We have plenty of time for DLR for our next trip in two days. I'm curious on your thoughts of Knotts, we have a coupon to get in for 32.00 I have not been there since Summer, 1998. Do you think it's worth a trip there?

Absolutely. I don't go often, but I always enjoy Knotts. If you like coasters, Ghost Rider is a MUST, one of the best woodies around. I haven't been to many theme parks, and none of the "new" (read, post-Epcot) ones in Florida, but Knott's does an excellent job when it comes to atmosphere, almost as good as Disney, IMO (of course, it's missing the timelessness of Disney stories, but oh well).

Yes. Worth it. Do it. Go!!

I prefer weekdays, myself.

Take the family to Mystery Lodge.

Eat, eat, eat.

Oh, and shop, too. Their prices on some things are very reasonable.

have fun!

The "timelessness of stories"? What do you mean by that? Knott's has a rich history and has been around longer than Disneyland (although it realy wasn't classified as a theme park until later- it was only an attraction).

Are you talking about the "stories" that are the theming, as in the Disney movies? Or the old personal stories of growing up visiting there?

I too, like Knott's. For a while I had APs for both, but money got tight and I had to choose. Guess which one won?;)

Knott's is oranges compared to Disney apples. Two different atmospheres and types of rides.

If you go you may want to do it before Halloween Haunt starts. The park closes early and has parts closed down and things decorated in ways that are not the norm. But then again, it may be a fun different trip for you too.:)

Originally posted by RStar
Are you talking about the "stories" that are the theming, as in the Disney movies? That is what I'm talking about. If I were to pick one thing that explains the draw of Disneyland over Knotts it's that the stories behind the themes are stronger, a little less one dimensional. At least that's my feeling on it.

We are going this Wednesday. However, If we go Sunday we can go there after 4pm and pay half the price but they are only open till 7pm. I wonder if that's enough time to get the rides in.

Well, personally, I, who go for all bargains, would rather pay the extra amount to have the park during the week without all of the people who are getting in for half price.

You will get very small, if any, lines. You will be there first thing with all of your energy for the day. You can run around the whole park, enjoy the whole place, in just a few hours. Then, you can leisurely enjoy the shows and shopping.

Just a suggestion. :)

If you go after 4, and the park closes at 7....you will get one ride in on Ghostrider and then have to run like the wind to the other side of the park to do the other rides. In my experience, waits are over an hour or more for Ghostrider on the weekend, same with Xcellerator (especially after 4), PP loads very slow, SS sometimes doesn't run all three towers.

Just spend the extra dough and do it on a weekday so you can enjoy the entire park. Double check the refurb schedule. Ghostrider is up pretty soon and maybe going on right now. Without Ghostrider, it is a huge loss and personally I don't go to the park if I know it is closed.

That's true Mousewife. When I went there four years ago we got there at about 9:30 in the morning. It was cold and we came on a tour bus. The place was empty we did all the rides in about 2 hours and took the next bus back to Disneyland! I was younger then so I didn't enjoy the stores but now I'm ready to shop!! Thank you all for your responce! :) Any good place to have brekfast?

I've never been there, but there's a restaurant across the street called, I believe, Po'Boys that looks like a good diner/cafe place for breakfast. Oh, and about a thousand donut shops up and down Beach Blvd. And for dinner (do they server lunch), you MUST get the fried chicken at Mrs. Knott's Kitchen. Unbeatable.

Actually, and I have never eaten breakfast at either place, but

Mrs. Knott's also serves a breakfast menu and if I remember correctly, there is a fast food place {part of Knott's, I believe} right in front that serves some sort of breakfast menu.

I can be confident that Mrs. Knott's serves a great home style breakfast but I can not be sure about the other. Something maybe about 'breakfast burritos?'

Ah, older. Well, you will enjoy the shops, shows, and the little 'museums' about. So many of their shops have historical
things in them.

Originally posted by Ghoulish Delight
you MUST get the fried chicken at Mrs. Knott's Kitchen. Unbeatable.

I've heard that Mrs. Knott's chicken was great, but I haven't had fried chicken in about 15years and not about to start :)

15 years?!!

I think that must be some sort of record. Well, I think it is great chicken but I wouldn't want you to break that record or hear why you don't want to eat fried chicken.

After all, I am scheduled to bring that to the MousePad Potluck. :)

Well, the mashed potatoes and gravy are yummy. As are their beans.

I would say...defintely go. But, I don't think you have enough time to enjoy the park from 4-7 pm. That is not enough time.

My girls still ask to go to Knott's everytime we go down to DLR. They enjoy it just as much...or even more than DL. Since they were little, they have felt they had more rides, more interactive stuff to do at Knott's...they always loved Camp Snoopy...and they really enjoy the Log Ride.

And I have never been on a wood coaster that's better than Ghost Rider. That one gives you the ride of your life...and it's a looong ride.

I agree with GP...gotta go to Mrs. Knott's for Chicken Dinner. The best. And we always buy 2 or 3 pies to take home with us. I can't seem to get enough of the Boysenberry Pies from there...I end up eating it morning, noon and night.
I also enjoy shopping in Virginia's Gift Shop. They have so much little nick-nacky stuff it's a blast to look through. Although I usually don't buy much there, I love to look and dream...:rolleyes:

Go...
You'll have fun. Just give yourself more than 3 hours to do it in!

