![]() It's separated from that other SoCal theme park (Disneyland) by a 15-minute drive on the 5 North freeway. The closest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (SNA), located about 20 minutes away. Knott's Berry Farm is a 57-acre theme park located in Buena Park, Orange County in California. (Photo by Julie Bigboy) Knott's Berry Farm Basics Two people were transported to area hospitals, with the third declining medical treatment.Knott's Berry Farm is a unique blend of history, family attractions and thrill rides. Orange County Fire Authority reported three people injured in the fights. PREVIOUSLY on Sunday: Fights and multiple reports of shots fired caused the Knott’s Berry Farm to shut down early on Saturday night, police said.īuena Park police said numerous 911 callers also reported shots fired, but investigators determined there was no gunplay at the amusement park. The policy will be in effect “until further notice” and also applies to Knott’s Soak City Waterpark across the street. Themed outfits/attire may be prohibited during evening Halloween events. Rides and attractions may also have additional restrictions on dress attire. ![]() Costumes that conceal identity are prohibited. Guests wearing character-themed outfits may not sign autographs for other guests or represent themselves as a park associate. The announcement also details a dress code:Īttire and accessories must meet Code of Conduct dress requirements and may not be offensive or violent and may not disrupt the general safety of guests or associates. Interestingly, the new rules also curtail “Line Breaking – includes leaving and re-entering a line for any reason or place holding in line.” Under the policy, one chaperone can accompany as many as three teens, but the chaperone must “remain with their party at all times during their visit to the park and be available by phone throughout their stay.” Saturday’s tumult and the resulting policy makes that memory seem even more distant. Local Gen X-ers might remember a simpler time in the early ’90s when teens flocked to the park’s Studio K to dance and romance without mom or dad present. ![]() Millions of guests have counted on us for their daily dose of wholesome family fun, and we’re committed to keeping that promise going forward.” Knott’s announced the chaperone policy on its website, stating, “For decades, Knott’s Berry Farm has been a place where families and friends come together to enjoy our one-of-a-kind park. The disturbance prompted the park to close three hours early. Two people were taken to hospitals for treatment. Video circulated on social media showed a melee of brawling teens that sent many park visitors scrambling for safety. The disturbance was attributed by the park to “unruly behavior and altercations involving a number of teenagers.” Police said they initially responded to the park on reports of shots possibly being fired, but investigators determined no gunfire had occurred. The policy follows an outbreak of violence among unruly teens around 7:30 p.m. PREVIOUSLY on July 20: Responding to a brawl among teenagers that forced the park to close early on Saturday night, Knott’s Berry Farm announced today a “chaperone policy” that will require all guests aged 17 or under to be accompanied by a 21-or-older chaperone throughout their visit to the park on Fridays and Saturdays.Īny teens found unaccompanied in the park on Fridays or Saturdays “will be subject to ejection” under the policy, which will take effect Friday. The chaperones must prove their age and accompany up to four guests 17 and younger per day. The new policy was “well received” by guests last weekend, said officials. “We are committed to keeping Knott’s Berry Farm a place where families and friends come together to enjoy a one-of-a-kind park full of homegrown experiences and immersive entertainment.” “The safety of our guests and associates has always been our top priority at Knott’s Berry Farm,” officials said in a statement. Previously, the theme park required all guests 17 and younger to be accompanied by a 21-or-older chaperone on Fridays and Saturdays, but now the theme park is requiring it on Sundays and may add other days of the week if necessary. UPDATED, July 26: Knott’s Berry Farm officials today announced the expansion of their policy regarding chaperones for youths in light of a recent brawl among teenagers at the theme park. Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride At Disneyland Reopens With Captain Jack Intact, Plus Long Lines & Temporary Closures
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