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Knott’s Berry Farm Guide 2026: Heights, Rides, and Planning

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Knott’s Berry Farm

Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California

Knott’s Berry Farm planning
Start with height requirements: the checker covers every restricted ride from Planet Snoopy to Orion, including Soak City.
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Planning Knott’s Berry Farm, the short version

Camp Snoopy runs a two number system: most kids rides admit 36 inch riders with a companion and list a taller solo height. The classic dark rides and flumes sit in the mid 40s, GhostRider needs 48 inches, and the top tier lands at 52 to 54 with Xcelerator, Supreme Scream, Silver Bullet, and Sol Spin. Soak City next door is a separate seasonal ticket.

Tickets and hours sit with the official Knott’s Berry Farm site. Use the height checker first if you travel with kids, then build the day around the Calico classics.

For younger kids
Planet Snoopy leads the day
The kids area carries a deep set of rides in the 36 inch band, many with a taller companion option, and several with maximum height caps that only apply to adults. The height checker sorts all of it by your child’s exact height.
For coaster days
The 48 to 54 inch ladder
The Beast, Mystic Timbers, and The Racer open at 48 inches, Banshee and Delirium at 52, and Diamondback, Orion, Flight of Fear, and Invertigo wait at 54. The checker shows exactly which step your rider is on.
Soak City included
Two parks in one gate
Soak City water park is included with admission and has its own height rules, from 36 inch kid slides to 48 inch thrill slides. Those rules are inside the same height checker.
About this hub: Knott’s Berry Farm pages roll out in stages. Height requirements are live first; the Knott’s Berry Farm crowd calendar is now available with historical month and weekday patterns. Operating details change seasonally, so verify visit day specifics on the official Knott’s Berry Farm site.
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