Originally posted by mad4mky
I agree with GP... It's Cadaverous Delight, not Ghoulish Pallor :p :D

Originally posted by Ghoulish Delight
It's Cadaverous Delight, not Ghoulish Pallor :p :D

But now you are one, right!:D

CP, DG, CG, DP, what's the diff.? He he, he he.

And I never realy gave it much thought, but what you said is so true about the difference between Knott's and DL being the Disney stories (not Disney Stores!). I was well aware of the story presence at DL, but couldn't place my finger on what was missing about Knott's (besides quality workers and a clean park;) ). Knott's has themeing, but little in the familiar stories dept.

Actually, Knott's is more of a California Adventure than DCA. ;)

I love the theme of being early California, what with the Indians, gold mining theme, and the gun fighters.

But, yes, you sort of have to look for it. It is the park.

I went to Knott's last month. It's no comparison to DLR.

Please call ahead on their show and firework schedules. I went on Tuesday, Aug 22, and more than half of the shows were not running. What a bummer! More, Knott's web site will not inform anyone.

My recommendation is if you haven't been to DLR for a while, visit Knott's on the first day before DLR. If not, I hope you will not feel the same as FatAl and his family. (Smile)

Originally posted by MouseWife
Actually, Knott's is more of a California Adventure than DCA. ;)

I love the theme of being early California, what with the Indians, gold mining theme, and the gun fighters.

But, yes, you sort of have to look for it. It is the park. But there's no STORY. It's just "old California." There are no characters. There's no plot. It's a very vage theme.

That being said, they have done a fantastic job pulling that theme off to it's fullest. But even at its best, the vague "old California" theme of that is the entire park will never live up to the fleshed out story themes of each (okay, most) Disneyland attraction.

If you want a story, you can buy the Walter & Cordelia Knott story. They used to have it at Virginias' Gift Shop. Don't know anymore.

But yes, the only characters are the ones on the train, the stunt show, and.......ah..........the Indians. Oh, but they are real, right? I mean, they are really telling their stories.

Oh, or Snoopy. But that is just in Camp Snoopy.

Who'd a thunk I would ever ask for the money back at Knott's. However with Ghost Rider CLOSED for two weeks (we went this past Monday Sept. 9th) and the new coaster 'Accelerator' restricted to midgets and anorexic teens, I was highly motivated to get the heck off the property. Got a refund and went and ate lunch at Brennens' Jazz Kitchen. (great)
Yeah...quite ticked at the new trend in 'seats for twirps'. From now on I figure Knott's isn't advertising to me anymore....or the OTHER adults who were refused a ride. What a joke.
But if you have a narrow butt, by all means...enjoy!

Okay, while I am not saying it is a great thing to be a bigger person, don't the studies show that Americans are getting heavier? Isn't that the talk about the kids in school are heavy, blah blah blah?

Why in the world would they make a brand new roller coaster that does not accomodate larger people? And I am not saying gigantic people, but larger people.

This is disappointing.

I don't have tiny kids, either. They are not big, but they are not small, either. So, should I worry about them? That is not a fun way to spend the day at an amusement park.

First off, I am a 40-something male with a 40 inch waist and over 200 pounds, and can ride Xcelerator without a problem, and yes, they have "test seats" in the entry area of the queue's to make sure that the safety restraints will fit you, but after the problem they had with Perilous PLunge, I can understand that they need to make sure that they safety restraints work, I saw a gentleman with an artificial leg refused to ride on opening day since the "knee" would not bend far enough for the restraint system to work correctly.

Such is life, and with the legal system they way it is, expect to see more of it. Heck, DCA says if you weigh more than 200 pounds you shouldn't ride the Orange Stinger!

By the way, here is the list of the current discounts at Knott's...

http://www.knotts.com/hot/index.shtml



Right now, bring any Coca-Cola product to Knott's Theme Park and adults get in for just $16.95 and kids for $9.95. Save up to $25 per ticket. Offer ends October 11th and does not apply to Halloween Haunt.



And for the Haunt....



Save up to $17 per ticket on selected nights with a coupon from participating Burger King restaurants while supplies last. Limit six discounts per coupon. See coupon for details. Coupons redeemable at Knott's and Ticketmaster locations.

I think the limit on size applies to PP (max 48 inch waist). Even though I fit, the crash harness made it so uncomfortable - I have a 36 inch waist - through the shoulders that it was like being in hell. They should just put on OSTR's instead that accomadate every rider.

I never had to try out the test seat on Xcellerator, but they really should have a size checker who weighs at least 225 pounds. The thin girl doing the checking was stopping everyone over 150 when they clearly could fit. Also, the swing ride at knotts has a limit of 225 btw.

Off topic, I guess.

I'm 6'0" and weigh over 300 lbs. I'm mostly just thick, don't really have a gut, you know? Anyway, I'm just happy that I can go on most of the rides at DLR. California Screamin was kinda tight, but was ok.

As for swinging rides, I wouldn't go on them anyway. I've got too many memories of swinging rocks on rubber bands really fast, and having the rubber band break. :p The last time I went on a swing ride (About 75 lbs. ago) I had this strong feeling of "I wonder *just* how strong those chains are." Even if Orange Stinger allowed me to go on, I wouldn't.