Knott’s Scary Farm 2026

[Spooky_Bitz]

I really enjoyed those two mazes. But i am selfishly happy that Cinema Slasher wasn’t on the chopping block as that is one of my favourite haunted houses i have ever done

 

[downunder]

I thought they might keep Chilling Chambers as an anthology and keep changing it up, but I have to admit the nostalgia lost a bit of it's lustre in year 2.

Interesting change-up in Carnevil with a unifying theme and ringleader. The performers are always amazing there and this pluses it imo.

I guess that leaves Room 13 and Cinema Slasher as the oldest mazes in 2028.

They mentioned Daniel Miller came up with a maze that was a mile long. That would be an interesting stat, how long the mazes are in terms of walking distance.

 

[DTH]

The mile long maze is likely the Mystery Lodge location, those are always abnormally long.

I think their longest maze before was the OG Dominion of the Dead on the Boardwalk. I never got to go through it myself, but I think I heard something about it being the longest maze in KSF history. That and the OG Carnival of Carnivous Clowns.

 

[Viator]

Room 13 should’ve been sunsetted over Origins.

 

[ghostsarejerks]

Origins being old enough to have seen 3 presidential terms

 

[Touchdown]

I will miss Origins, and cursed Catawaumpus. They better do a new maze with the Witch again, the event is always better when she has a house.

 

[kingcooger]

They mentioned Daniel Miller came up with a maze that was a mile long. That would be an interesting stat, how long the mazes are in terms of walking distance.

The mile long maze is likely the Mystery Lodge location, those are always abnormally long.

I think their longest maze before was the OG Dominion of the Dead on the Boardwalk. I never got to go through it myself, but I think I heard something about it being the longest maze in KSF history. That and the OG Carnival of Carnivous Clowns.

From what I have heard, whatever the theme of the Mystery Lodge maze, the undertaking there is large enough and requiring so much work that they have shortened hours on their various live entertainment offerings which use the space back there for breaks so that the crews can work on the maze

Does that mean it’s the mile long maze?

Not necessarily

But the former Mesmer location looks no larger than usual, so those hallways would have to be REAL TIGHT to make that location stretch a mile

 

[deadbydawn]

Just a few other things to note, they very briefly teased the themes of the two new mazes and the Boulet Brothers will be back for Nightmares Revealed. I think it's likely that they will have some kind of show.

Midsummer was a ton of fun - can't wait for next year in Anaheim!

 

[Brian G.]

Knott’s offered a first look at what’s coming to Knott’s Scary Farm 2026 during Midsummer Scream, including the retirement of two mazes.

Here's a recap of everything revealed at this weekend's panel ahead of the full Nightmares Unleashed event.

Knott's Previews Knott's Scary Farm 2026 at Midsummer Scream - Inside Universal

 

[Wishmaster]

Anybody know the food items for tonight’s event?

 

[deadbydawn]

Here is the link for the livestream tonight in case anyone needs it:

 

[Jerroddragon]

Knotts is going live for this? Nice

Glad the companies are just streaming this along with content creators

 

[deadbydawn]

Knotts is going live for this? Nice

Glad the companies are just streaming this along with content creators

I don't think they did it officially when it was the passholder preview in the theater, but they have livestreamed Nightmares Revealed every year so far.

 

[deadbydawn]

Here is the updated map of all the offerings for the event tonight. Looks like they’ve decided on two mazes (Widows & Room 13) for the lights on walkthroughs.

 

[cdogsumo]

I hope that one of the new houses this year or next year has a Ghost Town theme. With Origins gone after this year, it will not feel like KSF without some ghost cowboys.

 

[downunder]

I'm hoping they don't skimp on us again this year and have something in the big theatre. Not optimistic lol.

Edit: Unearthed and Inked new mazes.
Voodoo show for Calico stage
No Walter Knott theatre show
Ended abruptly with something about a train.

 

[Freak]

I'm hoping they don't skimp on us again this year and have something in the big theatre. Not optimistic lol.

I didn’t watch the whole presentation but it sounds like that’s indeed the case. Rip.

New mazes sound good though! Unearthed and Inked! Attack of the “ed”s!

 

[Spooky_Bitz]

What does everyone think of the two mazes announced? I think Unearthed looks interesting but i am very excited for Inked, especially since it seems like it’ll be quite campy.

 

[MikePat]

What does everyone think of the two mazes announced? I think Unearthed looks interesting but i am very excited for Inked, especially since it seems like it’ll be quite campy.

Inked has the more unique premise compared to Unearthed.

Sad the logos are definitely a sign of the six flags merger. I almost vomited when they show the AI Unearthed logo.

 

[RoseBlight]

I'm really hopeful for what Inked could look like, I'm honestly surprised it's taken this long for a haunt to do a Rubberhose animation house ala Bendy and the Ink Machine or Cuphead.

Unfortunately any excitement is dashed by their unabashed use of AI for the logo of Unearthed. Every year they seem to get less shy about using Generative AI which gives me very little trust in their creative team.

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