All things Knotts Berry Farm

[AJFireman]

Also this update for Knotts Scary Farm. If there are 5 minors with paid admission you get a complimentary ticket for the chaperone.

 

[Phroobar]

Interesting so they will give the parent a free ticket to Haunt if all the kids pay to get in.

 

[PiratesMansion]

So effectively they've neutered the chaperone policy.

Sad to say, but I envision in many cases that as soon as the parent enters the park with their complementary ticket, they'll immediately ditch all five all offspring, who will then carry on as if the policy doesn't exist.

 

[Jrb1979]

So effectively they've neutered the chaperone policy.

Sad to say, but I envision in many cases that as soon as the parent enters the park with their complementary ticket, they'll immediately ditch all five all offspring, who will then carry on as if the policy doesn't exist.

Unfortunately it was going to happen. Had more adults took their kids and the park was busy they probably wouldn't have changed it. For some reason adults seem less interested in these type of events. It's the same for my local park, it's owned by Cedar Fair, I rarely see adults there.

 

[PiratesMansion]

Unfortunately it was going to happen. Had more adults took their kids and the park was busy they probably wouldn't have changed it. For some reason adults seem less interested in these type of events. It's the same for my local park, it's owned by Cedar Fair, I rarely see adults there.

Makes sense. I feel like Haunt events in general double down on the obnoxious young people demographics.

If there's any upside to this, hopefully they'll bring back Scary Farm passes next year.

 

[waltography]

The two new mazes weren't gory but more Stranger Things creepy and fantasy. I think we are going to see a shift towards more story telling mazes like Grimoire and away from Wax Works. However, I don't think it will ever get neutered to the point of candy trails like Disneyland.

If that's the direction they go in the future, I'd be very pleased, though I don't think it would be particularly successful unfortunately.

It's a similar direction I wish Disneyland would try to introduce in OBB (even if they only did one or two mazes, such as a plussed up Villains Grove with actors and a Nightmare Experiment-esque walkthrough in the Backlot).

 

[Parteecia]

So effectively they've neutered the chaperone policy.

Sad to say, but I envision in many cases that as soon as the parent enters the park with their complementary ticket, they'll immediately ditch all five all offspring, who will then carry on as if the policy doesn't exist.

"Chaperones must accompany their party during entry, remain inside the park during their visit, and be available by phone throughout their stay. Guests ages 17 years old or younger who are found inside the park unaccompanied by a chaperone will be subject to ejection."

 

[Emmanuel]

 

[Phroobar]

So effectively they've neutered the chaperone policy.

Sad to say, but I envision in many cases that as soon as the parent enters the park with their complementary ticket, they'll immediately ditch all five all offspring, who will then carry on as if the policy doesn't exist.

Except they still need that chaperone in the park. They still need to give contact information. I guess if your an irresponsible adult raising the next generation of hoodlums then I guess you would walk in and out but that would be effort that most irresponsible adults don't have.

 

[Emmanuel]

Souvenir Mugs for Coffee and Hot Cocoa are now available to buy for the 2022 Merry Farm season. Refills valid only for the duration of Merry Farm. Mug refills are free on day of purchase and $2 (tax included) on return visits. You can buy online now and bring the voucher once Merry Farm begins.

 

[Parteecia]

Accidentally found out about their "Beyond the Fog" behind the scenes maze tour. You get 3. I took it today and we did Depths, Origins, and Dark Ride. I found it very entertaining and enlightening.

 

[Phroobar]

Went to Knotts last night to watch Snoopy's Night before Christmas ice show. It is brand new for the 40th anniversary of Snoopy on ice. I like the addition of the flying twirling skaters. Linus's reading of Luke 2 always gets huge applause throughout. The use of the digital backgrounds made everything come alive. Knotts did a great job.

 

[Phroobar]

Knotts is closed today for rain. I remember being there in the rain. No one is there. The kids spent an hour on one of the spinners getting soaked in the rain. They had a ball. I sat in a restaurant until they were done or were kicked off the ride.

 

[Phroobar]

Knotts is closed today for rain.

 

[Emmanuel]

As of today, the Chaperone Policy will only be implemented on a "as needed" basis. Likely will be implemented for Spring break, summer and holidays and Scary Farm

 

[el_super]

As of today, the Chaperone Policy will only be implemented on a "as needed" basis. Likely will be implemented for Spring break, summer and holidays and Scary Farm

Sad that they had to drop it, but it was expected. Those rowdy teenagers are their financial lifeblood. Knott's is in no real position to change their market like Disneyland is in.

 

[Jrb1979]

Sad that they had to drop it, but it was expected. Those rowdy teenagers are their financial lifeblood. Knott's is in no real position to change their market like Disneyland is in.

I don't think it's sad. Outside of the Knotts Scary Farm there doesn't seem to much of an issue with teens. IMO it's more unfortunate that people view it the way you do.

 

[Emmanuel]

I don't think it's sad. Outside of the Knotts Scary Farm there doesn't seem to much of an issue with teens. IMO it's more unfortunate that people view it the way you do.

And the policy basically can be re-implemented if need be. Right now, these teens are back in school so not much sense to enforce it at the moment but during the busy periods I expect not only the policy to return but also a heavier presence of security and BP Police.

So I assume at this point they have everything they need to ensure what happened last summer doesn't happen again.

 

[el_super]

I don't think it's sad. Outside of the Knotts Scary Farm there doesn't seem to much of an issue with teens. IMO it's more unfortunate that people view it the way you do.

I view it as someone who keeps seeing riots/incidents happening at Knott's. It's a direct consequence of keeping prices low.

 

[Phroobar]

Sad that they had to drop it, but it was expected. Those rowdy teenagers are their financial lifeblood. Knott's is in no real position to change their market like Disneyland is in.

That has nothing to do with it. The current season doesn't need it because kids are in school. Knotts does perfectly well without the rowdy teenagers. It was packed during Christmas and Halloween times. Teenagers are NOT their lifeblood.