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    GhostRider

    4.4 (73 reviews)

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    Britney M.

    Terrifying roller coaster. I don't know why, but every time I go on this ride I think "why do people go on this?" It literally feels like the roller coaster is gonna break down. That's probably because it's made of wood. The wood creaks, and makes noises. It bends. The ride is jerky and extremely fast. The drops are big, and you will feel like you are falling to your death. It's really not fun for me anymore. This ride is just so scary lol I'm sure all the thrill seekers love it. But not me. I used to like this ride. But as an adult, who is more aware of my own mortality, no thanks lol

    Maybe its time to have an employee clean the fans. Alot of dust and no air.
    Hector G.

    Knotts is fun and lines are quick. Will be back also the food is really good. Prices still much but thats normal in California

    The loves rode it -1st thing- 10/12/22
    Margret C.

    This is a wooden roller coaster, I just went on ot for the 2nd time, this morning, during the Boysenberry Festival, after a 75 minute way. It's scary, but it's so fast, there's no time to react. (I'm so glad that I made it twice to the chiropractor, or else I wouldn't have been able to handle all of this. I hurt myself at work last week and was in so much pain.) It is a long ride and it was worth the wait. This is hubby's favorite ride. Our son loves it too. I was holding onto the bar. We came yesterday but the wait was very long. So we're glad we made it first thing today.

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    Linh Y.

    My friend and I were at Knott's this past Sunday. She loves extreme rides. I'm a baby in a grown up body so I go for the tamer and more gentler rides LOL. Ghostrider was the first ride we got in line for. Luckily, I inquired about the intensity of this ride before we got too deep into the line... it was a 2 hr wait YIKES! Sure enough it was one of the most extreme rides at Knott's per my friend's opinion. We exited the line immediately LOL. It was meant to be because we were exactly right near the emergency exit. We didn't have to say "excuse me" a thousand times LOL. Sorry my friend. I will rate neutal 3 since I didn't actually ride it. So if you're game for the thrill and excitement, then this ride is for YOU. Have fun!

    First time riding it.
    Doug D.

    GhostRider is one of the greatest roller coasters in the world. It really does not get better than this. Almost all coasters start off with a steep drop and gradually run out of steam towards the end. GhostRider seems to defy the laws of physics as its pacing remains relentless and even increases towards the end. The turns don't even really bank, so it feels the train will fly off the track (in a thrilling way.). I don't even feel dizzy riding this. I just want more and more. The only negative is that the line is always long, and the park's glacial operations don't seem to help. But GhostRider still gets 5* because the ride itself is just terrific.

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    Jen G.

    This is honestly one of the best roller coasters around. We normally get in line for this ride as soon as we enter the park. The only reason I am not giving this ride 5 stars is because the line so often goes 2+ hours. No ride is worth waiting in line that long for. We have gone on this many, many times. It's my opinion is that the front of the train is a more comfortable riding experience. It's smoother and more enjoyable. But if you like it rough, ride in the way back. It jostles you something fierce back there.

    Ethan G.

    I got a bruise on my right elbow after going on Ghost Rider. I get the nostalgia for wooden coasters, but they're just so rough. It needs a retracking to smooth it out.

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    Rachel Macie H.

    The Ghost Rider is swirling all around you now I don't know what to do and I don't know how to feel inside I wish I could get off this ride! Every time I ride I'm seeing ghosts they're no more real than the lies you used to say about how scary the Ghost Rider is suposto be! I'm not scared for me I'm scared for you but the Ghost Rider won't let me be! So every time I ride I'm seeing ghosts they're no more real than the lies you say of how scary this wooden coaster is suposto be! Can we escape? Nope not today your ride on the Ghost Rider is here to stay and even though I moved away from this ride I still see a bitter shade of gray of where the Ghost Rider used to stay but now it's everything I do, everywhere I go i'm seeing ghosts they're no more real than the lies you kept telling me in line of what the Ghost Rider might do or say as it's clicking it's way down the rickety wooden ghostly track just waiting for you to go on the drop attack! Ghost Rider is one of the best wooden coasters in the country it's smooth super smooth after getting re tracked in 2016 only to get hooked up with new train cars too and I must say it's wearing nicely as it's still just as smooth as it was the day they re opened it! Ghost Rider is the last attraction that the Knott's family designed for the park it wasn't until Cedar Fair bought the park that the ride actually became a reality as they had the money to build it and boom out came the Ghost Rider seriously such a fun ride even more so at night so make sure you get your ride on as the line for this awesome coaster can get super long on busy days! Overall one of the best attractions in the park it's perfect for all ages and it's just a great time hanging out with the Ghost Rider!

