Thinking about getting passes for Knotts. Is it worth it?

ExJungleSkipper95 · 01-15-2007, 03:55 PM

We are starting to get a little burned out on the Disneyland resort so my fiance and I were thinking of getting passes to Knotts as an alternative park to visit when we don't feel like dealing with the Disney crowds. Do any of you guys have passes? If so, is the price of the pass worth it? I know it can get pretty slow at Knotts sometimes but I have always enjoyed the old school charm of Ghost Town and all it's unique shops.

Hakuna Makarla · 01-15-2007, 04:00 PM

I love knotts. I think it would be an awsome idea. heck a change of scenery, different foods, different fun. yeah to me its worth it

Darkbeer · 01-15-2007, 04:12 PM

Lisa and I have them, they have a lot of choices.

http://www.knotts.com/park/guest/ticket.shtml

Since we both like visiting Soak City, and might go to Northern California for a few days, we are renewing to the California Maxx Pass, and while it is the most expensive, they offer a nice renewal discount (more than $20).

Then I get the Parking Add-On for an extra $40, which gives us free Parking at Knott's and the other Soak City parks in California. You pay for parking at the other parks.

I also get a Locker Pass for $25, this allows you the use of a standard locker at the Soak City parks on each visit. One nice benefit, no cash deposit, they just keep your AP until you return the key.

You also get discounts at the park, plus at the restaurants outside the park, including TGI Fridays and merchandise.

Touchdown · 01-15-2007, 08:35 PM

Also, FYI, if you get a Maxx pass that allows you enterance to non California parks for the year, the most important being Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH, aka the park with the most coasters on the planet (and unlike Magic Mountain no gangs and the rides are actually open more oftern then closed.) So if you ever get the urge to go on a long vacation...

JesterMn · 01-15-2007, 08:38 PM

I love having it. It's a great break from Disney. Anyone can park in the Marketplace for up to 3 hours for free, no validation of any kind needed! For the local, that's generally plenty of time to get a Knott's fix.

PirateMunkee · 01-15-2007, 09:32 PM

I totally love my pass and the best thing yet is that I got it for free..............Oh yeah, I keep forgetting I work there. Whenever you're in the park and it's a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday stop by either the Portrait stands in Ghost Town or Camp Snoopy or the Caricature Stands by Ghostrider or Calico (Across from the Mine Ride) and say Hi. You can get your Portrait or Caricature done by a fellow Micechatter, me.

PirateMunkee · 01-15-2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkbeer

Lisa and I have them, they have a lot of choices.

http://www.knotts.com/park/guest/ticket.shtml

Since we both like visiting Soak City, and might go to Northern California for a few days, we are renewing to the California Maxx Pass, and while it is the most expensive, they offer a nice renewal discount (more than $20).

Then I get the Parking Add-On for an extra $40, which gives us free Parking at Knott's and the other Soak City parks in California. You pay for parking at the other parks.

I also get a Locker Pass for $25, this allows you the use of a standard locker at the Soak City parks on each visit. One nice benefit, no cash deposit, they just keep your AP until you return the key.

You also get discounts at the park, plus at the restaurants outside the park, including TGI Fridays and merchandise.

He also shows up and takes pictures of art done by a world renown artist. Me. (I can honestly say world renown because I have done portraits and/or caricatures for visiting families from Scotland, Korea, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. And to think my art is adorning their walls. Cool huh?)

Hakuna Makarla · 01-16-2007, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PirateMunkee

He also shows up and takes pictures of art done by a world renown artist. Me. (I can honestly say world renown because I have done portraits and/or caricatures for visiting families from Scotland, Korea, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. And to think my art is adorning their walls. Cool huh?)

totally cool! do you have pics of your work? I would love to have my kids pics done ( carector pics to!

elly · 01-16-2007, 06:14 AM

discounts on Mrs Knotts fried chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy?!!?

how could you resist?!

Alchimedes · 01-16-2007, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PirateMunkee

I totally love my pass and the best thing yet is that I got it for free..............Oh yeah, I keep forgetting I work there. Whenever you're in the park and it's a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday stop by either the Portrait stands in Ghost Town or Camp Snoopy or the Caricature Stands by Ghostrider or Calico (Across from the Mine Ride) and say Hi. You can get your Portrait or Caricature done by a fellow Micechatter, me.

Hey, that's good news.Glad you get to enjoy your artwork more.

PirateMunkee · 01-16-2007, 08:16 AM

Here's one of TSI that I was goofing around with...

Here's a caricature of my buddy Ryan...

Brian from the TV Show Ghosthunters...

Jay and Grant from Ghosthunters...

Captain Jack...

Darkbeer · 01-16-2007, 08:29 AM

^ Great Stuff!!!!

PirateMickey · 01-16-2007, 10:17 AM

Only you can determine if AP's are worth it, but I highly recommend them.

But then again, I'm biased...

We have AP's for DL (since '89), LegoLand (Lifetime AP's since they opened) and USH (since '90). And we're in NorCal.

We had AP's for Knott's during the late 90's, but after 9-11, they started offering free passes for military, fire and police during the holidays, so we let ours expire to take advantage of that generous offer.

We also had a Six Flags AP for Marine World back when they offered them on sale for $39/year, which of course also included Gangbanger-Land, I mean Magic Mtn. We didn't find the urge to go back there much, so we didn't bother renewing that one.

AP's are the best value in the theme park business. Discounts, free parking, special events, free goodies, etc...

As long as you go (usually) at least twice a year, you're ahead of the game.

Enjoy!

frecky · 01-16-2007, 10:23 AM

After reading the link that Darkbeer posted, Im seriously considering getting APs for the kids and I. Possibly the Maxx one since some of our extended family lives close to some of the other parks. That way when we visit we can go to those parks too!

