Knott's Scary Farm 2024

[ghostsarejerks]

It's not AI, those Knott's designers are pros and still do all that themselves. I love the New England fable vibes of Eight Fingers Nine, hoping that it's as grisly as they promised. But personally I'm more excited for Widows, I like the multi-concept of nursing home infested by elderly spider meat puppets sounds really fun and disturbing and I know those actors are going to have the time of their lives.

 

[Wesker69]

And of course.. Knott’s shared this photo

For the Swifties

 

[Spookies n' Stuff]

With "Chilling Chambers" next door, I'd have almost liked to have seen Camp Snoopy become a cemetery, BUT .....Forsaken Lake already has that covered

The nothingness in Fiesta is sad after it got it's overhaul. I'd still love to see spooky projection mapping on Jaguar Temple.

On a completely unrelated note, I was going to do the $200 combo ticket (admission, express, food/drink) ...but maybe I should just do the Boo-fet for the early access instead. Thoughts?

Obviously its down to your preference, but I did the all inclusive ticket last year as I only had one night and really wanted to make sure everything got done since my only available night was a saturday, and it was probably easily the most chill saturday night I'e ever had at a haunt before. If youre going a Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday I'm not sure if it would be as worthwhile, but if you only have one night for it and it has to be a Friday or a Saturday, I'd say its probably worth it. We walked around at a leisurely pace, had plenty of time to see every maze at least twice, didn't have to rush eating, got to spend a lot of time in the zones.
I will say though if you know for a fact you want to eat while youre at the event, definitely check the tasting card on the website first, the selection is pretty limited so theres a good chance that could be a dealbreaker if theres nothing that sounds good.

 

[Wesker69]

I did the all inclusive ticket last year as I only had one night and really wanted to make sure everything got done since my only available night was a saturday, and it was probably easily the most chill saturday night I'e ever had at a haunt before. If youre going a Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday I'm not sure if it would be as worthwhile

Yea my only 2 available nights are Sunday (22nd) or Thursday (26th). Back in 2019, I did boofet & express add-on, of course it was A LOT cheaper pre-apocalypse.

THANKS! Very helpful since its been forever being on the "guest side" I might splurge for the Boo-fet just to get the early entry access. Ticket + Boofet = $120.

 

[deadbydawn]

I was at the event last night, and overall it was a good time! Last year felt really rushed, but this year it felt like there was more time to breathe. We walked right into The Chilling Chambers and the Legacy Store, and even got to ride Silver Bullet and Ghostrider.

The live presentation started a little late which I expected, but they need to do something about the sound over there. If you were back by the Calico Mine Ride, you could barely hear what was going on especially during the video packages. I came home and actually put on the livestream only to find that somehow, that wasn't any better.

All in all, the two new mazes look really fun. I particularly looking forward to Widows, and the spider/convalescent home mash up seems to really freak everyone out. Obviously we knew Wax Works was having it's last year, but I was shocked to hear Bloodline would be leaving before something like Origins or Mesmer. That being said, I think it's the right call. If these two new mazes are a hit, we'll have an entirely new backstage area next year.

BOTH of the new mazes left me feeling "meh". I'll do them twice when I go. But spend more time elsewhere.

Knott's has this (ego) problem, considering 90% of what is on the line-up is returning, they could've been listed on the website without this "reveal event". Give us the "new" & "retiring" only to generate hype.

Another issue I do have is the lack of effort to tweak, enhance, change-up the returning mazes like they used to do in the past. It's disappointing. I'll be surprised if the "lights on tour" shows Chilling Chambers without the 50th branding.

After 51 years, Knotts should do better. I'll go, I'll have fun, but the hype just isn't there. Oh well, at we still have The Hanging (for now).

I'm going the 22nd or 26th. One of those will be a Fright Fest day.

Can confirm that The Chilling Chambers has removed it's 50th branding. I think there was only two spots that had it, but it has been updated. Dark Entities and The Depths have also been added to the graveyard.

I'm not sure I agree about having Knott's having an ego problem. I think they understand where they shine and lean into it. They always keep the same mazes around for a few years, and they've been doing a reveal event in some capacity since like...2013. I wish that things were updated a little more, or effects were always firing on all cylinders but I think they do a pretty good job year after year with all around offerings.

