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Introduction |
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The following provides information about services and facilities available for guests with disabilities.
Many of Knott's attractions, shows and restaurants are accessible to guests with disabilities, including those in wheelchairs. The following information is intended to assist you with determining your ability to participate on the attractions and with access to services throughout the Park.
Knott's Berry Farm Guest Service Associates will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
For more detailed information about services for guests with disabilities, please visit our Information Center, located at the Grand Entrance. Special accommodations have been made throughout Knott's Berry Farm for our guests with Special Needs.
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Guest Parking |
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There are two parking lots with stalls for disabled parking. The two parking lots are as follows: The Shopping and Dining Parking Lot, located on the east side of Grand Avenue, Snoopy Headquarters building, has 31 stalls reserved for guests with disabilities. The All-Day East Parking Lot, located off Grand Avenue, has 33 stalls for guests with disabilities.
Guests who have physical impairments, who do not possess a state issued placard or plate may receive a Reserved Parking Permit and park in 1 of 6 stalls at the end of the disability parking area. The area is posted with yellow signs. To receive the permit, park in the reserved area and request a permit from the Parking Attendant in the tollbooth at the end of the parking row. Place the permit on the dashboard so that it is visible. The permit is free, but parking fees will still apply.
All parking stalls reserved for the disabled are patrolled by the Buena Park Police Department and citations will be issued to cars not displaying a valid placard or plate.
If you have any questions, please contact our Parking Department direct at (714) 220-5014.
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Wheelchair Rental |
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Wheelchairs and battery-powered wheelchairs may be rented from the Wheelchair and Stroller Rental Shop located just inside Ghost Town next to the Geode Shop. Rentals are on a first-come, first-served basis for a minimal daily charge, plus deposit. Quantities are limited. Electric wheechairs can be reserved in advance by calling (714) 220-5495.
Guests may also bring their own wheelchair or battery-powered vehicle. For those guests who choose to use a battery-powered vehicle or wheelchair, we require that a safe speed be maintained while traveling in the park.
For any questions on rental fees, guests may contact our information office at (714) 220-5200.
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Guests with Hearing Impairments |
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To enhance the visit of our guests with hearing impairments, hearing assistance devices are available at the Information Center, located next to the Grand Entrance of the Park. |
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Merchandise |
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The following provides information about services and facilities available for guests with disabilities. Many of Knott's attractions, shows and restaurants are accessible to guests with |
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Food Facilities |
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Some food-service facilities throughout the park may present difficulties for guests in wheelchairs. Please contact one of our Guest Service Associates for assistance in these areas.
All full service restaurants are accessible to guests in wheelchairs. These include the Chicken Dinner Restaurant and Auntie Pasta's Pizza Palace.
Guests with vision impairments may ask a Guest Service Associate for assistance with obtaining information on menu items and prices.
Guest Service Associates will be happy to assist with restaurant orders and bringing orders to the tables.
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Rest Rooms |
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Most rest rooms have facilities designed for access to guests in wheelchairs. Rest rooms with wheelchair accessibility are signed accordingly and are located throughout the park in each themed area. |
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Telephones |
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Telephones, which guests in wheelchairs may reach easily, can be found in these locations:
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Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) |
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There are four automated teller machines at Knott's Berry Farm. They are located at the Grand Entrance to the park, next to the ticket booths, one next to the Candy Cottage in the Boardwalk area, one at Toppers, and one at Peppermint Patties. |
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Attractions |
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At Knott's Berry Farm, we want all of our guests to have a safe and enjoyable day. Every guest has different capabilities and limitations. Guests of extreme size, those with temporary disabilities (such as casts and braces), and certain permanent disabilities (such as neuromuscular disorders, amputations and other disabling conditions) may be prohibited from participating on some attractions for safety reasons. Hand-held infants may not be taken on the Park's more aggressive attractions. Expectant mothers and guests with heart or back conditions should be cautious in deciding which attractions to experience.
