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November 10, 2015

Six Flags Magic Mountain - The New Revolution Update #3

2016 Attractions Holiday In The Park Revolution Six Flags Six Flags Magic Mountain The New Revolution

It's been almost 2 months since our last look at The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain so we figured we'd take a quick trip up to the park and get some pics.

We'll also take a look at Holiday in the Park preparations

Written by Gregg Condon

Walls, walls, walls ...

They are definitely trimming trees already towards the front of the ride

Interestingly enough one of the trains is still sitting on the brake run ... we had thought they'd been removed.

This is definitely trimmed down from where it was when the ride closed. It will be cool to see more of the ride and also Tatsu.

Moving around to the other side, they are definitely working on the queue. Couldn't see much more down the hill to see what entrance they might be using.

If you look in the station, the other train is there, but it's backwards. Odd.

Unlike Colossus there isn't going to be a whole lot of deconstruction/construction to see on this project but we'll be updating you when it's warranted. We can't foresee us having 20+ updates for Revolution like we did for Colossus though. =)

Moving on, now that Fright Fest is over it's time for Holiday in the Park which officially begins on November 27.

Fright Fest in the Park?

I know they used the DC Universe lights for Fright Fest but for some reason it looks like more were added, but I don't think that's the case.

Didn't see any decorations in Screampunk District yet but they were playing (perhaps testing) some "Twisted" sounding Christmas Music. It actually sounded really cool.

Moving over to Winter Wonderland near Revolution and Tatsu

One of the coolest hings about last years event was riding Revolution through all of the lights. Guess we'll have to wait another year to do that again.

Just a couple of random notes for the rest of the park ...

Nothing different on the spot where Aftermath was. I wouldn't anticipate seeing any changes here for awhile, but who knows.

Since this is a theme park site how about some actual coaster pics from the X2 Bridge. =)

And lastly, not sure how long this has been here but it's the first time we'd seen it. It's nice that they are updating these.

Alright, that's going to wrap it up for this update. Our next update will likely be for Holiday in the Park in a few weeks unless we hear of any major developments regarding The New Revolution.

We'll be at IAAPA next week and while we're not sure if there will be any SFMM reveals we're hoping there will be for some of the other parks in the chain.

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November 9, 2015

11-9-2015 - Wizarding World Hollywood

2016 Attractions Grinchmas Harry Potter Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey Hogwarts Simpsons Springfield Studio Tour Universal Citywalk Universal Studios Hollywood Wizarding World

Now that the last night of Halloween Events for 2015 is over it's time to start turning our attention back on the attractions coming for 2016, and that of course means Wizarding World.

It's been almost 2 months since our last full update for Hogsmeade, Hogwarts and all things Potter, so let's get right to it today.

Written by Gregg Condon

We'll start off where we've been starting off for awhile and that's with the entry to Wizarding World, which looks a bit different than it did just a couple of months ago.

As you can see in the background, Hogwarts has had a LOT of detail added to it.

Moving back a bit you can start to see much more detail on the buildings of Hogsmeade. The clock in the middle and of course the Hogwarts Express on the far right.

Moving around near the Studio Tour

Apologies for the sun glare in some of these pictures, it was very bright

The amount of detail there is amazing

They're still working on the Greenhouse

A look at Flight of the Hippogriff which has been testing

Moving around to the other side, the trees that will be between Wizarding World and Shrek are filling in nicely

I want to go now!!!

Hippogriff. Looking forward to this since it will be different than the others.

We obviously have no idea when Wizarding World is going to open but they are working feverishly to get it done.

But Wizarding World isn't the only thing going on at the park ...

New banner up in Springfield ...

The other side ...

This has been there for awhile, but again it's been awhile since our last update. =)

On the lower lot, work is being done on what was the Universal Experience. I want to say they announced that this was going to be a food location now but it's early, it's Monday and Coffee hasn't kicked in yet. =)

Back up top, considering Halloween Horror Nights ended about 7 hours prior to the park opening on Sunday there are still a lot of props up, but they did put up a few walls already.

They finally caught Michael Myers ...

The new Retail/Dining megaplex is coming along nicely. No idea when it will be finished but it will be nice when it is.

