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World's Scariest Roller Coasters: Knott's Berry Farm's Ghostrider During 'Scary Farm'

Where: Buena Park, CA
October 5, 2010 at 9:17 AM | by | Comments (0)

The fall season isn’t exactly the same in Southern California as it is across much of the country, but that doesn’t mean that theme parks in the area don’t get in on the Halloween fun. Knott’s Berry Farm is all about celebrating the season, and although it might not be as scary as some of its steel cousins, Ghostrider is the perfect coaster for this spooky season.

Ghostrider is an older wooden coaster, so expect the creeks and squeaks to send shivers down your spine. You’ll hope that all the wood has maintained its strength through the years of tourist abuse especially when you descend down the ride’s 100-foot initial drop. There’s no upside-down effects here to get you disorientated—they’re not necessary—as there are plenty of drops, turns, and hills along the almost 5,000-foot long track. Just hold on as you reach speeds of close to 60 miles per hour.

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Even if the ride is scary enough on its own, Knott’s Scary Farm will take things to the next level. This year, scare zones, shows, and haunted mazes transform the park into something a little more intense than a park filled with snow cones and cotton candy. There’s lots of returning favorites, but one new addition is the Fallout Shelter. No witches or werewolves here, but there are toxic mutants, genetic hybrids, and nuclear freaks trying to make their way from cement bunker all in 3-D.

Things run Wednesday through Sunday through Halloween, and the park is open until 2am on Saturday and Sunday so that you can get more than your fill of the scary stuff. Tickets can be had for as little as $33 if you order ahead of time, but if your roll up in your hearse on the day you want to visit it will set you back $56—so plan ahead.

[Photo below Ghostrider: Randy Son Of Robert]



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