials didn’t name the coaster or say at which park it would be.
“This is only a test, but it starts to give you a flavor for the opportunities that could happen over time, where we could create a compelling and reprogrammable experience with less capital,” Chief Executive Officer Matt Ouimet told industry analysts during a conference call to talk about the company’s second-quarter financial results.
Read the rest at ToledoBlade
The Sandusky amusement park operator announced plans Tuesday to test a virtual reality system on one of its current coasters this fall.
Officials didn’t name the coaster or say at which park it would be.
“This is only a test, but it starts to give you a flavor for the opportunities that could happen over time, where we could create a compelling and reprogrammable experience with less capital,” Chief Executive Officer Matt Ouimet told industry analysts during a conference call to talk about the company’s second-quarter financial results.
Read the rest at ToledoBlade
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