Knott's Berry Farm: 1,001 Facts, Rumors, and Myths

by Alexa Erekson

It All Started with a Berry

Knott's Berry Farm is full of rich history, thrills, and fun. California's first theme park actually started as a farm--hence the name. Learn how that farm became a year-round theme park with modern thrill rides and record-breaking attractions.

Disney author Alexa Erekson, of the Disney Till You're Dizzy book series, takes you on a comprehensive tour around the theme park, Knott's Soak City, Knott's Berry Farm Hotel, and even the world-famous Knott's Scary Farm.

Did you know that Walter Knott and Walt Disney were great friends? Knott's Berry Farm helped inspire the creation of Disneyland.

Did you know that Knott's Scary Farm was the first Halloween event at a theme park? Today, it is still one of the most popular in the world.

Did you know that most thrill rides at Knott's are record-breaking in some way? Corkscrew was the first upside-down roller coaster ever (and it went upside-down TWICE ). Today, HangTime is California's first infinity coaster.

Nearly 1,000 more fun facts about Knott's Berry Farm await

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 168390236X
• ISBN13: 9781683902362
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Theme Park Press
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"