All things Knotts Berry Farm

[truecoat]

I do like Silver Bullet but I really miss the lake and paddlewheel. They used to shoot off fireworks there. Put in a half size paddlewheel.

I would replace Excellerator with a new coaster that is longer with some loops. Better yet, bring back the Wacky Soapbox Racers but as a modern rail coaster with AAs and scenery. Return the Autopia-type cars but as electric with no center rail.

I would demolish Coast Rider because anyone over 5'6" can't ride it without having their knees destroyed. Put in a couple of flat rides there. Even Goofy's Sky School is much more comfortable for a wild mouse. Replace it with a Ghost Train dark ride. Make it super cheesy but with cutting edge effects.

Oh, and never return the parashoot drop. That thing was super scary considering the cages only went up to 48".

I rode the Texas Chute Out at Six Flags over Texas in the '70s. It was very similar to that parachute drop and as a 12-year-old, the scariest thing I'd done in my life up to then.

 

[Phroobar]

I rode the Texas Chute Out at Six Flags over Texas in the '70s. It was very similar to that parachute drop and as a 12-year-old, the scariest thing I'd done in my life up to then.

Even scarier if your on it when this happened.

 

[truecoat]

Even scarier if your on it when this happened.

That would be a bad day.

Another thought on the chute ride, riding in the buckets or the seats was equally scary. The buckets had no restraints and the seats were an open bench seat with a waist belt.

 

[PiratesMansion]

I was fortunate enough to ride the last of those remaining at Six Flags Great Adventure a few years ago.

It was a very cool experience; that said, by modern standards, it's not a particularly scary or intense ride.

Alas, the Great Adventure model also was closed for years before it was finally torn down a few months ago.

 

[mickEblu]

I do like Silver Bullet but I really miss the lake and paddlewheel. They used to shoot off fireworks there. Put in a half size paddlewheel.

I would replace Excellerator with a new coaster that is longer with some loops. Better yet, bring back the Wacky Soapbox Racers but as a modern rail coaster with AAs and scenery. Return the Autopia-type cars but as electric with no center rail.

I would demolish Coast Rider because anyone over 5'6" can't ride it without having their knees destroyed. Put in a couple of flat rides there. Even Goofy's Sky School is much more comfortable for a wild mouse. Replace it with a Ghost Train dark ride. Make it super cheesy but with cutting edge effects.

Oh, and never return the parashoot drop. That thing was super scary considering the cages only went up to 48".

Wow I had no idea that lake was ever there. So much better!

 

[Phroobar]

That would be a bad day.

Another thought on the chute ride, riding in the buckets or the seats was equally scary. The buckets had no restraints and the seats were an open bench seat with a waist belt.

That sounds terrifying.

 

[truecoat]

That sounds terrifying.

Riding on the bench as a kid, you hold on for dear life as you don't want to slide out. The belt was tight enough but the fear was there.

 

[Phroobar]

Peanuts Celebration has started. New food options to try out. More characters everywhere. A couple of new shows. The Jelly of the Month club is performing again.