Friday, January 27, 2017
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Knott’s Berry Farm Photo Update – Pretty In Pink
The red and green of the holiday decor is coming down at a leisurely pace, and the park is looking pretty in pink before it starts turning purple with the return of the smash hit Boysenberry Festival in a few weeks. Welcome to Buena Park, home of Knott’s Berry Farm.
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Friday, January 13, 2017
Yesterland: Disney Sneaks into Knott’s Berry Farm
A little bit of Disney has snuck into Knott’s Berry Farm. It has nothing to do with Disney character collectables at Virginia’s Gift Shop.
The skull and crossbones on Mission San Luis Rey, one of the California Mission dioramas that returned to Knott’s in late 2016, would not be there if it were not for Disney. Here’s the story.
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The skull and crossbones on Mission San Luis Rey, one of the California Mission dioramas that returned to Knott’s in late 2016, would not be there if it were not for Disney. Here’s the story.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017
State investigation into why Knott's Sky Cabin got stuck in air should take 2 or 3 months
A state agency has launched an investigation into why Knott’s Berry Farm’s Sky Cabin attraction became stuck last month 96 feet in the air, stranding 20 passengers and one operator and requiring a rescue by Orange County Fire Authority firefighters.
Representatives of Cal/OSHA, a state occupational safety and health agency, have gathered all of the physical evidence pertinent to the investigation, said Frank Polizzi, an agency spokesman.
The full investigation should take two to three months and reveal the cause of the stoppage. The report should also show if Knott’s could have prevented the ride’s breakdown.
Cal/OSHA has not cited the theme park for any wrongdoing, Polizzi said.
In the interim, Knott’s has voluntarily shut down the ride, in which a cabin ascends 300 feet into the air and spins slowly.
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Representatives of Cal/OSHA, a state occupational safety and health agency, have gathered all of the physical evidence pertinent to the investigation, said Frank Polizzi, an agency spokesman.
The full investigation should take two to three months and reveal the cause of the stoppage. The report should also show if Knott’s could have prevented the ride’s breakdown.
Cal/OSHA has not cited the theme park for any wrongdoing, Polizzi said.
In the interim, Knott’s has voluntarily shut down the ride, in which a cabin ascends 300 feet into the air and spins slowly.
Read the rest at the OCRegister
Monday, January 9, 2017
Theme park crime: Counterfeiters prefer Disneyland; shoplifters like Universal Studios Hollywood
Disneyland’s 1955 opening was plagued by snafus, including the widespread distribution of counterfeit tickets.
More than 60 years later, security agents at the Anaheim theme park are on the lookout not only for phony tickets but for bogus money, too.
Police reports show that crime rates at Southern California theme parks are extremely low, but each park wrestles with unique crime problems such as shoplifting at Universal Studios Hollywood and car burglary at Knott’s Berry Farm.
Read the rest at LATimes
More than 60 years later, security agents at the Anaheim theme park are on the lookout not only for phony tickets but for bogus money, too.
Police reports show that crime rates at Southern California theme parks are extremely low, but each park wrestles with unique crime problems such as shoplifting at Universal Studios Hollywood and car burglary at Knott’s Berry Farm.
Read the rest at LATimes
Knott's News: Damn, Knott's has some work to do. Yikes.
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Knott's Berry Farm to auction off animatronics, memorabilia in March sale
A Model T Ford, Snoopy’s roadster and two hearses from Knott’s Berry Farm’s Halloween Haunt are among the memorabilia the more than 75-year-old theme park is auctioning off in March.
“We’re putting together an auction that represents the whole history of the farm,” said Jim Lentz of Heritage Auctions. More than 200 lots are planned.
Besides the vehicles, there will be western paintings by Paul von Klieben once displayed in the Knott’s Steakhouse. An 1893 painting by Henry H. Cross is nearly 10-feet wide.
Fans can bid on pieces from rides no longer at Knott’s, including animatronics bears from “Knott’s Beary Tales” and figures from the Timber Mountain Log Ride and the Calico Mine Train Ride before they were refurbished a few years ago.
Raffi Kaprelyan, vice president of Cedar Fair, owners of Knott’s, decided to hold the auction to make room at the park.
“The auction gives Knott’s the opportunity to share a bit of history with a global audience of collectors, historians and loyal Knott’s Berry Farm guests,” he said in a statement.
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“We’re putting together an auction that represents the whole history of the farm,” said Jim Lentz of Heritage Auctions. More than 200 lots are planned.
Besides the vehicles, there will be western paintings by Paul von Klieben once displayed in the Knott’s Steakhouse. An 1893 painting by Henry H. Cross is nearly 10-feet wide.
Fans can bid on pieces from rides no longer at Knott’s, including animatronics bears from “Knott’s Beary Tales” and figures from the Timber Mountain Log Ride and the Calico Mine Train Ride before they were refurbished a few years ago.
Raffi Kaprelyan, vice president of Cedar Fair, owners of Knott’s, decided to hold the auction to make room at the park.
“The auction gives Knott’s the opportunity to share a bit of history with a global audience of collectors, historians and loyal Knott’s Berry Farm guests,” he said in a statement.
Read the rest at the OCRegister
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Poll: What are you most excited for this year?
What are you most excited for at #Knotts this year? There's so much to look forward to at Knott's. https://t.co/EQtcO9xK7C
— Knott's Berry Farm (@knotts) January 4, 2017
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Saturday, December 31, 2016
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.
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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Sky Cabin Incident
Update 10:06pm - All 20 guests and one ride operator were safely on the ground by 9:54pm pic.twitter.com/tIzenlLvlq— Knott's Berry Farm (@knotts) December 31, 2016
Update 6:15pm - The safety of our guests and employees is our number one priority. We'll provide updates as they become available. pic.twitter.com/0hTUhTKlYV— Knott's Berry Farm (@knotts) December 31, 2016
Friday, December 30, 2016
Yesterland: California Missions - Real and Knott’s
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.
Today, M.H. Habata is back with photos that show how eight models at Knott’s compare to their full-size counterparts.
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Saturday, December 24, 2016
Ring in the new year at Knott’s Berry Farm
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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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!
Read the rest at the OCBreeze
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Friday, December 16, 2016
Knotts Merry Farm Delivers Authentic Christmas Cheer
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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Read the rest at MiceChat
Yesterland: They’re Back! The Missions Return to Knott’s Berry Farm
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.
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.
Read the rest at Yesterland
Monday, December 12, 2016
California Missions make their long awaited return to Knott's Berry Farm
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.
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.
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Sunday, December 4, 2016
Knott’s brings back historical models of California missions
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.
Read the rest at the OCBreeze
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.
Read the rest at the OCBreeze
Friday, December 2, 2016
After 18 years, California Mission models are back at Knott's Berry Farm
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.
Read the rest at the OCRegister
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.
Read the rest at the OCRegister
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