For your protection, all the attractions here at Knott's Berry Farm incorporate safety systems that are designed by the manufacturer to accommodate people of average physical stature and body proportion. All passenger restraint systems, including lap bars, shoulder harnesses and seatbelts must be positioned and fastened properly to allow guests to ride. Due to rider restraint requirements, guests of exceptional size may not be accommodated on some of our attractions. This may apply, but not limited to, guests who exceed 6'2" or those who exceed 250 pounds, have a 46" waistline or 54" chest. Extremely large or small individuals, guests who have a history of heart, back or neck trouble or recent surgery, expectant mothers, guests with casts, braces, restrictive devices or disablilities may be affected by the requirements needed to ensure these systems operate properly.
Our Ride Safety Policy has been developed in consultation with a bio-dynamics engineer and a rehabilitation specialist, on the recommendations of the manufacturer, our past experience, and our evaluation of each attraction using our knowlege of the attraction both in normal and emergency operating conditions. Our prime consideration is the ability of each guest to endure the dynamics of each attraction without the risk of injury to that guest or other riders. If you would like more rider information, please request a "Rider Safety Guide" available at the Information Center, located at the Grand Entrance. We'll be happy to brief you on our Rider Safety Guide and explain how it applies to your specific situation.
Most attractions cannot accommodate strollers, backpacks, cameras, stuffed animals, or bulky objects. Please leave them with a non-riding friend. Ride Operators cannot be responsible for these items. For safety reasons, eating/drinking, taking pictures, videotaping, and filming while participating on the attractions is prohibited. Headwear is discouraged on most attractions; however, if worn, it must be secured.
All guests must meet all height and weight requirements for each attraction as posted at the attraction entrance.
Guests with service animals should follow the same procedures on the attractions as those outlined for guests with mobility impairments. Because of the aggressive nature of some attractions, service animals may need to be left with a non-riding member of the guest's party.
For specific details on individual attractions, check out these pages:
Limitations for Expectant Mothers
Camp Snoopy Attractions
Fiesta Village® Attractions
The Boardwalk Attractions
Wild Water Wilderness® Attractions
Ghost Town Attractions
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Show Venues |
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There are four automated teller machines at Knott's Berry Farm. They are located at the Grand Entrance to the park, next to the ticket booths, one next to the Candy Cottage in the Boardwalk area, one at Toppers, and one at Peppermint Patties.
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The Boardwalk Show Venues |
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Charles M. Schulz Theatre (Theatre presentation) |
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Show Access: The Charles M. Schulz Theatre is an indoor theater that seats up to 2100 guests. There are special viewing areas that will be able to accommodate guests in wheelchairs. For entry into the theatre, wait by the black and white doors located under the entrance ramp, across the pathway from the Wheeler Dealer Bumper Cars entrance. An usher will be there to assist the guest and his/her party to a seat. |
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Boardwalk Ballroom (Theatre presentation) |
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Show Access: The Boardwalk Ballroom is a multi-purpose facility that can be used for dancing or for stage performances. There are special viewing areas that will be able to accommodate guests in wheelchairs. Enter the Boardwalk Ballroom through the entrance and an usher will be available to assist the guest and his/her party to a seat. |
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Camp Snoopy Show Venues |
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Camp Snoopy Theatre (Theatre presentation) |
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Show Access: The Camp Snoopy Theatre is an outdoor stage and seating area. There is a special viewing area that will be able to accommodate guests in wheelchairs. Enter through the Camp Snoopy Theatre entrance. An usher will be available to assist the guest and his/her party to a seat. |
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Thunder Falls Show |
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Mystery Lodge® (Theatre presentation) |
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Show Access: Mystery Lodge will take guests on a magical multi-sensory journey deep into the Native North American culture through a 6 minute pre-show and a 9 minute show. Enter Mystery Lodge through the entrance, located to the left of the Bigfoot Rapids® exit. Contact the usher at the turnstile, in the queuing area, for assistance. |
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Ghost Town |
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Wagon Camp (Theatre presentation) |
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Show Access: The Wagon Camp is an outdoor stage and seating area. There are special viewing areas that will be able to accommodate guests in wheelchairs. Enter through one of the two Wagon Camp entrances. An usher will be available to assist the guest and his/her party to a seat. |
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