All things Knotts Berry Farm

[Phroobar]

 

[DanielBB8]

Well it's hard to taxiderm a human and make it look life like.

That's why it should be a haunt & spooky ride. I quite like Knott's Beary Tale ride. Sometimes they replace perfectly good rides like the original Imagination. They couldn't update it or keep up the maintenance. All rides have a lull period when people lose interest, but they can always come back in popularity with a few improvements and changing demographics. Knott's is in full nostalgia like the old times.

 

[Rich T]

When it comes to coasters where the entire ride is visible, the visual appeal of the structure means a lot to me. It should come across as a gigantic scuplture, and this is a perfect example. HangTime looks freaking awesome.

 

[Phroobar]

The lighting package on HangTime is really pretty. That did a great job on this coaster. You should see it lit up for Haunt with the special lighting and the creepy clowns wondering around in front of it.

 

[NobodyElse]

...creepy clowns wondering...

Insert stock photo:

 

[Rich T]

Having grown up watching Bozo, Red Skelton as Freddy the Freeloader, and the first Ronald McDonalds... I don't find clowns scary at all (even when today's fake clowns are trying to be scary.) And I genuinely feel sorry for the professionals trying to keep traditional clowning alive. The previous sentence was one of the weirdest I've ever typed.

 

[Disney Irish]

Having grown up watching Bozo, Red Skelton as Freddy the Freeloader, and the first Ronald McDonalds... I don't find clowns scary at all (even when today's fake clowns are trying to be scary.) And I genuinely feel sorry for the professionals trying to keep traditional clowning alive. The previous sentence was one of the weirdest I've ever typed.

 

[Rich T]

I rode the Flying Saucers, ding dang it!

 

[Disney Irish]

I rode the Flying Saucers, ding dang it!

 

[Rich T]

My warranties might be expiring, but I've had my fun along the way.

 

[Ismael Flores]

Well it's hard to taxiderm a human and make it look life like.

speaking of humans, Am i really the only that thinks the AA's in the log ride are creepy? Those thing look like they had been sitting in an antique shop collecting dust then came to life. Even worse when you turn the corner and see one playing the Banjo. That ride can easily be themed to Deliverance for Halloween with no change at all except a new marquee

 

[Ismael Flores]

they need to bring back KINGDOM OF THE DINOSAURS!!! growing up it was one of my favorite rides of all time. all it needed was a modern update with new dino AA's. they need to bring it back and replace that horrible screen abomination that is in there now. "how did you get in here?! you're going back in time!!!!!!"

i do miss the old dark rides that were in that building, Iron reef is a mess of a ride and complete waste of valuable space

 

[Rich T]

speaking of humans, Am i really the only that thinks the AA's in the log ride are creepy? Those thing look like they had been sitting in an antique shop collecting dust then came to life. Even worse when you turn the corner and see one playing the Banjo. That ride can easily be themed to Deliverance for Halloween with no change at all except a new marquee

Nope, I think the AAs on Timber Mountain look fine. The fact that so many of them are armed with saws makes them seem a bit more threatening, though. They're no more creepy than the Carousel of Progress family, and much better than the original figures they replaced. And Banjos shouldn't have an eternal bad rep just because of one over-rated flick. Banjos rock.

 

[Rich T]

i do miss the old dark rides that were in that building, Iron reef is a mess of a ride and complete waste of valuable space

I loved Knott's Bear-y Tales. Kingdom of the Dinos, not so much. But, yeah, both were better than Iron Reef. Why does that space get worse every time something new goes in?

 

[NobodyElse]

speaking of humans, Am i really the only that thinks the AA's in the log ride are creepy? Those thing look like they had been sitting in an antique shop collecting dust then came to life.

I think even Knott's acknowledges that observation.

 

[NateD1226]

I would have to say Hangtime is high on my list of the best coasters at Knotts. It could even be number 1! I really loved it and would go on it a million more times.

 

[DanielBB8]

I loved Knott's Bear-y Tales. Kingdom of the Dinos, not so much. But, yeah, both were better than Iron Reef. Why does that space get worse every time something new goes in?

What’s the point of knocking Iron Reef? It’s a good ride that has reliability and loading issues. It’s quite enjoyable. Beary Tales and Dinosaur will never return. If they ever close Iron Reef, nothing will fill the space forever. Then you’ll lament how Iron Reef was so terrific after its gone. It’ll keep getting worse and worse. Something is better than nothing. Iron Reef is pretty good.

 

[NateD1226]

What’s the point of knocking Iron Reef? It’s a good ride that has reliability and loading issues. It’s quite enjoyable. Beary Tales and Dinosaur will never return. If they ever close Iron Reef, nothing will fill the space forever. Then you’ll lament how Iron Reef was so terrific after its gone. It’ll keep getting worse and worse. Something is better than nothing. Iron Reef is pretty good.

Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today...

KIDDING! But it is still a bad ride

 

[DanielBB8]

Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today...

KIDDING! But it is still a bad ride

Are you still asleep?

 

[NateD1226]

Are you still asleep?

I could if I wanted too.