It was a big news-filled week at Knotts Berry Farm as the park shifts from the summer season and gears up for the mega Halloween season.  Knotts held a major announcement event in the Charles Schultz Theater laying out everything that is coming for the annual Halloween Haunt.  Today we focus on what’s going on in the park right now, and taken in a few sights from around the farm.  With most schools back in session this is a great time to visit Knott’s and to relax on the streets of Ghost Town, maybe eat at the Ghost Town Grill and pay respects to Sad-Eyed Joe.

Before we begin we want to remind everyone that this is the final week to enjoy early bird discounts on the upcoming MiceChat Knott’s Scary Farm meet.

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Knott’s Scary Farm Meet

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Ghouls and boys it is time once again to return to the foggy, mouldering streets of Ghost Town as we gather for the annual MiceChat/HorrorBuzz Knott’s Scary Farm Meet!  Join us as we feast on an all you can eat boo-fet, explore backstage backstage realms and get a tour behind the scenes through the mazes with the designers themselves, and enjoy VIP Front of the line access to the mazes and skeleton key access ALL NIGHT and have the best time of your life being scared. 

TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE THE FEAR! 

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VIP Package

Early Bird Discount – $130 (Ends Sept. 7th)
Regular Price $145 

  • Backstage Tour of maze and meet and greet with Haunt Designer
  • All-you-can-eat Boo-ffet
  • Early Admission into Knott’s Scary Farm
  • Early entry to Elvira’s Asylum*
  • Front of the line for MAZES ONLY
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 Elvira’s BIG Package

Early Bird Discount – $230 (Ends Sept 7th) Regular Price  $250 

  • ALL features of the VIP package above, PLUS the following:
  • Front of the line for all RIDES & ATTRACTIONS
  • Special Meet and Greet with Elvira
  • Special Elvira Sovenier pack (a $50 value)

We also have a special discount code for those interested in staying at the Knott’s Hotel.  Use the Discount Code: HORRORBUZZ for 15% off the regular hotel room rates.

This is the ultimate way to see Knott’s Scary Farm and a true VIP experience. It’s an amazing night of friends, frights, and fun. But get your tickets now because this event sells out every year.

Ghost Town

Come visit Ghost Town for a bite at the Ghost Town Grill, then enjoy some socializing with the charming Citizens of Ghost Town.  Here we see the local school teacher using her iPad to teach visiting youngsters
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Programming note, This is the last few days to ride Ghostrider in its current state.  The classic wooden coaster will be going down beginning September 8th for an extensive refurbishment.

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LaborDay Weekend Fun

This Labor Day weekend, Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7, Knott’s Berry Farm will offer aspectacular Labor Day Sunday fireworks show and is the last chance to take in a sensational lineup of live entertainment, and dozens of signature attractions the whole family can enjoy.

There’s live entertainment everywhere you turn.  The Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4 – Sept. 7, is the last time guest can enjoy the following line-up of can’t miss shows and entertainment:

  • Salsa Bands, nothing says a fiesta like a dance party created by some of Orange County’s most popular salsa bands
  • The Big Fat Steve Band – The Kings of Kool is a fun, exciting dance band with a swingin’ beat. Enjoy the live musicality of rockabilly, swing and classic sounds. The only thing missing are your dance moves.
  • Charlie Brown’s Happy Campers performed in the newly renovated Camp Snoopy Theatre. Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, their friend JT, and the world’s most popular beagle, Snoopy, will take the stage in a show that’s sure to make an outdoorsman out of anybody!
  • Calico Saloon Can-Can Show, because what’s a Saloon without a show? Don’t miss this revered show for some good old’ fashioned barroom fun
  • Ghost Town is alive with townsfolk who will put you smack dab in the middle of the Wild West. New residents have put down stakes recently… Clem Culpepper, the ever hopeful gold miner, Ma & Pa Shine, our resident moonshiners & Nathan Quickly, the Pony Express Agent, and the rest of the Calico Townsfolk.

Knott’s Berry Farm 2016 Season Pass go on sale August 28, 2015 for as little as nine payments of $9. A 2016 Season Pass offers one free admission in 2015, unlimited visits in 2016, food and merchandise discounts, Early Ride Time on select rides during the summer, discounts on Knott’s Scary Farm tickets, and exclusive Passholder offers and events.

 Halloween Haunt

We are beginning to see clear evidence of Halloween Haunt creeping into the park.  The Grand Sierra Railway has closed to make way for maze construction on Gunslinger’s Grave: A Blood Moon Rises.

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There is no sign of any preparation for the new Special Ops: Infected Patient Zero that will go into the more forested corner of the park here.

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We are also extremely happy to report that a whole new storyline will be coming to the Calico Mine Ride during Knotts Scary Farm. My Bloody Clementine will employ the classic attraction’s updated sound and lighting, along with the return of live actors, to tell the story of Clementine.

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For more information on the announcements from Wednesday read Knotts Scary Farm Announces Full Line Up on MiceChat.  For full video and commentary read Knotts Scary Farm Unleashes Their Full Haunt Line Up on HorrorBuzz.com

Visit Now!

With most schools out this is the absolute perfect time to come to the farm and visit.  Nearly everything is a walk-on.  This area of the park, Camp Snoopy, is usually crawling with kids.  Now, it’s nearly empty.

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All of the other major thrill rides, including the new Voyage to the Iron Reef is no more than a 10 minute wait.

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Management took mercy and installed shade canopies over a portion of the queue for the bright pink launch coaster.

 

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Buh-Bye Screamin’ Swing

We would also like to remind everyone that the hideous Screaming’ Swing will be closing on September 8th and not returning. We’ve never been so excited for an attraction to close!

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That should do it for this update from the farm.  Don’t forget to head out to the farm for some end of summer Labor Day fun.  We would also like to encourage you to come and join us for the big MiceChat/HorrorBuzz Halloween Haunt meet on September 26th.  It will be an awesome night!

See you In the Parks!

Norman Gidney
Norman Gidney, also known as Fishbulb, has produced and edited many of the articles on MiceChat over the years.