Grinchmas Stuff has started showing up in the stores ... #TooSoon =)

And Minion stuff too ...

Real quick, a couple of CityWalk notes ... they are getting ready for Santa's Arrival

Smashburger is now open

Jody Maroni's (that I think we ate at once in 20 years of going to CityWalk) is closing and will be replaced by Ludo Bird (good call). Just hope the prices are more reasonable than the Ludo Bird at Staples Center.

The new (much needed) parking structure is looking close to being done. Let's hope they have more booths open when it opens too because the lines to get in when I left at about 10:30 were crazy.

And lastly we'll leave you with a picture of a couple of the great characters at Universal Studios Hollywood. They really are the heartbeat of the park. I could listen to these two argue all day. =)

Thanks for reading, we hope you enjoyed the update.

We are fast approaching the time where there won't be much to update on as far as Wizarding World is concerned but we should be able to get another update together in the next few weeks.

We also have no idea when the parks Season Pass prices will be announced and what their grand scheme is going to be, we've only heard rumors at this point.

So stay tuned.

And as always, as soon as opening dates, pass prices or anything is announced we will be bringing it to you.

Have a great week!!!

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November 4, 2015

November 4, 2015 - Park Journey at Two

Here I sit, reflecting on the last 2 years of something we weren't even sure was going to work or that we really wanted to do. The last year has come with it a lot of challenges, a lot of changes, but, most importantly, as always ... a LOT of fun.

Below some thoughts from us on the last year of Park Journey and a few things about where we're heading. Looking back on our first year update some things here came true, some didn't and I'm sure if/when we make it to 3 years there will be some things below that will not have happened.

Written by Gregg Condon

First and foremost, thank you to you the fans. Some of you have been with us since day 1, most of you came within the last year, and that's amazing to us that we continue to grow by just doing what we do.

Secondly, to the contributors of Park Journey. This absolutely wouldn't be worth doing or nearly as fun if it wasn't for the fact that you can do it with people you love, respect and love working with.

To Chris, RD and Matt ... you've been here since the beginning, this place wouldn't exist without you guys. Even though a lot of time people don't see the input you guys have on a daily basis it's invaluable and I hope everybody appreciates you guys as much as I do. There have definitely been some up's and down's along the way and we don't always agree, but just like a family we fight but at the end of the day have the best intentions for all of us in mind.

This year, the gold star for amazing updates goes to Renée. So many amazing updates from Florida and even a few from California. Having you as a contributor and most importantly as a friend is amazing. Thank you for the time an energy you've put into posting great stuff. It's greatly appreciated.

Over the past month or two we've also recruited some other friends who will hopefully be doing some updates very soon. So look for updates from JoAnna, Steve, Jennifer and other Chris as well as continuing updates from Stephen in the very near future from parks in the Midwest, Florida, Northern California and more.

And lastly, and most certainly not least, to my family for supporting this crazy hobby and the extra time it takes to do all of this. It's definitely turned into a second job and it's something we could have never done a few years ago. Special shout out to Amanda for taking on the social media burden and our amazing time at Star Wars Celebration. I was so happy to pass on my passion for Star Wars onto you. =)

It's fun to do something like this during your "free time", it's even more fun to do it with people you love and with the support of all of them.

#Blessed =)

By The Numbers

When we calculated updates from our first year everything was kind of combined from our actual park updates and press releases. This year we tried to organize the site a bit more and separate the press releases out a bit and I think it's worked out for the best. While last year we showed a total of 206 updates, this year it's at 160, and that's just the actual updates whether they be construction updates, editorials or reports. That's not even mentioning the 120 press releases we've put in our Industry News section.

I don't think we'll ever have as many updates as we had the last 2 years, we really don't need them every day and we're looking at ways to do things a little different as to not overwhelm you or us with feeling we have to update things every day. This means making things more interactive, more things on YouTube and even being guests on a few Podcasts in the very near future. So stay tuned for that.

Social Media (as of Oct 30)

As you all may have noticed, we don't pay to "Promote" posts on our social media. I think maybe twice all year when we were trying to sell tickets for our event at Magic Mountain. Which means everything that happens on Park Journey happens organically and that's the way we intend to keep it. Which also means that all of our social media has pretty much grown at the same rate.

