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Theme Parks Theme Parks Find Theme Parks Water Parks Roller Coasters From Arthur Levine, your Guide to Theme Parks The original theme park Halloween event, Knott's Berry Farm Haunt, will kick off its 38th season starting September 24. With scare zones such as Necropolis and haunted mazes such as Corn Stalkers (Hah! You gotta love the names.), it's clear that the PG-13 gore-fest is not for the squeamish. Also known as Knott's Scary Farm, the Halloween event has been wildly successful, has inspired a host of imitators, and has become one of the California park's signatures. For all of its success, I wonder what the Farm's founder, Walter Knott (who died in 1981), would make of the modern-day Haunt. Family-Friendly Halloween Fun? Knott! I suspect that Mr. Knott might find the blood and freak-out scenes at his farm at least a bit over the top. 21st-century gore is on full display at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween event as well. Read more about Knott's Berry Farm Haunt and Universal Studio's Halloween Horror Nights. Knott's Scary Farm Haunt photo gallery Halloween Time at Other California Parks With school back in session and the summer season laid to rest, theme parks throughout California are now gearing up for fall Halloween events. Let's see what some other parks, such as Disneyland, California's Great America, and Legoland, have planned for the spooky season. Gentlemen! Start Your Microphones! Seasoned park vets recently gathered together at Kings Dominion to talk Intimidator 305 on an episode of the Season Pass Podcast. I was delighted to be part of a panel chatting up the coaster. The Mountain is Alive with the Sound of Music Onboard audio has been incorporated into roller coasters with varying degrees of success. Discover what Disney World's Magic Kingdom has done to amp up Space Mountain. Theme Parks Ads Fun Kids Activities Florida Theme Parks Family Fun Centers Kids Vacation Hershey Park Featured Articles Theme Park Rides and Attractions Planning Theme Park Trips Theme Parks Photo and Video Galleries Theme Park Bests Bizarro at Six Flags New England Coaster Review Theme Parks Beyond the US   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More> This newsletter is written by: Arthur Levine Theme Parks Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Theme Parks newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What's New at Theme Parks? Indoor Water Parks Florida Theme Parks and Water Parks California Theme Parks and Water Parks Theme Parks Photo and Video Galleries Advertisement