    The ride entrance is a spooky mining cave that foreshadows things to come......

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    Ghost rider is so amazing. It's not super intense but it is a long ride, and it has good airtime. It's definitely worth a 3 hour wait.

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    Best ride at knotts. No matter what seat you have you'll still enjoy this ride. Has many drops and is a nice ride time.

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    Knott's Berry Farm - Cute bear!

    Knott's Berry Farm

    3.3(5.1k reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Shanitha in customer service is fantastic at her job! We had a great time on the trip!!!read more

    The Bishop Amat High School Regiment and Choir had an opportunity to visit Knott's Berry Farm as…read morepart of the "Music in the Park" program. This is a project in which elementary, middle, and high school choirs and bands performed at Valencia High School in the city of Placentia, CA, in the morning, and were then invited to visit Knott's Berry Farm for fun and the award ceremony in the late afternoon. We were thrilled that both our Bishop Amat Choir and Bands took home four first-place trophies across four categories. Back to Knott's Berry Farm, this amusement park is so much fun. It is a large property, and there is so much to see, do, and enjoy a great, memorable time. On this day, when we visited the park, it was a bit crowded (but fun nonetheless) as numerous school-aged choirs and bands were there, and it was also opening day for Knotts' Soak City water park. Knotts had a promotion for ticket holders who visited both parks on the same day. The crowds were no problem whatsoever as we ALL managed to get on numerous rides, listen to music, eat ice cream, and have bartered fish tacos for dinner. The park is well-maintained, employees were all extremely friendly and helpful, and security can be seen throughout the park to ensure everyone's safety. My family and I chose to purchase standard annual passes, which were very affordable at $120.09 per pass. Interest-free monthly payments are a great option if you prefer not to pay for your season pass in one shot. Now that my family and I have annual passes with parking included, we will definitely visit often, if only to have lunch or dinner at the park.

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    Calico Mine Ride - So pretty

    Calico Mine Ride

    4.1(47 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This is one of my favorite rides at Knotts Berry farm. My husband and I waited about 15 minutes to…read moreride the Calico Mine Ride. Riders board ore cars and are taken on a winding semi dark ride through a stylized 19th century gold mine. The ride is located in the Ghost Town section at Knotts Berry Farm. The mountain structure that houses the ride is seven stories tall! It's built with steel and elaborate rock work. During the ride, you pass through the tunnels, caverns, underground lakes, bubbling steam pots, geysers, and even ornate cave formations! One of the most memorable features of the ride is the hole scene set in a large chamber! You'll see dozens of animatronic miners hard at work trying to strike it rich! In 2014, this ride did go through a refurbishment. The renovation included new animatronics, enhanced lighting, sound systems, special effects, and new paint! This is such a great family ride. It's not too scary, but there are some beautiful scenes. It's a slow ride and one of the best rides at Knotts Berry farm!

    Another must for the park!…read more The line to go up gets a bit narrow and is on a slight slope, so just keep that in mind if it's raining or if you have weak ankles. This ride is a dark ride/set piece ride that takes you back into the mines back in the day. It's Kott's first ride opened in the 1960s so some of the animatronics look a bit haunting/aged, but it's still a fun and neat time all around. It's cool that you can look so deep into caverns, see the inside lakes, pools of water, steam, and stalactites and stalagmites. In the 2010s some updates were made as well, so it's not all entirely aged. There's a cute musical light show in the water pools/cave formation rooms. Later on you also go outside of the cave and see out to the park. I love the little vultures. Nice and slow ride with lots to look at.

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    Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park - Eli Home staff

    Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

    4.1(397 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    Review challenge 58/365 Day Challenge…read more We frequently visit UA for casual Play dates or bday celebration either it's for a friend or a mini celebration for my 2 youngest kids, this past year. Especially hearing that there's a new attraction SKYRIDER that opened mid September 2025, my son came here w 2 of his closet bud to celebrate his bday. They were so excited to ride the Skyrider, it's a zip line across partial of the park. I highly definitely recommend this indoor playground. It's probably the best one in OC. We've gone to a lot the past years. This place has so much for your kids to do. Met the manager Terry and Sally. They are both amazing and friendly. Always there to answer your questions and needs. Our school Mabel Paine had a day of fundraising here also. UA loves to support and gives back to the community. Love a friendly oriented company. What's awesome is they now have a security here that I love since it's open. Security really nice. The indoor playground is pretty clean and well taken care of. Love the mascot Urbie. He's also cool with the kids. We are regulars here and definitely plan to return. They have great yearly membership at a great value. Must check it out!