Sure we could have paid to get likes and hit some magic number parks look for before they'll even look in your direction (true story). Here at Park Journey we prefer to get people looking at our site who truly want to enjoy what we do. And that means we're perfectly happy with what we have. More than happy if we're being completely honest.

Facebook: 1150 "likes" - This is an increase of approximately 700 in the last year and we have you all to thank for sharing and commenting on our updates.
Twitter: 1130 "followers" - This is about the same amount of increase as our Facebook page this year. Thank you for all of the Re-Tweets!!
Instagram: 1485 "followers: - This is where it get's kind of funny and awesome. Our first post on Instagram was in August of 2014. Our second post on Instagram was in October of 2014. We have 1125 posts and 1485 followers. We aren't sure how that happened but we are to understand it's the hashtags. #ParkJourney ;)
YouTube: 301 "subscribers" - YouTube has been the one area where we've tried to gain traction this year and it's been moderately successful as we were under 100 subscribers a year ago. The Park Journey channel was actually just converted from my personal channel (in hindsight not the brightest idea) but we have added HD equipment this year and have tried to make sure we post fun stuff. Look for more here in the next year.
Google+: It's honestly not even worth going out and seeing how many people follow us on there. ;) (but the answer is 2 ... so there's 2 of you left)

Six Flags - 37 Updates

This year we said hello to the first (and not last) RMC Coaster in CA

Fright Fest across the chain continued to improve

I don't think it's any surprise that the Six Flags section has the most amount of updates. It will probably always be this way simply due to distance. While these were once again dominated by Six Flags Magic Mountain and Twisted Colossus we were very happy to bring updates from other parks this year such as Great Adventure, Discovery Kingdom, Fiesta Texas and Great America. We're hoping to expand this for next year so stay tuned.

New "Coasters" were added at a few parks on both coasts

Roar at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom closed to make way for a new RMC Coaster

Matt's Favorite Update - May 21, 2015 - Twisted Colossus opens at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Four videos, lots of pictures and a great day of fun at media day for Twisted Colossus at Magic Mountain.

Cedar Fair - 19 Updates

Fury 325 at Carowinds burst onto the scene in a BIG way

Knott's opened a new Dark Ride in the former location of Bear'y Tales and Kingdom of the Dinosaurs

For the most part this was dominated by Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Scary Farm. Again, this is mostly due to distance. But we did have some updates from Fury325 at Carowinds and from California's Great America. Next year we're hoping for updates from Cedar Point and Kings Island to go with our normal updates.

California's Great America celebrated their 40th anniversary

At Cedar Point their Stand Up Coaster Manta was converted to a Floorless Coaster

Favorite Update - March 25, 2015 - Carowinds
All the great pictures and moments from Media Day for Fury 325. Take a look at B&M's newest creation as well as the parks new entrance.

Universal Studios - 30 Updates

The new finale of the Studio Tour opened at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Orlando Resort finally announced Reign of Kong

Wow. This was a huge and busy year at Universal Studios, on both coasts. Most of this was understandably dominated by Wizarding World Hollywood but we were really glad to bring updates for Reign of Kong and the deconstruction of Hulk at Islands of Adventure. One of these days we hope to get on the Universal Orlando Resort media list (it's not for a lack of trying) which means even more updates.

Construction of Wizarding World Hollywood continued quickly and it's almost done

Who else can't wait to walk through this gate in a few short months?

Favorite Update - May 14, 2015 - Springfield opens at Universal Studios Hollywood
After a month of soft openings, Springfield is now "officially" open. Check out all the pics from opening night.

