tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440013033477237104.post9021171561458233136..comments2024-03-18T04:26:52.991-07:00Comments on Meet The World: Knott's Berry Farm - Roaring 20's AirfieldTokyoMagic!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440013033477237104.post-8888641904392614332023-08-04T02:26:11.183-07:002023-08-04T02:26:11.183-07:00disneymike, I bet you are right about the cheesy n...disneymike, I bet you are right about the cheesy name. I'd be willing to bet money on it. Now I need to do some investigating to try and find out what it was called!TokyoMagic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440013033477237104.post-32508114300775275092023-08-03T12:32:03.735-07:002023-08-03T12:32:03.735-07:00No unfortunately I don’t have a scan of the revers...No unfortunately I don’t have a scan of the reverse side, I found it online. I’m sure the ride had some terrible cheesy name lol.disneymikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00883089017534078190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440013033477237104.post-5072982723745413322023-08-03T06:31:20.710-07:002023-08-03T06:31:20.710-07:00Anonymous, WOW! I had completely forgotten about ...Anonymous, WOW! I had completely forgotten about the Mexican Whip being moved over to the Roaring 20s. I actually needed that video of it to jar my memory. Once I saw the new paint job in the video, it did trigger the memory of seeing it over there. But yeah, it sure wasn't there for very long. I was working at the park during those years, but not in that corner of the park, and I didn't have to walk through that area to get to work, either. I don't remember what they were calling the ride at that point, but now I sure would like to know! Do you have a scan of the reverse side of that map? I think Knott's did list their attractions on that "free" gate handout, just not on the map itself. I believe they listed them using the letter and number coordinates at the top and bottom, and the sides of the map, like "1-F", for example.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting, AND for that reminder (and video) of a little-known piece of Knott's history! I would love to have more info about that ride, if you come across any.<br /><br />tory!TokyoMagic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440013033477237104.post-34072061797259539082023-08-03T00:21:11.960-07:002023-08-03T00:21:11.960-07:00Hey, better late than never but found some new inf...Hey, better late than never but found some new info on one other ride that came through the Airfield. After the Mexican Whip Tilt-a-Whirl closed in 1986 to make way for Tampico Tumbler and Gran Slammer, it relocated for a short stint at the Airfield next to Propellor Spin and closed again in 1988 for both of those attractions to make way for Whirlpool. Just curious about what the name of the attraction was when it relocated. Do you know? There’s no record of this even happening anywhere lol. You can see the attraction at the top of this map:<br />https://twitter.com/Hubert_Wong2/status/1360109684355604480/photo/1<br /><br />Also in this video where it is painted a different color:<br />https://youtu.be/b8AL5gLeuak<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440013033477237104.post-81358264940368696882010-08-25T13:12:40.088-07:002010-08-25T13:12:40.088-07:00I was looking for a picture of the old Parachute S...I was looking for a picture of the old Parachute Sky Jump and stumbled upon this article. Very nice post.<br /><br />I have that postcard in my collection somewhere. It's amazing how much Knott's has changed in such a short amount of time. But...time marches on and the park can't stay the same forever.<br /><br />I remember XK-1. I worked at Knott's during the transition to Cedar Fair and XK-1 was one of the first attractions to be replaced. I referred to it at "XK-101" as it seemed to be broken down a lot. It was an OK ride but nothing to write home about. Supreme Scream was a welcome addition!Bob Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335604384311045412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440013033477237104.post-61688764182363260292010-08-23T13:42:02.677-07:002010-08-23T13:42:02.677-07:00Anonymous, I don't remember if XK-1 was popula...Anonymous, I don't remember if XK-1 was popular or not. I don't remember ever having to wait in a long line for it (having worked there for over 7 years, I usually will NOT wait in a long line for anything...anywhere!) It was installed sometime after I had quit and I don't really know for sure when it was taken out, but I think in the big scheme of things, it was a pretty short-lived attraction.TokyoMagic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440013033477237104.post-13897162024781880752010-08-23T08:11:13.969-07:002010-08-23T08:11:13.969-07:00Was XK-1 a very unpopular ride?Was XK-1 a very unpopular ride?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440013033477237104.post-84688125104498026402010-08-19T20:58:52.896-07:002010-08-19T20:58:52.896-07:00Kelly, I'm not sure what the "X" and...Kelly, I'm not sure what the "X" and the "1" stood for, but the "K" was for "Knott's." I don't have a picture of the sign and I really don't remember what it looked like. The attraction was there for such a short time. I wish it was still there...I'd rather go on it instead of Supreme Scream!TokyoMagic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440013033477237104.post-64949025286073573322010-08-19T20:40:05.989-07:002010-08-19T20:40:05.989-07:00I love it. I think Roaring 20's is one of the ...I love it. I think Roaring 20's is one of the best themed areas I've ever heard! <br />1. Here's a little more to add: The Whealer Dealer Bumper Cars once had a more old-fashioned cars that were white with blue or red accents. When the became the Boardwalk, there were replaced with more modern yellow and orange-red cars. <br />2. The roof of the Cycle Chase/Soap Box Racers went through many paint schemes and patterns. When it was the Motorcycle Chase, the roof had a yellow and black diamond checkerboard background. When it was transformed into the more family-oriented Wacky Soap Box Racers, it was changed to blue and gray. The last appearance of the roof of the ride was changed between 1990 and 1994, it had a light blue color, with a scenery of a black rounded rectangle road with three soap box cars--- blue, red and yellow--- racing around the track. <br />3. Finally, one more detail to add, what does XK-1 mean anyway? Some ranger pilot plane? Did it had a sign? What did this sign looked like?Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440013033477237104.post-40620016241861270492009-04-12T09:22:00.000-07:002009-04-12T09:22:00.000-07:00Beautiful post, I love all the Knott's history...Beautiful post, I love all the Knott's history & details you provide. That's a super poster! Sad yes, but I'll pretend its 1977 all over again! I was there in May 1977 for my 12th birthday and THIS is the Knott's I want to remember. <BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful trip, be safe and return to us with lots of Tokyo Disneyland goodies!Vintage Disneyland Ticketshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790755040005517146noreply@blogger.com