    We celebrated my daughter's 3rd birthday at this location and it was truly the best! It was our…read morefirst time here and it did not disappoint. Total stress- free experience. They offer birthday packages that include EVERYTHING- private room/s, food, beverages, hosts, decor (I was able to bring my own decor/cake too which was a plus). The entertainment/attractions are perfect for kids of all ages. Our assigned hosts were Natalie and Andre - I completely recommend!! They were both WONDERFUL. As soon as I walked in everything was decorated/setup as I had requested. Natalie was on top of it all - she reviewed my food order one last time day of to ensure all was accurate (we communicated food allergies and she made sure the right pizza crusts/ orders were in place - Thank you this truly meant a lot) . She was so sweet and attentive she answered all my questions and executed the party flow perfectly. Andre did an amazing job getting my guests checked it and set with wristbands/socks. They both were patient and welcoming! They truly made this such an unforgettable fun, smooth and well organized experience for us! THANK YOU!

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    Great Wolf Lodge

    Great Wolf Lodge

    3.4(3.4k reviews)
    6.5 mi

    I booked online and used Applepay to pay for the room, which turned out to be a big mistake that…read morecost me 40 minutes in line. Use a credit card to book your room, so you can use their quick check in line. Either way, make sure you take the exact card you use to book for checking in. Before you go, buy the discounted dining deal. You can only buy it in advance, and the food and drinks are pretty pricey, so you will spend $$$. I also suggest attaching your credit card to your wristband for convenience. We really enjoyed the pizza place onsite. We checked in on a Sunday and it was a bit crowded, but we managed to do it all in three hours. The kids loved the bunk bed, and my only complaint about our room is that the tub faucet leaked. The next day, we packed a bag with a change of clothes that we fit into a small locker for $12, and went back into the waterpark for a couple more hours. I recommend packing travel toiletries for a quick shower before leaving. They have plenty of showers, changing rooms, and a swimsuit dryer, but no toiletries in the waterpark bathrooms. Waterpark towels are provided and must be checked out and in or you'll be charged, so don't lose them. There's a water bottle refill station in the waterpark near the bathrooms. We didn't try many of the activities offered except for the arcade that offered packages starting at $35. Lastly, be sure to pay for parking before you leave. That was also $35. All in all, we got a deal on the room but spent more on food, drinks, games, and parking combined. My kids are 5 and 10, and they were able to go on just about everything that was open. One day was plenty of time if you don't plan on doing all of the activities.

    Our experience trying to plan my son's birthday event at Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove was…read morebeyond frustrating and honestly one of the worst customer service experiences I've had. The issue is not necessarily that every employee was rude -- the real problem is the completely broken system and lack of communication between departments. We booked THREE rooms for 18 guests for a birthday celebration and simply wanted to reserve and pay for a place where everyone could eat lunch together and celebrate with cake. Something that should have been straightforward became an exhausting process filled with confusion, conflicting information, and endless transfers between departments. The front desk had no idea about the policies of the events department. The front desk also had no clear understanding of pool policies. Every single question required someone to "leave a note" for another department and wait for an email response that never came. No callbacks. No follow-up. No accountability. The most frustrating part was trying to contact the front desk directly. First, you are forced through an AI system. Then you finally reach someone in the "reservation department," who is not even onsite. Despite politely asking multiple times to be transferred directly to the front desk, they refused and insisted they could help. They could not. Instead, they placed me on hold supposedly to ask the front desk themselves -- and after 11 minutes on hold, they never came back. At that point, yes, the reservation department representatives themselves became part of the problem: rude, dismissive, unprofessional, poorly trained, and completely incapable of resolving even simple questions. This company has far too many unnecessary departments that clearly do not communicate or work together. Planning an important family event here became stressful instead of enjoyable. I will never host another birthday event at Great Wolf Lodge again, and I would strongly caution families against wasting their time and money here for important celebrations.

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