Rain puts damper - for now - on construction of new features at Knott's Berry Farm for 2017

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.

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