RECAP: Ringing in the New Year @Knotts #KnottsNYE #PhotoJourney

We're usually out of town for the holidays, but this year we decided to stay local and needed a family-friendly place to celebrate the New Year so when Giga Savvy invited to us to cover Knott's New Year's Eve, we said, "Yes!"

Oh and did I mention that I worked that day too? Let's see how long we all lasted...

They were doing sound check in Calico Square. So pretty. 

We started out the night on the nicely decorated Calico Railway. (Zero wait time). 

"Stick em up!" There are bandits on this train!

We then hopped onto the Calico Mine Ride. (Zero wait time).

Calico Mine Ride all festive!

Right across the way was the Mountain Log Ride.  It was our first time and unsure if the kids will enjoy... they loved it!  (Wait time - an easy 10 minutes). 

Time for some Funnel Cake with Boysenberry on the side - Yes please!

For the "It's Christmas, Snoopy" ice show, we attempted to see the 6:30 pm show, but didn't realize how popular the show was so we couldn't get in. We really wanted to get in for the following and last show of the night so for the 8:30 pm, we were in line at least 30 minutes early. We were so glad we did this because right after we got in line, we could see how long the line became on the bridge. Yikes!

I ran into my buddy Jenn Willey from ToddlerTrails.com. (FYI, they were handing out complimentary party hats and blowers throughout the park and my friend saved us some). Thanks, Jenn!

The show was amazing as usual. This couple is so good. 

Some of the songs had a holiday twist to it - Super cute!

For example, B-52's Love Shack was sang as, "Toy Sack, Baby."

We just <3 Snoopy!

The show is great for all ages. The segment below was a sexy number to "Santa, Baby." 

There were many great moments to the show that you'll have to see to believe.  All I can add is there were flying doves and snow in the last segment - Beautiful!

We loved how festive it was throughout the park. (Check out Boardwalk below.)

Not sure if you can see the wave of party hats in the picture. Fun!

Camp Snoopy was also all lit up too. 

On the way out, we stopped for balloons. 

(Snoopy and SpongeBob were our kids' choice and they were just thrilled.)

Near the main entrance of Knott's Berry Farm.

We didn't make it til midnight for fireworks and left about 9:30 pm. Our kids knocked out on the way home in the car. We loved how festive it was and how kid-friendly it was.  We really enjoyed celebrating with the Peanut Gang and are considering season passes this year since our kids love it.

Thanks, Giga Savvy, for a wonderful evening to ring in the New Year and we look forward to seeing more of you in 2014!