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1. What is the motto of Knott's Berry Farm?
2. Knott's is much older than Disneyland, but on the day Disneyland opened in 1955, Mr. and Mrs. Knott attended the opening ceremonies at Disneyland as Walt's guests. When they arrived back at their own park, they found the parking lot half empty and the park was almost lonely. With all the media hype at Disneyland (including a live broadcast) Knott's took a number of years to recover their original glory.
3. What were Mr. and Mrs. Knott's first names?
4. Knott's was known for having the first "Log Ride" type attraction with the opening of "Timber Mountain Log Ride" in 1969. What famous American actor was photographed in the newspaper opening the ride with his son?
5. Knott's Berry Farm had another first. It had the first modern rollercoaster to ride on an all metal track that took riders completely upside down. It was manufactured by Arrow in Valencia, Ca. What was the name of the coaster?
6. Knotts has a dark ride up above the Arcade in the Roaring Twenties area called "Kingdom of the Dinosaurs". What was the name of the ride that the dinosaurs replaced?
7. Before the Windjammer coaster, there was a unique ride in the northwest corner Knott's called "Wacky Soap Box Racers", where riders rode in soap box cars four across that actually raced around the little hills and corners of the track. Before the Soap Box Racers the tracks were originally host to motorcycles which you could race around the track.
8. Ironically the Wacky Soap Box Racers and the Gasoline Alley antique car ride were torn out to be replaced by a Red and Yellow Togo (Japan) Dual Racing Looping Rollercoaster called Windjammer. This was to fit in with the new Boardwark Theme and featured a man made tornado to cash in on the Twister phenomenon. The ironic thing is that the yellow track was hardly ever user used due to the fact that even a slight breeze would make the yellow coaster valley (get stuck) just before the loop causing all kinds of havoc. Togo was sued, the coaster was eventually sold and removed for a new coaster.
9. Knott's features two houses built out of what unique building materials?
10. Inside the original Calico Hotel there was a little known show called the "Covered Wagon Show" which depicted using models and lights, the hardships the pioneers faced coming across the plains. This show was closed and removed when the hotel was torn down and replaced with a brand new one.
11. What means of transporation could you NOT take at Knott's Berry Farm before?
12. Many people came to Knott's for the food. When other parks were offering highly expensive, less than appetizing food, Knott's started out offering great food. What dish was Cordelia famous for, actually serving this dish on her wedding china in the beginning?
13. Most people know of the famous Knott's Halloween Haunt that is held every year in October when Knott's Berry Farm transforms into Knott's Scary Farm. Knott's also has a special event for the little ones where they can dress up, compete in a costume contest, and even trick or treat with the friends. What is this event called that occurs on weekends in October?
14. Everyone is familiar with the Church of Reflections along Reflection lake where you could attend church on Sunday morning in a non-denominational service WITHOUT paying park admission. Is there or was there, another chapel at Knott's besides the Church of Reflections?
15. When you enter the Berry Farm from the main gate, there is an area directly in front of you where you could see the Stunt Show during the day and cool entertainment during the evening most of the year. It was here that The Wagonmasters used to sing songs of the old west, then later Chapparal entertained us here beside a gas fireplace. You could even sit inside a covered wagon and watch the show if you got there early. Here is where we used to see Elvis or Beatles impersonators or maybe a hypnotist to entertain. What is this area called?
16. What can be found hiding under the lake at Reflection Lake?
17. Knott's had the longest running melodrama presentation in America at the Bird Cage Theater, a replica of the famous Bird Cage Theater in Yuma, Arizona which was the starting place of many famous actors like Dean Jones and Steve Martin.
18. Which was not one of the melodrama shows from the Bird Cage Theatre?
19. Outside the park behind the Chicken Dinner Restaurant was a glass window in the wall. Inside was an old red devil character who was turning a crank. This old guy turned that crank for over 50 years, and some people I met who were old and grey remember seeing that devil do his work when they were little children. What was the effect that occurred by the devil turning the crank?
20. What could I see and do if I went to Knott's Berry Farm for the day?
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