Halloween Fun At #CampSpooky

Duke went crazy when the invite came in for the Camp Spooky media preview event at Knott's Berry Farm.  I'll admit I was excited too.  We had an incredible time last year.  Halloween can be scary for a kid but Camp Spooky makes it cute and fun.  I know if we weren't invited, we would've treated the littles out for a day of fun at Knott's anyways!  What I love about Camp Spooky is that kids (& parents!) are encouraged to wear their costumes and get a head start on trick-or-treating.  It is absolutely adorable watching skeletons, ninjas and princesses get on rides and scream their cute faces off.  If Halloween is one of your favorite times of the year, this is the perfect way to kick off your Fall festivities!  For information on Camp Spooky, check out my detailed post here!

My skeleton always wants to ride the McDonald's car!

Monster Factory is a new maze this year - Duke loved finding all the monsters on his own!  And at the very end, there's a special treat!  (Better than candy!)

Rocky Road Trucking Company is one of their faves!

Duke didn't want to go in the cave at first...

Spooky good fun for the kids!

Kids learning to walk like a monster!

Ooo scarecrow and a witch!

My littles are so cute in their year-round "Halloween" gear

We ran into Dracula when we were leaving!!!  EEK!

It's Time For Camp Spooky At Knott's Berry Farm Theme Park!

Disclosure:  We will be attending a media event for Camp Spooky.  All thoughts are our own.  

It's almost October and that means it's time for Camp Spooky at Knott's Berry Farm!!!!!  If you know me, you'll know that Halloween is my favorite.  I love when that calendar hits October 1st cause it is time to celebrate for the whole month (and sometimes into November).  Last year was our first time at Camp Spooky and Spider-Man er, I mean Duke made us promise that we would bring him every year.  I am all for new traditions so we kinda said yes!  This year your super heroes, monsters, princesses and whatever they may be are invited to take part in Snoopy's Costume Contest and show off their costume as they join the PEANUTS characters in a spirited parade through Camp Spooky!

There will be five Trick-or-Treating locations in Camp Spooky, head over with your goodie bag to the Camp Spooky Theatre where you can sing and dance with Charlie Brown's Spooktacular Show!   Ohhh and that's not all, do not miss the Creepy Crawly Critter Cave, explore the Monster Factory maze, listen to Scary Stories at the Lodge and wind down with Kooky Cookie Painting!

The absolutely best part of all this is it is all included with theme park admission!  Camp Spooky runs weekends October 5-27!  Knott's Berry Farm Theme Park operating hours are 10am-5:30pm.  For more information on all the exciting things that are going on at Knott's Berry Farm, call (714) 220-5200 or visit online at www.knotts.com

What fun do you have in store for your kids this Halloween?  What will they be?!  

Some cute pictures of our Spider-Man from last year!  Not sure what the littles will be dressed up as this year!  See you soon Snoopy!  

Knott's Berry Farm Timber Mountain Log Ride Opens May 30th

I know the Knott's Berry Farm Boardwalk announcement was exciting but even more exciting is news about my favorite ride at Knott's Berry Farm!!!  The Calico Log Ride!  It has and always will be my favorite.  There is just nothing like it.  It is a true classic.  The Calico Log Ride opened on July 11, 1969 with screen legend John Wayne.  This year the newly renovated ride will open with a new name Timber Mountain Log Ride and upgrades.  Garner Holt Productions of San Bernardino is working with the Knott's team to upgrade all the ride figures and sets as well as add new scenes and characters to enhance the ride experience while still maintaining the original theming and storyline of the attraction.

I'll be honest.  Ever since I became a parent, I don't really do "scary" rides anymore.  I've discussed this with other parents and they feel the same.  That being said, I am so excited to ride the log ride! 

Congratulations Knott's Berry Farm! 

The original sketch by Calico Log Ride designer Bud Hurlbut    

Bud Hurlbut and Walter Knott

The Knott's - Cordelia and Walter Knott with John Wayne! Cordelia is christening the ride with a bottle of boysenberry!

Over the years...

One of the new scenes!

Making figures at Garner Holt Productions

I was AMAZED at how realistic the figure and animals look - Excellent work Garner Holt Productions! 

Creative Design Director Bill Butler of Garner Holt answering questions in Scene 6 of Timber Mountain Log Ride

The outside of the Log Ride was drained - never realized how deep it really is!


Disclosure:  I was invited to a media preview and hard hat tour.

