44 years and counting, Knott's Scary Farm continues with thrills and chills. I've been attending since 1988 and I have seen this park go from a pretty homegrown Halloween haunt to the mammoth party it is today. Heck, I even worked as a monster for 2 seasons.
One of the newest mazes, "The Red Barn" was full of down-home gore. It was amazing that this was the first time a barn theme was actually used in the Wilderness Hall barn. There were hay bales everywhere and some of the best talent I saw all night.
Lots of severed animals and humans in The Red Barn.
Another new maze experience is Shadow Lands. One word, samurai ghosts! This maze was like nothing I've experienced before at Knott's. It is one that requires multiple visits because there is so much to take in and so much story to understand. You are led on a quest through a sacred shrine, an ancient Japanese temple and into the midst of the shadow lands.
You never know what lies around the corner!
Some returning mazes included Trick or Treat, which really has all the features of a classic haunted house. Also back were Voodoo, Tooth Fairy, Dead of Winter and Gunslingers Grave - which are listed intentionally here by order of favorites.
Knott’s Scary Farm
Pass & Admission
- The
Knott’s Scary Farm Pass
returns in 2016 and offers unlimited
visits to all 24 event nights. Current 2016 Knott’s Berry Farm Season Passholders
can purchase the pass at the limited time price of $75, now through Sept. 18
(while supplies last, plus applicable fees); the general public can purchase
the pass for $85, now through Sept. 18 (while supplies last, plus fees). All Season
Long Parking is valid for Knott’s Scary Farm nights.
- Single
night tickets are $40
- $52 depending on the event night when purchased online (plus applicable
fees). Knott’s Season Passholders
receive discounts on single night tickets when purchasing online. Tickets
purchased at least 24 hours in advance at the theme park ticket booths are $49
for all nights, and day-of-event tickets purchased at the ticket booths are $72.
- Fright
Lane with Skeleton Key
offers unlimited priority access to all mazes and unlocks ONE time access to
all four standalone Skeleton Key Rooms filled with unnerving terrors,
interactive secrets and exclusive scenes. Guests will also receive a
commemorative lanyard and collectible keychain. Fright Lane with Skeleton Key
passes start at $75. (Separate theme park admission required, and not
included)
- Combo
Tickets, offering admission and Fright Lane with Skeleton Key are an especially great value
offering savings of up to $37, versus purchasing each item separately at the
ticket booths.
- Fast
Lane offers unlimited
priority access to many of Knott’s world-class coasters starting at $70 per
person. Fast Lane is valid during regular Knott’s Berry Farm operation and for
Knott’s Scary Farm operation on the date of intended use. (separate theme park
admission required, and not included)
- Boo-fet
dinner at Mrs. Knott’s
Chicken Dinner Restaurant and Spurs Chophouse invites guests to feed the beast
before Knott’s Scary Farm opens each night.
Meals include a collectible 2016 souvenir cup, which includes unlimited
complimentary refills on the event night and $0.99 refills for the rest of the
2016 season. After dinner, enjoy early entry into Knott's Scary Farm a few
minutes before it opens to other mortals.
Boo-fet dinner is $27.99 +tax when purchased online and $32.99 +tax when
purchased at the door. (Separate theme park admission required, and not
included)
- Knott’s
Scary Farm parking is
$20 per vehicle and can be purchased online (plus applicable taxes and fees) or
at the parking booth upon arrival. All Season Long Parking is valid for Knott’s
Scary Farm nights.
Knott’s
Scary Farm has welcomed millions of visitors over the past 43 years and has
become an institution in the Southern California theme park landscape. This year, the event returns September 22,
23, 24, 29, 30 October 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27,
28, 29, 30, 31. Knott’s Scary Farm is
open 7:00pm – 1:00am select Thursdays, Sundays, and Halloween Night and 7:00pm
– 2:00am Fridays and Saturdays. With
more than 1,000 monsters roaming the park and lurking in the fog – whatever
you’re imagining, it’s here…
For
more information on Knott’s Scary Farm, including admission, park hours and
events, visit knottsscaryfarm.com or download the Knott’s Berry Farm
app for your smart phone. Join the scary conversation by using #ScaryFarm on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.
Knott's invited me to media night. Opinions are my own.
Knott's invited me to media night. Opinions are my own.
