Sorry I've been slacking on updates....
Why you sorry? You don't owe us anything, but I do appreciate your effort. Feels like there's less than 10 of us on here with Knott's passes. Maybe even as little as 5 so great to see anyone providing updates here.
The new (outdoor) covered dining area is bigger than it looks! Could've used a ceiling fan or two though
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I visited during soft opening and don't remember it not having them, but they do have several ceiling fans now. This is going to be a great spot to hang out and people watch during Scary Farm to watch the Gore-ing 20s scare zone.
Double drinking fountain with water bottle refill
Nice addition, but it's not ice-cold water. Might as well go to the nearby Prop Shop Pizzaria's drink station or any other drink station for cold water refills where you can get ice. That is probably the best drink station in the park. Finally, Cherry Coke, Pibb Xtra and Acai Blueberry Pomegranate Vitamin Water, which I believe is the first time those have been offered at the park.
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I've dined at the pizzeria about 16 times already. Really generous portions for the pasta. The meat sauce is so meaty that you can make 2-3 meatballs out of the ground meat from the sauce. Pizzas are better than the other pizza places in the park. I've noticed that once the pizzeria opened, Fireman's BBQ has almost no wait now, which usually had a 30-min. wait during peak times so not sure if the pizzeria is cannibalizing from Fireman's.
No pics, but from my last visit on Saturday, many Scary/Spooky Farm decorations are starting to arrive.
Regarding Soak City, it was absolutely dead this past Saturday. Maybe it was due to hurricane/tropical storm Kay or that's just how it usually is towards the end of the season, but I don't think I've ever seen it this dead. It didn't rain, but did sprinkle here and there during the afternoon. Next weekend is the last weekend for the season.
With the new chaperone policy, I feel the strong police presence at the front of the park and within the park has died down since it was implemented. Used to have about 5 different police cruisers from neighboring cities parked out front and mounted police, but they're no longer there. Still waiting to see how the chaperone policy improves Scary Farm ops. Either way, the parks have been so much more enjoyable lately. We'll see if that continues through Scary Farm.