Haunted Mansion Holiday is only a couple weeks away!

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Ghost Town is 75!

My fondness for Knott's Berry Farm has never waned. For a couple of years as a child, my family had season passes and our weekly tradition was to spend Sunday mornings at the Farm. Crowds were light and there is nothing quite like the smell of funnel cake in morning. While we had our regular rides that we would always hit, like the Timber Mountain Log Ride and Calico Mine Train, we would definitely always spend some time traipsing around Ghost Town.


photo courtesy of Knott's

You may not be aware that this whole park started first with a berry farm, followed by Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner restaurant to feed people, followed by Ghost Town to entertain people waiting for their seat at the restaurant. Much of the original Ghost Town was relocated here from buildings in real old west towns such as Prescott, Arizona. More additions came later until the park grew to the size that it is today.

 

Luckily, Knott's Berry Farm has never forgotten it's heritage. For the last couple of years, Knott's has meticulously been restoring Ghost Town, which has now culminated with a refurbished GhostRider, Wagon Camp and an all new Calico Square Stage.
 
Now through September 5, experience the old west town in a whole new way during Ghost Town Alive! Travel back in time to the boomtown of Calico and meet the lively town fold. Participate in daily activities and shape the events that unfold, like pledging one’s allegiance to notorious bandits, to saving the day alongside courageous cowboys!

 

 Ghost Town Alive! experiences and adventures include:

• Getting a handlebar or walrus mustache "shave" at the Barbershop
• Trying your luck at a game of cards with the sneaky Sheriff
• Meeting the prospector and his trusty burro, Brutus
• Locking up the bandits in the town patty wagon
• Voting for the Mayor in the town election
• Drawing up hand-made wanted posters
• Visiting the Livery Stable to meet the friendly equestrian team of horses

And every evening, the day’s story culminates with a town-wide celebration of 75 years of Calico. Don't miss Ghost Town Alive! every day this summer, only at Knott's Berry Farm. Visit Knotts.com for more information.

Happy Birthday DCA!

Happy birthday #DCA! You've come a long way baby.

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Have a Magical Merry Christmas from Walt's Magic Kingdom

Disneyland Flashback

1950s #Disneyland. This is from an old family photo album.

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From A Galaxy Far, Far Away to Disneyland - Star Wars Land

Star Wars Land was announced this past weekend at the #D23Expo in Anaheim. The lands will be built simultaneously in both Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida. Big Thunder Ranch will be razed to make way for the immersive new experience.

Two major attractions have been announced to go along with themed restaurants and shops. This is likely just the first phase of the project, which could eventually lead to an even larger experience in years to come. There will be heavy emphasis on the new Star Wars movies that are being released over the next few years. We can hardly contain our excitement. The project will likely be competed in 2019.

Disneyland Turns 60!

July 17th marks Disneyland's 60th anniversary. The park first opened in 1955 and quickly set records with a number of people showing up to the park. Over the years the park is continue to grow and change. Walt Disney once said, "Disneyland will never be complete, as long as there is imagination left in the world." New attractions and improvements on existing rides have continued. The recent additions of the Hatbox Ghost to the Haunted Mansion and the new effects inside Peter Pan's Flight, are a great example.

Up until the early 80s, guests relied on ticket books with A through E tickets. "A" ticket attractions were simple rides or shows such as the street cars on Main Street. An "E" ticket ride was a bigger attraction, such as the Matterhorn, Big Thunder or Space Mountain. In 1982, the unlimited passport was introduced allowing visitors to experience all rides and attractions with the single admission. There are currently 58 attractions at Disneyland.

With the addition of Disney California Adventure in 2001 and the Paradise Pier Hotel, the entire resort became a true destination for people to visit from all over the world. Disneyland's Diamond Celebration will continue through the end of Summer 2016 with many more surprises and announcements to be made along the way.