CoasterMatt · 01-16-2007, 11:35 AM

Knott's is also getting another new coaster for 2007.

01-15-2007, 03:55 PM	#1
ExJungleSkipper95 Visitor Security Enforcer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 1,091	Thinking about getting passes for Knotts. Is it worth it? We are starting to get a little burned out on the Disneyland resort so my fiance and I were thinking of getting passes to Knotts as an alternative park to visit when we don't feel like dealing with the Disney crowds. Do any of you guys have passes? If so, is the price of the pass worth it? I know it can get pretty slow at Knotts sometimes but I have always enjoyed the old school charm of Ghost Town and all it's unique shops. __________________

01-15-2007, 04:00 PM	#2
Hakuna Makarla Banned User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: well thats none of your buisness Posts: 41,151	Re: Thinking about getting passes for Knotts. Is it worth it? I love knotts. I think it would be an awsome idea. heck a change of scenery, different foods, different fun. yeah to me its worth it

01-15-2007, 04:12 PM	#3
Darkbeer Darkbeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tustin Posts: 7,982 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Thinking about getting passes for Knotts. Is it worth it? Lisa and I have them, they have a lot of choices. http://www.knotts.com/park/guest/ticket.shtml Since we both like visiting Soak City, and might go to Northern California for a few days, we are renewing to the California Maxx Pass, and while it is the most expensive, they offer a nice renewal discount (more than $20). Then I get the Parking Add-On for an extra $40, which gives us free Parking at Knott's and the other Soak City parks in California. You pay for parking at the other parks. I also get a Locker Pass for $25, this allows you the use of a standard locker at the Soak City parks on each visit. One nice benefit, no cash deposit, they just keep your AP until you return the key. You also get discounts at the park, plus at the restaurants outside the park, including TGI Fridays and merchandise. __________________ Check out my Theme Park Photos at http://darkbeer.smugmug.com And check out my MiceAge weekly article, "Fridays in the Parks" http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/in-the-parks/

01-15-2007, 08:35 PM	#4
Touchdown Ardent WDW Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 166	Re: Thinking about getting passes for Knotts. Is it worth it? Also, FYI, if you get a Maxx pass that allows you enterance to non California parks for the year, the most important being Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH, aka the park with the most coasters on the planet (and unlike Magic Mountain no gangs and the rides are actually open more oftern then closed.) So if you ever get the urge to go on a long vacation...

01-15-2007, 08:38 PM	#5
JesterMn Functional & Decorative Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 551	Re: Thinking about getting passes for Knotts. Is it worth it? I love having it. It's a great break from Disney. Anyone can park in the Marketplace for up to 3 hours for free, no validation of any kind needed! For the local, that's generally plenty of time to get a Knott's fix. __________________ This signature does not exist.

01-15-2007, 09:32 PM	#6
PirateMunkee Halloween Scare Master!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In my own demented world Posts: 4,546	Re: Thinking about getting passes for Knotts. Is it worth it? I totally love my pass and the best thing yet is that I got it for free..............Oh yeah, I keep forgetting I work there. Whenever you're in the park and it's a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday stop by either the Portrait stands in Ghost Town or Camp Snoopy or the Caricature Stands by Ghostrider or Calico (Across from the Mine Ride) and say Hi. You can get your Portrait or Caricature done by a fellow Micechatter, me. __________________ PirateMunkee Now on Twitter!!

01-16-2007, 08:16 AM	#11
PirateMunkee Halloween Scare Master!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In my own demented world Posts: 4,546	Re: Thinking about getting passes for Knotts. Is it worth it? Here's one of TSI that I was goofing around with... Here's a caricature of my buddy Ryan... Brian from the TV Show Ghosthunters... Jay and Grant from Ghosthunters... Captain Jack... __________________ PirateMunkee Now on Twitter!!

01-16-2007, 08:29 AM	#12
Darkbeer Darkbeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tustin Posts: 7,982 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Thinking about getting passes for Knotts. Is it worth it? ^ Great Stuff!!!! __________________ Check out my Theme Park Photos at http://darkbeer.smugmug.com And check out my MiceAge weekly article, "Fridays in the Parks" http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?u=20284

01-16-2007, 10:17 AM	#13
PirateMickey A Pirate's life for me! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: top half of CA Posts: 3,561	Re: Thinking about getting passes for Knotts. Is it worth it? Only you can determine if AP's are worth it, but I highly recommend them. But then again, I'm biased... We have AP's for DL (since '89), LegoLand (Lifetime AP's since they opened) and USH (since '90). And we're in NorCal. We had AP's for Knott's during the late 90's, but after 9-11, they started offering free passes for military, fire and police during the holidays, so we let ours expire to take advantage of that generous offer. We also had a Six Flags AP for Marine World back when they offered them on sale for $39/year, which of course also included Gangbanger-Land, I mean Magic Mtn. We didn't find the urge to go back there much, so we didn't bother renewing that one. AP's are the best value in the theme park business. Discounts, free parking, special events, free goodies, etc... As long as you go (usually) at least twice a year, you're ahead of the game. Enjoy!

01-16-2007, 10:23 AM	#14
frecky Rockin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: with the people who love me most Posts: 20,678 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Thinking about getting passes for Knotts. Is it worth it? After reading the link that Darkbeer posted, Im seriously considering getting APs for the kids and I. Possibly the Maxx one since some of our extended family lives close to some of the other parks. That way when we visit we can go to those parks too! __________________ Fratsor Sister-Delta Mu Chi Alpha ΔΜΧΑ Proud member of the B.A. I LOVE US!! Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.

01-16-2007, 11:35 AM	#15
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