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Calico Mine RideDark rideDescriptionWanna know where Disney got the idea for Thunder Mountain? Here's your answer. Not really. More like the idea for mine trin through nature's wonderland, the ride before Big Thunder. Does anyne know which ride opened first? -- Last edited by Eric Ey [Update this description | Read previous versions] Photos
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Simply the best -- as well as the FIRST -- of its kind anywhere. Taking its cue from the long-gone "scenic railways" of the old Coney Island era of classic amusement parks, this is a must-ride for the whole family -- even if you CAN'T hardly make out a blessed word of what your trains' engineer is saying! And it's especially a must if you've never experienced it before. A masterpiece of elaborate and authentic-feeling theming (heck -- it even SMELLS authentic!), this has scenic wonders waiting around every bend! And the unquestionable highlights are the cavernous central "Glory Hole" with its multi-levels of myriad miners toiling away in the kerosene-lamp lit darkness, and the gorgeous, near-psychedelic "Rainbow Caverns" stretching off into the murky, phosphorescent distance. Don't miss this one! 'Nuff said. - Paul Clemens A classic dark ride that is marred by horrible audio from the conductor. Nobody could follow the conductor's narrative because the audio system was so bad. It then just becomes a sightseeing ride that you can make up your own story for since it is impossible to follow with the current inaudible system. - Kyawt Tin I am not just sure when I first rode the Calico Mine Ride at Knott's but I know it was long before Thunder Mountain was built. Both are Great Rides! - Drew Watson Long live the old mine train--I've always been fond of this ride, ever since I was a kid. - Chuck Campbell KREEPY AMz. I DAUGHT DEY WURR GUNNA KUM OUT AND STAB ME HA. IT WAZ OK DOUGH WATER SMELL LYK CRAP SO BAD DOUGH =[ - Anthony Hill I never used to like this. I actully avoided riding it on several visits to Knott's, because I remebered it as being boring. But I finally went on it recently, and it was so cool! I don't know why I hated it so much before! This ride is really cool! But the line moves really slow. - Chloe ! The only dark ride remaining in the park. Darn the removal of the Kingdom of the Dinosaurs and Knott's Bear-y Tales! This is another true classic at Knott's, next to the Log ride and Montezuma's Revenge (The world class thrills need more age to become classic, so they're destined to be classic.)! But ride it if the line doesn't exceed 20 minutes cause some thrill seekers may be bored. - lewis bryces |
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