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Details Emerge in Knott’s Fight That Forced Closure

New details emerged about the multiple fights at Knott’s Berry Farm on July 16 that forced the park to close three hours early. Videos released on Twitter show visitors running from the chaos and several security guards and visitors being assaulted. Another video surfaced on Twitter showing that on the night of the fights, staff of the…

Knott’s Reopens After Fights Force Early Saturday Closure

BUENA PARK, Calif.—Knott’s Berry Farm reopened on the morning of July 17 after multiple fights forced the park to close early the day before. The Knott’s website indicated the park reopened at 9 a.m. Sunday. Buena Park police responded to the theme park after receiving multiple 911 calls around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, media sources reported….

Knott’s Berry Farm Owner Rejects SeaWorld’s $3.4 Billion Bid

BUENA PARK, Calif.—Cedar Fair, the owner of Knott’s Berry Farm, rejected a $3.4 billion “unsolicited” offer from competitor SeaWorld, a top company official announced on Feb. 16. On Feb. 1, Cedar Fair received a “non-binding proposal” from SeaWorld Entertainment seeking to purchase $60 per unit, which was later “informally” increased to $63 per unit, according…

Knott’s Berry Farm to Temporarily Shut Down Historic Roller Coaster

BUENA PARK, Calif.—Knott’s Berry Farm will temporarily shut down its landmark roller coaster, the Montezooma’s Revenge, on Feb. 7 for major renovations until 2023. “Be sure to catch your last ride before this weekend is over,” the theme park announced on Facebook on Feb. 1. The historic roller-coaster—the first flywheel launched coaster in the world,…

Orange County Attractions Rise Again

Two iconic Orange County entertainment sites welcomed back guest May 6 after being closed more than a year. In Irvine, Calif., the Orange County Great Park’s hot air balloon took flight for the first time in about 14 months. “We’re very excited to be able to resume a flight on the balloon,” city spokesperson Kristina Perrigoue told The Epoch Times….

The state is now allowing out-of-state visitors to attend California’s theme parks—but only if they’re fully inoculated. California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy guidelines were updated April 19 with an addendum that reads: “Fully-vaccinated persons from out-of-state may visit or attend activities or events that are restricted to in-state visitors.” The California Department of Public Health did…

Knott’s Berry Farm Announces Reopening After Year-Long Closure

Knott’s Berry Farm theme park in Buena Park, California, has announced its grand re-opening will be May 21. “It marks a positive step forward towards local businesses safely reopening their doors,” Buena Park Mayor Connor Traut told The Epoch Times. “They bring many jobs to local residents and with those jobs comes renewed hope and…

Knott’s Berry Farm Eyes May Reopening

BUENA PARK—Knott’s Berry Farm officials said that although the 100-year-old theme park could reopen at 15 percent capacity on April 1 it won’t be until May when visitors can again enjoy the Peanuts gang at Buena Park. Knott’s spokeswoman Diana Bahena said March 12 theme park officials are “encouraged and excited” by the state’s go-ahead…

Disneyland Reopening Will Help Get Anaheim’s Finances Back on Track, Official Says

The planned reopening of Anaheim’s trademark amusement park marks the start of a financial comeback for the city, a spokesman says. “It’s not like flipping a switch and going back to normal, but we will take that because it’s the beginning of an economic recovery roadmap that we have,” Mike Lyster told The Epoch Times….

State Clears Theme Parks, Ballparks To Reopen, With Strict Capacity Rules

LOS ANGELES—Disneyland, Universal Studios and other theme parks across the state, along with outdoor ballparks and stadiums, can reopen as early as April 1 subject to counties’ rates of COVID-19 spread and with strict capacity-control mandates and required mask-wearing, state officials announced March 5. The announcement marks a major policy shift relating to theme parks,…

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