 

[Wesker69]

I'm not sure I agree about having Knott's having an ego problem.

Work the event. Then you'll understand

What you see as a guest is much different.

 

[Jake S]

Work the event. Then you'll understand

What you see as a guest is much different.

If what you’re referring to is strictly behind the scenes, letting us know would be helpful. Otherwise it sounds like you’re talking about the event the vast majority of us experience — the part of it that’s guest facing.

 

[Freak]

Just secured my KSF season pass for this year! Spooky season is almost there!

See you in the fog!

 

[Brian G.]

It’s the last week of August, and it’s time for Knott’s Scary Farm to start letting the fog roll in.

Knott's Scary Farm Lays Out What's To Come In 2024

It's the last week of August, and it's time for Knott's Scary Farm to start letting the fog roll in. Over the years, they've evolved their announcement event into a whole theme park experience, and this year was no different. So yes, there are announcements in here and with the information you care

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[Wesker69]

Here's your Forsaken Lake prep....








And here's your bonus content:

 

[Adam W]

It's not AI, those Knott's designers are pros and still do all that themselves. I love the New England fable vibes of Eight Fingers Nine, hoping that it's as grisly as they promised. But personally I'm more excited for Widows, I like the multi-concept of nursing home infested by elderly spider meat puppets sounds really fun and disturbing and I know those actors are going to have the time of their lives.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but while they might not be using AI for that maze art, there was an Instagram post by Theme Park Duo with the merch designer talking about the house shirt where he mentioned they used AI to make the "art" on the back.

 

[Spookies n' Stuff]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but while they might not be using AI for that maze art, there was an Instagram post by Theme Park Duo with the merch designer talking about the house shirt where he mentioned they used AI to make the "art" on the back.

Imagine being hired as a designer and publicly telling the press about how you specifically cut corners to not actually design something.
A lot of these parks are very quickly losing the plot in a very disheartening way, like genuinely how does someone as an artist prop up this technology that's inevitably going to be used to replace you if it's allowed to keep growing in usage.
Genuinely baffling.

 

[Wesker69]

 

[downunder]

Is there details on what is happening with the Elvira panel on September 18 yet?

I'll be around, so I'd check it out.

 

[wutisgood]

Knott's is Halloween is my favorite event but it's just too much of a premium over adding SeaWorld and not so scary to an hhn trip. This thread has me itching to go.

On the AI thing what is going to happen and is happening right now is employees who are creative are already using AI to accelerate ideas and generate art. Companies are going to hire the most productive people and claim they aren't using AI themselves for a while when their employees mostly are. This is why Microsoft wants to push localized AI with subscriptions for more power on their new PCs.

A lot of people doing graphic design are doing simple things like making office bulletons or promotional posters for events small to large like hhn. These are the jobs easily reply by AI as long as someone is checking the art before approving.

 

[Wesker69]

Is there details on what is happening with the Elvira panel on September 18 yet?

There is no "Elvira Panel" on Sept 18th.

As stated in the announcement video:
She will be doing a special appearance autograph signing Sept 19th, Oct 18th & Oct 20th

The TWO panels will be Oct 18th & 20th, but no details have been released yet. I'm expecting a live-stream or video upload. Since those are Scary Farm nights- GOOD. LUCK.

 

[downunder]

^Lol my bad, I misread that when I looked it up. Wishful thinking I guess.

 

[Wesker69]

^Lol my bad, I misread that when I looked it up. Wishful thinking I guess.

They'll most likely drop details the week of Scary Farm or last minute in October. Keep an eye on Elvira, she'll most likely post about the panel(s)

It'll be a nightmare to attend, hopefully they'll live-stream it (or a YouTuber will). Even the website still says "details coming soon"

 

[downunder]

^I'll miss the panels, but I'll be around on the 19th Sept.

She got me up on stage during her show, I think the second last year she did haunt - that was fun.

 

[wutisgood]

I have to imagine knotts is going to be opening a week earlier within a year or two. Disney is leaving a lot on the table of capactiy they can't ant won't fill.