January 26, 2019
On January 26th, Knott’s Berry Farm opened it's gates to guests with a larger scale presence of Peanuts themed entertainment than ever before. Although Camp Snoopy is a perfect home for the characters throughout the year, Peanuts Celebration kicked off last year as a companion event to the park's robust seasons of fun calendar. Alongside events like Boysenberry Festival and Merry Farm, Peanuts Celebration have the park a brand new reason to get guests to come out in January and February. After the success of 2018, the event was extended this year and runs weekend through March 10. Additionally, park decor and entertainment expanded to make sure guests are fully enveloped in the fun.
First up, let's highlight some new additions. Of the new options, our favorite is Woodstock's Bird's-Eye View. This Sky Cabin Cabin overlay has a fun new visual aesthetic as well as new audio. We are always Sky Cabin fans, so the added twist was a pleasant surprise when first announced and a welcomed feature of the event. Here is a closer look.
First up, let's highlight some new additions. Of the new options, our favorite is Woodstock's Bird's-Eye View. This Sky Cabin Cabin overlay has a fun new visual aesthetic as well as new audio. We are always Sky Cabin fans, so the added twist was a pleasant surprise when first announced and a welcomed feature of the event. Here is a closer look.
Another new addition to this years event is Camp Snoopy's Space Beagle. This brand new show is a super fun over the top journey into imagination that encourages kids to get up and move while enjoying a Peanuts space opera. It is silly, bombastic fun that had kids dancing, singing and smiling. Here is the full video:
Another new feature of this year's Peanuts Celebration was the replacement of Sally & Lucy's Fiesta Fantasy show with Spike's Discoteca de Silencio. This was silent disco is exactly what it sounds like. Starting at 5PM each day, guests can check in at the staging area in Fiesta and get their headphones. The headphones have a few channel offerings, so guests can pick their favorite tunes. From there, they just dance away without the presence of any sound to those outside the participants. The press release stated that Snoopy's brother, Spike would play host, but the character never appeared, while we were there. We will definitely be keeping an eye out, because new characters are always exciting at the parks.
Outside of the new, there are a number of returning favorites to Peanuts Celebration. Once again, the Beagle Bonanza overlay to Grand Sierra Railway is a huge treat. The depth of characters from Snoopy lore (yeah, that's a thing) is pretty fantastic.
Meanwhile, the Bird Cage once again plays host to the Peanuts Sketch School. This hands-on drawing class is led by the talented Noel Cox. Despite his history as a Hollywood artist, Mr. Cox is able to simplify the sketch process and articulate it in a way that even the least talented artist has the chance to leave with a great souvenir drawing that they created themselves.
Although we had high expectations for most of the offerings at Knott’s Peanuts Celebration, the exception was Woodstock's Music Festival. While we heard lots of positive from others on the nighttime concert, the show just didn't connect for us in 2018. That said, this year we had very different feelings on the show. With more focus on characters and cover songs, the Jelly-of-the-Month Club provided a really fun 30 or so minutes of music. This show has gone from something very skippable for us to a must see.
All in all, Knott's Berry Farm has produced a character-centric seasonal event that provides endless entertainment at an exceptional value. Things are running on all cylinders down on the Farm and we highly recommend checking it out.
January 23, 2019
We are back for what will likely be our last update at Knott’s prior to the start of this Saturday's kick-off of Peanuts Celebration.
Additionally, Camp Snoopy has a variety of characters represented on the poles.
Meanwhile, outside CS we found less new developments. That said, there are a couple items as you see here.
Here is our latest update video:
Alright, that's a wrap for this visit. Please subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcast/Stitcher & follow along on social media if interested in the latest from the parks.
January 22, 2019
We are back at Knott’s Berry Farm with another update. This Saturday begins Knott's Peanuts Celebration and lots of touches were evident.
First up, let's just lump together all of the Peanuts Celebration touches that have been added since our last update. From the Sky Cabin overlay to new banners in Fiesta, we have you covered in this video:
First up, let's just lump together all of the Peanuts Celebration touches that have been added since our last update. From the Sky Cabin overlay to new banners in Fiesta, we have you covered in this video:
Also, here are a few pictures:
Outside of Peanuts Celebration, there were a few other points of interest. In Fiesta Village, they've begun selling new merchandise specific to the land.
Although there's not a lot recognizing Valentine's Day at the park, there are a few more windows in the Marketplace.
Meanwhile, the express bakery is just about ready to re-open and the Emporium is still in major refurb mode.
Alright, that's a wrap for this visit. Please subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcast/Stitcher & follow along on social media if interested in the latest from the park.