Knott's Boardwalk Opens Memorial Day Weekend

I live in Buena Park so we're always driving by Knott's Berry Farm.  Even after all these years I still get excited to see the Knott's skyline.  Last year I noticed that Perilous Plunge was closed and wondered what would be coming in!  Turns out Knott's was super busy revitalizing the Boardwalk!  The area will further enhance the feeling of strolling down a colorful California Boardwalk fun zone filled with amusement rides, games, and fun food offerings.  Opening on May 25th for Memorial Day weekend are THREE new rides!  The new Coast Rider will have everyone clinging to the handrails as they ascend 52 feet for a harrowing journey down a 1,339 foot track filled with hairpin turns, twists and spins.  The Surfside Gliders let guests take the ride into their own hands as they pilot their two-man aircraft for a bird's eye view of the entire Boardwalk area.  Rounding out the trio of attractions is the Pacific Scrambler where everyone gets caught in the spin.  AND Knott's Boardwalk will be optimized for an exciting nighttime experience!

My family is so excited to visit Knott's Berry Farm this Summer!  

Congratulations Knott's!

Here's the mockup of Knott's Boardwalk at night!

Logos for Coast Rider and Pacific Scrambler

Look it's my buddy Snoopy!  We were standing on the base for Pacific Scrambler.  Hard to imagine that in a month there will be a ride there!  

The white and orange attraction is Coast Rider!


To take advantage of all the new offerings and experience all of Knott's Farm Fresh Fun, the park is selling 2013 Season Passes for only $72 or 6 easy payments of $12 for a limited time.  As a Season Pass holder, guests receive:

Unlimited visits for the entire 2013 season
No blackout dates.  That's right, no blackout dates.
Discounts at select food and merchandise locations
Discounts of Halloween Haunt tickets
Early ride time on select rides during Summer
Other great Season Pass perks and surprises throughout the year!

To purchase passes and find additional information on all Knott's Berry Farm has to offer, visit www.knotts.com

Disclosure:  I was invited to a media preview and hard hat tour.

Celebrate #KnottsSpring & Giveaway!

We love our city and one of the big reasons is because its also home to one of our favorite amusement parks in Southern California Knott's Berry Farm!  It has been one crazy cold & wet Winter here in Southern California and I am looking forward to Spring!  Knott's always has fun activities planned for every season and this year they are doing it up with their first ever Spring Fling!  

Knott’s Berry Farm, where fun is always growing, will be celebrating the coming of spring in a BIG way with live entertainment, interactive games and a food and wine events starting March 23 through April 7. From Ghost Town to the Boardwalk the park will be alive with new activities and décor for the entire family creating a park-wide experience that welcomes the new season.

• The Search for the Easter Beagle will have kids (3-11) scurrying across the park to find images of the famous beagle. All participants who complete the quest have a chance to win egg-mazing giveaways.
• Warmer weather means enjoying the great outdoors, which is just what the Peanuts characters are doing in “Peanut’s Party in the Park,” a new interactive live show located in Charleston Circle. This musical revue includes some of today’s top ten tunes that will have the whole family singing along.
• Looking for a little friendly competition? Then head over to Knott’s Boardwalk area for the big game, the Big Boardwalk Board Games that is. It’s family game night to the extreme as everyone becomes oversized game pieces in some of their favorite board games. From dominoes to tick-tack-toe – it’s game on! 
• For all those who get into art, Knott’s invites you to do so, literally. At the Grande 3-D Art Show at the Silver Bullet midway, guests can step into life-size drawings of some of nature’s most beautiful spring scenery for priceless photo opportunities. The park will also be filled with giant interactive displays that scream “spring”!
• For some refreshment, guests won’t want to miss a trip to Knott’s Towering Topiary Gardens located in Wilderness Dance Hall. Everyone will enjoy the display of sculpted greenery while the adults can enjoy a tasting garden featuring wines from around the world, craft beers and farm fresh food offerings (additional fees may apply).
• For the younger set, “Lucy’s Really Big Show” in Camp Snoopy features Lucy Van Pelt in her very own show at the Camp Snoopy Theatre. The darling diva is joined by her brother, Linus and good friends, Charlie Brown and JT in a show that’s sure to delight kids of all ages. For the teens, tweens and anyone who has rhythm, the nighttime Spring Fling Dance Party in Fiesta Village will provide an opportunity for everyone to take to the floor with some of their favorite dance music.

All of the exciting Knott’s Spring Fling activities are included with admission to Knott’s Berry Farm which also offers a full day of thrilling coasters and family fun rides. Knott’s will have extended hours, from 10 am to 10 pm for families to take advantage of all the Knott’s Spring Fling entertainment offerings.

For information about the day you plan to visit and available discounts, call (714) 220-5200 or click on www.knotts.com or download the Knott’s Berry Farm mobile app for your smartphone.

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Disclosure:  I am a member of GigaSavvy Blogging Network and will receive tickets for this event as well as for the giveaway.  All thoughts are my own.