Oct. 26, 2024

Manufacturing the Magic: Knott’s Berry Farm(Ep 12)

Manufacturing the Magic: Knott’s Berry Farm(Ep 12)

 In the twelfth installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about how a small, roadside berry stand in Buena Park, CA eventually grew to become one of America’s most popular theme parks


Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:


  • How an abandoned berry plant found in a ditch became a thriving family business

  • How the tea room at Knott’s Berry Place eventually transformed into Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant

  • How was the piece for  Knott’s “Ghost Town Village” acquired

  • Which piece of the Roaring ’20s is still in operation within the Park

  • How did Knott’s annual Halloween Haunt hard ticket get its start