We have APs to Knott's so spent part of Sunday there to get some use out of them and so my husband could go on Silver Bullet. I wasn't going on that ride, so since it was a brand new ride (open for a month or two at this point?), we were expecting a wait, so I'd brought something to read while he waited in line for the ride. Total walk on. I waited for him right outside the ride entrance, and he was gone for a total of about 7 minutes. They had set up plenty of queue space, so he walked through all of that, and when he got to the front, he just walked right on. He liked the ride, but we were both very surprised that there was literally zero wait time on a Sunday. He went on at about 12:30, but when we were in that area again around 5pm, there was still no wait. Granted, it's off season, but still very much a surprise.

We had lunch at Ghost Town Grill, which I like, but you could definitely tell they weren't expecting many people. One section was closed, and the main section was only about half full while we were there.

I managed to go on Montezuma's Revenge for the first time in many years and actually enjoyed it. I really like Ghostrider as well but haven't been able to ride it in about a year or so, so I decided to try that as well. HUGE MISTAKE. I'd heard that it was a rougher ride than before, but I definitely wasn't prepared for exactly how rough it was. I pretty much spent the entire ride trying to minimize the pain it was inflicting on me, and I did not enjoy the ride at all. I'm sad that I won't be able to ride it any more. Guess the only woodie for me is still Colossus.

We went on Jaguar earlier in the day, and I still like that ride. We went on the mine train ride, at my suggestion, and I've apparently forgotten exactly how boring that ride is. I told my husband to remind me how boring I think it is the next time I forget and suggest riding it. The whole time, I was wishing we were on Big Thunder instead. I know, two entirely different kinds of rides. But still.

We went on the train, which I haven't done in quite some time, and that was nice. I generally don't like the "train robbers" who come by, but they were fun this time. We also went on the stagecoach ride, which I've never done before. It was nice, but at some point, I'd like to ride it sitting on top in the front. I think the view would be cool. We were seated inside this time. (Side note: my husband thought it was funny when he overheard another party talking. The mom and a child were further up in our line waiting for the stagecoach. Dad and another kid apparently came back, and Dad said that they'd gone on Silver Bullet twice in the time it took mom and kid to wait for the stagecoach. Because of the low seating capacity of each stagecoach (they were running two), I would figure it would take longer, but we were probably in line for only 15 minutes.

I had wanted to see the ice show, but they weren't running it that day, so I was bummed. I didn't know that was a seasonal thing, so I hadn't checked the schedule beforehand.

We also went on the sky cabin because I hadn't been on it in quite some time and wanted to. I like that they let you stand up and look around. They don't let you stand up at the one at Sea World. The "CM" was talking about the park and the things you could see and for some reason mentioned that the attendance that day was about 7,000 people. Even though we'd noticed that the park had been empty, my husband and I were surprised that the attendance figure was quite that low, not to mention that the "CM" was announcing it. When we were done, and "CM" said good-bye to everyone and was pretty much telling everyone they could just stay on and go again or come back any time.

With Ghostrider no longer being on the list of things I can ride, I'm not sure I'm going to renew this AP when it expires. Maybe I'll just buy a day ticket once or twice a year to accompany my husband.

WE have knotts ap's as well..we went a few weeks ago..NO LINE UPS at all..awesome

I love silver bullet, I went on it about 7 times in a row..what a great day

yes ghost rider is sooooooo rough..I get off with such a headache..maybe I am having a brain hemmorage..

I haven't been there sence the new coster, but my question is this what Happened to the train and boat that used to go around the lake? it looked like they might be gone for good or did they just shorten the route. And is is true the kingdom of the Dinosors is not open any more to the point that they have taken the signs down too ( ike super star limo) .

I haven't been there sence the new coster, but my question is this what Happened to the train and boat that used to go around the lake? it looked like they might be gone for good or did they just shorten the route. And is is true the kingdom of the Dinosors is not open any more to the point that they have taken the signs down too ( ike super star limo) .

The boat still works, but it only goes in this tiny circle where the dock is. You can literally see it go all the way around the circle by standing at the dock. I think it's really lame, and I miss being able to ride the boat for real.