Disney Parks - 24 Updates

Disneyland celebrated it's 60th Anniversary this year

Disney Springs continued to open new bars and eateries throughout the year

This is the one section of the site that actually had more updates from parks outside of California and that is 100% a tribute to Renée and her amazing updates. No Disneyland passes by anybody on the Park Journey staff so those updates are few and far between. Plus, I mean, there's no lack of Disneyland updates on the internet. But this year most of the action was in Florida from Avatar and Disney Springs. And now with Star Wars Land on both coasts coming look for more from the Disney parks next year. If you are a Disneyland AP holder and would like to contribute Disneyland updates on a regular basis please let us know. We unfortunately can't offer anything but our sincere thanks but we always give full credit and will plug anything you need us to. =)

We were thrilled to bring you updates from Hong Kong Disneyland

D23 was a highlight as they announced Star Wars Land (in the wrong panel) but whatever

Favorite Update - September 22, 2015 - Jocks hangar bar opens at Disney Springs
Those who love obscure characters from the best movie ever rejoice!! Jock's Bar at Downtown Disney Walt Disney World is now open.

Sea World/Busch Gardens - 5 Updates

Manta at Sea World San Diego was a surprise hit (even though it's been open for a few years)

Gregg got to meet a Penguin and hasn't changed his Facebook Profile picture since

We didn't kick off this section of the site until August, so understandably this is slow going for now. But we're excited to bring you lots of updates from these parks over the next year and hopefully a few surprises as well.

Mako Sightings at Sea World Orlando

Howl-O-Scream continues to unearth evil

Favorite Update - August 26, 2015 - Penguin Up Close Tour at Sea World San Diego
What can you say about crossing something off your bucket list? When that thing is even more amazing than you could have ever imagined? The only word that comes to mind is Wow.

Other Parks - 12 Updates

Adventure City opened the surprisingly awesome Rewind Racers

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk continues to be one of the best parks in the country

This was kind of a slow year for "Other Parks" for us, mostly Legoland California, Santa Cruz, The Orlando Eye and a few other local parks. We hope to bring more from these parks next year as a lot of non-chain parks are adding some very cool attractions for 2016.

The Orlando Eye opened

Mini Death Star at Legoland CA

Favorite Update - August 14, 2015 - Galaxyland and Calaway Park
Nick takes us on a journey to the Great White North with a visit to Galaxyland, Calaway Park and Banff National Park.

Beyond The Parks - 20 Updates

Queen Mary's Dark Harbor continues to scare the Ship out of us

Museum fun at the Getty Los Angeles

It seems like we should have more here just from our Halloween updates. But we had a blast this year going outside of theme parks and bringing you not only updates from all of the amazing Halloween events but for museums and even a few editorials from the editor. Look for more in the next year as there have been a few drafts for articles going on 8 months or more.

ScareLA was the unofficial kick-off to Halloween season

Star Wars Celebration was the official kick off to Star Wars Hype

Favorite Update - May 6, 2015 - From the Mind of the Editor - Don't Limit Yourself
Do you spend all your time and $$ at one theme park chain? If so, you are seriously limiting yourself when it comes to fun.

The Other Side of the Tracks - 13 Updates

RD brought us a great article about American Idiots

Cedar Fair Fanboys weren't immune to RD's charm

We love RD's writing and you do too. And this is why he's the only person who's got his own section of the site. Who knows what RD is going to tackle next but this year his articles ranged from huge days in his life at Disney World, to talking about fanboys to maybe even getting some emails from a few parks. And that's the way we like it!!!

Not everybody is a fan of RMC

And just because we love this picture of RD

RD's Favorite Update - December 15, 2014 - Cedar Pointless
"In all, Cedar Pointless was my favorite column to date, partly as it allowed me to point out two things: 1.) CP isn't immune to criticism or controversy, and 2.) It was my very first death threat over a column I wrote. To me this is a thing of great pride & joy, that I wrote something that angered a person to actually say I should die for my opinions."

Industry News - 120 Update

Busch Gardens Tampa announced Cobra's Curse for 2016

A new Lego Movie 4D adventure is coming to Legoland

If you haven't checked out our Industry News section lately, why not? Anything you need to know for special park events, discount tickets and opening rides is found here. So be sure to check it out when you get a chance.

You can always check out our "Past Updates" pages to see any of these updates in their entirety.

Dollywood announced the first launched wooden coaster

Sea World Orlando made some amazing looking pretzels

What's next?

Now that Halloween is over we get a few weeks to gather our thoughts and maybe relax a bit, but not for too long because all of the holiday updates are coming. We are looking forward to bringing you lots of updates from Holiday In The Park, Merry Farm, Sea World's Christmas Celebration, Grinchmas, Zoo Lights, Chill at the Queen Mary and maybe even Disney somewhere in there.

