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Knott’s Berry Farm Ends the Year with Day and Night of Performances and New Year Fireworks

Knott’s Berry Farm Ends the Year with Day and Night of Performances and New Year Fireworks

Dec 28, 2017 News, Theme Parks 0

Guests can say goodbye to 2017 as the park celebrates with memorable festivities including Knott’s Merry Farm seasonal performances throughout the day on December 31st.
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TEA Announces Newest Thea Award Recipients at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2017

TEA Announces Newest Thea Award Recipients at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2017

Nov 14, 2017 Attractions, Business, Events, Headlines, Museums, Technology & Media, Theme Parks 0

  Today, during the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced the new slate of TEA Thea Awards recipients – to be formally awarded April 7, 2018...
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Gantom Turns the Lights Out at Knott’s Scary Farm

Gantom Turns the Lights Out at Knott’s Scary Farm

Nov 01, 2017 Attractions, Haunts, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks 0

Lights Out uses Gantom Lighting & Controls' Torch Technology powered flashlight- a specially made, programmable, IR (infrared)-powered device.
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Year of the Dog: Peanuts and Cedar Fair

Year of the Dog: Peanuts and Cedar Fair

Oct 24, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Features, Headlines, IPM Interviews, Latin America & Mexico, North America, People, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Uncategorized, World markets 0

As a family-friendly IP, Peanuts offers just about everything an attraction operator could wish for.
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Knott’s Spooky Farm Brings Daytime Halloween Fun to Southern California

Knott’s Spooky Farm Brings Daytime Halloween Fun to Southern California

Sep 21, 2017 News, Theme Parks 0

he kid-inspired “spooky” celebration will feature activities for ages 3-11, including trick-or-treating, a live show and costume contest with the Peanuts gang, and a Dia De Los Muertos...
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Cedar Fair Extends Licensing Agreement with Peanuts Worldwide

Cedar Fair Extends Licensing Agreement with Peanuts Worldwide

Sep 13, 2017 Business, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

The agreement covers Cedar Fair's North American exclusive use of Peanuts in the company's attractions, entertainment and sports, food and beverage, lodging and retail operations. The new agreement...
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Knott’s HangTime to Become First Dive Coaster on West Coast in 2018

Knott’s HangTime to Become First Dive Coaster on West Coast in 2018

Aug 17, 2017 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

HangTime’s ride structure itself will come to life and illuminate the Boardwalk area with colorful nighttime track chase lighting that will accompany the coaster train’s travels across the smooth...
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Schedule Announced for Haunted Attraction Leadership Symposium

Schedule Announced for Haunted Attraction Leadership Symposium

Jul 25, 2017 Attractions, Business, Events, Haunts, News 0

The schedule for the day-long Haunted Attraction Leadership Symposium, “Innovation in Interactivity,” to be held at Knott’s Berry Farm on August 1 has been announced. This symposium,...
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Regional Parks Entice Season Passholders with New Attractions and Events

Regional Parks Entice Season Passholders with New Attractions and Events

May 30, 2017 Business, Features, Headlines, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Rides such as Wonder Woman: Lasso of Truth and Patriot, and events such as Red, White & Brews have become essential tools in retaining annual and seasonal passholders.
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Details Announced for “VR Showdown in Ghost Town” at Knott’s Berry Farm

Details Announced for “VR Showdown in Ghost Town” at Knott’s Berry Farm

Mar 08, 2017 News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

The immersive and interactive VR attraction will invite guests to embark on a time travel adventure, which will transport them to a futuristic version of Knott's western town of Calico.
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