100 Years of Knott's Berry Farm

I have more that I want to write about Washington Park (and other things) but this is a time sensitive issue.

Last week we visited Knott's Berry Farm for their 100th Anniversary celebrations, and those celebrations only continue through September 6th.

I am sure not everything will disappear, but they did do a fantastic job dressing up the park for its centennial, and it is worth checking that out.

We had gone to Knott's three times when I was a kid. Returning as an adult, it had switched to more of an emphasis on roller coasters. Well, except for Camp Snoopy.

I love Snoopy and I love roller coasters, but of my three favorite rides, only the log ride was left, and it felt like kind of a loss.

Then, for the 100th anniversary, they were bringing some things back.

The original Sky Tower K was coming back, and was a part of park renovations.

Soap Box Derby cars were back on display, available for pictures, and they even brought back one of the old race judges.

Most importantly, Knott's Berry Tales was back and better than ever.

I don't have any pictures from inside, because I was too busy shooting things. You put on 3-D glasses and shoot pies at images from the original ride.

The old animatronics were cute, but not very exciting. Bringing the characters back with some additions, fast-paced shooting, and a few surprise moves was a wonderful combination of old and new.

There is merchandise honoring the old, and you can even meet some of the old characters, but it has been updated in a way that works.

That is something that Knott's Berry Farm has been able to do very well: stay true to itself while continuing to grow.

We were very glad to get there, even for just a short visit.

Congratulations on a good century!

https://www.knotts.com/