And then next year we've got Wizarding World opening in Hollywood, The New Revolution, Reign of Kong in FL, DIsney Springs, Avatar updates (anybody know when it's actually opening?), new rides at Cedar Fair and Six Flags parks and more.

And maybe, just maybe another event coming up at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Plans are in the works right now and we should be announcing a date before the end of the year with tickets being on sale just after the New Year. This will give you all plenty of time to make arrangements to be there. The event WILL be on a Saturday or Sunday. Be on the lookout for Mountain Madness 2.0!!!

Thank you all again for your continued support, it's greatly appreciated and we are absolutely thrilled with the growth we've seen this past year.

We're looking forward to at least another year of fun. =)

- Gregg, Chris, Matt and RD

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November 3, 2015

Knott's Celebrates Ghost Town's 75th Anniversary

2016 Attractions Cedar Fair Ghost Town Ghostrider Knott's Berry Farm

Knott’s Celebrates Ghost Town’s 75th Anniversary
With New Entertainment and the Re-launch of GhostRider

Buena Park, Calif. (November 3, 2015) – In 2016, Knott's Berry Farm’s Ghost Town will celebrate its 75th anniversary with two major offerings next summer. The centerpiece of the summer 2016 celebration is the interactive entertainment experience, Ghost Town Alive!, which immerses guests in new stories and adventures in the familiar town of Calico. The west is about to get even wilder when GhostRider returns from a major restoration project with all new trains that will gallop along over 4,500 feet of new wooden track.

In summer 2016, Ghost Town Alive! will allow guests young and young at heart to live the west through inventive new ways to interact with characters and environments as each day, a different story will unfold throughout all of Ghost Town. From pledging one’s allegiance to notorious bandits, to saving the day alongside courageous cowboys, guests play an active role in shaping the events of the day. Every evening, the day’s story culminates with a town wide celebration of 75 years of Calico.

Walter Knott’s love for the Wild West was evident in the attention to detail that he put into the peek-ins peppered throughout town. Next summer, select peek-ins will be transformed into authentic working establishments, and guests will be welcomed to step inside. At the Barber Shop, guests can walk in and meet Calico’s trusted barber who’s rife with town gossip.

In the Sheriff’s office, guests can try their luck at a game of cards with the sneaky Sheriff and other Calico townsfolk. Here, guests can also decide whether they join the lawmen to hunt down the bandits or choose the criminal life and end up with their face on a handmade wanted poster.

In the heart of Ghost Town, the Barn will close on April 4, and when it reopens for Ghost Town Alive!, it will have been transformed into a working horse stable where guests can visit with Calico’s friendly equestrian team.

Construction is underway on a new Calico Stage, which will open across the train tracks from its current location, in the area Screamin’ Swing formerly occupied. The stage, themed after an old abandoned mine, will feature an all-new show for summer 2016. The standing viewing area for the new stage is nearly twice as large as the current viewing area, ensuring even more guests can enjoy seasonal live entertainment. The new venue is scheduled to open in Spring of 2016.

When the new Calico Stage opens, the space that the existing stage and viewing area currently occupy will become Calico Park. Here, guests will enjoy a shady respite from the hustle and bustle of the Town, with a small stage for live performances, and twinkling lights adorning the trees after the sun sets. Calico Park is set to open in Summer 2016. Adjacent to Calico Park stands the iconic Calico Saloon, which will feature a raucous new show next summer. A new western stunt show in Wagon Camp will also debut in summer 2016. Both the Calico Saloon and Wagon Camp will close in early 2016 in for renovations and new show preparations.

Ghost Town Alive! will take interactive storytelling to new heights when it debuts next summer, and for guests really seeking to achieve some heights, they should look no further than to the return of the beloved classic wooden roller coaster, GhostRider.

Since 1998, GhostRider has been giving white-knuckle rides to even the toughest cowpokes. It still looms over Ghost Town as the longest, fastest and tallest wooden rollercoaster on the West Coast. In September 2015, work began to completely restore and preserve this classic wooden rollercoaster. The project is a partnership with Great Coasters International and includes re-profiling and a complete wooden re-tracking of the entire 4,533 ft. long track.

