Originally Posted By SpokkerJones Knott's pays even worse than Disneyland. And they require drug tests. Everyone who works there must have been rejected by Disneyland once or twice.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "I'd guess your viewed is skewed because KBF itself isn't what it was in the "good old days." My first visit to Knott's was in 1978. Does that count?
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt ""At Islands of Adventure in Orlando, they had what *looked* like a pretty cool Dudley-Dooright themed flume, but I couldn't tell if it was just decorations around a simple one-drop ride, or a full themed log flume." <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJPLdLnXy5o&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...=related</a> Judging by the video clip it looks like something designed using Roller Coaster Tycoon.
Originally Posted By BrnardM It's a fun debate but each ride has its charm. Timber Mountain was one of the first rides I ever experienced and for that it has a place in my heart. Plus it's fun to see how many ways Knotts can skew the theme during haunt (Red Moon Massacre was my favorite). Also there's that drop in the dark. Splash has a slug of animatronics, catchy music and a really well designed flume. It also can live up to its name and really get you wet, which has never happened to me at Knotts. However, in the end it's just as fun. So Splash has the glitz and Timber has the nostalgia which makes them both great.
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes Timber Mountain and the Calico Mine Train were both designed by a man named Bud Hurlbut, who also worked on many other attractions. I was hoping there was a wickpedia article on him, but sadly, no. The "E" Ticket magazine had a great article/interview with him. Those are the two 'must rides' for me at Knott's. Yeah, it's mostly for the nostalgia.
Originally Posted By friarthe Thanks, Dr Hans. Should have thought to do that myself! Appreciate the link.
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<Timber Mountain and the Calico Mine Train were both designed by a man named Bud Hurlbut, who also worked on many other attractions.>> Hey SMGV. It's a fact. Even today, Bud's shop still plops out new fiberglass sombreros for the Happy Bean Pots on occasion. One obscure fact that I have never seen published is that Bud Hurlbut was invited to attend the very first Blue-Sky meeting for POTC held by Walt Disney himself. Good times.
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<Knott's pays even worse than Disneyland. And they require drug tests. Everyone who works there must have been rejected by Disneyland once or twice.>> No matter the pay level, every major company requires drug and background tests. I think that it has something to do with liability. What's your thoughts? Funny thing about Knott's Berry Farm, even today, there is a very high percentage of "rank & file" employees who exceed ten years on the job. Ten years at Knott's is considered "short timer" status. Of course, there is no union taking dues. KBF offers a very good 401K plan as well as medical insurance. Yeah, I guess you could be right in stating that Knott's draws in Disney rejects.
