Knott's Berry Farm

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Park Visitors on Ride Stuck in Midair for Two Hours

22 people had a frightening experience at Knott's Berry Farm

(Newser) - More than 20 riders were suspended in midair for hours after a Knott's Berry Farm ride malfunctioned Monday afternoon. Guests at the Southern California theme park were stuck on the Sol Spin ride after technical difficulties caused it to stop at about 2pm local time, a park spokesperson said,...

'No-Boo' Necklace at Horror Attraction Gets Booed

Preview of the 50th anniversary edition of Knott's Scary Farm was met with cheers, too

(Newser) - Each fall, California theme park Knott's Berry Farm transforms into Knott's Scary Farm for its beloved Halloween event. It's so beloved that hundreds of people attended a live preview of the event last week in Buena Park, though not all fans were happy with what they saw....

Ride Traps 21 People 125 Feet in the Air for Nearly 8 Hours

They eventually had to rappel to safety

(Newser) - Twenty visitors—including children—to Knott's Berry Farm in California spent nearly eight hours Friday trapped 125 feet off the ground, the Orange County Register reports. According to CBS Los Angeles , 20 guests and a ride operator were aboard the Sky Cabin ride when it stalled around 2pm. It'...

Park Ride Again Strands Passengers 300 Feet in Air

Malfunctions for 2nd time this month

(Newser) - Thrill seekers might want to hold off on trying one especially thrilling California theme park ride: The Windseeker at Knott's Berry Farm has malfunctioned twice this month, leaving passengers dangling for hours. Yesterday, 20 riders were stuck for three and a half hours, 300 feet off of the ground,...

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