On the 4th of July, all kids ages 3-11 with Paid Admission, will get a free “Snoopy’s Doggie Bag,” filled with a Hoffy hot dog, a bag of Lay’s potato chips, a Pepsi soft drink and Knott’s Berry Farm Premium shortbread cookies.  

Better Yet, Adults visiting on the 4th can still take advantage of the Knott’s pay once, visit twice promotion, or as they call it on the farm, P1V2. With every full paid adult admission of $48.95, you can return for a second visit free through December 31, 2007.

Knott’s newest crowd pleasing attraction, is the Sierra Sidewinder. Now the wildest thing in Camp Snoopy, Sierra Sidewinder is a ride like no other.  It takes passengers over 1,411 feet of track at a dizzying speed of 37 miles per hour, all while rotating on its axis. Though this whirlwind only lasts a little over a minute, it includes a drop of 39 feet, turning riders into human twisters!   The kids should eat their free food AFTER this ride!

At Independence Hall, Knott’s Berry Farm will take a look back at our nation’s history with special appearances by Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, and John Adams. Tour guides dressed in colonial attire will be available to guide guests to the replica of the Liberty Bell, Hall of Flags and the Independence Hall Museum which includes exhibits on Betsy Ross, George Washington and the British Military.

The Independence Hall Declaration Chambers will also be open with ongoing performances of the multi-media presentation “A Storm in Philadelphia” an account of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. All the activities scheduled for the 4th of July at Independence Hall are free to the public. Independence Hall is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with activities for the celebration scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The day wraps up, with a beautilf fireworks show, which is stunning to watch at over Knott’s Independence Hall.  The park will be open from 10AM to 10PM, and is great summer adventure in Southern California.  It is close to Disneyland and is a little smaller and more intimate than Disneyland, which is also close by.

The subs are once again diving as Disneyland Resort launches into summer during the Year of a Million Dreams celebration.

Disney has opened the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, the much- anticipated return of a classic attraction with a technological twist that immerses guests into the colorful underwater world of Nemo and friends.

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is a brand new take on the original 1959 Disneyland submarine adventure ride. Submarine voyagers go on an underwater expedition and discover Nemo and friends from the hit film Finding Nemo.

Thanks to cutting-edge imaging technology created by Walt Disney Imagineering, Finding Nemo characters come to life right before guests’ eyes in the brilliantly-colored lagoon. The submarine vehicles are enhanced, including a conversion from the diesel power of the 1950s to environmentally friendly, fully electric power.

On-board, guests hear the sounds and voices of the underwater characters as they move alongside the submarine. Throughout the voyage, guests eavesdrop on the exploits of favorite Finding Nemo characters like Dory, Marlin, Crush the turtle, Bruce the shark and, of course, Nemo.

After experiencing a sub-shaking volcanic eruption, the vessel dives alongside a breathtakingly beautiful coral reef where Marlin, Nemo and all their friends gather to celebrate the successful expedition.
In addition to the wonder of seeing Nemo and his friends swimming off the 2-D silver screen and into the 3-D lagoon environment, guests are immersed in astonishingly colorful environments, which used recycled glass to provide a sparkling deep sea environment that also will last longer under water.

For those of us who remember the Submarine ride fondly, it is nice to see the “Next Generation” Version come on-line.

I guess that’s why they call it Highway 1. RealTravel readers and writers voted California’s it the Top Road Trip in the U.S.

Highway 1 is known to be one of the most beautiful highways in the country, and a must when planning a trip to California. It takes you from the edges of the Southern California Coast, through Los Angeles and inland through the Central State. Highway 1 then curves back out to the coast, giving you a flavor of both Southern and Northern California coastlines. The difference is striking.

Growing up in California, Highway 1 was the site seeing drive. For trips that demand speed, Interstate 5 through California’s Central is the preferred route. Highway 1 let’s you savor the coast line and the wind shaped rolling hills of the Coastal Interior above Santa Barbara.

If you want a real way to discover California, Highway 1 is the best way to learn about the quieter side of the Golden State.