Kram Sacul
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If they get rid of Mystery Lodge I will be pretty sad. Such a beautiful show.
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All things Knotts Berry Farm
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The stunt show is 12 minutes long. Even the saloon show is 15-20 minutes. Why is the stunt show so short?
The last time I went, it was 20 minutes from start to finish, at least that was the length of the video I took from start to finish. So I am guessing there may have been some issues.
I'll have to watch your video. I've seen it a lot of times and didn't notice any thing missing. They just did the show really fast.
I see, well, I haven't posted it anywhere, just took it for me, so I will have to do that later.
THE 1HAPPY HAUNT
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World's are colliding!!!! You're killing independent George!!! George is getting upset!!!Walt Disney hanging around with Walter Knott at Knotts Berry Farm.
DavidDL
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So today I was reminiscing about going through the old Haunted Shack attraction at Knotts as a kid and looked up some old photos.
I had a thought that may be unpopular among some folks here.. but I think the concept/return of the Haunted Shack would be popular among todays Instagram/social media crowd. The shack was known for it's optical illusions so it tracks in my mind that an updated version of it built today would draw in lots of folks to take photos with the shack's illusions, especially with how popular similar concepts like "Infinity Rooms" can be at local museums. I'm sure there's so shortage of illusions for them to use and they also have the advancements of today's technology to help them out if they want.
Just a thought I had! -and for those who are against that kind of crowd in general, hey, they can walk right by it and joke about how it's "the scariest attraction in the park" and how they're "not brave enough to go in there!" Win/win!
I had a thought that may be unpopular among some folks here.. but I think the concept/return of the Haunted Shack would be popular among todays Instagram/social media crowd. The shack was known for it's optical illusions so it tracks in my mind that an updated version of it built today would draw in lots of folks to take photos with the shack's illusions, especially with how popular similar concepts like "Infinity Rooms" can be at local museums. I'm sure there's so shortage of illusions for them to use and they also have the advancements of today's technology to help them out if they want.
Just a thought I had! -and for those who are against that kind of crowd in general, hey, they can walk right by it and joke about how it's "the scariest attraction in the park" and how they're "not brave enough to go in there!" Win/win!
RobWDW1971
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Such a great era - the Roaring 20's, the Airfield, it all made sense and was great. Now, the "Boardwalk" is a cement highway with carny rides. The shame.
Will the new ride look like this? I did notice the new windows last saturday.
Rich T
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I loved The Haunted Shack, but if it ever returns, it would have to be a drastically rethought experience. The original had the guests navigating severely tilted rooms to throw off accurate perception. Today, if one guest twisted an ankle or felt dizzy, they’d cry all the way to the Dewey, Cheatem & Howe law firm.
Rich T
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I loved Airfield, too, but remember it also had a carny ride (Loop Trainer).
Today’s Boardwalk has 3 fine coasters providing a better overall experience than Corkscrew and Cycle Chase/soapbox. The two flat rides are excellent classics. It has a nice airy feel and looks great at night.
Its problems can be fixed through landscaping, entertainment and a bit more theming. Its got a solid base to build on.
RobWDW1971
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We will agree to disagree that today's boardwalk matches the theming and experience of Corkscrew, Sky Jump, Cycle Chase, and Gasoline Alley.
Darkbeer1
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And if you build it today, how do you make it ADA friendly?
It looks great at night with hords of psychotic clowns running around.
NobodyElse
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My thoughts as well. I guess the Haunted Shack (and Mystery Spot) were so old that they were grandfathered in.
But, I honestly need to do the research on where the line gets drawn for ADA stuff in regards to new attractions. Even in these days, not everything is designed as being accessible to everybody. The nature of some things just prevents it (like elements of Redwood Creek Trail, etc.).
It would be interesting to perhaps do a modern version (using Dr. Strange) and incorporate even more optical illusions.
lazyboy97o
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The line is drawn in Chapter 2 of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and respective chapter of the state building accessibility codes. Chapter 2 covers the scoping requirements for different types of facilities. Section 240.1 Exception 3. reads "Amusement attractions shall not be required to comply with 240." This scoping exception is repeated verbatim in California Building Standards Code 11B-240.1. For reference, new rides are covered under Section 234.
The US Access Board, in their guides for recreational facilities, defines an "amusement attraction" as "any facility, or portion of a facility, located within an amusement park or theme park, that provides amusement without the use of an amusement device. Examples include, but are not limited to, fun houses, barrels, and other attractions without seats."