http://www.fool.com/news/commentary/2004/commentary04070103.htm

An interesting opinion piece by Rick Aristotle Munarriz (http://www.fool.com/About/staff/RickAristotleMunarriz/author.htm), who happens to invest in both Cedar Fair and Disney. He talks about his trip to the West Coast, and it includes his thoughts on Knott's and DCA...



The park itself is an endearing showcase of contrasts. You have a low-capacity stagecoach ride powered by four live horses galloping past spinning flat rides and tower-drop thrill rides. Trains and gold mine railcars circle gently around on their rustic tracks while a half-dozen varied roller coasters take a more adrenaline-fueled approach. I relished the enthusiastic ride operators, and we had such a good time that we wound up spending more days at Knott's than we did at the two Disney parks combined.


WOW, spent more time at Knott's than Disneyland and DCA combined.....



Across the way, the same couldn't be said for Disney California Adventure. A lot has been written (http://www.fool.com/news/foth/2001/foth010626.htm) about the shortcomings of Disney's second West Coast park. Sadly, it's all true. It remains an incomplete destination. It opens later and closes earlier than its sister park as a silent bow of admission that it is not a full-day park.


There is a lot more, check out the link.....

It's all personal opinion ain't it ? I disagree with our friend and prefered DCA to Knotts (and you told me Knotts was better Mr.Darkbeer-but then again you were championing Mummy over TOT ,ooops gone somewhat quiet on that front haven't we ? ) .Isn't your personal crusade against DCA getting somewhat tired ? I mean if you don't like the place soooo bad don't go there :~D

Knott's is better than DCA in terms of rides for adults, rides for kids, cheaper food. DCA offers more filmed attractions and TOT, which is unique in the area.

Interesting to note the attendance from July 4th...

Disneyland, approx 50,000

Knott's, approx 28,000

DCA, approx 16,500

I always have and always will love Knott's. They offer a completely different experience than Disney. There food is one of my favorites, I love funnel cake, chicken and fried mozzarella cheese from the lpace across from Log Ride. I also love the Stagecoach and the Mine Ride. Granted, there are roller coasters and other thrill rides with minmal themeing, but compared especially to DCA it is no contest. I can spend an entire day at Knotts and I can spend no more than 3-4 hours at DCA. I probably would never go there if I didn't have an AP.