As for the train, I vaguely remember the kiddie train running that way, so they must just have re-routed it because I did see that it was running.

I didn't check to see if Kingdom of the Dinosaurs was actually open because I'm never going on that ride again unless I'm either dragged kicking and screaming bloody murder or someone promises to give me a million dollars in return for going on it.

By the train ride, do you mean the Calico Mine Ride? That's supposedly one of their best, and most classic---they've had it forever. I compare that to Pirates of the Caribeaan at Disney----only because you are going down into a real live mine with animatronic characters.

Ewwww----Ghostrider is a fright. Just standing next to that ride, you can hear the wooden floorboards creaking. I would never go on that. Those wooden roller coasters are much to rickety and flimsy for me.

But then again, I didn't have the nerve to go on California Screamin' -----and supposedly that one is very smooth.

I draw the line at going upside down.

You crack me up.

So true. Some rides are just sooo written off of my list, too. To be saved for a time when I am tired or hot {if they are air conditioned}.

Since the youngest isn't so young or tiny, he hasn't shown too much interest in Camp Snoopy anymore. So, that is pretty much crossed off.

I also won't ride Ghostrider. I wanted to try it again but after hearing it has become more rough? Yikes.

I enjoy the Log Ride, it is still fun. I want to ride the stagecoach and sit on top/front, too. Haven't riden it in too many years to mention. I enjoy the train robbers. They are funny. I love Mystery Lodge. I enjoy Big Foot Rapids if it isn't too cold. I want to ride the Bumper Cars. I enjoy the arcade.

Ah. Hmm. I think if we had passes we would spend half of the day at the park and the second at the water park. {being that we had dual passes}

I mostly like the feeling. Ooo, the gunfights!! And the crafts.

Thanks for sharing your view and being honest. :cool:

I haven't been there sence the new coster, but my question is this what Happened to the train and boat that used to go around the lake? it looked like they might be gone for good or did they just shorten the route. And is is true the kingdom of the Dinosors is not open any more to the point that they have taken the signs down too ( ike super star limo) .

Last time we were there about 2 weeks ago the boat and little train were up and running, as was the dinosors..as we went on them, not sure right now though

By the train ride, do you mean the Calico Mine Ride? That's supposedly one of their best, and most classic---they've had it forever. I compare that to Pirates of the Caribeaan at Disney----only because you are going down into a real live mine with animatronic characters.

Yep, the mine train. Fine that it's "classic" but definitely not the best in my book - I still think it's boring, and I wouldn't put it on the same level as Pirates.

Log ride - I like that too. It was down on Sunday because it was being painted.

I haven't been there sence the new coster, but my question is this what Happened to the train and boat that used to go around the lake?

OK, because I couldn't remember, I asked my husband last night about the train, and confirmed that it's the train that comes out of Camp Snoopy. But he thinks the route is intact. It used to go over this little bridge that would open to allow the boat through, but since the boat doesn't go that way anymore, no need for the bridge to open up, but he does remember seeing it there still.

The route has been shortened, it used to go around the entire lake, and go over a drawbridge over the lake. Now it cuts between the lake and avoids most of the area where the Silver Bullet supports are.

and Kingdom of the Dinosaurs is officially shut down. All the signage is gone, and I believe they are tearing out the ride now.

wow it was there the last time I went to knotts..my kids were scared of the dinasaurs though

and Kingdom of the Dinosaurs is officially shut down. All the signage is gone, and I believe they are tearing out the ride now.

Any word on whether they've got plans to put something else in there?


And sorry about the mis-info about the train.

and Kingdom of the Dinosaurs is officially shut down. All the signage is gone, and I believe they are tearing out the ride now.But... but... but.. it's a makeout ride!

Here's a little trivia question for Knott's fans. What was in the building where Kingdom of the Dinosaurs is/was?

Here's a little trivia question for Knott's fans. What was in the building where Kingdom of the Dinosaurs is/was?

If the answer is what I think it is, the question is too easy. And what a terrible mistake - to replace such an amazing ride with that horrible thing.

Knott's Bear-y Tales is sorely missed. Elements of Kingdom of the Dinosaurs have now been seen inside Timber Mountain Log Ride. No dinosaurs though...