All of the coasters trains will be replaced with state of the art new Millennium Flyer trains designed to look like mining cars, each with gold, silver, or copper accents. As part of the construction, the mid-course brake run will be removed, allowing riders to enjoy a relentless, ride from the moment the train descends the first 108 ft. drop to the moment it returns to the station’s new, smooth magnetic brake run.

“GhostRider was the last attraction commissioned by the Knott family, and this restoration project ensures that the family’s final gift to the park will continue to thrill generations of thrill seekers to come,” said Raffi Kaprelyan, Knott's Berry Farm’s vice president and general manager. “Seventy five years ago, Walter and Cordelia Knott created a place where guests could live out their dreams of the Wild West, and I think they’d be very proud of how it continues to resonate with guests of a new generation.”
When GhostRider re-opens, the queue will snake past Panning for Gold, which returns to its original Ghost Town home next summer. The return to its former location will allow for a more spacious panning experience, which means a more comfortable experience and better photo ops to capture the moment when a loved one strikes it rich!

In 1940, Walter Knott looked for a way to entertain and educate hungry guests waiting for hours to dine at the iconic Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. Ghost Town was born from Walter’s passion for providing restaurant patrons with unique entertainment and fondness for Wild West. The area celebrates the California-bound pioneers that crossed the desert by covered wagon, just as Walter’s family had back in 1868. Brick by brick, building by building, the old west town of Calico came to life in 1941 and has been visited by millions for the past 75 years.

While reflecting on Ghost Town in a letter written in December 1954, Walter Knott wrote, “I [am] very proud of this place we have built. You know we never fully enjoy the things we love until we share them with those we love.” Next summer, Knott’s invites families to share in Ghost Town’s anniversary celebration with the ones they love, and make new memories in the old west.

For more information on Ghost Town Alive! and GhostRider’s comprehensive restoration, visit Knotts.com or download the Knott's Berry Farm app for your smart phone. Join the conversation using #GhostTown75.

Buena Park, Calif. (November 3, 2015) – Knott’s Berry Farm announces a complete refurbishment of Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. Construction began November 2, 2015 and a grand reopening is planned for spring 2016. The project will refresh and preserve the original “tea room” dining room and bring cosmetic and thematic upgrades throughout the restaurant’s other dining areas.

            Throughout the restaurant’s four main dining rooms and two banquet rooms, all furniture, flooring, lighting, and décor will be renovated. The large dining room to the right of the main entrance will be remodeled with a look inspired by Mrs. Knott’s kitchen pantry, as the room will be adorned with a potbelly stove and nods to Cordelia’s home kitchen, evoking themes of warmth, family, and togetherness. The main dining room accessible from the courtyard entrance will be divided into two smaller dining rooms, with a theme inspired by farmhouse motifs.

For the first time, a new outdoor seating area on the restaurant’s north side will allow guests to dine al fresco with beautiful and unique views of the MarketPlace fountain, the theme park’s Ghost Town, and the newly restored GhostRider roller coaster.

The busy kitchen that services one of the most popular restaurants in the world will also be modernized, while the culinary team carefully preserves the recipes and techniques that make the restaurant so special.

The restaurant will feature a new, welcoming lobby area, where diners who provide a cell phone number will be sent a text message when their table is ready, allowing more time and flexibility to explore the Knott’s MarketPlace or to grab a drink around the restaurant’s new full service bar, which will replace the restaurant’s Garden Room.

The restaurant will close on January 4 until the grand re-opening in spring 2016. During construction, Chicken To Go, the counter service take out dining location that serves staples of the Chicken Dinner Restaurant menu will remain open. Brunches held on the first Sunday of each month, the “Winterfest” buffets, and the seasonal “Breakfast with Santa” will not be offered in 2015.

“Walter and Cordelia Knott would be very proud of the plans for the restaurant’s renovations,” said Russ Knibbs, vice president of food and beverage for Knott’s Berry Farm. “When Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant reopens next spring, it will continue its long history of celebrating the legacy of Cordelia’s welcoming hospitality and home style service.”

