 The Holiday Season is here, and last night we were out at Knott's Merry Farm for our first holiday event of the season. It's another amazing year at Merry Farm, lots of great new things to see, holiday food and the parks merchandise game continues to improve. Let's head in and see!! Written by Gregg Condon Welcome to Knott's Merry Farm!! Sure, it's only November, and I'm usually a Grinch when it comes to Holiday stuff so early in the year. But as I said on our social media during the event, I didn't seem to mind this year. There's been so much bad stuff going on lately that a bit of Holiday Cheer was exactly what we needed. We hope you feel the same.   No fog, but lots of pretty lights.   And snow  No more Dark Ride for 2018. Maybe next year they should have a holiday overlay to the Dark Ride for Merry Farm? =)  Lots of great new decorations in The Boardwalk   Obligatory construction update  Really loved the decorations in Fiesta Village     Be sure to check out our video from our visit featuring Snow and Glow and more around the park. We'll cover the shows the next time we visit.  They also had a great opening night tree lighting ceremony.  The park truly does look amazing all times of the year, but especially during Merry Farm  Camp Snoopy was very colorful   These swans got stuck  Santa's Christmas Cabin is back where you can try a variety of holiday treats, and of course, hang out with the big guy.    Speaking of Santa's Cabin ... let's check out some of the food  Amazing    Elote is always awesome   This was interesting. I'm not a fan of sweet potato so I didn't enjoy it as much as others did.  If you get one treat at Knott's Merry Farm, make it this. I need this recipe.   Yule log. Not a log, I don't have a log. If I had a log not in the sense that you think I said I did.  Some awesome Merry Farm merch available this year as well. May have to expand my closet beyond Halloween shirts. =)    Thanks for checking out our Knotts Merry Farm Update. We wish you all the best.  Don't forget, if you get cold, be sure to put your lamb over your shoulders. =)  Related Videos:
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 Last weekend was the opening of Knott's Scary Farm 2018 and we were privledged to be able to attend 2 of the first 3 nights of the event. And we can tell you, we're already looking forward to our next trip. It's simply amazing. We got some great pictures both of the event and a couple of maze tours from the HorrorBuzz event thanks to Scott who attended. Enjoy!! Written by Gregg Condon Pics and Videos by Scott Linder and Gregg Condon Welcome to Knott's Scary Farm  We'll start off with a tour of our favorite maze of 2017, Dark Ride. It's pretty amazing in 2018 as well.  Be sure to check out all of our videos in this update, all in glorious 4k! Slideshow of the tour Next up was a tour of Pumpkin Eater, another of our favorite mazes of 2017. Which is also pretty amazing in 2018.  Thanks to Norm and HorrorBuzz for the awesome tour!!! And to Scott for sending us the pics!!   Not your typical red carpet  The fog is coming    The coolest  Our first maze of 2018 was the all new "The Depths" which is seriously so fun. And very fun to shoot pics and video in. (Just remember, don't disrupt the monsters, maze security or other patrons).       As the sun goes down, the fog rolls in   Carnevil has always been one of our favorite scare zones, but this year it's just on another level. The addition of HangTime has really completed this area.    Halloween Hootenanny is back, no monsters when we rode on Thursday, not sure if they will be back this year. But a fun, fun time for all!!  Paranomal Inc is back with an all new ending, which is fantastic!! This maze has NEVER been better.   Foggiesta Village  Who else wishes this ride was open for Scary Farm?  The Hollows is fantastic  And Pumpkin Eater is the perfect fit for the scare zone   Gabe is ready for Trick or Treat Lights Out  Always one of our favorites, and was easily the longest wait all weekend.   The hanging was also back this year. Always a fun look back on the past year. I'll admit, I'm getting to the age where I don't get some of the references. Eek. The last new maze for 2018 is Dark Entities. You could tell from the first weekend they are still finding their way a bit. Like Pumpkin Eater last year, I get the feeling that as the weeks go on, the crew here is going to find their groove and this maze is going to be fantastic!!  The effects and Lighting in Dark Entities are great!!   Some pics from around the park     Thanks Knott's for another great year of Scary Farm. We can't wait to get back soon!!   Related Videos:
Related Updates:  Yesterday was Media Day for the amazing new ride RailBlazer at California's Great America. I'm still trying to wrap my head around what an amazing event it was. Thanks to California's Great America not only for inviting us out, but for building RailBlazer. I'm also still trying to wrap my head around how much I absolutely LOVED RailBlazer. Because I really did love it. It's just a very fun and unique ride. Written by Gregg Condon First let's start off with some videos, the first being me making a fool out of myself on the Reverse POV. Note: We also took some Reverse POV in the back row but are having some issues (old SD card). Going to try and recover it but it's not looking good. Stay Tuned!! And of course, the actual RailBlazer POV!! Lastly, some of the most amazing B-Roll footage I've seen from any park on any ride. It's seriously amazing and you should all watch this. Like a lot. =) Let's get on with the Media Day Festivities!! Good Morning CGA!!  Why Hello There!!   It was a perfect morning  Some pics of the ride in motion, be sure to click through the slide show Test Seat!! I didn't have any issues with the leg room. The shoulders are a bit snug, but not too bad.  More pics of the ride in motion. Honestly enjoyed taking pics of this ride so much!!  As you can see, those in attendance were having a blast!   It's just beautiful to look at    Oh yeah, they fed us, and fed us well. Sausage Wrapped in Funnel Cake Batter was a favorite.   The new stage looks great, food festivals in this area are going to be awesome.  Berserker and Whitewater Falls also got some new signs and landscaping!!   Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising!! RailBlazer the T-shirt. RailBlazer the Water Bottle. RailBlazer the Hat. RailBlazer the Teddy Bear.  RailBlazer the Magnet. RailBlazer the Keychain.  Quick shout out to Flight Deck. Happy 25th!!  Now back to our regularly scheduled ride pics!!    And of course, the opening ceremonies complete with fireworks!!! We had such a great time at the park, RailBlazer is amazing. I think we were all happy with it and almost kind of shocked at how much we totally loved the ride. It's probably in my top 20. It's THAT good.  Hope you all enjoyed!! Related Videos:
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 Over the weekend we headed down to Knott's Berry Farm to check out Ghost Town Alive 2018. Now in it's third year this event is bigger and better than ever. Follow along with the continuing story of this great event. Written by Gregg Condon First, let's check out some awesome video of the event! Welcome to Ghost Town  Happy Founder's Day!!  The citizens of Calico are out and about     Howdy ma'am  Roger Rabbit Yell!!!     Of course, we couldn't go to Knott's without spending some HangTime ...     This years event is really amazing yet again, we really do need to just go down on a day we don't have to work the next day and take it all in. Related Videos:
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 This week on Fork Journey, we're travelling all around North America to bring you the latest and greatest in the world of forks. We've got Canadian forks, Christmas forks, Hybrid forks, Southern Forks. All the Forks you could ever want to see. Maybe our forks will prove our point to that other point that our points are amazing and we are worthy to point out all of the points the point wants us to point out. Forks with some Canadian HumorThe newest members of Team Fork Journey, Nicholas and Jeff spread some of their Canadian Humor all over Fork Journey.   Idaho isn't only known for the innovators of the Hybrid coaster and potatoes, they are also known for their amazing forks!! Matt and his wife Rose checked in with the following ... The Many Forks of IdahoHybrid chopstick forks, silver, plastic, stainless steel, even decorative mini forks with handles that look like Christmas lights.  As fork enthusiasts, we see the beauty in every fork, and I do my best to convey that with my photography.   This controversial beauty is reviled by traditionalists, even mocked and cursed as being less worthy than a spork!  What kind of monster do you think I am?!? I wouldn't 'rank' my kids if I had any, so why would I do such a thing? I enjoy them all...  My wife shows off our prized 'Mega Fork' - It can obliterate even the biggest salad bar creation nearly instantly. It's like the gigacoaster equivalent of eating utensils.  Forks with Southern CharmRandy shares with us how much those in the south enjoy forks From California where we don't know the difference between Wood and SteelSome of our Friday Night Fork Journey comments from the Fork Journey Facebook Page
 We hope you enjoyed our weekly wrap-up of all things Fork Journey. Join us next week as we join Gary from Coasting with Culture as he checks out the forks of South Africa. Related Updates:
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