Tag Archives: knott’s berry farm

Former Disneyland President plans new competition for Disney’s Parks

Posted on January 2, 2012 by John Frost

Former Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line President Matt Ouimet has been President of Cedar Fair amusement parks for half a year now. This week he gets the title of CEO as well. The Associated Press has checked in with Ouimet … Continue reading →

Posted in Themepark Industry | Tagged amusement parks, cedar fair, knott's berry farm, matt ouimet, staycation | 9 Comments

Xcelerator Coaster fails at Knott’s Berry Farm – Video

Posted on September 18, 2009 by John Frost

Update: alas the user appears to have disabled the video now. But it clearly shows the cable exploding all over two guests and then a frantic, and pointless, struggle to escape the ride vehicle as it came to a rest … Continue reading →

Posted in Themepark Industry | Tagged accident, coaster, kbr, knott's berry farm, roller coaster, theme park, theme park safety, Travel Planning, vacation | 4 Comments

1956 Disneyland Film from Barstow Family

Posted on April 14, 2008 by John Frost

Via Archive.org comes this amazing video of a family from Connecticut who won a great contest to Disneyland in 1956. It’s chock full of cheesy humor and corny jokes, and a great look at Disneyland’s earliest days. The 30 minute … Continue reading →