Were it not for Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant, Knott’s Berry Farm would not be the beloved, world class theme park it has become over the past 75 years. To entertain the long lines of guests waiting for a seat at his wife, Cordelia’s, popular restaurant, Walter Knott began erecting a collection of modest old west buildings that established the basis of Ghost Town. As Ghost Town looks ahead to its 75th anniversary in 2016, the land that celebrates the old west, and the fried chicken that made it all possible resonate with guests as much today as they did in 1941.

About Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Fair Entertainment Company:
Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.” In addition to Knott’s Berry Farm, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, three water parks, one indoor water park, and five hotels. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in California under a management contract. Visit knotts.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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November 2, 2015

Knott's Ghostrider re-track update #2

2016 Attractions Cedar Fair Ghostrider Knott's Berry Farm Knott's Scary Farm

Now that Halloween Season has ended it's time to turn our attention back to 2016 attractions, at least for the next couple of weeks until Holiday Season starts. So today we'll take a look at Ghostrider at Knott's (we'll also share some pics from the last night of Knott's Scary Farm too).

Written by Gregg Condon

Forgive the lighting and such on these pictures, these were taken in the late afternoon.

Last update only the lower track was being done, they've moved up top this week.

Some wood ready to get installed. Apparently there is a LOT of wood backstage.

This is going to be so awesome.

Still no idea if any of the track will be reprofiled or if it's just going to be the same layout.

The turnaround

The pre-lift element

The main reason for our visit was of course the last night of Knott's Scary Farm. Below is a video we took of the last few minutes of the event. It was awesome.

Have a nice hybernation buddy!!

The pre-scare dinner is great fun. Josh made a friend.

The monsters finding unsuspecting victims and having a great time

Nice directional signs were added since our last update ... these were much needed.

Paranormal ... never had a bad time in here all year.

Trick or Treat ... wildly consistent all year. Probably our 2nd favorite of the year.

Josh got the mark in Voodoo

My Bloody Clementine ... we only got to do this twice all year and while we enjoy the Mine Train being haunted I don't think talent is necessary in here. I'd like to see them do more with the existing technology in the mine like they did with Witch's Keep last year.

We finally saw Elvira. It was great cheesy Halloween fun with lots and lots and lots and lots of boob jokes. Like A LOT!!! =)

Thanks for reading. We'll have another update on Wednesday celebrating our 2 year Anniversary ... 2 years. Wow. We can't believe it.

We'll also be back at Knott's in a few weeks for Knott's Merry Farm.

Have a great week!!

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October 30, 2015

Sea Otters enjoy Halloween Treats at Sea World San Diego

OTTERS AT SEAWORLD ENJOY HALLOWEEN TREATS

Instead of candy bars, marshmallows and suckers, it’s more like clams, mussels and sea urchins

The California sea otters at SeaWorld® got special Halloween treats from their trainers, but instead of spooky and sweet, they were icy and fishy! Mimicking their natural behaviors in the wild, the otters broke apart their frozen treats, which included pumpkin-shaped bits of clam, shrimp, sea urchin and mussels, spread out for them in their own specially-designed pumpkin patch. Guests watched as the otters devoured their delicious meals. While the special decorations were provided for some Halloween fun, the otters at SeaWorld receive seafood every day as part of their regular diet and enrichment program. Sea otters have an extremely high metabolism rate, consuming about 25 to 30 percent of their body weight daily

For kids 12 and younger looking for a more traditional Halloween treat (candy, that is!), they should come on out to SeaWorld in their best Halloween costume and trick or treat among a dozen sea-inspired stations. They can also take in Clyde & Seamore’s Big Halloween Bash, and enjoy pumpkin painting, not-too-spooky Halloween characters, cookie decorating and more during this final weekend of SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacuar (Oct. 31 and Nov. 1).

SeaWorld has a long history of caring for sea otters and currently cares for five that were taken in from the Sea Otter Research and Conservation program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The California sea otter is listed as a threatened species by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Threats include oil spills, entanglement in fishing nets and diseases. SeaWorld and Busch Gardens support conservation projects all over the world, including sea otter preservation, through the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund (www.swbg-conservationfund.org).

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