Knott's Scary Farm 2023

[Freak]

Knott's Network is reporting that something is being built in a section of the arcade area under Bear-y Tales. Not sure how big the footprint is, but it looks like either an additional maze or experience is coming.

That's the exact location of Trapped when they first did it for the 40th.

I'm telling y'all! Trapped is coming back!

 

[queenmetroid]

I'm hoping you're right! The Trapped retrospective panel at Midsummer Scream a few years ago was a blast and the creators had a lot of fun insights. It 100% made me want to try it out. If it's back, I will absolutely be doing it. Maybe we can pull a group together.

 

[KlownzNskullZ]

I'm hoping you're right! The Trapped retrospective panel at Midsummer Scream a few years ago was a blast and the creators had a lot of fun insights. It 100% made me want to try it out. If it's back, I will absolutely be doing it. Maybe we can pull a group together.

I was 14 when I did trapped. That 2012 year is still the best year KNOTT’S has had recently.

 

[downunder]

I did all iterations of trapped, it was a lot of fun. The last version, the girl with the riding crop, ouch...(LOL)

 

[Water Bottle]

What's up y'all. My first post for ksf 2023! Okay so the new, what I'll just call maze for now, I doubt is trapped. They've been clear they want to lean away from exclusive experiences and more into storytelling accessable to everyone. That said, I believe this maze will be themed to the Gore-ing 20s scare zone. I think it's pretty obvious and exciting... Look at this pic I took yesterday.

Boardwalk ballroom has wood on the floor so they are starting work. Main Entrance maze has wall framing along the side and a bunch of wood laying around. Exciting stuff! Can't wait to make my yearly prediction video soon ish!

 

[MikePat]

With the potential new location, I wonder if there will be 10 mazes this year for the anniversary year...

 

[Jake S]

With the potential new location, I wonder if there will be 10 mazes this year for the anniversary year...

if they went that direction it would be the first time with double-digit mazes since 2016 (10). they peaked with 13 mazes a year from 2007-12.

 

[Freak]

I’m kinda surprised I didn’t think of a Gore-Ing 20’s house in that location. Probably because it’s so small I didn’t think they could fit a proper house in that space. It would make for a great concept so I hope they do it! Is the whole arcade closed off?

I hope ten houses is as far as they will go. Any more and the quality will suffer. If they are putting a Gore-big 20’s house in there then that squashes my Trapped theory lol

 

[deadbydawn]

Another small update. Per this audition listing, it looks like a 50th Anniversary show will replace Puppet Up! in the theater.

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I’m kinda surprised I didn’t think of a Gore-Ing 20’s house in that location. Probably because it’s so small I didn’t think they could fit a proper house in that space. It would make for a great concept so I hope they do it! Is the whole arcade closed off?

I hope ten houses is as far as they will go. Any more and the quality will suffer. If they are putting a Gore-big 20’s house in there then that squashes my Trapped theory lol

The arcade is open. I would love for them to use the bumper car location again for a maze, but I’m glad we are getting something in the Gore-ing 20’s area regardless. That scare zone is so good.

 

[kingcooger]

Pour one out for Puppet Up!

 

[downunder]

I was never a fan of puppet up! personally,so glad to have a proper show. Maybe Elvira will make an appearance (purely speculation).

I wonder if the arcade setup could be that speakeasy they keep talking about in Gore-ing Twenties lol.

 

[graspthesun]

I was never a fan of puppet up! personally,so glad to have a proper show. Maybe Elvira will make an appearance (purely speculation).

I wonder if the arcade setup could be that speakeasy they keep talking about in Gore-ing Twenties lol.

I would change around my LA plans in October to include Knott's if Cassandra Peterson brings Elvira out of retirement, but I think that's very unlikely.

 

[kingcooger]

What it cost to have her during her final year amounted to nearly the cost of two new house builds; so I wouldn’t expect Elvira anywhere near the event

 

[downunder]

What it cost to have her during her final year amounted to nearly the cost of two new house builds; so I wouldn’t expect Elvira anywhere near the event

Thanks for that, I didn't realise she was so crazy expensive to bring in for the event, makes total sense. She is awesome though, got me up on stage once at her show, that was surreal.

They were saying on the day maze tour that Dark Entities was going as well, but Knott's never confirmed that. It will be interesting to see if that happens. That maze never quite hit for me.

 

[ParksandSights]

Would pretty much guarantee Cassandra Peterson won't be performing as Elvira this year, but would not be surprised at all if there are tributes. There was a fun Easter egg in the pre show for Invitation to Terror in 2021

 

[deadbydawn]

FWIW, there are also audition roles for rock/pop singers for the same show in the Walter Knott Theater.

 

[deadbydawn]

I figured I would post this for anyone here who may be interested.

 

[deadbydawn]

Looks like some cryptic Instagram posts are incoming..

 

[deadbydawn]

Huge news, Knott’s Scary Farm Season Passes will go on sale tomorrow @ 6 AM!

 

[Freak]

Huge news, Knott’s Scary Farm Season Passes will go on sale tomorrow @ 6 AM!

LET’S GOOOOOOOO!!!!